1. Blog -

    Our fantastic volunteer health connectors share their self help tips, information and ideas for getting involved as a volunteer with your organisation as a volunteer during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  2. Blog -

    This Volunteers Week 2020 we hear from one of our Health Connector volunteers.
  3. Blog -

    Hear from one of our volunteers who shares their own story about body image in an effort to raise awareness
  4. Blog -

    Our fantastic volunteers share their latest news update, including how they have been making a difference by sharing their time with Healthwatch Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  5. Blog -

    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Vice Principal, Meirion Baker from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington about his tips for students.
  6. Blog -

    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Laura Wilson, Mental Health Lead, Haughton Academy in Darlington about her tips for students.
  7. Blog -

    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Pamela Plumb, Health & Social Care Tutor at Darlington College about her tips for students.
  8. Blog -

    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteer from Youthwatch Darlington - Emily shares her experience.
  9. Blog -

    World Mental Health day takes place on Saturday 10th October 2020. This year one of our volunteers kindly shared their own story about 'coping with anxiety during the pandemic' and why it's ok to feel like this during these uncertain times.
  10. 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.
  11. Report -

    Find our how our young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington explored three GP surgeries in Darlington throughout 2019, so they could understand the information available for young patients within primary care services.
  12. Report -

    The third report which follows a series of care home visits conducted by Healthwatch Darlington, to ascertain the quality of life and choices of care home residents across the Borough.
  13. Report -

    Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.
  14. 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.
  15. Report -

    Children, young people, parents and carers tell us what they think contributes to poor mental wellbeing of young people including the changes they would like to see to improving the provision of mental health information across the town.