News and reports

One of the feelings millions of us are experiencing during the current coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. While we stay safe and save lives, our usual ways of seeing family, friends or just familiar faces have been put on pause.

An opportunity has arisen with the Anna Freud Network for young people aged 14-19 to co-design a new wellbeing app!

The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the June edition of their newsletter.

CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'

Boots Pharmacies have set up a scheme to provide 'safe space' for victims of domestic abuse. The scheme has been set up in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown.

Bereavement is never easy but more than ever we are facing a tragic loss of life, often under very difficult circumstances, as we move through these uncertain times. Find out where you can go for help and advice.

All this week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health.

Citizens Advice Darlington have a debt and money advice service available to anyone who may have financial worries in these difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group have produced a survey asking women about their pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Oral Health Foundation have produced a poster on changes to the way dentists will operate in light of COVID-19. NHS England have also produced a stakeholder briefing to explain the re-opening of some dental services from 8th June 2020.

The Council for Disabled Children are working in association with FLARE to ensure disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, have an equal say in issues and decisions that affect them and their families.