Pioneering Care Partnership

The Pioneering Care Centre is a new 'one stop shop' resource centre in Newton Aycliffe, which houses a diverse range of services and facilities under one roof.

The centre serves both the people of Sedgefield Borough and the wider population of County Durham, Darlington and beyond. No referral is necessary to use services.

Active opportunities

County Durham Resilience Volunteer

Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Volunteer Community Researcher

Newton Aycliffe  
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Cycle Marshall

Newton Aycliffe  
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