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Make a Difference: North East Episodes

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    'Last winter was a case of additional pressures'

    For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to Steel Worker turned Paramedic, James Atkinson.

  2. 'Jumpers, skirts and anything that a child would need'

    Anna Foster catches up with Alison Bates from The Clothes Bar in Lemington.

  3. 'It's such a shock to be diagnosed with cancer'

    Lucy Fraser is running the London Marathon for Teenage Cancer Trust.

  4. 'It's so important what this foundation does'

    Percy Hedley Foundation CEO John Preston explains the work that they're doing in 2026.

  5. 'It's life and death sometimes, you can call for help'

    Luke Hedley tells Kelly Scott how he saves lives with help from his 3D Printer.

  6. 'It's just about being there for people'

    Ashley helps domestic abuse survivors and feeds neighbours her 'world famous' lasagna.

  7. 'It's going to change so many people's lives'

    Connor Peebles completed a challenge to raise money for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

  8. 'It's bittersweet, my Mam would have been here'

    Stephen Little ran from John O'Groats to Land's End. He spoke to Kelly Scott.

  9. 'It's about making recovery visible'

    Anna Foster went to The Recovery Sculpture project as part of Addiction Awareness Week.

  10. 'It's a little community'

    Ian from Durham Donkey Rescue shares a day in the life of his volunteering.

  11. 'It was a catalyst to help others get more out of life'

    Jane Fisher's life changed dramatically, since then she is helping others.

  12. 'It makes me want to help these people even more'

    Amelia raises funds and awareness for 4Louis and other charities.

  13. 'It just gives you a feeling of pride'

    Sheila Thorpe from St John Ambulance joined Kelly Scott.

  14. 'In my whole life, I hadn't painted before'

    Dick Scott, an inpatient at St Oswald's Hospice, had a simple wish......

  15. 'If they do get the flu it offers a degree of protection'

    For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to pharmacist Sri Pusapati.

  16. 'If children are related it doesn't mean they get on'

    Nadia McSheffrey joined Anna for some sibling advice.

  17. 'I'm running 55 marathons in 55 cities'

    Adam Rodriguez is raising money inspired by his Mum’s cancer journey.

  18. 'I'm embarking on a 24 hour nail marathon'

    Lucy Walton is taking on a unique challenge for charity. Matt sent Leigh Jones along.

  19. 'I'm an ambassador for North East Young Dads and Lads'

    Josh from County Durham told Matt Bailey his story. With Doug Laidlaw from the charity.

  20. 'I want to help as many people as I can'

    Olivia Watson is putting on a fundraiser in memory of her Grandad, Bill Brown.

  21. 'I thought, I'm gonna be a waxer!'

    Robyn Gatenby's creating social spaces helping women find friendship and confidence.

  22. 'I made it my mission to get him back to the UK'

    Rachel is raising funds to bring Yuki home from Bali.

  23. 'I love the foam, I love the bubbles'

    Rachel and Elizabeth are making solid bubble bath bars that are plastic-free.

  24. 'I inspired Sam Fender'

    Earl from South Shields was homeless for 25 years.

  25. 'I got a 37 mile day today and 41 miles tomorrow'

    Stephen is on an epic challenge to run from John O'Groats to Lands End.

  26. 'I get a buzz from cleaning up my neighbourhood'

    78-year-old Robin does odd-jobs around his town after retiring.

  27. 'I founded a dementia care group'

    Irene cared for her Mother and took her skills and cares for others.

  28. 'I don't even think about it any more'

    Jennie is pregnant and has quit smoking with support from a local stop smoking service.

  29. 'I call it my winter coat amnesty swim'

    Jane Hardy tells Anna Foster all about her annual charity endeavours.

  30. 'Helping people to grow, connect and unite'

    Unite Club is helping kids with a health condition or sensory needs at Christmas.

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