News and reports

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

There is an important upcoming change to Young Carers provision in Darlington.

The team at Durham County Carers Support have a wide range of events coming up in the next couple of months for carers to sign up to and get the support they need.

Healthwatch Darlington is the only community champion for people who use health and social care services in Darlington. We have a vital role to play in ensuring people in Darlington are engaged, listened to and provided with an avenue to tell us their views and opinions.

Our friends at Healthwatch Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland have produced very handy booklets on accessing your GP and Community Pharmacy.

We're delighted to announce our next Darlington Organisations Together meeting is taking place at 10am to 12pm on Thursday 14 March and your community organisation is invited!

Our next organisation of the week is Learning & Skills!

Funding of up to £15,000 is available to communities across the UK for projects that promote a healthy heart.

Versus Arthritis is recruiting for a Volunteer Support and Service Trainer to join their team.

New Walking Netball sessions have started at Darlington Baptist Church and you don't even need to have played before!

By the community, for the community - the next Arcus Forum will be hosted by dedicated professionals but also open to the public LGBT+ community too.

The National Institute for Care and Excellence are delighted to let you know that the consultation on their draft Working alongside people and communities at NICE: a three-year strategy for involvement and engagement is now open.