News and reports

Working with Royal Mail, NHS and patient organisations, Our Healthwatch England collleagues have written an open letter to Ofcom highlighting the introduction of new protections to ensure reliable and efficient postal service for NHS patients.

An opportunity has arisen for Darlington to apply for Sport England’s Place Based funding and your community organisation could be a part of it.

This week is Stalking Awareness Week - designed to highlight this particular area of domestic abuse which has been identified as high-risk, and misunderstood by target audiences.

Recruitment is now open for Darlington King's Trust 12 week TEAM programme! If you're aged between 16-25 and wanting to get back out into the world working positively towards your future why not get in touch with them?

We want to welcome you to our mental health network events in July and August in the Market Square, where you can have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat in a friendly environment.

Darlington Mind have a range of activities available weekly - NEW for 2025 - including wellbeing dog walks and craft and connect sessions.

We’re proud to share our latest report, developed in partnership with Darlington Borough Council, exploring how Day Opportunities can become more personal, accessible, and inclusive.

Various Funding Opportunities are available to community groups who work to improve the lives of women, young people, and other groups in the North East.

Have you ever looked for home care services to support a person where they usually live to help them maintain their independence and quality of life?

During the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week, Darlington Connect will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event, taking place on Monday 12 May.

GP surgeries in Darlington have released information on appointments, including appointment length and communication between staff and patients.

The Pharmacy First service adds to the existing consultation service and enables community pharmacies to complete episodes of care for 7 common conditions following defined clinical pathways. If you have used Pharmacy First we'd love to know your thoughts!