News and reports

Being active is good for our physical and mental wellbeing, it’s been proven to make us happier and healthier. HowFit encourages people of all ages and abilities to follow a plan of simple exercises to do at home and no equipment is needed.

Registrations are now open for the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Suicide Prevention Network virtual event for World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 10am-12pm.

Darlington Borough Council has released a new Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005 (Gambling Policy) and wants to hear the views of local residents, businesses and other organisations.

Carers UK are currently running their State of Caring survey 2021. They are really keen to hear about your experiences – good or bad – in as much detail as possible as this helps them understand what it is like to be a carer in 2021.

Diabetes UK have developed a new webpage for anyone worried about their child and type 2 diabetes.

The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East. VONNE's conference takes shape, and more in VONNE News.

Public Health Darlington share some quick and well produced videos with tips for busy parents, funded by the government holiday hunger programme.

Next week the Darlington Vaccine bus will be at Park Lane Car Park on Tuesday 31st August from 10am-4pm. Anyone aged 16+ can grab a jab!

NEAS are reminding patients that anyone using ambulance patient transport services to attend their clinic or appointment must continue to wear a face covering in line with NHS guidelines for hospitals and other health services.

Do you work in health care or a care home? North East and North Cumbria NHS Staff Wellbeing Hub are inviting you to tell them about how the pandemic has impacted upon you, share your stories and watch them played back through theatre.

Are you having difficulties following conversations? Would you like to meet others in the same situation, in a friendly supportive atmosphere? Durham Deafened Support still have some spaces available for their lip reading group in Darlington.

Residents and businesses across the borough are being urged to have their say on a proposed Darlington Community Safety Partnership Plan 2021-26.