News and reports

This year The Environmental Big Autumn Clean will take place in Darlington throughout October across various locations in the town - Can you lend a helping hand for your community?

The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) are on the lookout for volunteers for their food distribtion warehouse in Chilton.

The wonderful team at First Stop Darlington have introduced their next 7 week course starting in November. It is primarily for people who are limiting their lives due to their anxieties, depression and significant lack of self-esteem and self-confidence.

Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?

Open to Darlington residents aged 65 and over, St Teresa's Hospice Ageing Well course is designed to help you discover simple steps that can make a real difference to your health and happiness in later life.

Durham County Carers Support have an upcoming Charity Night on Saturday 18th October 2025 at Crook Golf Club.

The Darlington Safeguarding Partnership has published its Annual Report for 2024/25.

Join Darlington Connect to celebrate World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October.

Launching on World Homeless Day on Friday 10 October, The Forever Homes Appeal is aimed at "Stopping the Clock" on homelessness for families in Darlington.

You are invited to join Inclusion North for the exciting launch of Volunteering for Health ~ Darlington Volunteers, on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 12pm in the Stephenson Suite, Dolphin Centre, Darlington followed by networking and a light lunch.

You and Your General Practice (YYGP) describes what practices and patients can expect of each other and has been developed to help patients get the best from their GP team.

As many of you know, I will be stepping down as CEO of Healthwatch Darlington on 30th September 2025 after 11 years in the role. But those of you who know me well will also know that I rarely sit still for long when it comes to a challenge for a good cause.