News and reports

We're delighted to announce the latest episode of the Darlington Xtra podcast features Healthwatch Darlington, with our very own Michelle and Abbey giving you lots of information about us!

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place all this week (26 May - 1 June 2025), urging people to find out their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They're also raising awareness of the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes for women who've had gestational diabetes.

Darlington Association on Disability (DAD) have a position available for a Strategic Development Manager in Access & Co-production to join their team.

Darlington FC Youth are looking for football-loving girls to join their under 11s team this season.

Join the wonderful team from the Edge Centre as they walk, cycle and play darts to raise funds in support on the Edge centre.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and provide social care support. 

As this week is Mental Health Awareness week, Kooth are thrilled to invite you to their upcoming KoothKlass & KoothTalks Families Webinars.

Did you know if you're registered as a Carer with Durham County Carers Support or Darlington Carers Support you can get a discount card to use in many shops and businesses locally?

Tees Valley YMCA have released a schedule of brand new sessions at their new premises at Aspen House on Chesnut Street in Darlington.

As part of a week of events that are taking place across Darlington for Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week 2025 (19 to 25 May), Alzheimer's Society are hosting a Dementia Awareness Session.

Interested in supplying your local Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), but unsure how to get started? Whether it's through grants for delivering community services or contracts for goods, services or works; there are opportunities out there, and an upcoming session is here to help you unlock them.

Are you, or do you have a friend or family member who may be experiencing domestic abuse? Harbour will be here in Darlington to support you in the coming weeks.