News and reports

Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences encountered by the LGBT+ community in Darlington when accessing healthcare services. Read Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust response to our report.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) working with Healthwatch Darlington and Darlington Community Hub Transformation working group

Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences of their community with dental care services during the period from the first lockdown due to COVID-19, in March 2020, to date.

This report provides insight into the experiences of those who use maternity services in Darlington.

Reaching young people and families: The impact of working together to promote healthy choices in Darlington.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) working with the Tees Valley Healthwatch Network and Tees Valley Mental Health Alliance

We share how we've made a difference during the pandemic, our new way of working, the fantastic support of our volunteers, Youthwatch Darlington's recognition as well as the impact we have had on services and the community during the last 12 months.

Our latest report explores the barriers local patients have faced when accessing GP appointments remotely during the pandemic.

Children, young people, parents and carers tell us what they think contributes to poor mental wellbeing of young people including the changes they would like to see to improving the provision of mental health information across the town.

Last year 363 service users in Darlington told us they were either 'very satisfied' or 'satisfied' when it comes to communicating with a GP or health professional during a GP appointment.

Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.

The third report which follows a series of care home visits conducted by Healthwatch Darlington, to ascertain the quality of life and choices of care home residents across the Borough.