1. Body Image

    Advice and Information -

    Body image is how we think about ourselves physically and how we think others perceive us. For young people body image can be particularly difficult to cope with.

  2. Young people: Worried about the future - what can I do & where can I go for help?

    Advice and Information -

    Due to the pandemic everything has changed this year which means making decisions about your future as a young person can be worrying or confusing. Youthwatch Darlington share information helping young people during these uncertain times.

  3. Chat Together - New digital support group for bowel cancer patients

    News -

    Chat Together is Bowl Cancer UK's free online support group for people living with and beyond bowel cancer. It’s a welcoming place to talk to others with bowel cancer and to meet new people.

  4. SignHealth - Health Video Library

    News -

    SignHealth Charity share the largest British Sign Language (BSL) health video library, covering topics from cancer and depression, to types of abuse and how to perform first aid.

  5. Diabetes UK - New advice and support now available

    News -

    Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available in relation to coronavirus and the impact on services including 'Your diabetes care during coronavirus' and new advice for people 'Preparing for remote appointments'.

  6. Coronavirus vaccine Q&A in five South Asian languages

    News -

    Divya Chadha Manek from the UK Vaccine Taskforce addresses their concerns in English. For those who may not have English as a first language, doctors have also answered the questions in five languages: Gujarati, Punjabi, Sylheti, Tamil and Urdu.

  7. 'A Day In The Life Of A Patient Liaison Assistant' - Denmark Street Surgery

    News -

    Amanda, a Patient Liaison Assistant (PLA) at Denmark Street Surgery, more commonly known as a Doctors Receptionist shares how their job title has recently been changed to try and relay to patients what their job involves.

  8. Information about the COVID-19 vaccination for people who are homeless

    News -

    Groundswell has produced a short guide about the COVID-19 vaccination for people who are homeless which gives some information about the vaccine and the vaccination process.

  9. Diabetes UK February Update

    News -

    Diabetes UK share their latest update, there's lots of helpful information including When Your Child Is Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 - Virtual Q&A Session, download their guide to moving more or challenge yourself with FakeAway Feb.

  10. Important Vaccination Update – Moving to cohort 4 CEV (Clinically Extremely Vulnerable)

    News -

    Darlington Primary Care Network share an update about the vaccine for those who are shielding and remind people that they can choose to have their vaccine locally.

  11. NIHR Patient and Public committee recruitment - NOW OPEN

    News -

    Learn more about the opportunity to help the NIHR make funding recommendations on world-class research, improving NHS services and social care in England.

  12. Healthwatch Darlington’s Chair receives Covid-19 vaccine

    News -

    We are pleased to share our Chair of Healthwatch Darlington’s board - (retired GP) Dr Robert Upshall received his Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

  13. Covid: Vaccine scams in South Asian languages

    News -

    The BBC Asian Network are helping people in the South Asian community to spot potential coronavirus vaccine scams, with advice videos in five South Asian languages: Urdu, Punjabi, Sylheti, Tamil and Gujarati.

  14. Changes to the Shielded Patient List and shielding

    News -

    The Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC are extending the shielding guidance until 31 March. Those on the Shielded Patient List will receive a letter to inform them of the extension.

  15. Darlington Arena Vaccination Centre

    News -

    A fourth Large Vaccination Centre for the region opened at the Darlington Arena on Monday 1st March 2021 adding even more capacity to help the NHS vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible.

  16. Diabetes UK March Update

    News -

    Diabetes UK share their latest update including details of their conference in April, a Virtual Q&A Session - Supporting Your Child With Type 1 To Become More Independent, COVID-19 Vaccine news for people living with diabetes and more.

  17. NHS rolls out capsule cameras to test for cancer

    News -

    Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across the NHS.

  18. Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre - Darlington & County Durham share information about Emergency SOS on iPhone

    News -

    If you have an iPhone, this information is useful, should you ever feel in danger #KeepWomenSafe

  19. COVID-19 Vaccination information for Unpaid Carers

    News -

    Department of Health & Social Care provide information and advice to unpaid carers in England about the COVID-19 vaccines and how those caring for people vulnerable to COVID-19 can get vaccinated.

  20. COVID-19 vaccines are now available from a pharmacy in Darlington

    News -

    Cockerton Pharmacy, which started offering the jabs last week, has revamped part of its premises to provide a suitable vaccination site.

  21. Spring 2021 - Wellbeing information, health services and activities that might help.

    Advice and Information -

    We have gathered a selection of wellbeing information, outdoor activities and online activities that might help during Spring 2021 as restrictions continue to ease. We have also included Easter bank holiday 2021 opening times for local services.

  22. 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.

  23. Recovering from COVID-19 – What Should You Expect?

    News -

    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group have published some information and guidance on what to expect if you or somebody you know has had COVID-19.

  24. Youthwatch Darlington launch 'Healthy Food' competition marking the start of their 'Healthy Eating & Exercise' awareness raising project - Now Closed

    News -

    As restrictions begin to ease and the warmer weather arrives, Youthwatch Darlington think it's a great time to think about positive ways to look after our wellbeing. To mark the launch of their project they share a competition with young people.

  25. Carers in Employment Project

    News -

    This new project offers free awareness raising for staff and managers and the opportunity for senior managers to explore the support they could provide within the constraints of the business.

  26. Arcus share information about their services, support and accredited training.

    News -

    Keep up to date with the latest information, support and services available at Arcus. Arcus is a counselling and social support service, primarily developed for for LGBT+ people, but their services are open to ANYONE!

  27. Unforgettable Experiences - Online sessions for older people.

    News -

    Unforgettable Experiences provide live, creative and interactive sessions online, for older people, including technical assistance through the support of our Digital Activity Buddies. Find out about their latest courses available for older people.

  28. Darlington Borough Council - Translated Covid-19 community testing and self-isolation information

    News -

    Darlington Borough Council share translated Covid-19 community testing and self-isolation information in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese and Polish.

  29. Institute of Public Policy Research - State of Health & Care Report

    News -

    The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published its first annual State of health and care report. This insightful report reveals the extent of the pandemic’s impacts on the NHS Long Term Plan and puts forward a £12 billion blueprint.

  30. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    News -

    This April Bowel Cancer UK raise awareness of bowel cancer, the symptoms and help create a future where nobody dies of the disease. Find out how you can get involved this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

  31. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) Newsletter

    News -

    The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East. An opportunity to work with VONNE and more in VONNE News.

  32. Diabetes UK update

    News -

    Diabetes UK share an update on all the latest diabetes related opportunities including competitions, consultations, events and more.

  33. National Epilepsy Week 24th - 30th May 2021

    News -

    National Epilepsy Week will be taking place to raise awareness for those affected by epilepsy, what epilepsy is, who’s affected and what can be done to help those who suffer from this condition.

  34. Citizens Advice Darlington

    News -

    Face to face services at Citizens Advice Darlington may be closed, but their teams are still there to help you and give free, impartial advice. There are a number of ways you can get in touch with them.

  35. Living well with bowel cancer event - Saturday 19th June 2021

    News -

    Bowel Cancer UK are hosting a free virtual information and support event for anyone affected by bowel cancer.

  36. Darlington Carers Support - Caring Matters Newsletter May 2021 Edition

    News -

    Darlington Carers Support share their latest 'Caring Matters' newsletter. In this edition you can find out about 'Carers Week 2021' which takes place (7th to 13th June), carers breaks, carers in employment project and much more.

  37. Darlington Mind Supported Living accommodation - referrals being taken

    News -

    Darlington Mind have newly furnished small flats and independent housing available, which are now open for referrals.

  38. Humankind - Young Carers Awareness Raising Session

    News -

    Humankind will be delivering a 'Young Carers' awareness raising session during carers week 2021.

  39. Mental Health North East - May 2021 Newsletter

    News -

    In the latest edition of Mental Health North Easts newsletter find out more about their 'mentally sound' podcast, latest mental health reports, 'help is at hand' bereavement resource and mental health courses that are currently available.

  40. Stop Loan Sharks - Free Illegal Money lending intro and follow on training

    News -

    England Illegal Money Lending Team are offering free training seminars which are hosted by live trainers.

  41. Youthwatch Darlington feature in Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Annual Conference 2021

    News -

    The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) are really pleased to be able to showcase a project from Youthwatch Darlington in their 2021 online annual conference.

  42. New GP data-sharing system delayed

    News -

    NHS Digital have recently announced plans to allow an NHS system to extract patient data from doctors’ surgeries in England. The new data-sharing system was due to start in July but has now been pushed back to 1 September.

  43. Youthwatch Darlington art work on display at town centre shopping venue

    News -

    Our young volunteers healthy food artwork can be seen on display in the Cornmill Shopping Centre, promoting healthier choices.

  44. Diabetes Week 2021

    News -

    Diabetes Week is an annual nationwide event that encourages people with diabetes to share their experiences.

  45. Darlington’s first Covid-19 community vaccine site opens

    News -

    Firthmoor Community Centre, on Burnside Road, will be added to the NHS national booking system as the first community hub in Darlington to offer Covid-19 vaccines.

  46. Digital Exclusion Report 2021 - Understanding patient experiences when using primary care services

    Report -

    Our latest report explores the barriers local patients have faced when accessing GP appointments remotely during the pandemic.

  47. Understanding digitally excluded patient experiences when accessing GP appointments remotely

    News -

    Our local report along with Healthwatch England's national report explores peoples experiences of remote and digital healthcare. We share local changes needed to ensure Darlington patients can access primary care without barriers in the future.