News and reports

The community peer mentors WILL continue to take referrals for anyone who is in high demand on front line policing or other services.

Please be advised that a number of Darlington Borough Council services and community venues have now closed until further notice, during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Darlington Alzheimer's Society can provide information, advice and support to those living with dementia and to those supporting someone with dementia via telephone, email or post.

Darlington Carers Support update around changes to their service due to Covid - 19

Although we can't see you face to face we're still here for you!

We at HWD have made the decision, as a precautionary measure, to postpone all outreach visits within the community as well as our volunteering activities.

The deaf health charity 'Sign Health' have translated COVID-19 information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

The NIHR are looking for patients, carers and members of the public to join one of their national and regional committees.

Please see the statement below regarding the postponement of their event planned for Monday 23rd March 2020:

Please be advised that the NHS England and NHS Improvement events, asking people of all ages to share their views on non AND non-spoken word interpreting (e.g British Sign Languages) services in Primary Care have now been CANCELLED.

In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak please be advised that The King's Fund will NOT be holding any conferences until the summer.

Please see attached link providing updates for organisations that represent people who use services, regarding their response to the outbreak of Coronavirus.