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Pharmacy First - Share your views!
The Pharmacy First service adds to the existing consultation service and enables community pharmacies to complete episodes of care for 7 common conditions following defined clinical pathways. If you have used Pharmacy First we'd love to know your…
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Share for Better Care Week launches
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care in Darlington.
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GOLD - Cuppa & catch up - new for 2025
The team at GOLD (Growing Old Living in Darlington) have social get togethers taking place at the offices at Citizens Advice on Church Row in Darlington.
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Darlington's Commitment to Carers - Respite/Short Break Survey
Durham County Carers Support have finalised their Carer Respite/Short Break Survey and you can have your say now.
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Multi-sport holiday club and rugby for girls
To get more girls involved in rugby and sports in general, there are upcoming sessions available in January and February.
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NICE Committee member recruitment - Do you have a passion for quality improvement in health and social care services?
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are looking for people with lived experience to join a NICE committee.
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CareFind - Home Care Survey
Have you ever looked for home care services to support a person where they usually live to help them maintain their independence and quality of life?
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Darlington Connect - Mental Health Awareness Event, Monday 12 May 2025
During the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week, Darlington Connect will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event, taking place on Monday 12 May.
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GP Appointments - Do you know how they run?
GP surgeries in Darlington have released information on appointments, including appointment length and communication between staff and patients.
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Latest reports and publication

Presenting our 2024 Annual Report!
We are pleased to present to you Healthwatch Darlington's Annual Report for the year 2023-2024. This comprehensive report outlines our achievements, challenges, and the impactful work we have accomplished over the past year to improve health and social care services in our community.
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Top tips for accessing your GP Practice
We at Healthwatch Darlington have produced a very handy booklet on accessing your GP.
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