1. News -

    First Stop Darlington are turning 21! Why don't you go along to a fun night and help First Stop celebrate their 21st at the Mercure Hotel (King's Head) and raise money for a much needed service in Darlington.
  2. News -

    The NCVO Annual Conference is coming up on Monday 20th April 2020.
  3. News -

    On 16th May 2020 we will be offering free awareness testing for men in Darlington to establish their PSA levels and so give a possible indication of prostate cancer.
  4. News -

    Dogs for Good run workshops throughout the UK to support families with an autistic child.
    A workshop will be taking place in the North, in Newcastle, September 2020.
  5. News -

    Please see attached link detailing the Dementia Cafe's dates throughout 2020.
  6. News -

    Please see attached information on all upcoming events in 2020 around Integrated Care Systems.
  7. News -

    Please see attached information inviting staff, volunteers and local community to sign up to CQC’s online participation platform.
  8. News -

    There is a good deal of evidence to support the fact that singing is good for everyone and it has been shown to be particularly beneficial especially for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s.
  9. News -

    Please see below information on a FREE range of short guided walks now available beginning at South Park, Darlington across March and April.
  10. News -

    The General Pharmaceutical Council have produced a new online guide for patients and the public which explains what they can expect when visiting a pharmacy.
  11. News -

    Please see the attached the latest edition of the Patient Experience Library Newsletter
  12. News -

    Please see attached the latest edition of the Charity Digital Newsletter, including important Ransomware guidance for charities.
  13. News -

    Please see attached the latest edition of DAD's The Hub Newsletter.
  14. News -

    Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for February 2020.
  15. News -

    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 92 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.
  16. News -

    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 328 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.
  17. News -

    Do you want to share your experiences of the NHS with healthcare staff in their current learning programme? The NHS Leadership Academy want to hear from you!
  18. News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Requires Improvement following its latest inspection.
  19. News -

    National Voices has produced a briefing paper (link available below) for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) for the broader voluntary and community, social enterprise sector (VCSE).
  20. News -

    The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by seven Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region to be Outstanding.
  21. News -

    Darlington Primary Care Network is a collaboration of the 11 GP surgeries in Darlington covering 109,105 patients.
  22. Advice and Information -

    Bereavement is never easy but more than ever we are facing a tragic loss of life, often under very difficult circumstances, as we move through these uncertain times. Find out where you can go for help and advice.
  23. Advice and Information -

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted everyone’s daily lives. More people are working from home, looking after children and spending time online. Find out how to stay safe online.
  24. Advice and Information -

    Looking after your mental health is important for everyone but young people may have their own challenges to deal with during these uncertain times, which means we need to take extra care. Find out how you can get support in Darlington.
  25. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington's young volunteers receive a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, for their support and service during the COVID-9 pandemic.
  26. Advice and Information -

    Many people across the UK will still be working from home where ever possible during the pandemic.
  27. 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.
  28. News -

    The Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance work across the Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire helping people who live or care for someone with a neurological condition.
  29. News -

    On-the-go wellbeing support is available to new and expectant fathers in County Durham and Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire and York thanks to a new app procured by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
  30. News -

    All this week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health.
  31. 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.
  32. News -

    Boots Pharmacies have set up a scheme to provide 'safe space' for victims of domestic abuse. The scheme has been set up in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown.
  33. News -

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

    The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the June edition of their newsletter.
  35. News -

    The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason.
  36. News -

    Those with a disability or a health condition that may restrict your breathing are exempt from wearing face coverings on Arriva bus services.
  37. News -

    The next Virtual Dementia Friends session will take place on Wednesday 24th June from 7pm - 7.30pm.
  38. News -

    Citizens Advice Darlington are running a community support scheme for those in financial hardship in these difficult times.
  39. News -

    The Daisy Chain project based in Stockton-on-tees are offering an extended wellbeing service to young people and adults who are pre, during or post ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis.
  40. News -

    Changing Futures North East are helping family relationships with support to suit lots of different family needs.
  41. News -

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

    Join the Diabetes UK community conversation about improving diabetes care!
  43. 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.
  44. News -

    Darlington Social Connectedness are holding a socially distanced picnic in the park on Wednesday 24th June in the South Park in Darlington from 11am - 2pm.
  45. 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.
  46. News -

    A Heatwave alert has been issued by the Met Office for the region between 9.00am Wednesday 24th June and 9.00pm Friday 26th June. It is important that the public enjoy the sunshine safely particular during the pandemic.
  47. 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.
  48. News -

    Alzheimer's Research UK are holding a FREE event on Zoom this Friday at 2pm - 4pm aimed at letting you know what progress is being made in dementia research.