News and reports

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.

Public Health England (PHE) have developed a series of short videos on COVID-19 vaccination to support and encourage people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) to get their COVID-19 vaccines, and for promotion with GPs and healthcare professionals.

Darlington Borough Council is extending its community testing scheme to allow people to click and collect lateral flow tests from Monday 12th April.

Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available including Managing Diabetes During Ramadan and details of their Live Well Move More - free Get Moving 10 week courses and lots more.

Public Health England has produced an 'Active at Home' booklet to provide practical guidance to older adults on home-based activities to maintain their strength and balance.

This April Bowel Cancer UK raise awareness of bowel cancer, the symptoms and help create a future where nobody dies of the disease. Find out how you can get involved this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

There has been a great response to Census 2021, but to avoid getting a knock at the door from a field officer – get on and fill in your census this Easter.

If you’re one of the thousands of people across the North East who helps look after relatives, friends and neighbours in their own homes, the Directors of Adult Social Services in Local Authorities across the North East would like to hear from you.

Public Health England (PHE) have published a new report about 'Caring as a social determinant of health: Findings from a rapid review of reviews and analysis of the GP Patient Survey'.