News and reports

People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Healthwatch England's new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

This 'Volunteers Week 2021' we are celebrating our volunteers. We spoke to some of our lovely Youthwatch Darlington volunteers , who have kindly shared their volunteer story. We want to thank them for their amazing commitment during this last year.

This 'Volunteers Week 2021' we are celebrating our volunteers. We spoke to some of our fantastic volunteers ahead of the big week, who have kindly shared their volunteer story. We want to thank them for their amazing commitment during this last year.

This 'Volunteers Week 2021' we are celebrating our volunteers. We spoke to some of our fantastic volunteers ahead of the big week, who have kindly shared their volunteer story. We want to thank them for their amazing commitment during this last year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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