News and reports

Tees Valley Museums, working with Teesside Dementia Link Services, based in Stockton, have produced the first of a series of ‘Talking Tees Valley Activity Packs’, featuring the story of Christmas objects from different museums around the Tees Valley.

The Arcus Support Line will be open on Christmas Day 10am till 10pm, you can call them about anything and speak to one of their trained counsellors.

The CQC are carrying out a survey so they can hear the experiences of people who have had a DNACPR or had one reviewed, since the start of the pandemic in March.

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.

We know that for many Christmas 2020 will be different this year. Our young volunteers wanted to share their thoughts and feelings about the festive season in the hope that other young people won't feel alone.

Today we are featuring Darlington Mind.

Lose The Blues is an event with Darlington Mind's DeCaf and North Yorkshire Sport which challenges people to run or walk during the month of January to improve their mental and physical health.

DAD are doing their best to support people at this difficult time, they want to help people stay safe, healthy and not feel alone. Keeping People Connected is free and available now for disabled people who need their support.

People across Tees Valley might be busy putting up their trees and checking their shopping lists but health officials are urging them to make sure they have one thing ordered well in advance of the Christmas holidays – their prescriptions.

Dementia Friendly Darlington share their latest news and some of the ways they're working to make Darlington and surrounding areas dementia friendly.

Groundwork are currently offering 1-1 walks with one of their friendly members of staff.

Across County Durham and Darlington, health and care organisations are working together to help understand the experiences of individuals who have used the Community Equipment Service.