A CHARITY offering complementary therapies and help to disabled people has been recognised for its good work.

The charity, the Pioneering Care Partnership, manages the Pioneering Care Centre, offering services and support to people in County Durham.

Services include a hydrotherapy pool, complementary therapies, options disability initiative, information service and welfare rights.

The Pioneering Care Partnership has now received the formal recognition of Investor in People status.

The award recognises the partnership has reached a level of excellence in supporting and developing its staff and volunteers.