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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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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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Darlington Borough Draft Local Plan Review 2025–2042 - Consultation now open
The Council is undertaking a review of the Local Plan for the Borough and is now seeking comments on a draft.
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Be Smile Smart – take simple steps to protect your teeth and gums
Poor oral health can cause tooth decay, tooth loss, bad breath and even oral cancer. It can have a huge impact on your life, affecting everything…
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Have your say on the future of adult eating disorder services
TEVW (Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust) are working with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, through the…
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Latest reports and publication
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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Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report 2024–2025: Celebrating Impact, Reflecting on Change
We are proud to share with you the Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report 2024–2025, a testament to the exceptional work our small but mighty team has delivered over the past year!
This year’s report is called “Unlocking the Power of People-Driven Care”, and that’s exactly what we’ve done.
This year’s report is called “Unlocking the Power of People-Driven Care”, and that’s exactly what we’ve done.
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