News and reports

A new scheme called 'Eat Out to Help Out' aiming to get the public eating out during August to help local restaurants as a result of the hardships faced during the pandemic has so far received a magnificent 57 sign-ups from restaurants in Darlington.

VONNE have released the latest edition of their newsletter for the VCSE sector across the North East.

Sexual Health Services in the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have been scaled down with venues being closed or relocated and staff being resourced to alternative venues due to the pandemic.

The Wild Network have teamed up with Smart Engery GB and TV presenter Helen Skelton to create a checklist of 42 fun and energy-saving activities for you to take part in!

Mental Health UK have great advice on how to manage the anxieties you might be feeling if you're on the verge of returning to work after being furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clic are hosting an online event tomorrow 29th July at 12pm called 'Your money and mental health – support during Covid-19', with Mental Health UK. The guest speaker is Laura Peters, Head of Advice and Information Services at Mental Health UK.

A new app has been developed to help patients in the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) during and after receiving cancer treatment.

This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations.

Please be advised that the opening hours for Boots pharmacy on Northgate in Darlington have now changed.

Winston's Wish supports children, young people and their families after the death of a parent or sibling. This is the most devastating and traumatic situation a child can face, but with the right support children can lead full and flourishing lives.

The Mental Health Foundation in partnership with WWF have published a free guide entitled 'Thriving with Nature' which has received the backing of TV presenter Julia Bradbury who herself loves to get out in nature for the good of her mental health.

Darlington Credit Union has launched a new project to help people better manage money as lockdown eases.