Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

14/11/2025

📅 Stockton Wellbeing Hub – November Timetable

We have a fantastic range of activities and events this month, including workshops, support groups, and special sessions to help you stay connected and informed.

For full details or any questions, feel free to contact us at:
📧 hello@stocktonwellbeinghub.org

14/11/2025

From 14 November to 19 November, NHS services may be affected due to strike action.

❗ If you have an appointment, we will contact you if we need to change it.

If you need medical help, you should still contact the NHS.

Only phone 999 if it is life-threatening. If you need other medical help, use NHS 111 online.

If you, or someone you know, experiences a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

13/11/2025

If you're nearby, drop in to the Middlesbrough Crypt and Old Fire Station next Tuesday, 10am to 4pm. Everyone's welcome! 👇👇

At Our Place Our Say Middlesbrough, you can:

✨Visit stalls from local health, care and community groups
🎶Enjoy live performances from local theatre and choir groups
🎨Take part in fun crafts
🍴Relax with free food and refreshments

All in an accessible and welcoming venue.

Join us on Tuesday 18th November, 10am4pm. Free entry, no booking needed- drop in any time!

11/11/2025

Today, Tuesday 11 November, we pause to remember all who served and sacrificed in conflict, and those who still live with its lasting effects. At 11am today we’ll join the national two-minute silence.

Days like this can stir powerful feelings – pride, grief, gratitude, numbness. However you feel, you’re not alone.

We also want to recognise our veterans, serving personnel, families, and colleagues across our Trust – thank you.

We will remember them.

08/11/2025

🌺 Patients and staff have been getting involved to remember, pay our respects and recognise the dedication of our armed forces across our Trust sites.

📍 Wards at Roseberry Park, in Middlesbrough have had a visit from therapy dog, Daisy, who has been spreading paw-sitivity with patients and staff.
📍 Birch, Willow and Maple wards at West Park Hospital in Darlington have created wonderful displays and painted beautiful rocks.
📍 Ridgeway at Roseberry Park in Middlesbrough held a pop-up stall so patients, carers and staff can wear a poppy with pride. Donations will be given to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Engaging in these activities can support mental health recovery as it provides a sense of purpose and meaning, builds social connections with peers and staff and boosts confidence.

Well done everyone! 🙏

07/11/2025

⭐ STAR AWARDS 2025 ⭐

An unforgettable evening! Last night we celebrated the who go above and beyond in everything they do.

From heartfelt stories to inspiring achievements, here are this year’s winners:

🏆 Volunteer of the Year - Lee Hartnell
🤝 Partnership Working - Matthew Stephenson
💡 Co-creation Champion - Ruth Lord
🌱 Rising Star - Hannah Watson
👥 Team of the Year - Durham and Darlington perinatal mental health team
📚 Excellence in Learning - Hayley Hawksby
🎬 Co-creation in Action - Chris’s Voice video
🎓 Student of the Year - Emily Norton
💖 Wellbeing Contribution - Rucksana Aslam and the Woodside Dementia and Wellbeing Hub
🤩 People’s Star – Claire Swainston
💙 Living our values – Sidikat Ade-Akanni
🌟 Chair’s Award - Lee Hartnell

Congratulations to all our winners and nominees. You inspire us every single day!

Read about our winners and nominees on our website - link in comments.



Photography by www.andrew-davies.com

06/11/2025

✨Congratulations to our trustwide mental health services for older people (MHSOP) clinical network group who scooped a national award at today’s Awards!

They were awarded top prize in the prestigious Psychiatric Team of the Year: Older-age Adults award category from The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Dr Mani Santhana Krishnan (Krish), consultant in old age psychiatry/liaison psychiatry and specialty clinical director for MHSOP, who is part of the group, was also honoured with the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ President’s Medal. 🏅

Dr Baxi Sinha was also shortlisted for Psychiatric IMG Champion of the Year and Dr Ranjeet Shah was shortlisted for Psychiatrist of the Year.👏

These honours recognise outstanding leadership, innovation and compassionate care that make a real difference for the people we care for. Well done everyone!

👉 Read the full story on latest news on our website.

06/11/2025

🎉 We’re celebrating 3 years of smoke free support in the North East and North Cumbria!

Since launching To***co Dependency Treatment Teams across 10 NHS Trusts, over 95,000 smokers have been identified, 67,900+ referred, and 2,900+ helped to quit. Smoking rates are at record lows, down to 10.9% compared to 29% in 2005.

This vital work is part of the NHS 10 Year Plan to reduce the harms caused by smoking - the biggest cause of preventable illness and death in the region, to help people stay healthy and reduce admissions to NHS services.

05/11/2025

Our mental health patients in Hartlepool have helped to transform an allotment into the Waverley Wellbeing Garden. 🌼

Managed by the Hartlepool occupational therapy hub team, the garden is a peaceful space that supports recovery, creativity, and community connection. 💚

Our patients have built raised beds, bug hotels, compost stations, and even a scarecrow, while learning skills in horticulture, conservation, and crafts.

🌿The garden is also used by resettlement groups, children’s services, and volunteers, and includes a classroom and poly tunnel for year-round activities.

Discover more about how the garden is growing and supporting the people we care for. 👉 www.tewv.nhs.uk/news/waverleywellbeinggarden

04/11/2025

Are you looking for a career in the public sector?

• County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
• Durham Constabulary
• Durham County Council
• NHS Foundation Trust
• North East Ambulance Service

Key public sector employers are coming together under one roof to showcase their life-changing careers this November.

✅ Explore real careers in the public sector
✅ Speak directly with employers
✅ Find out how to apply and succeed

If you’re in the County Durham area, come and speak to the teams about current job vacancies and career opportunities.

📍 Wednesday 12 November, 2pm to 7pm
📍 Durham Cricket, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QR

Register free at www.durham.gov.uk/publicsectorcareersfair

04/11/2025

Ridgeway Education has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by City & Guilds in its first full external quality assurance inspection! 🎉

This milestone marks a major step to becoming a recognised college, inspiring and equipping our patients with knowledge and skills.

🗨️ “This is incredible news!” said Claire Bainbridge, associate director of therapies “Very well done… an amazing achievement.”

👏 Congratulations to the Ridgeway team and our inspiring learners!

Read the full story to learn more about Ridgeway Education 👇www.tewv.nhs.uk/news/ridgeway-city-guilds-inspection

31/10/2025

Congratulations! You've done the best thing you can for your health by quitting smoking 💙

As Stoptober draws to a close, don't forget that we still have your back!

Keep that non-smoker status going, and keep us in mind if you ever need support 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/