News and reports

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Find out what service users told Healthwatch Darlington about their experiences when being discharged from hospital.

Service users share their experiences and understanding of NHS Continuing Health Care.

Find out more about Healthwatch Darlington's research into the provision of bereavement services in Darlington.

Find out more about Healthwatch Darlington's key projects, health connector volunteers (including a fantastic year from our young Youthwatch Darlington volunteers) and plans for the future in 2018/19.

Find out what service users told us about Vascular services in County Durham & Darlington.

Find out how our young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington explored the waiting areas of a local GP surgery in Darlington and the information they provide for young patients living in the town.

Find out how Healthwatch Darlington & Healthwatch County Durham captured the views of patients, visitors and staff about County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trusts smoke-free policy - “change is in the air”.