HEALTH care staff from across the Durham Dales will be recognised for their achievements at an awards ceremony this week.

The ceremony, organised by the Durham Dales Primary Care Trust will be held at Auckland Castle, in Bishop Auckland, tomorrow, and recognise individuals who have made special contributions to patients' lives.

The seven different categories are recognition of service to the community, excellence in primary care, driving forward change, supporting PCT and patient services, PCT employee of the year, primary care employee of the year and team of the year.

Winners receive a certificate, £100 in vouchers, and a commemorative gift.