News and reports

This month is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, a month recognising the demand for immediate action to support, empower, and amplify the voice of the brain tumour community.

For World Book Day, pioneering visual literacy charity Beyond Words launched their ambitious new Book Club in a Box project, aiming to create 300 new Book Clubs for people with learning disabilities by 2026. The Book Club in a Box is a free pack of books and materials that will enable people, charities and organisations to kickstart a Book Club in their local area.

Youth Focus North East have recently begun working on one of their training packages called Access Unlimited.

A new campaign from the NHS is urging the public to get their blood pressure checked.

Northeast entrepreneurs, commercial investors and business agents are invited to take part in a musical tour to discover the wealth of opportunities available to people looking to open or expand their business in Darlington.

Becoming visible would like to give an update on current happenings around the north east, with new coffee mornings and sessions for various age groups being introduced.

Nepacs, a charity with provides support to individuals impacted by adverse situations in their lives (such as involvement in the criminal justice or care systems), are currently offering a range of virtual training that might be of interest to you if you work with children or families inc health care, local authorities, criminal justice, education and the voluntary sector.

Alzheimer's Society are introducing new carer sessions beginning Tuesday 9 April.

Our next organisation of the week is the North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU)

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

There is an important upcoming change to Young Carers provision in Darlington.

The team at Durham County Carers Support have a wide range of events coming up in the next couple of months for carers to sign up to and get the support they need.