67-year-old Stephen Marshall from County Durham has achieved an impressive transformation - losing two stone, reducing his BMI to 33, and reversing his pre-diabetes diagnosis - with support from Wellbeing for Life (WBFL). Stephen initially weighed 20.5 stone, and his GP confirmed his BMI was 38, placing him in the obese category. He was also diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Alarmed by the news, Stephen accepted a referral to WBFL and joined the 12-session Eatwise programme. Prev

A group of patients from our mental health rehabilitation unit in Chester-le-Street recently took part in a beach clean at South Shields. Patients from Primrose Lodge got involved in The Great British Beach Clean to help make a positive difference. The group made the journey from Chester-le-Street with their equipment and lots of music and conversation along the way.  Primrose Lodge works in partnership with health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP). PCP

This year marks the ten-year anniversary of Wellbeing for Life (WBFL), a service dedicated to helping residents across County Durham live healthier, happier lives. Commissioned by Durham County Council and delivered in partnership by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), WBFL has empowered thousands of individuals and communities since its launch in 2015. Over the past decade, the service has d

From the Great North 5k to the Great North Run, parents, staff, service users, supporters and Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) Deputy...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) has had its County Durham Volunteer Kitemark re-awarded by Durham Community Action (DCA), recognising...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is thrilled to highlight a generous act of kindness from long-standing supporters Busy Bees, who have...

We’re proud to share that Joining the Dots , part of our Adult Wellbeing Services delivered in partnership with County Durham and...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is proud to announce its accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader, a significant milestone in its...

On Friday 5 September, parents, staff, and service users from Together 21 and Options will be hitting their stride in the Great North...

Carol Gaskarth, Chief Executive of Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), has been announced as a finalist for Charity Leader of the Year at...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) have solidified their commitment to the environment, by successfully achieving the ‘Green’ Investors in...

Dave Appleby has recently completed the 12-session Eatwise programme with Wellbeing for Life (WBFL) . He has lost 53 lbs, he and his...

Thank you to those who attended our 2025 AGM - it was a great morning talking all things PCP from the past financial year - and we are...

We recently met with Kieren Kemp, a 26-year-old who overcame significant mental health challenges with the support of Wellbeing for Life...

When someone is faced with a life-altering diagnosis like Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), it can feel overwhelming, isolating,...

Leanne and Luke, a young couple from County Durham, have made huge steps in both physical and emotional wellbeing, thanks to the support...

The Workplace Health team at health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), are pleased to announce the return of their...

The pilot workplace health checks programme, delivered across County Durham by the Workplace Health MOT team since November 2024, ceased to be operational on Monday 30 June 2025 at the end of the service contract.

A vital community hub in Newton Aycliffe is undergoing a vibrant transformation thanks to a new partnership between health and wellbeing...

Great Aycliffe Town Council Mayor, Ken Robson, has chosen Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP)’s Options service as one of his charities of...