1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. News -

    Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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?
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. News -

    The Health & Wellbeing Network North East & North Cumbria are running a regular monthly information session.
  16. 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.
  17. News -

    Do you have a passion for working with children & young people? Learning and Skills may have the perfect course for you!
  18. 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.
  19. News -

    Are you aged 16-25? Want to make a difference to the way health and care services are run for people your age? You could be the perfect fit to become a Youthwatch Volunteer!
  20. News -

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

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

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

    Social Prescribing link workers in Darlington help to connect people with local community activities, resources and services that can help to improve health and wellbeing.
  24. News -

    TEWV's Annual General and Members’ Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday 25 November 2022 at 1pm.
  25. 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?
  26. 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'.
  27. 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.
  28. News -

    The wonderful team at Darlington Carers Support have revamped their website making it easier for you to access advice and support.
  29. News -

    A new Carers strategy to is be developed. To do this, Durham County Carers Support are asking unpaid carers for their help.
  30. News -

    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.
  31. News -

    A free event entitled 'When PAIN gets in the way' is taking place at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough on Wednesday 15th February, as part of the Tees Valley Flippin Pain programme.
  32. News -

    We're delighted to introduce our 'How did it go for you?' survey for 2023, asking for your thoughts on how health and care services have been for you recently.
  33. News -

    The Health and Social Care Committee is launching a major new inquiry into prevention. For the first stage of this inquiry they would like to hear from researchers, organisations and individuals interested in or working in preventative healthcare.
  34. News -

    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 154 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.
  35. News -

    Healthwatch Darlington would like to know about the needs of those aged 40+ with a learning disability, to improve the planning process for when families can no longer support their family member to stay at home.
  36. News -

    If you have a complaint to make about a healthcare service, knowing the correct procedure can be tricky. So how do you make a complaint?
  37. News -

    Darlington social prescribers are hosting their first ‘WELL’ Being event at The Well Methodist Church, 164 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL on Tuesday 1st August 2023 between 11am-2pm.
  38. News -

    Springfield Healthcare are introducing a one week intensive course allowing people to upskill for employment in Health and Social Care.
  39. Response -

    No matter what size of group or organisation, we would like to hear what challenges you are facing and what support and funding would help you and those you support in the future.
  40. News -

    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 115 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.
  41. News -

    The theme of this forum is Research and Insight: Find Common Ground across public and voluntary sectors on research, insight and the evidence base used to inform policy and service design.
  42. News -

    There have been a couple of developments about the CQC's new assessment regime.
  43. News -

    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint 2 Non-Executive Directors to join their Board.
  44. News -

    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust gives notice that it is holding elections to the Council of Governors for a 3-year term commencing 1st December 2023.