1. News -

    Summary of key health and social care issues
  2. News -

    Darlington Conference
  3. Advice and Information -

    The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse.
  4. 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.
  5. News -

    Join online discussion groups that are focussed on health inequalities and young people. The discussion groups are being organised by the NIHR School for Public Health Research
  6. News -

    CQC's Because We All Care campaign, jointly launched with Healthwatch England, encourages more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one’s care.
  7. News -

    NQB's guidance on SQGs had now been published. All Integrated Care Systems are required to have a System Quality Group, focused on enabling quality improvement across the health and care system.
  8. News -

    Supporting families to come together from across Yorkshire and Humber and the North East - an opportunity to start a conversation, to share ideas and thoughts.
  9. News -

    The Workforce Development Training Directory weekly update is available online.


  10. News -

    The third in a series of workshops to engage with the system to review Palliative and End of Life Care pathways will take place on Thursday 17 February at 12.30-4.30pm.
  11. News -

    Darlington Borough Council has commissioned cyberstalking training which is highly engaging and extremely relevant in today’s social climate
  12. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington helps people have their say about health & care services in the town. Your experiences will provide us with a complete picture of the last 2 years of the pandemic.
  13. Report -

    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences encountered by the LGBT+ community in Darlington when accessing healthcare services. Read Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust response to our report.
  14. News -

    Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care.
  15. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme.
  16. News -

    Inclusion North are working with Learning Disability England, Difference North East and British Institute of Human Rights to ask the Ministerial Oversight Group on Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to involve people with lived experience.
  17. News -

    A fortnightly round-up of all the latest news and events on integrating health and care across the country, including examples of best practice from NHS, local government and voluntary sector partnerships.
  18. Report -

    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to explore the experiences of local people at each stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report highlights three important milestones:
    Pre vaccine experiences, Vaccine experiences, Post vaccine experiences.
  19. News -

    Could your organisation assist VONNE in recruiting unpaid carers and carer support staff to take part in an exciting and worthwhile piece of research this summer/autumn?
  20. News -

    Following an inquiry from the Committee, this report examines funding and workforce demands, local government finances, and the potential impact of Government proposals such as charging reforms.
  21. News -

    Opportunities have become available to be a part of NIHR's decision making committees in the Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria.
  22. News -

    We are pleased to invite you to our next DOT meeting on Thursday 15th September 2022 10am to 12pm via Zoom - joining details on the agenda below.

  23. News -

    Daisy Chain have a number of services available to help individuals understand their strengths, challenges and identity to help them develop self worth and recognise their qualities.
  24. News -

    Anna McLaren, Widening Participation Ambassador at STRIVE Academic Centre (South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is leading Health Education England funded project on behalf of health and social care partners across the Tees Valley.
  25. News -

    A funding opportunity to support social and charitable activities linked to PHP Healthcare centres is available from County Durham Community Foundation and your organisation can apply today!
  26. News -

    The Health & Wellbeing Network North East & North Cumbria are running a regular monthly information session.
  27. News -

    Pop along and meet the team at Darlington Carers support from 10am on 23rd November at St Teresa's Hospice for Carers Rights Day.
  28. News -

    Do you have a passion for working with children & young people? Learning and Skills may have the perfect course for you!
  29. News -

    Age UK have a job opportunity available for a Digital Outreach Officer - as well as an opportunity to become a volunteer - plus, they have new services to announce.
  30. News -

    The Care Quality Commission has published reports on 91 services it has inspected in the North and Midlands in the past week.
  31. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington are working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.
  32. News -

    Healthwatch North Tyneside have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join their staff team.
  33. News -

    TEWV's Annual General and Members’ Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday 25 November 2022 at 1pm.
  34. News -

    Are you a senior leader in the NHS, social care, housing or voluntary sector? Do you want to embed personalised into your local health and care system/place? Do you want to lead change in co-production with citizens and make a real difference?
  35. News -

    A new report into Children's Services in Darlington has revealed that services are currently rated 'Good' while the experiences and progress of children in care and care leavers is 'Outstanding'.
  36. News -

    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.