1. Healthy Eating & Exercise

    Advice and Information -

    Youthwatch Darlington have gathered information to help us think about healthy eating and exercise. As restrictions begin to ease and the warmer weather arrives - we think it's a great time to think about positive ways to look after our wellbeing.

  2. Coroners Court Support Service

    Advice and Information -

    At the Coroners Court Support Service, we have teams of volunteers who meet and greet families and witnesses attending inquests in most coroners’ courts in England and have been doing so since 2003.

  3. Signhealth - domestic abuse support for deaf people

    Advice and Information -

    Please find below link to Signhealth charity who provide support/resources for deaf people and guidance for practitioners who work with them:

  4. COVID-19: Resumption of dental services

    Advice and Information -

    NHS North East and Yorkshire (North East and North Cumbria)

  5. Domestic Abuse Briefing

    Advice and Information -

    A Multi-Agency Partnership Briefing Podcast on Domestic Abuse has been developed setting out the new protections under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

  6. Qwell

    Advice and Information -

    Qwell (www.qwell.io) is a safe and an anonymous mental health and wellbeing online community service.

  7. Flu Vaccinations

    Advice and Information -

    Are you in an at risk group?

  8. Daisy Chain Family Support Service

    Advice and Information -

    Learning & Development Opportunities

  9. Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Support over Christmas

    Advice and Information -

    Please find below useful contacts for over the festive period.

    The Mental Health Support Team wish you an enjoyable festive season and best wishes for 2022.

  10. Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Support over Christmas

    Advice and Information -

    Please find below useful contacts for over the festive period.

    The Mental Health Support Team wish you an enjoyable festive season and best wishes for 2022.

  11. North East Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA)

    Advice and Information -

    Please see contact information for the North East ICA.

  12. Diabetes UK

    Advice and Information -

    Diabetes care during booster roll out and winter pressures

  13. Mental Health North East - help over the festive period

    Advice and Information -

    Please find lots of information below for help over the festive period including emergency contacts, bereavement support and Citizen Advice Bureau help and support

  14. NQA Foodbank - Seasonal Update 2021

    Advice and Information -

    NQA Foodbank will be providing hot meals on 25th December for those who are struggling and alone.
    Booking is preferred so we can cater for the correct amount - please contact us ASAP.

  15. Healthwatch bust the myths of NHS dentistry

    Advice and Information -

    HEALTHWATCH has produced a myth busting leaflet, dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry.

  16. Darlington Borough Council Sanctuary Scheme

    Advice and Information -

    The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse.

  17. Alzheimer's Society Dementia Information Card, Directory & Newsletter

    Advice and Information -

    The more people are aware of these local services, the better support people can access to live well with dementia.

  18. Bowel Cancer UK launch Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign

    Advice and Information -

    We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred.

  19. Better Health Food Scanner App campaign

    Advice and Information -

    The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)'s new childhood nutrition campaign focuses on using the Food Scanner app to help families make healthier food swaps.

  20. England to return to Plan A following the success of the booster programme

    Advice and Information -

    England will fully return to Plan A on Thursday 27 January thanks to the success of the booster programme, with ministers urging anyone who has still not had a top-up jab to come forward and Get Boosted Now.

  21. #CheckWithMeFirst guide developed on cervical screening for survivors of sexual violence

    Advice and Information -

    The Eve Appeal have partnered with The Survivors Trust to raise awareness of the challenges survivors of sexual violence face when accessing cervical screening appointments as part of the #CheckWithMeFirst campaign.

  22. Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign Launching Monday 14th February 2022

    Advice and Information -

    On 14th February 2022, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), with the support of NHS England and NHS Improvement, are launching a Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign

  23. QWELL and Kooth online mental health survey and resources

    Advice and Information -

    Across Tees and Durham the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Mental Health Partnership has funded an online therapy service for adults, Qwell ( www.qwell.io.) which runs alongside the service for young people aged 11-18, Kooth (www.kooth.com)

  24. A Good Practice Guide: Improving service provision for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller domestic abuse survivors.

    Advice and Information -

    The Traveller Movement is a registered UK charity promoting inclusion and community engagement with Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.

  25. Wellbeing for homeworkers events available now

    Advice and Information -

    Free wellbeing offers for health and social care staff.

  26. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 - Lift Someone Out of Loneliness

    Advice and Information -

    Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.

  27. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  28. All over-50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.

  29. Dental services in the North East and North Cumbria

    Advice and Information -

    The latest NHS stakeholder briefing aims to keep you up to date with the current situation regarding NHS dental services across our region.

  30. Top tips for accessing your GP Practice

    Advice and Information -

    We at Healthwatch Darlington have produced a very handy booklet on accessing your GP.

  31. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.