News and reports

We are thrilled to celebrate Angela Hannaford, a truly worthy recipient of the Spotlight Award! Angela’s passion, dedication, and tireless efforts have made a profound impact on our community, inspiring and supporting countless people along the way.

Driving Empowerment, Equality, and Inclusion Across the North East. DEN is a proudly Deaf-led charity, founded by deaf people for deaf people and those with hearing loss. Its mission is clear: to create a world where empowerment, equality, and inclusion are not aspirations but realities.

We are proud to nominate Jade Cotton for her outstanding voluntary work with Last Hope, a community group dedicated to supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Redcar and Cleveland.

We are proud to nominate the Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team at James Cook University Hospital for their outstanding dedication and impact in diabetes care. This exceptional team works tirelessly across both inpatient and outpatient settings, educating patients, families, carers, and hospital staff to promote self-care, independence, and confidence in managing diabetes.

Today, we proudly celebrated Anthony as one of our Spotlight Award winners — a heartfelt recognition of his incredible contributions as a Healthwatch volunteer.

Jayne Henderson, Practice Manager at Prospect Surgery, nominated the practice and its dedicated team for a Spotlight Award in recognition of their outstanding commitment to patient care.

In the heart of our frontline services, where compassion meets challenge, Paul stands out—not for seeking recognition, but for the quiet, unwavering way they change lives every single day.

At We Are With You Redcar and Cleveland, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary team of volunteers who are the backbone of our support services for young people and adults facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.

One of our Community Champions, Kerri Brems is proud to nominate Alex for her outstanding dedication and impact as a volunteer at ARCH Teesside.

At the heart of our community lies a truly special place: the Woodside Dementia Hub. Recently, four heartfelt nominations highlighted the incredible work of the Hub’s staff and volunteers, painting a picture of a space filled with empathy, support, and genuine care.

Eston PCN’s Lisa Bowyer has been awarded a Spotlight Certificate in recognition of her outstanding contribution to improving healthcare access for people with learning disabilities. As a Learning Disability Primary Care Link Worker, Lisa has pioneered a compassionate and community-driven initiative that is making a real difference.

Rachel is a Registered Manager at Meadowvale Homecare who's office is based on Redcar High Street in the heart of our local community.