News and reports

Meet Sue Kirk our latest 'Volunteer of the Month' for November 2020 from our team of volunteer 'Health Connectors'.

Meet Jessica Mather our latest 'Volunteer of the Month' for November 2020 from Youthwatch Darlington.

NHS England have published the CCG annual assessment report 2019/20 which is the assessment of how well each CCG engaged with their communities last year.

Steady On Your Feet is a campaign led by the NHS and local authorities to help increase confidence and reduce the risk of falls. Their advice, guidance and resources are designed for anyone worried about feeling unsteady on their feet.

County Durham and Darlington Diabetes Service share Key Messages for November - December 2020 in their latest patient newsletter.

Step Forward Tees Valley are still working through the pandemic to support people into work or training. They provide free voluntary support that won’t impact any benefits for those 29+ and out of work.

Care workers looking after people in their own homes will be offered weekly coronavirus tests from Monday 23rd November, the government has announced.

This week we held our virtual Annual General Meeting, for anyone that didn't attend you can watch the video here to find out about our work, hear about our volunteers and reflect on our achievements from the last 12 months.

Our local MP Peter Gibson took the time to share a special message with Youthwatch Darlington following the announcement of being 'Highly Commended' at this year's Healthwatch Awards 2020.

This confidential support line has been set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help health and care, education, police, fire and prison service staff across the North East and Cumbria to cope.

National Grief Awareness Week encourages us all to break the silence, engage on this topic without stigma and learn to ask for and provide help when we need it.

MHNE have released the November edition of their newsletter packed with features and news on courses and activities available across the North East.