News and reports

Divya Chadha Manek from the UK Vaccine Taskforce addresses their concerns in English. For those who may not have English as a first language, doctors have also answered the questions in five languages: Gujarati, Punjabi, Sylheti, Tamil and Urdu.

Concessionary bus pass holders in Darlington are being asked to come forward with details of any changes to their personal details as the council prepares for the renewal of around 14,000 passes which are set to expire at the end of March 2021.

The Government have launched a new code word scheme, where if you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, you can ask for ‘ANI’ in any participating pharmacy.

Nepacs – a long standing north east charity which supports prisoners’ families - delivers a range of services to support children and families impacted by imprisonment at prisons, court and in the community.

Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available in relation to coronavirus and the impact on services including 'Your diabetes care during coronavirus' and new advice for people 'Preparing for remote appointments'.

Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest Newsletter, information on their new Carer’s course, an updated local services dementia directory for those affected by dementia and their most recent service referral form.

The supported living service offers short and longer term accommodation across Darlington to vulnerable people suffering from mental and emotional health problems.

Michelle shares her Covid-19 experience when unfortunately she became unwell in October 2020 unexpectedly with the virus. We also hear about why the new asymptomatic community testing taking place in Darlington is so important. 

Chat Together is Bowl Cancer UK's free online support group for people living with and beyond bowel cancer. It’s a welcoming place to talk to others with bowel cancer and to meet new people.

Together for Better - Darlington Parent Carer Forum along with SENDIASS Darlington will be hosting a series of new online information sessions for parent/carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)

An Infant Feeding Specialist from the Darlington 0-19 Growing Healthy Team will be running a Virtual Antenatal Group via Microsoft Teams to discuss infant feeding with a focus on Breastfeeding.

If you were pregnant during 2019 and 2020 and live in the the North East you can share your experience to help shape services by taking part in this questionnaire.