News and reports

With half term coming up, and many of us returning to some kind of lockdown, 'Boys in Mind/Girls in Mind Too' thought it would be useful to share a film about using Dr. Phil Hammond's CLANGERS to keep mentally and physically active.

Parents of Pride is a Facebook group which has been set up for any parents of LGBTQ+ children looking for support and friendship.

Spina Bifida awareness week launches on Friday 23rd October 2020, it's a great opportunity to help raise awareness of the condition and bring the 'Back to the Front' of people's minds.

The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East.

Are you worried you have cancer but not calling your GP because of Coronavirus?

CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.

Young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington launched an awareness project aimed at secondary school and college students. Last week the Northern Echo featured an article about their fantastic project.

A new television advert is encouraging the public to contact their GP if they are experiencing potential cancer symptoms.

The Regional Refugee Forum North East, along with the Local Maternity Systems in Northern England, have worked together to develop a new suite of online videos aimed at pregnant women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

It has been reported that alcohol and drug intake has risen as a result of the national lockdown and following restrictions throughout this year. Learning & Skills have, as a result of this, developed a free, online Substance Misuse Awareness course.

These times we are currently facing are unprecedented and a lot of people are worried about what happens next in their lives. If you would like support planning the next stages of your future then let Routes to Work help.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have developed a poster for professionals to remind them about the impact of parental mental health.