News and reports

The North East and North Cumbria health literacy team is inviting members of the public to take part in a research study with the University of Sunderland.

Taking place on Friday 5 June 2026 in the Market Square, this welcoming drop-in event aims to bring together support, guidance, and opportunities all in one place.

International Rescue Committee UK are excited to open registration and enrolment for the second phase of the NHS ICB Northeast Employment Support Programme, supporting clients across Newcastle, Gateshead, and Tees Valley.

PAPYRUS has received funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to deliver a FREE 2-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course on 19-20th May at Birk Crag Centre, Harrogate.

North East & Cumbria Learning Disability Network would like to make you aware of the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag. Under the Equality Act 2010, publicly funded health and care services have a legal duty to make changes in their approach or provision to ensure that services are as accessible to people with disabilities or long term conditions as they are for everybody else - These changes are called reasonable adjustments.

The team at Learning and Skills have a range of new courses coming up.

Say Aphasia run a vital support group in Darlington, and would like to make sure the people of Darlington are aware of this "onward" social support.

Parkinson’s UK has reopened their popular Physical Activity Grants programme for physical activity providers to apply for funding.

The Home Help Hub is a free platform that helps older adults and their families find trusted local help and support in the Darlington area.

During the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week, Darlington Connect will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event, taking place on Tuesday 12 May.

Daisy Chain have released updated information on their multi-agency drop-ins and peer support coffee mornings (NEW for 2026) as well as a brochure for their Family Support Service.

While for some, COVID-19 is unpleasant for many, particularly older people and those who are immunosuppressed, it can be very
dangerous and even life-threatening.