1. Local spotlight - Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Care Home Wellbeing Service

    News -

    Today we are featuring Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Care Home Wellbeing Service.

  2. Mental Health Foundation - Facing a winter during the coronavirus pandemic

    News -

    As we move through the next stages of the pandemic, Mental Health Foundation will keep sharing information about how you can support your mental health, and the wellbeing of your family and community.

  3. Get Well for Winter Weekly Bulletin 2 - 8 November 2020

    News -

    Get Well for Winter is a brand new programme running from 7th September until Christmas aimed at people with a learning disability and anybody who supports them in the North East and Cumbria to help them Get Well for Winter.

  4. Arcus Forum - 5th November 2020

    News -

    The next Arcus Forum is scheduled for 5th November at 5.30pm by Zoom. Arcus forum is a regular meeting made up of members of the LGBT+ community, Arcus and a representative from Darlington Borough Council.

  5. Lockdown 2.0 - Looking for something to do?

    News -

    As we are now in a four week England wide lockdown, why not take the opportunity to learn something new with Learning & Skills?

  6. Darlington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Newsletter October 2020

    News -

    Darlington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) share their latest news in their October newsletter.

  7. Darlington Primary Care Report 2019

    Report -

    Last year 363 service users in Darlington told us they were either 'very satisfied' or 'satisfied' when it comes to communicating with a GP or health professional during a GP appointment.

  8. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE)

    News -

    The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East, help them understand the ongoing impact and needs around Covid-19 in their November 2020 survey.

  9. Healthwatch Darlington ‘Highly Commended’ in Prestigious National Award

    News -

    Healthwatch Darlington has been recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme for their volunteering programme Youthwatch Darlington which has helped improve the provision of information for young people and mental health across Darlington.

  10. Digital Exclusion project launched by Healthwatch Darlington & Darlington Primary Care Network

    News -

    Healthwatch Darlington & Darlington Primary Care Network will be working in partnership to understand patient experiences of those who have used GP surgeries during the pandemic.

  11. Connect Health Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service in Darlington

    News -

    The Connect Health MSK Service in Darlington have recently launched a digital self referral service.

  12. World Diabetes Day - Saturday 14th November 2020

    News -

    Diabetes UK provide an update on their upcoming events, campaigns and resources for people living with diabetes.

  13. MyCreativeLife self-management programme launch

    News -

    Join MyLifeTool, Neuro Key and Teesside University for the launch of MyCreativeLife: a self-management programme created for people living with long-term condition(s).

  14. Humankind Access Point ‘Drop In’ is open for support

    News -

    Humankind services are open and providing support to individuals via face to face floating support and their drop in service at the Houndgate Office, in addition they are also providing over the phone support.

  15. Darlington MVP Maternity Voices in Partnership November Meeting

    News -

    The next MVP meeting call will take place on Wednesday 25th November at 10.00am, join them to share your experiences and views to help shape maternity services.

  16. Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington Online Groups and Resources

    News -

    Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington have put together some online resources that you can try from the comfort of your home or share with friends and family members.

  17. Mental Health & Money Advice service launches a toolkit of new resources

    News -

    Mental Health UK share a Mental Health & Money Toolkit that helps you manage your money and mental health and take control of your finances.

  18. Darlington Cares - Winter Coat Drive - Uniform Exchange Scheme

    News -

    As the weather starts to get colder, requests for coats, hats, scarves and wellies have increased. Darlington Cares are asking for any donations of good quality items in all ages/sizes to use in their uniform exchange scheme.

  19. Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care Report

    News -

    State of Care is the CQC's annual assessment of health care and social care in England. The report looks at the trends, shares examples of good and outstanding care, and highlights where care needs to improve.

  20. Why did Youthwatch Darlington receive 'Highly Commended' recognition at the Healthwatch Awards 2020?

    News -

    Find out why Youthwatch Darlington are 'Highly Commended' at this year's Healthwatch Awards 2020.

  21. Barnardo’s launch new service to support Black, Asian and minority ethnic children, young people and their families impacted by Covid-19 

    News -

    Barnardo's are there to help children, young people and families affected by Covid-19 from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

  22. Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington Meals at Home Service

    News -

    If you are aged over 50 Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington are offering a hot food service to those in need.

  23. Upskill with Learning & Skills

    News -

    If you have been made redundant or have been placed on furlough as a result of the pandemic Learning & Skills offer courses that can help you to upskill and diversify your employability skills.

  24. The Bee Tree Community Support Group

    News -

    'The Bee Tree Community' are offering free Zoom Support Groups for people affected by loneliness and isolation during lockdown.

  25. Mental Health North East (MHNE) November 2020 Bulletin

    News -

    MHNE have released the November edition of their newsletter packed with features and news on courses and activities available across the North East.

  26. Darlington's local MP Peter Gibson shares a special message with our young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington

    News -

    Our local MP Peter Gibson took the time to share a special message with Youthwatch Darlington following the announcement of being 'Highly Commended' at this year's Healthwatch Awards 2020.

  27. Healthwatch Darlington AGM 2020 - Watch the video

    News -

    This week we held our virtual Annual General Meeting, for anyone that didn't attend you can watch the video here to find out about our work, hear about our volunteers and reflect on our achievements from the last 12 months.

  28. National Grief Awareness Week 2nd - 8th December 2020

    News -

    National Grief Awareness Week encourages us all to break the silence, engage on this topic without stigma and learn to ask for and provide help when we need it.

  29. Psychological wellbeing support for whole system across the North East and Cumbria

    News -

    This confidential support line has been set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help health and care, education, police, fire and prison service staff across the North East and Cumbria to cope.

  30. Step Forward Tees Valley

    News -

    Step Forward Tees Valley are still working through the pandemic to support people into work or training. They provide free voluntary support that won’t impact any benefits for those 29+ and out of work.

  31. Homecare workers to be tested weekly for COVID-19

    News -

    Care workers looking after people in their own homes will be offered weekly coronavirus tests from Monday 23rd November, the government has announced.

  32. Darlington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) rated good for 2019/20

    News -

    NHS England have published the CCG annual assessment report 2019/20 which is the assessment of how well each CCG engaged with their communities last year.

  33. Buy Local Tees Valley website relaunched

    News -

    The Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority have relaunched the Buy Local Tees Valley website -as the Christmas shopping season begins.

  34. County Durham and Darlington Diabetes Service Winter 2020 Newsletter

    News -

    County Durham and Darlington Diabetes Service share Key Messages for November - December 2020 in their latest patient newsletter.

  35. Healthwatch Darlington's November 2020 Volunteer of the Month Announcement - Sue Kirk

    News -

    Meet Sue Kirk our latest 'Volunteer of the Month' for November 2020 from our team of volunteer 'Health Connectors'.

  36. Steady On Your Feet

    News -

    Steady On Your Feet is a campaign led by the NHS and local authorities to help increase confidence and reduce the risk of falls. Their advice, guidance and resources are designed for anyone worried about feeling unsteady on their feet.

  37. Healthwatch Darlington's Volunteer of the Month Announcement November 2020 - Jessica Mather

    News -

    Meet Jessica Mather our latest 'Volunteer of the Month' for November 2020 from Youthwatch Darlington.

  38. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  39. Local spotlight - Darlington Mind

    News -

    Today we are featuring Darlington Mind.

  40. Public engagement - Community Equipment Service Review

    News -

    Across County Durham and Darlington, health and care organisations are working together to help understand the experiences of individuals who have used the Community Equipment Service.

  41. Darlington Association on Disability (DAD) - Keeping People Connected Service

    News -

    DAD are doing their best to support people at this difficult time, they want to help people stay safe, healthy and not feel alone. Keeping People Connected is free and available now for disabled people who need their support.

  42. Darlington 11-19 Partnership Newsletter

    News -

    Darlington Borough Council share the autumn term edition of the 11 - 19 Practitioner Newsletter.

  43. Dementia Friendly Darlington Newsletter

    News -

    Dementia Friendly Darlington share their latest news and some of the ways they're working to make Darlington and surrounding areas dementia friendly.

  44. Groundwork Winter Walks

    News -

    Groundwork are currently offering 1-1 walks with one of their friendly members of staff.

  45. Is your repeat prescription on your Christmas list?

    News -

    People across Tees Valley might be busy putting up their trees and checking their shopping lists but health officials are urging them to make sure they have one thing ordered well in advance of the Christmas holidays – their prescriptions.

  46. Darlington Mind - Lose The Blues

    News -

    Lose The Blues is an event with Darlington Mind's DeCaf and North Yorkshire Sport which challenges people to run or walk during the month of January to improve their mental and physical health.

  47. Spending Christmas 2020 in a different way: Hear a young volunteer story here

    Blog -

    We know that for many Christmas 2020 will be different this year. Our young volunteers wanted to share their thoughts and feelings about the festive season in the hope that other young people won't feel alone.

  48. New Digital Support for Cancer Patients

    News -

    County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust share information about new support for cancer patients in Darlington.