News and reports

Eight innovations have secured more than £500,000 of funding to produce new and improved methods of finding and diagnosing cancer at an early stage across the North East and North Cumbria.

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is calling for evidence on ketamine use, harms and interventions. 

The North East and North Cumbria ICB's award-winning trusted voices – vaccines in pregnancy campaign promotes the uptake of flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations among pregnant women.

Darlington Borough Council want to find out how the 'Commitment to Carers' plan is working and get your support to develop it further.

While waiting for her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, Stockton-on-Tees resident Larissa Bennett tried to find support online.

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) makes sure pharmacy is safe and effective for patients and the public. They are inviting patients, carers, and members of the public to share their views on pharmacy services across Great Britain. There are two easy ways to get involved – and you’ll receive Love2Shop vouchers as a thank you for your time.

We are proud to share with you a report into views and experiences of NHS dentistry in the North East and North Cumbria.

Daisy Chain have released updated information on their multi-agency drop-ins and peer support coffee mornings as well as a brochure for their Family Support Service.

In an effort to combat inpatient deconditioning, physiotherapy teams in University Hospital North Durham, Darlington Memorial Hospital, and Bishop Auckland Hospital are distributing patient post cards with great information on ways to stay active during a stay in hospital. They have also released information advising patients to remember to bring their medicines when they come in for a procedure.

Tees Valley YMCA have released their Summer activity timetable of youth sessions at their Darlington Youth Centre - The Haven on Chesnut Street.

Healthwatch's latest report highlights the experiences of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary people when accessing GP care.  

Mental Elf, the festive 5k in aid of Darlington Mind, is now open for booking!