News and reports

Please note there has been a change to the opening hours for Boots Pharmacy in Northgate in Darlington - effectively immediately.

The 700 Club, a local charity dedicated to housing the people of Darlington, is set to host a Fundraising Charity Ball on 3 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Darlington.

The NHS Health Check is a FREE assessment of your overall health - It looks for early signs of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia and kidney disease.

If you’re a Carer living in County Durham or Darlington, you may be eligible for support through the NHS Carer Break scheme.

The government has announced changes to the two-child limit and it's effect on the child element of Universal Credit.

The focus of the new website is on 'Pharmacy First' which includes contraception and hypertension.

Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is asking women and families to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in England, through a public Call for Evidence.

The government has announced changes to the Disability Confident Scheme to improve workplace standards for disabled people.

Darlington Association on Disability (DAD) are running a new Travel Training Course - design to help people living with disabilities navigate public transport etc, effectively.

Durham County Carers Support are delighted to announce the launch of a Virtual Carers Centre, a new way for unpaid carers to access support and services from Durham County Carers Support anytime, anywhere.

Creative Support are continuing with their monthly discos for adults (18+) with learning disabilities at the Hopetown & Whessoe Club in Darlington.

It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and as the leading gynaecological cancer charity The Eve Appeal are sharing information on HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening in cancer prevention.