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Make a Difference: North East Episodes

  1. 'Young children don't manage expectations'

    Nadia from Tranquil Treehouse caught up with Anna Foster.

  2. 'You can access the best tariffs with a smart meter'

    Simon Francis tells Anna Foster about a rise in the energy price cap.

  3. 'Women with experience of the justice system'

    Gilly Hope has been talking to Dawn Harrison about The Story Chair.

  4. 'Why I'm wearing a ball gown every day for a year'

    Jennifer Gane is spending the 365 days of 2025 dressed in a selection of ballgowns.

  5. 'What veterans see on TV can be triggering'

    Simon Pryde spoke to Andy Cammiss from the East Durham Veterans Trust in Seaham.

  6. 'We were blown away with the generosity'

    Anna caught up with Jane McGee, Wansbeck Community Wellbeing Manager at Cygnus Support.

  7. 'We started hearing stories of people being scammed'

    For Scam Safe Anna Foster hears from Pat and Karen from Pallion Action Group.

  8. 'We prevent unnecessary attendances to A & E

    For NHS Day Helen Richardson spoke to Clinical Navigator Kyle Grisdale.

  9. 'We opened it as I had post natal depression'

    Following a breast cancer diagnosis Lynn needs our help to keep the caf茅 running.

  10. 'We lost him so we continued to do it for others'

    Charlie & Carter Foundation run a market stall as part of their working helping families.

  11. 'We keep everyone safe and warm and cosy'

    Lucy Craig gives Anna some tips and asked about the provisions they're putting in place.

  12. 'We help to detect and prevent fraud'

    Anna Foster caught up with Tom Garner Solutions Consultant Director at Lexis Nexis.

  13. 'We have supported about 30000 veterans'

    Matt Bailey chats to Tommy Watson from Walking with the Wounded about a mega challenge.

  14. 'We have found about 8000 bags since 2021'

    Gilly Hope went to Seaham to meet Catlin and Brian who help clean the beach.

  15. 'We have been supporting communities for 150 years'

    Anna chats to Stephen Senior, Head of Fraud Prevention at the Leeds Building Society.

  16. 'We give support until the ambulance arrives'

    Medical students spend their weekends alongside the North East Ambulance Service.

  17. 'We can just be us' at Shearer Centre

    Laura Wood from Blyth explains how the Alan Shearer Activity Centre helps her son Luca.

  18. 'We build community spirit & bring people together'

    Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing Project deliver food parcels to those in need.

  19. 'We are going to put our 500,000th present in a bag'

    Norah's North Pole. The family who make a difference to children all over the North East.

  20. 'We are doing this huge costal walk'

    Rachel Harrison and聽Joe Alexander are completing a Sunrise to Sunset Coastal Challenge.

  21. 'We are delighted with the representation'

    Peppa Pig and the National Deaf Children's Society have created something special.

  22. 'We also take a moment to remember good times'

    Andrew Cammiss from East Durham Veterans Trust speaks to Anna Foster.

  23. 'They make us feel like we want to give the money'

    For Scam Safe Anna was joined by Dr Elisabeth Carter from Kingston University.

  24. 'They came into my life when I felt helpless'

    Anna Foster meets Lynn, who is supported by Edberts House in Gateshead.

  25. 'They are still with you but in a different way'

    Louise Bowen, Bereavement Coordinator at Newcastle Marie Curie, spoke to Anna Foster.

  26. 'There is support out there for menopause'

    Ann Hunter is a counsellor and trainer helping people navigate life's big changes

  27. 'There is simply not enough support available'

    Paul Brocklehurst, Senior Manager of the Centrepoint Helpline, chats to Anna Foster.

  28. 'There are many hundreds of people that she helped'

    Kelly Scott pays tribute to Jo Shaw.

  29. 'There are 100 people that we compete against'

    Saoirse and Maria are both students of Irish Dance. Can they teach Matt some moves?

  30. 'The stories blow me away every time'

    Alan Redman has released a song for charity, FACT. Kelly Scott spoke to him.

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