Family outside
Healthy Eating & Exercise
Youthwatch Darlington have gathered information to help us think about healthy eating and exercise. As restrictions begin to ease and the warmer weather arrives - we think it's a great time to think about positive ways to look after our wellbeing.
22 March 2021
spring
Spring 2021 - Wellbeing information, health services and activities that might help.
We have gathered a selection of wellbeing information, outdoor activities and online activities that might help during Spring 2021 as restrictions continue to ease. We have also included Easter bank holiday 2021 opening times for local services.
19 March 2021
Young person
Young people: Worried about the future - what can I do & where can I go for help?
Due to the pandemic everything has changed this year which means making decisions about your future as a young person can be worrying or confusing. Youthwatch Darlington share information helping young people during these uncertain times.
8 March 2021
Young people
Body Image
Body image is how we think about ourselves physically and how we think others perceive us. For young people body image can be particularly difficult to cope with.
5 March 2021
Ambulance outside A&E
Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
7 December 2020
Child with disability being taught how to write
Learning Disabilities Useful Links and Information
We've put together a range of information from a number of organisations that provide groups, activities, resources and information to support people with a learning disability.
10 September 2020
Older female smiling at the camera
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
7 September 2020
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Getting back to normal after lockdown
As we prepare to get back to ‘a new normal’ many people feel uncertain or anxious about the future. This page features links to organisations offering tips on coping with these feelings and strategies that might help when returning to new routines.
28 August 2020
Man in a care home
COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
29 July 2020
Information for vulnerable groups Covid-19
Although lockdown is easing, Covid-19 has not gone away. Please see below some useful up to date information and advice for our most vulnerable in the community
16 July 2020
Elderly man
Coronavirus (Covid-19) - what you need to do
Coronavirus has changed our daily routine and as we move through these uncertain times, its important we stay up to date with the latest information and advice.
1 July 2020
Elderly person sitting on a bench with a friend.
Coping with loneliness during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
One of the feelings millions of us are experiencing during the current coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. While we stay safe and save lives, our usual ways of seeing family, friends or just familiar faces have been put on pause.
16 June 2020

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Youthwatch Darlington interview NSPCC and Kooth for this year's Children's Mental Health Week 2021.