News and reports

This year's school summer holidays are now just around the corner and Kooth want you to know that they will be available throughout to support young people in your area.

During the six week holiday, Darlington Mind are offering a programme of online workshops, peer mentor schemes and drop-in sessions, all free of charge and entirely online (via Teams).

This summer Darlington Borough Council are bringing free sports and games for young people aged 8 - 12 years to a field near you, there's rounders, football and team challenges to try.

The wellbeing team at Primary Healthcare Darlington have provided some helpful information which explains what a link worker, wellbeing facilitator or social prescriber does to help patients and GP services.

We share how we've made a difference during the pandemic, our new way of working, the fantastic support of our volunteers, Youthwatch Darlington's recognition as well as the impact we have had on services and the community during the last 12 months.

It's Children's Art Week a chance to celebrate art and encourage young people to be creative. Schools in Darlington will be sharing copies of Youthwatch Darlington's fruit and vegetable posters and we invite more schools and settings to get in touch.

Deafblindness is far more common than many people realise, around 400,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.

Darlington Borough Council and the Cornmill shopping centre have launched a survey to find out what customers think of the Cornmill hopscotch and ‘play on the way’ ideas.

In collaboration with early years partners, Darlington Public Health have produced a healthy packed lunch – how to guide for parents and carers of little ones.

Learning & Skills Darlington are hosting a Virtual Open Event on Tuesday 20th July, 9.30am-11.30am. Join them to find out more about their service, their huge range of courses and chat to their dedicated tutors and managers.

The Northern Cancer Alliance share their first quarterly newsletter, read about their plans for 21/22 including recovering cancer referrals and improving diagnostic and treatment capacity. There's also lots of useful information and resources.

Parents and carers in Darlington have the opportunity to share their feedback and ideas about how a new parent carer support group could work in Darlington. The new group will be delivered by Together For Better - Parent Carer Forum.