Spectrum Community Health CIC

28/04/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve been recognised as a Regional Champion in the Digital Innovation category at the first NHS Excellence Awards 🎉

In partnership with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and HMPPS, we launched an innovative Virtual Ward at HMP Frankland to tackle the unique challenges of delivering healthcare in a high-security prison.

By using secure digital technology, prison healthcare teams can now share real-time clinical information with hospital specialists, supporting faster decision-making, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and improving patient care and experience.

This work has helped reduce costly and complex hospital transfers, while ensuring patients receive care equivalent to community standards.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this possible 👏

13/04/2026

What an incredible day 💙

A huge well done and thank you to everyone who took part in Walk for Benny. The 13.1 mile journey around Durham wasn’t easy, but every single person showed amazing determination, strength and heart.

This walk meant so much, not just as a challenge, but as a way to support our Spectrum colleague and her nephew Benny as he bravely fights neuroblastoma. Seeing everyone come together, start together and finish together was truly special.

We’re so proud to share that £906 of our £1,000 target has already been raised 🎉 There’s still time to donate, and every little bit helps us get closer to helping Benny access life-saving treatment in Rome.

Let’s keep going and continue to Stand By Benny 💙Donate here: https://ow.ly/nRTS50YI7CA

08/04/2026

This Saturday, you’re invited to walk with us!

We’ll be wearing our Stand By Benny t-shirts, come join us for a mile, say hello, or give us a wave along the route. The encouragement means more than you know.

11th April | 10am | Outside HMP Durham Let’s walk with heart

Sponsor us here: https://ow.ly/Pn4t50YFyl5

Help Julie Tough raise money to support Solving Kids’ Cancer UK

26/03/2026

This let's bust another myth!

If you think social prescribing is only for people with long term health conditions, it's not!

Social prescribing can support anyone with unmet needs affecting their health and wellbeing. It's particularly affective for those lacking confidence, skills or motivation to access support themselves.

It works especially well for people experiencing loneliness or isolation, mental health challenges, frequent GP or A&E visits for non-medical issues, complex social needs, or long term health conditions.

25/03/2026

Myth: Social prescribing is only for people who do not want to take medication.

Fact: Social prescribing is a complementary approach to improving health and wellbeing. It addresses the social, emotional and practical factors that affect mental and physical health.

23/03/2026

We were proud to be finalists at this year’s ATR Awards 🎉

While we didn’t take home the award, being nominated in:

✨ Healing, Hope and Recovery – WY-FI team
✨ Trauma Responsive Workforce – ATR Programme workstream

is a fantastic recognition of the work being delivered by the teams and the great partnership working we have built up to deliver such strong trauma-informed principles.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, it’s inspiring to be part of such impactful work.

23/03/2026

"Social Prescribing is just a prescription to the gym" ❌

✔️ Social prescribing is a personalised plan created with the individual and physical activity can be part of it, but on a wider scale it offers support based on the person's needs and could include arts, nature, education, social groups, financial advice, faith groups and much more.

23/03/2026

We’re excited to be at this year’s ATR Awards and can't wait to celebrate later tonight with all those nominated🎉

It’s an honour to be nominated in two categories:

✨ Healing, Hope and Recovery – for our amazing WY-FI team
✨ Trauma Responsive Workforce – part of a wider workstream within the ATR Programme

We’re proud of what’s been achieved by everyone involved. Good luck to all those nominated 🍀

22/03/2026

In the lead up to , we’re busting some common myths about social prescribing 💬

There are still lots of misconceptions about what it is (and isn’t!), so over the next few days we’ll be sharing the facts and highlighting the real impact on people’s lives.

Follow along as we separate myth from reality 👀

06/03/2026

Behind every success is extraordinary people.

Today, on we pause to thank YOU, our talented, hardworking employees, for everything you do and the lives you have a massive impact on. ✨👏

04/03/2026

We’re delighted to share that HMP & YOI Low Newton has been praised in a recently published inspection report.

Inspectors highlighted the prison’s strong leadership and positive culture, alongside the impressive support provided to women in its care.

Of particular note was the healthcare team, recognised for delivering high-quality medical and therapeutic interventions — especially for women recovering from substance misuse. This vital work is making a meaningful difference.

Women spoke highly of the compassion, patience and consistency shown by staff, with many reporting significant improvements in their wellbeing and confidence since arriving.

This recognition reflects the dedication and professionalism of colleagues across the establishment — an achievement everyone involved should be proud of.

Read more about the inspection findings here: https://ow.ly/IWjt50YoYoo

04/03/2026

You’re invited to walk with us!

We’ll be wearing our Stand By Benny t-shirts — come join us for a mile, say hello, or give us a wave along the route. The encouragement means more than you know.

11th April | 10am | Outside HMP Durham

Let’s walk with heart ❤️

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Help Julie Tough raise money to support Solving Kids’ Cancer UK