News and reports

The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is an exciting new service in Darlington which has been formed as part of the government’s plans for schools to provide early intervention for mental health support.

This Deaf awareness week 3rd - 9th May 2021 Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting an online Deaf awareness drop-in café on Tuesday 4th and Thursday 6th May.

If you, your organisation, business, or service are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend, Dementia Friendly Darlington are hosting a public online Dementia Friends information session on Thursday 6th May 2021.

In addition to our traditional methods of engagement we are working with Healthwatch England to pilot a new online platform here in Darlington called CitizenLab which will complement our COVID-19 Vaccine project.

'Fit Mamas’ is a green exercise programme designed to help new mums get back in shape after having a baby. And what’s the best part? You can take your baby along with you, so no childcare is needed!

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) are offering free online 1 hour Training Seminars which include, introductory training, follow on training and additional Credit Unions training seminars in Spring 2021.

Bradbury House Wellbeing Centre has reopened for bookings, providing respite day care for older people and for people with mild to moderate dementia.

Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are asking young people under the age of 18 to design a logo for their new 'Mental Health Support Teams' in Darlington schools.

The Children’s Commissioner has launched the biggest ever consultation with children. The survey will be live until May 19th and asks children across England to set out their priorities for improving childhood post-Covid.

Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest news in the April edition of their newsletter which includes lots of helpful information about the support they offer.

We are in the middle of one of the largest NHS vaccination programmes ever launched. Help local NHS services understand how they might be able to improve by sharing your views.

Now, more than ever before, health and care services need to work together to deliver the right care, at the right time and in the right place for patients.