News and reports

Following reports that life-saving cancer care could be affected by strike action, Healthwatch England have written to the RCN asking for the issue to be clarified.

The Keystone Project is a pilot designed and delivered by Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (RSACC) to support those with parental/caring responsibilities for children or young people (aged up to 18) who have experienced child sexual abuse.

The NENC Public Health Prevention in Maternity (PHPiM) team want to continue to make improvements based on what stakeholders need and want.

You have been invited to Learning & Skills Darlington’s ‘Choices Workshop’ on Friday 13th January 2023.

Darlington Credit Union have introduced a new way to help vulnerable people get to grips with their finances with the MoneySmart initiative.

Scarlet fever in children has been in the news recently as it is caused by a common bacteria called Group A Strep but it can become a more serious infection called Invasive Group A Strep.

Are you nimble with the knitting needles? Do you love coming up with crochet creations? Then Number Forty needs your help!

People with a learning disability are at higher risk of developing serious complications due to viruses such as flu and Covid19 and this includes children and young people in an SEND school.

Christmas can be a difficult time for families but especially for SEND families. Contact have produced a list of their favourite tips to make it that little bit easier on families.

Contracting COVID-19 can be a distressing experience that affects people differently, meaning you may have different care and wellbeing needs to others.

We at Healthwatch Darlington would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the Darlington Rapid Response Team on winning the 'Social Care Covid Heroes' award for their exceptional work during the pandemic.

Tees Valley YMCA have introduced a number of new youth sessions for young people aged 17 and under to come together and have fun.