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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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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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Asda Foundation - Funding opportunity
The Asda Foundation are offering grants of £750, to local organisations that help build resilient communities.
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The County Durham and Darlington NHS Health Improvement Fund 2025 - applications now open
Applications for the County Durham and Darlington NHS Health Improvement Fund 2025 is now open.
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Do patients get the choices they want from GP care? - A Healthwatch report
New research from Healthwatch shows how important choice is to people when it comes to their care, and makes recommendations to help ensure they get…
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Latest reports and publication
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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Darlington Mental Health Network Pilot Review Report 2025
Healthwatch Darlington is pleased to share with you the Darlington Mental Health Network Pilot Review Report 2025.
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