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Visit our countryside
County Durham has some of the most beautiful countryside and coastal landscapes in Britain. It is home to a huge variety of plants and animals, and the area has...
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Look after our countryside and parks
Be responsible this summer when you are out and about in the countryside, parks and hundreds of beautiful open spaces we have in County Durham.
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Mental Capacity
A guide for people wanting to learn more about mental capacity and what it is.
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Eligibility criteria for carers with support needs
If you are an adult who provides unpaid care for another adult, then you are a carer. Caring for someone can be a very demanding role. Under the Care Act 2014 y...
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Eligibility criteria for adults with care and support needs
The national eligibility criteria set a minimum threshold for adult care and support. All local authorities must meet needs at this level.
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Find out more about Shared Lives
Shared Lives provides adults and young people, who are not able to live on their own, a safe, secure home with the love and stability that family life can offer...
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Become a shared lives provider
If you want to make a difference and help adults with additional needs to live independently, Shared Lives could be for you.
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Sharing success (County Durham Cree Network)
Cree groups provide invaluable support to improve member mental health and wellbeing. Crees provide Public Health and Durham Community Action with case study in...
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Flu vaccination
The flu vaccination is available from the NHS every year to help protect adults and children at risk of flu and its complications.
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Children and young people's immunisation programme
The children's immunisation programme provides a range of vaccinations children at set stages of their life to protect them against infections.