Growing up healthy in Darlington
Public Health annual report 2025-26
Foreword from the Director of Public Health
About the report and thanks to those who contributed
Health of our children and young people
An overview of the health of our children and young people
Pregancy and birth
Supporting women to be healthy during pregnancy and birth
Best start and early years (0 to 5)
Ongoing work to give our children the best start in life
School aged children and young people
Services to support the health and wellbeing of our children
Healthy lifestyle survey
Our annual survey of children between 9 and 16 years
Oral health
Oral health statistics and trying to improve oral health
Substance misuse
Figures for Darlington children and the services to support them
Mental health
Maintaining good mental health and wellbeing for our children
Vaccination
Vaccination uptake figures and how we can improve them
Recommendations
What action we need to take