News and reports

The NHS Health Check is a FREE assessment of your overall health - It looks for early signs of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and kidney disease.

If you’re a Carer living in County Durham or Darlington, you may be eligible for support through the NHS Carer Break scheme.

The government has announced changes to the two-child limit and it's effect on the child element of Universal Credit.

The focus of the new website is on 'Pharmacy First' which includes contraception and hypertension.

Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence.

The government has announced changes to the Disability Confident Scheme to improve workplace standards for disabled people.

Darlington Association on Disability (DAD) are running a new Travel Training Course - design to help people living with disabilities navigate public transport etc, effectively.

Durham County Carers Support are delighted to announce the launch of a Virtual Carers Centre, a new way for unpaid carers to access support and services from Durham County Carers Support anytime, anywhere.

Creative Support are continuing with their monthly discos for adults (18+) with learning disabilities at the Hopetown & Whessoe Club in Darlington.

It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and as the leading gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal are sharing information on HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening in cancer prevention.

The team at Learning and Skills have a range of new courses available from January 2026.

The Darlington Borough Council website is currently being updated. It is still available to view online but any new courses & upcoming events will be advertised here.