In March, Carol suffered a stroke that dramatically changed her life. She was initially admitted to James Cook Hospital before being transferred to Durham and later Bishop Auckland Hospital, where she spent ten weeks recovering. At one stage, Carol was given only a 75% chance of survival. She required a stent in her neck, was unable to speak or move, needed a hoist for transfers, and was tube-fed. Medical professionals warned that she might never walk again. Carol (to the left) and Kathleen...

Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) and Hiyed CIC are delighted to announce a new partnership that will see the Garden Kitchen at the Pioneering Care Centre (PCC) reopen on Monday 3 August from 9am. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to improving lives, promoting wellbeing and creating opportunities within the local community. Through this collaboration, the Garden Kitchen will serve as a welcoming community hub while supporting people to gain valuable...

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) AGM. It was a fantastic morning reflecting on another successful year at PCP, celebrating achievements from across our projects and services, and looking ahead to the opportunities and ambitions for the future. We would like to extend a special thank you to our guest speakers, who shared valuable insights into their work and experiences: Christine Carlton – Supportive Spaces and PCP Bradley Cowey – Seaham Growth Hub...