Wellbeing for Life

Wellbeing support for all in the County Durham & Darlington Foundation Trust Area

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Health and Wellbeing Champion

Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Volunteer Cancer Awareness Champion

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Wellbeing Support Volunteer

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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                      'The  volunteer  opportunity  is  coordinated  across  County  Durham  and  we  place  Volunteers  in  the  most  accessible  venues  as  possible',
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