1. News -

    Our next organisation of the week is First Stop, and their Mindset Mentor Programme!
  2. News -

    The NHS are advertising a job vacancy for a Stop Smoking Advisor to join their team delivering stop smoking support within the Darlington Stop Smoking Service.
  3. News -

    We're delighted to announce our next Darlington Organisations Together meeting is taking place at 10am to 12pm on Thursday 13 June and your community organisation is invited!
  4. News -

    Are you interested in a career working in childcare or early years settings? Learning and Skills might have the course for you...
  5. News -

    We are delighted to invite you to Healthwatch Darlington's Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we will share our achievements, discuss our future plans, and explore new opportunities for community involvement.
  6. News -

    If you have breast, colorectal or gynaecological cancer and have had menopausal symptoms the Northern Cancer Alliance team would like to hear from you.
  7. News -

    Our next organisation of the week is Darlington FC Foundation!
  8. News -

    All this week - 10-16 June - is International Men's Health week. The theme for this year is 'Know your Numbers'.
  9. News -

    We’re delighted to be supporting Carers Week 2024 this year. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
  10. News -

    Tees Valley YMCA have updated their weekly timetable of youth sessions at their Darlington hub and in the community.
  11. News -

    Darlington FC youth has an exciting opportunity for local businesses to partner with them on front of shirt kit sponsors across the youth teams.
  12. News -

    More than 200 people have so far been supported by a research study which aims to help North East communities reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.
  13. News -

    We’re delighted to be supporting Cervical Screening Awareness Week this year. Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to help encourage and support people to attend their test when invited.
  14. News -

    Our next organisation of the week is Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington!
  15. News -

    Teesside University are promoting a new study they are conducting into access to NHS Health Checks for those aged 40+ and would value your input.
  16. News -

    The team at the eDGe Centre have introduced activity sessions that aim to promote awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health and addiction.
  17. News -

    Ben's Shed are encouraging men aged 16+ to get involved in building a drift car and socialise with other men.
  18. News -

    Betel UK - a UK charity - aim to help people break free from drug and alcohol abuse.
  19. News -

    Catalyst are looking for a Community Projects Manager (Equality) to join their team.
  20. News -

    Darlington Borough Council are running FREE holidays activities during the Summer school holidays (not including bank holidays).
  21. News -

    Due to a change in commissioning Kooth wish to inform you of a change to the model & offer from Kooth that will be delivering across Durham and Tees Valley - This change is effective immediately.
  22. News -

    Due to exceptional levels of interest in the previous conference, another date has been set for the Teesside University Community Hub Conference.
  23. News -

    The team at Youth Focus North East are fortunate to be able to facilitate Visual Awareness Training on behalf of the Royal Society of Blind Children.
  24. News -

    Darlington FC Foundation are introducing new walking football for women aged 18+.
  25. News -

    Kooth are thrilled to invite you to their upcoming webinar titled 'KoothTalks training: why support for diverse & seldom-heard people is more important than ever'.

  26. News -

    The Project ECHO Team at St Luke's Hospice wish to inform you about the LeDeR (Learning Disabilities Mortality Review) ECHO Training Programs that we offer. These programs are specifically designed for individuals who care for people with learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and autism.
  27. News -

    The wonderful team at GOLD are hosting their annual tea dance on Wednesday 17 July and you're invited!
  28. News -

    The team at Wave for Change are hosting a coffee morning on Saturday 27 July from 10am - 12noon and you're invited!
  29. News -

    By the community, for the community - the next Arcus Forum will be hosted by dedicated professionals but also open to the public LGBT+ community too.
  30. News -

    Darlington Borough Council's Healthy Darlington team have a whole range of activities available for people to get active across the town and meet new friends.
  31. News -

    As part of the celebrations of Morrisons turning 125 this year, the Morrisons Foundation is donating £1m across 125 local charities to improve community spaces and places. Each of their stores and sites gets to nominate one charity for consideration.
  32. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington are supporting a new Darlington Mental Health Network. The next meeting will be on Wednesday 24 July, 10am-12pm at Tandem Hub (Morton Park Business Training Centre) Conference Room D.
  33. News -

    Arcus are thrilled to invite you to their upcoming Youth Jamboree!
  34. News -

    In a professional capacity do you find it difficult to talk to patients about weight?
  35. News -

    Tees Valley YMCA have released their new 6-week Summer activity timetable of youth sessions at their Darlington hub and further afield.
  36. News -

    This year's family arts festival takes place from 26-28 July in South Park, Darlington and is completely FREE to attend!
  37. News -

    The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board are currently reviewing their Neurodevelopment Pathway Professionals Consultation Line Service for Children and Young People in Teesside.
  38. 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.
  39. News -

    Tees Valley Museums are looking for families to help shape what their museums do.
  40. News -

    By the community, for the community - the next Arcus Forum will be hosted by dedicated professionals but also open to the public LGBT+ community too.
  41. News -

    A new chatty cafe is running every Tuesday morning at Morrisons - North road, Darlington - 10am - 12pm as part of the chatty cafe scheme.
  42. News -

    A new fund is being introduced to help organisations who support people aged 65 and over, and with an annual income of under £250,000.
  43. News -

    A new fund is being introduced to help organisations who support people aged 55 and over, to support their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
  44. News -

    A new fund is being introduced by the Seven Friends Foundation to help Grants to support causes that are often ignored, unpopular or face widespread stigma.
  45. News -

    The wonderful team at First Stop Darlington have introduced a Drop In group every Wednesday for those who may be feeling lonely and there's even the option to learn the mechanics of a bicycle.
  46. News -

    Our wonderful colleagues Abbey and Jamie have taken to the skies and completed their skydive for charity!
  47. News -

    People across County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York are being asked to share their views to help improve future mental health and learning disability services in the region.
  48. News -

    The eagerly awaited results of the You Screen trial on HPV self-sampling tests have been published and show it could be a game-changer for people who haven’t attended their cervical screening.
  49. News -

    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are pleased to announce the launch of their bursary scheme for national voluntary and community sector organisations and local Healthwatch for the NICE Conference 2025 which is taking place at the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester on 27 March 2025.
  50. News -

    The team at Learning & Skills are introducing a number of new Bespoke Employer Led Programmes to help you on your road to future employment.