Youthwatch Darlington

Youthwatch Darlington It’s our mission to ensure that young people have a voice when it comes to health & social care in the town.

Youthwatch Darlington is a health & social care volunteering programme - providing young people with real opportunities use their voice and to make a difference to health & care in the Borough of Darlington. We create opportunities for young people to work with service providers and commissioners to develop and improve services now and in the future. Keep upto date with Youthwatch Darlington’s activities and the latest health, care and wellbeing information for young people and families.

Hub of Hope are the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel be...
07/08/2026

Hub of Hope are the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, they are here for you!

Did you know...Hub of Hope have helped almost 1 million people find support for their mental health since 2017? Find out more about them, and find support today: https://hubofhope.co.uk/

What do you think of Darlington town centre? As part of the refresh of the council’s town centre strategy, they are keen...
06/08/2026

What do you think of Darlington town centre?

As part of the refresh of the council’s town centre strategy, they are keen to hear your views.

They want to know what’s important to you and what isn’t; as well as understanding how you would like to use your town centre, be it for work, leisure, education, or socialising.
This is an opportunity to get involved and shape how your town centre will look, feel, and be used for many years to come.

Take the survey and check out a list of summer events: https://www.healthwatchdarlington.co.uk/news/2026-08-03/darlington-town-centre-consultation-survey-summer-events

A new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign has launched across County Durham and Darlington.This campaign has been developed...
06/08/2026

A new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign has launched across County Durham and Darlington.

This campaign has been developed in response to:
· Local infant deaths where unsafe sleep was identified as a contributory factor
· Near-miss incidents reported across health and safeguarding partners
· Ongoing concerns around co-sleeping in high-risk circumstances
· Incidents involving sofas, alcohol, smoking and overheating

Watch this informative video to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o43KVMearOM

For more information and tips please visit the safe sleep webpage - https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/maternity/safe-sleep

Leo's are delighted to announce the launch of Her Journey, a specialist trauma-informed support service from Leo's Neona...
05/08/2026

Leo's are delighted to announce the launch of Her Journey, a specialist trauma-informed support service from Leo's Neonatal & Baby Loss Charity, delivered through the Pilgrim Trust Young Women in Mind Programme.

Her Journey provides dedicated support for young women aged 16 to 25 who have experienced:

· Pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
· Baby loss, including stillbirth and neonatal loss
· A neonatal (NICU) stay
· Termination of pregnancy
· A current high-risk pregnancy following a previous loss

Find out more: https://ow.ly/fhfZ50Zw23j

Have your read our Annual Report yet? 👀This year's report is titled "Speaking Up for Better Care", and that continues to...
05/08/2026

Have your read our Annual Report yet? 👀

This year's report is titled "Speaking Up for Better Care", and that continues to reflect our purpose: ensuring local people's voices are heard and used to improve health and social care services.

Read the full report today: https://www.healthwatchdarlington.co.uk/report/2026-07-01/healthwatch-darlington-annual-report-2025-2026

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of our partners, colleagues and supporters. Whether you have worked with us to influence strategic change, promote inclusion or engage with local communities, your support has been invaluable.

Do you live in Red Hall or surrounding areas? If you're close by, you can look forward to a packed programme of communit...
04/08/2026

Do you live in Red Hall or surrounding areas?

If you're close by, you can look forward to a packed programme of community events this summer in Red Hall, with activities designed to bring people together, encourage healthy lifestyles and provide fun for all ages.

From weekly play sessions, to community fun days, Red Hall has it all this summer! The attached pooster is just a small part of what you can expect. Check this out: https://ow.ly/4Cs750Zw1Uw

Have you signed up to our weekly E-newsletter? What are you waiting for!? Out every Wednesday, it's packed with communit...
31/07/2026

Have you signed up to our weekly E-newsletter? What are you waiting for!?

Out every Wednesday, it's packed with community and health news and advice, as well as funding opportunities for organisations and individuals. Better still, you can get involved and take part in surveys, sharing your views across a range of health and social care issues important to you and your loved ones.

Sign up today: https://ow.ly/u0og50ZcFtr

A new recruitment drive aims to find 12 local carers who can make a lasting difference while earning an income from home...
30/07/2026

A new recruitment drive aims to find 12 local carers who can make a lasting difference while earning an income from home.

The Shared Lives scheme offers an alternative to traditional care by matching adults who need support with people willing to share their home and everyday life. Rather than providing care in a formal setting, Shared Lives carers welcome someone into their household, helping them build independence while becoming part of family and community life.

Could this be something you'd like to get involved in? Visit https://ow.ly/uM2q50ZrfP5 or check out the attached posters for more information.

A new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign has launched across County Durham and Darlington.This campaign has been developed...
30/07/2026

A new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign has launched across County Durham and Darlington.

This campaign has been developed in response to:
· Local infant deaths where unsafe sleep was identified as a contributory factor
· Near-miss incidents reported across health and safeguarding partners
· Ongoing concerns around co-sleeping in high-risk circumstances
· Incidents involving sofas, alcohol, smoking and overheating

For more information and tips please visit the safe sleep webpage - https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/maternity/safe-sleep

The Haven youth project ran by Tees Valley YMCA are wanting to obtain insight from Darlington young people, professional...
29/07/2026

The Haven youth project ran by Tees Valley YMCA are wanting to obtain insight from Darlington young people, professionals and parents/carers on their opinions regarding the government's announcement on the social media ban expected to come in during early 2027.

You can share your views today - visit https://ow.ly/mrOM50Zj2Ot or scan the QR code on the attached poster!

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Healthwatch Darlington Ltd , C/O Tandem Hub, Morton Park Business Training Centre, DL1 4PG
Darlington
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