News and reports

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.

New guidance has been issued by Public Health England for those at high risk from Coronavirus and who are currently shielding.

A Heatwave alert has been issued by the Met Office for the region between 9.00am Wednesday 24th June and 9.00pm Friday 26th June. It is important that the public enjoy the sunshine safely particular during the pandemic.

All this week from 22nd - 28th June is Healthy Eating Week @ home brought to you by the British Nutrition Foundation, with a week of online events to promote healthy eating.

Learning & Skills in Darlington are holding a Zoom taster session for Parents/Guardians of Darlington Young Carers and it has now been extended to any young adult carer aged 19+ who would be interested in learning with them - flexibly and remotely.

Alzheimer's Research UK are holding a FREE event on Zoom this Friday at 2pm - 4pm aimed at letting you know what progress is being made in dementia research.

As well as working directly with Young Carers and their families, the team at Humankind Darlington Young Carers Service are also able to raise awareness with other staff around Young Carers issues, the work they do and how to refer to them.

During lockdown Arcus have been having a look at what they do and the big news is that they can now offer some limited FREE places in their counselling service.

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK) now have a COVID-19 Helpline for the public to access.

Darlington Social Connectedness are holding a socially distanced picnic in the park on Wednesday 24th June in the South Park in Darlington from 11am - 2pm.

Arcus are holding their next forum for the LGBT+ community in Darlington on Thursday 23rd July from 2pm - 4pm.

Macmillan Cancer Support have released a wide range of support and information available around what to do during the COVID-19 pandemic if you live with cancer including the very latest guidance for you to follow.