Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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/

30/10/2025

💙 A little girl with a lot of courage is taking her first steps towards a brighter future - thanks to the love and support of people across the North East.🙌

Six-year-old Paige - the daughter of our Trust colleague Jayne Headland - was born with a rare genetic disorder affecting her movement and speech.

The youngster struggled to walk or talk, due to the impact on her muscles, but is now making “great progress” with the help of extra physio provided by well-wishers.

Dozens of people pledged their support when Jayne recently ran the Great North Run and, after raising over £3,000, she has booked a whole raft of treatments for Paige.

"When I was doing the GNR I kept getting emotional, thinking about how I was doing these steps to help Paige take her own,” said Jayne.

“I had to fight down the tears at some points. People have been so kind, so generous, and the extra physio is really helping.

"Now that Paige is free of the metalwork from double hip surgery, and with the help of weekly physio, she can comfortably get on her standing frame.

“Her sister was stood dancing with her the other day, which was so emotional. Now that she can get herself into an upright position, she can also give the best hugs. It’s wonderful." 🎉

💙 Read more about Paige's inspirational story on our website. Look out for the link in the first comment below.

30/10/2025

Heading out to Hartlepool next Wednesday? Make your way to the Centre for Independent Living, 10am to 4pm. Everyone is welcome! 👇👇

📢 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘆! 📢

🎉 Put a date in your diary for Our Place, Our Say. It's a FREE event for people who have a learning disability and autistic people, and their family, friends and supporters, but everyone is welcome.

📅 It's on Wednesday 5 November from 10am to 4pm in the Centre for Independent Living in Burbank Street.

🚶‍➡️ Drop in for fun, food 🥪 and refreshments 🍵, stalls and information, workshops, planting spring bulbs 🌼, live entertainment 🎤 and craft activities.

🧑🏻 Meet staff from local organisations which provide support and advice.

🧑‍⚕️ Find out about local health and community services.

🫴🏻 Find out what help you and your family can get.

🗣️ Have your say - tell us what you think about health and care near you.

See you there!

Hartlepool Community Hubs

28/10/2025

Are you feeling anxious, stressed or isolated?

📲 Talk silently and anonymously to a mental health professional by texting the word ‘CALMER’ to 85258.

The North East and North Cumbria NHS are working with Shout to offer free, confidential support by text message, 24/7.

26/10/2025

💙 Our one-of-a-kind Trust colleague Val has vowed to keep on working when she turns 80 in just a few weeks time.🎉

The Teesside great-grandmother is celebrating both her milestone birthday and her 25th anniversary in the NHS this year.

And she has absolutely no plans to put her feet up and retire any time soon....

"I'm proud to be part of the NHS. I love knowing that I can help and support others through my work," said Val.🙌

👇 Read more about Val and her dedication to helping others in our special article. See first comment below for the story link.

23/10/2025

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Annual General and Members’ Meeting, whether in person at Teesside University’s Student Union or online!

We heard reflections from Interim Chair Bev Reilly and Lead Governor Gary Emerson, followed by Chief Executive Alison Smith sharing her journey to TEWV, a review of 2024/25, and our vision for the NHS 10-year health plan.

Our Annual Report and Accounts were presented with insights from Liz Romaniak, along with the external auditors’ report. 📊

📺 If you missed the meeting or would like to rewatch any part of it, we’ll be sharing a recording of the full event along with answers to submitted questions in the coming months. You’ll find these resources on our AGM webpage: tewv.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership/agm.

23/10/2025

It’s never too late to quit smoking and your body will thank you 🚫💪

Quitting smoking will improve your health whatever your age, and no matter how long you've smoked.

✅ Your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop within minutes
✅ Breathing improves and energy rises within weeks
✅ Risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer drops significantly over time

Quitting isn’t easy, but support is out there.

Find out more about the benefits of quitting smoking 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/benefits-of-quitting-smoking/