1. News -

    The MVP group wants to make sure the voices of local mums and their families are heard in maternity services.  Do come and join them! 
  2. News -

    Just a reminder that the next MVP Maternity Voices in Partnership Babi group meeting is on Tuesday 17th March 10.am – 12noon, Hollies Restaurant, meeting room 1, Darlington Memorial Hospital (lower ground floor).
  3. Report -

    Healthwatch Darlington carried out a short survey to achieve a better understanding of what
    patients and their families thought about the maternity care they had received at Darlington
    Memorial Hospital in the last 12 months.
  4. Report -

    Find out what matters most to people in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Durham?
  5. Report -

    Find out what matters to people the most in County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, Hambleton, Richmondshire & Whitby when it comes to the future on their NHS services.
  6. News -

    This week is Maternal Mental Health Week, join the conversation to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
  7. News -

    Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group have produced a survey asking women about their pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  8. News -

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

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

    NHS Tees Valley CCG have this morning released updated advice regarding face masks and young children.
  11. 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.
  12. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. News -

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

  16. 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.
  17. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  18. 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.
  19. News -

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

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

    Leo's Neonatal are delighted to be able to provide a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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?
  25. News -

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

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

    The Northern Echo have featured our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign on their website with comments from our CEO Michelle Thompson BEM and Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England to raise awareness of the campaign locally!
  28. News -

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

    Individuals who have had a baby or who are pregnant during the pandemic are being encouraged to share their views in a region wide maternity survey.
  30. News -

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

    Are you expecting a baby? Well, there's good news! Barnardo's Family Space have produced helpful guides to help expectant parents who may feel anxious or worried in these uncertain times.
  32. News -

    Peer support is just one very successful part of a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19 by Leo's Neonatal.
  33. News -

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

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

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

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

    The Regional Refugee Forum North East, along with the Local Maternity Systems in Northern England, have worked together to develop a new suite of online videos aimed at pregnant women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
  38. News -

    The next MVP meeting call will take place on Wednesday 25th November at 10.00am, join them to share your experiences and views to help shape maternity services.
  39. News -

    If you were pregnant during 2019 and 2020 and live in the the North East you can share your experience to help shape services by taking part in this questionnaire.
  40. News -

    'Fit Mamas’ is a green exercise programme designed to help new mums get back in shape after having a baby. And what’s the best part? You can take your baby along with you, so no childcare is needed!
  41. News -

    Untreated, perinatal mental illness is one of the leading causes of death for women during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Are you aware of some of the mental health difficulties and symptoms?
  42. News -

    We'd like to hear your thoughts and opinions on the care you received during and after pregnancy. Take part in our short survey to share your maternity experience.
  43. News -

    We would like to gain a better understanding of the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and people who identify as having any other minority sexual orientation or gender identity.
  44. News -

    County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing its Quality Strategy – “Quality Matters”. They want this to be a true commitment to keep doing the things they do well and to improve the things where they can get better.
  45. Report -

    This report provides insight into the experiences of those who use maternity services in Darlington.
  46. News -

    Please find below DSP Winter 2021 Newsletter. This newsletter can also be accessed here https://darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk/
  47. News -

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

    Darlington Conference
  49. 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.