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World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on 10th September each year, is an opportunity to focus public attention on what we can all do to help prevent suicide.

The Rotary Leadership and Management Programme gives young people the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification by developing leadership and management skills through the planning and implementation of a group project.

Contact are offering families living in Darlington, Middlesbrough or Redcar and Cleveland priority access to their FREE Telephone Support Service and Workshops.

Breathe Easy Darlington share their August newsletter, read about their social gatherings returning to face to face and their BEActive (Breathe Easy Active) sessions which restart on Wednesday 15th September.

This year the CDDFT AGM will be held virtually and streamed live. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 5.30pm.

This year Diabetes UK’s very popular online event, connecting the type 1 diabetes community with healthcare professionals and researchers, will take place on Saturday, 16 October from 10:00am to 2:00 pm.

Let's talk about dementia - This World Alzheimer's Month, the Alzheimer's Society are highlighting the importance of talking about dementia.

Being active is good for our physical and mental wellbeing, it’s been proven to make us happier and healthier. HowFit encourages people of all ages and abilities to follow a plan of simple exercises to do at home and no equipment is needed.

Registrations are now open for the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Suicide Prevention Network virtual event for World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 10am-12pm.

Darlington Borough Council has released a new Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005 (Gambling Policy) and wants to hear the views of local residents, businesses and other organisations.

Carers UK are currently running their State of Caring survey 2021. They are really keen to hear about your experiences – good or bad – in as much detail as possible as this helps them understand what it is like to be a carer in 2021.

Diabetes UK have developed a new webpage for anyone worried about their child and type 2 diabetes.