1. News -

    The deaf health charity 'Sign Health' have translated COVID-19 information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
  2. News -

    The government is currently coordinating the national response the outbreak of COVID-19, and Public Health England (PHE) has published a range of COVID-19 guidance for health professionals.
  3. News -

    The deaf health charity 'Sign Health' have translated COVID-19 information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
  4. News -

    GOLD (Growing Older Living in Darlington) have their Annual General Meeting coming up and you can be a part of it!
  5. News -

    Darlington Carers Support update around changes to their service due to Covid - 19
  6. News -

    Darlington Young Carers are still offering support to young people during the Covid-19 outbreak.
  7. News -

    Please see attached the latest edition of The Health Foundation Newsletter.
  8. News -

    Free online bereavement training launched by Winston's Wish for schools and individuals.
  9. News -

    This 'Stay Inside: Be Inspired' initiative encourages families and support staff to develop the skills needed to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism in staying active and trying new things and creating structure and routine.
  10. News -

    Darlington Carers Support are holding their next afternoon tea and cake party this Thursday on Zoom in their 'virtual' carer support room!
  11. News -

    It has been announced that Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS volunteer responders.
  12. News -

    The Age of Creativity Festival usually held in May has been postponed until May 2021. However, Age of Creativity want to share the virtual events that you have organised so they can be enjoyed by a large number of people around the country.
  13. News -

    The Council for Disabled Children are working in association with FLARE to ensure disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, have an equal say in issues and decisions that affect them and their families.
  14. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'
  15. News -

    NHS Tees Valley CCG have this morning released updated advice regarding face masks and young children.
  16. News -

    Macmillan Cancer Support have released a wide range of support and information available around what to do during the COVID-19 pandemic if you live with cancer including the very latest guidance for you to follow.
  17. News -

    As well as working directly with Young Carers and their families, the team at Humankind Darlington Young Carers Service are also able to raise awareness with other staff around Young Carers issues, the work they do and how to refer to them.
  18. News -

    Learning & Skills in Darlington are holding a Zoom taster session for Parents/Guardians of Darlington Young Carers and it has now been extended to any young adult carer aged 19+ who would be interested in learning with them - flexibly and remotely.
  19. News -

    New guidance has been issued by Public Health England for those at high risk from Coronavirus and who are currently shielding.
  20. News -

    Feeling breathless? Have a temperature or cough? These are some symptoms of Coronavirus. If you're isolating with symptoms, there are some things you can try in the comfort of your own home that may help.
  21. News -

    YoungMinds have launched a new web chat for parents and carers on their website. The parents webchat service provides signposting to help parents and carers find the information they are looking for with regards to their child's mental health.
  22. News -

    Scope, the disability equality charity for England and Wales are currently running Parents Connect sessions on Zoom.
  23. News -

    This Sunday 5th July the NHS turns 72 years old! There will be a final clap for the NHS at 5pm on Sunday for the nation to come together and applaud the commitment, courage and sacrifice shown by so many as we say #ThankYouTogether.
  24. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  25. News -

    Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.
  26. Report -

    Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.
  27. News -

    Have you ever wondered how to get NHS help online in these tough times? Well now you can with NHS Health at home.

  28. News -

    Darlington Carers Support are holding their next virtual support group this Thursday on Zoom in their 'virtual' carer support room!
  29. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington are today, together with the Care Quality Commission, launching a new #BecauseWeAllCare campaign encouraging the public to share their experiences, both good and bad, to help improve services in Darlington.
  30. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  31. News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England have joined forces with other health and care partners including Healthwatch Darlington to encourage all people who access services to help shape future health and social care.
  32. News -

    Humankind have a vacancy for a Project Worker in their Darlington Young Carers Service.
  33. News -

    From Monday 13th July Darlington Library will open for browsing and Cockerton Library will be open for click and collect.
  34. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  35. News -

    Darlington, Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees, and South Tees CCGs have their AGM next Monday, 20th July at 3pm.
  36. News -

    Coronavirus information is readily available for those with a learning disability through a series of online videos.
  37. Advice and Information -

    Although lockdown is easing, Covid-19 has not gone away. Please see below some useful up to date information and advice for our most vulnerable in the community
  38. News -

    The Family Support Team at St Teresa’s Hospice now operates two online support groups for anyone living with life-limiting illnesses and for those who care for someone with a life-limiting illness.
  39. News -

    Young people living in and around Darlington were invited by Darlington Borough Council to interview candidates for the new director of Public Health position.
  40. News -

    Healthwatch have produced helpful material in easy read format about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us for those people who may have a visual impairment or disability.
  41. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington will be conducting a series of online focus groups (via Zoom) to compliment our #BecauseWeAllCare project asking people to share their experiences of using health and social care services in Darlington during the pandemic.
  42. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington together with the Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England, are launching the next phase of our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign with a focus on Hospital Discharge. Do you have an experience to share of leaving hospital?
  43. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  44. News -

    Internet Matters have created a hub to offer tailored advice on how to connect safely online across a range of social platforms.
  45. News -

    Macmillan Cancer Support have produced an information hub packed with resources around the coronavirus and well-being support during the pandemic for healthcare professionals.
  46. News -

    The charity Sibs have lots of wonderful information available online to support siblings of disabled children and adults and are the only UK charity dedicated to siblings of those with a learning disability.
  47. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  48. Blog -

    Our fantastic volunteers share their latest news update, including how they have been making a difference by sharing their time with Healthwatch Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic.