News and reports

Darlington Borough Council are rolling out training in Darlington to prevent Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). The training is free of charge and virtual, so easily accessible.

With over a third of parents and carers feeling uneasy about their child having their first smartphone, the team at Kooth have put together this session to explore supporting a child's mental wellbeing whilst using the device plus information on UK law and social media usage and online safety tips.

Healthwatch Darlington want to gather as much feedback as possible regarding health and social care services in the Borough of Darlington.

Humankind wanted to share some exciting news about their new charity. Humankind and Richmond Fellowship legally merged in the summer and on 1 October 2024, they launched Waythrough with Aquarius as their subsidiary.

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) are excited to announce the launch of their staff vaccination programme, beginning with flu vaccinations on Friday, 4 October.

If your little ones would like to try something a bit different this weekend, The Sticky Dance is the answer! But hurry as tickets are selling fast!

The team at St John of God (SJOG) have a range of Autism and Mental Health sessions for parents over the coming months, taking place at Darlington Connect (6 Northgate - next to Costa).

The Chatty Cafe Scheme wish to recruit volunteers to help set up and host the sessions every Tuesday, 10am-12pm.

Healthcare workers and other live music fans are being invited to a landmark concert by doctors from across Europe at The Glasshouse in Gateshead this autumn.

Darlington College have two upcoming courses - Cyber Security course and an Essential Digital Skills course.

Please note there has been a change to the opening hours for Boots Pharmacy - Northgate, Darlington - effectively immediately.

You will be aware that from this year Winter Fuel payments will normally no longer be available to pensioners unless they are entitled to Pension Credit (including Savings Credit).