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Share for Better Care Week is here!
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care in Darlington.
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Help improve mental health support for people with long-term needs
Healthwatch in Tees Valley wants to hear from adults who have needed ongoing mental health support, particularly if standard services haven’t worked well for them, or if they’ve experienced repeated hospital admissions.
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Government plans for local Healthwatch - Our Statement
We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the government’s recent decision to close Healthwatch England and transfer the responsibilities of local Healthwatch (such as Healthwatch Darlington) to NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local authorities.…
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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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Let's get people talking – let's talk about the Elephant in the Room!
It’s time to stop avoiding the awkward stuff. STI rates in our region are among the highest in the UK and more young people, aged 15 – 24, are being…
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GOLD - Cuppa & catch up - new for Spring and Summer 2026
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…
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New Courses from Learning and skills - updated 5 May 2026
The team at Learning and Skills have a range of new courses coming up.
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Latest reports and publication
Modern General Practice Access: What People Across Our Region Told Us
Over recent months, all 14 Healthwatch across the North East and North Cumbria have been out in communities listening to people’s real experiences of accessing their GP, using the NHS App, and trying Pharmacy First.
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Healthwatch Dental Report
We are proud to share with you a report into views and experiences of NHS dentistry in the North East and North Cumbria.
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