News and reports

Latest insight from Healthwatch shows that people on lower incomes find it harder to access NHS services than people who are financially more comfortable.

Please note - the date of the next meeting of the mental health network will now be Friday 1 August, 10am to 12noon at the Tandem Hub at Morton Park in Darlington.

Mental Health Matters employment support in partnership with Talking Therapies have room for new referrals. 

The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) would like to let you know about their service available right across Darlington and how you can sign up for free.

We’re delighted to be supporting Cervical Screening Awareness Week this year. Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to shine a light on changes to the cervical screening programme.

More new apprenticeship vacancies. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to Learning and Skills or the employers directly.

People who have a sensory impairment or a learning disability continue to face difficulty communicating with services, new analysis has found. 

This week is Men's Health Week - focusing on the need for a men's (and women's) health strategy within the NHS.

Durham County Carers Support are incredibly proud to offer a free Counselling Service to Carers who need emotional support as they navigate the challenges of their caring role. This service has become a vital lifeline for many — offering a safe, confidential space for Carers to talk, reflect, and strengthen their resilience.

All this week is Diabetes week, encouraging a focus on essential care and shining a light on the regular health checks you will have when living with Diabetes.

Carers Week takes place from 9-15 June 2025 across the UK. Established by Carers UK, Carers Week is an annual awareness raising campaign which recognises the vital contribution made by carers.

Carers Week is fast approaching — running from Monday 9th to Sunday 15th June 2025 — and the incredible team at Darlington Carers Support are excited to share what they have planned, to celebrate and recognise the incredible work of unpaid Carers in our community.