Local information
Useful things to know locally
Citizens Advice County Durham
Citizens Advice County Durham is one of 280 local Citizens Advice across England and Wales who form a network of national Citizens Advice.
Durham County Council
Report issues such as potholes, fly-tipping and street lighting.
Angel Trust Foodbank
Emergency food support providing food parcels and essential household items for people experiencing financial hardship.
Belvedere House, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JN
Angel Trust Community Pantry
Community pantry providing affordable food, fresh produce, toiletries, cleaning products and household essentials.
Belvedere House, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JN
Little Chefs Big Chefs Community Hub
Local community organisation providing food and community support.
11 Selby Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9ED
The Bread and Butter Thing
Low-cost weekly food service providing fruit, vegetables, chilled food and cupboard staples.
St Andrew's School, St Andrew's Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RY
Woodhouse Close Church & Community Centre
Community support including food parcels, crisis support, budgeting assistance, energy support and warm space.
Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PD
Bishop Auckland Baptist Church Community Hub
Community hub providing food provision, warm space, befriending and signposting.
Westfield Road, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE
St Mary's & St Wilfrid's Parish
Local churches involved in community and food support.
Vart Road / Hexham Street, Bishop Auckland
Durham Foodbank
Food bank network supporting people experiencing food insecurity across County Durham.
Healthy Start
Government food and vitamin support for eligible pregnant women and families with young children.
Who it's for: Pregnant women and families with young children (eligibility criteria apply)
Free School Meals
Information and application support for eligible families.
Who it's for: Eligible families with school-age children
Citizens Advice County Durham — Bishop Auckland
Advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer issues, family matters and general problems.
Four Clocks Centre, 154A Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EH
Citizens Advice — Woodhouse Close
Local advice and support including debt and welfare advice.
Woodhouse Close Community Centre, Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PD
Durham County Council — Help With Your Money
Local authority information covering financial support, benefits and help available to County Durham residents.
Household Support Fund
Local support with food, energy and essential household costs where funding is available.
National Debtline
Free confidential debt advice.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free debt advice and support.
Entitledto
Benefits calculator and welfare information.
GOV.UK Benefits
Official government information about benefits and financial support.
Bishop Auckland College Welfare Hub
Welfare and financial support for students and learners.
Who it's for: Students and learners
Durham County Council Housing
Council housing, homelessness, housing advice and housing-related services.
Durham County Council Homelessness Support
Housing and homelessness assistance for people at risk of losing their home or already homeless.
Cornerstone Bishop Auckland Hub
Support for people experiencing homelessness including food, hot meals, showers, clothing, housing support, benefits and wellbeing support.
123 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland
Believe Housing
Housing association providing social housing and housing services.
Valley Business Centre, Longfield Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XB
Stonham Housing Association
Housing and support services.
73 Woodlands Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LY
Shelter
Housing advice and homelessness information.
Housing Rights Information
General information about tenants' rights, homelessness and housing problems.
Bishop Auckland Family Hub
Family support, Start for Life, parenting support and children's services.
Who it's for: Families with children
Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6QL
Auckland Youth & Community Centre
Toddler activities, after-school activities, youth clubs, football, music, multisports and community activities.
Who it's for: Children, young people and families
Walker Drive, Woodhouse Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6QL
Little Chefs Big Chefs
Family and community support.
11 Selby Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9ED
Durham County Council Children's Services
Children's services, safeguarding, family support and information.
Durham Family Hubs
Local family support and activities across County Durham.
Who it's for: Families with children
Durham SEND Local Offer
Information and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Who it's for: Children and young people with SEND and their families
Childcare Choices
Government childcare support and funding information.
Who it's for: Parents and families with childcare needs
Healthy Start
Food, vitamins and support for eligible pregnant women and families with young children.
Who it's for: Pregnant women and families with young children (eligibility criteria apply)
Family Information Service
Information about childcare, activities, services and support for families in County Durham.
Who it's for: Families in County Durham
Durham SEND Local Offer
Local information for children and young people with SEND and their families.
Who it's for: Children and young people with SEND and their families
Durham County Carers Support
Support for unpaid carers including groups, advice, training and counselling.
Who it's for: Unpaid carers
Four Clocks Centre, 154A Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EH
Carers UK
National information and support for unpaid carers.
Who it's for: Unpaid carers
Disability Rights UK
Information and advice for disabled people.
Who it's for: Disabled people
Durham County Council Adult Social Care
Adult social care assessments, support and information.
Bishop Auckland Hospital
Hospital services including outpatient, diagnostic and planned care.
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AD
Bishop Auckland Urgent Treatment Centre
Urgent treatment for appropriate minor illnesses and injuries. Patients should use NHS 111 where appropriate.
Bishop Auckland Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AD
NHS 111
Urgent medical advice and healthcare navigation.
Auckland Medical Group
Local GP practice.
The Old Firehouse, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RP
Auckland Park Hospital
Local hospital providing healthcare services.
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Local NHS hospital and healthcare services.
Healthwatch County Durham
Independent local health and social care information, feedback and signposting.
NHS Talking Therapies
NHS talking therapy services.
Everyturn Mental Health
Mental health support and wellbeing services in the North East.
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support.
Age UK County Durham — Mental Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and mental health support for older people.
Who it's for: Older people
Mind
Mental health information, advice and support.
Durham County Council Domestic Abuse Support
Information and support for people affected by domestic abuse.
Harbour
Domestic abuse support service serving the North East.
Women's Aid
Domestic abuse information and support.
Men's Advice Line
Support and advice for men affected by domestic abuse.
Who it's for: Men affected by domestic abuse
Age UK County Durham
Advice, benefits, wellbeing, dementia support, digital inclusion, activities and support for older people.
Who it's for: Older people
Age UK County Durham — Information & Advice
Advice about benefits, money, housing, health, social care and other issues affecting older people.
Who it's for: Older people
Age UK County Durham — Digital Inclusion
Support for older people who need help using computers, smartphones and online services.
Who it's for: Older people
Age UK County Durham — Activities
Social activities, lunch clubs, exercise, crafts and community activities.
Who it's for: Older people
Durham County Carers Support
Advice, support groups, training and counselling for unpaid carers.
Who it's for: Unpaid carers
Four Clocks Centre, 154A Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EH
Carers UK
National information, advice and support for unpaid carers.
Who it's for: Unpaid carers
NHS Carers Information
NHS information for people caring for another person.
Who it's for: Carers
Four Clocks Centre
Community centre providing local activities, advice and support.
154A Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EH
Woodhouse Close Church & Community Centre
Community centre providing support, activities, warm space and local services.
Proudfoot Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PD
Auckland Youth & Community Centre
Youth, family, sports and community activities.
Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6QL
Bishop Auckland Baptist Church Community Hub
Community hub with food, warm space, befriending and support.
Westfield Road, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE
Eldon Community Centre
Local community centre.
Main Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8XB
West Auckland Memorial Community Centre
Local community centre.
Darlington Road, West Auckland, DL14 9HT
The Well Community Café
Community café and local gathering space.
46 East Green, West Auckland, DL14 9HJ
Bishop Auckland Library
Books, computers, internet access, local information and community activities.
42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PB
Durham Libraries
Library services across County Durham.
Bishop Auckland College
Further education, adult learning, apprenticeships and training.
Durham County Council Adult Learning
Adult education, courses and learning opportunities.
National Careers Service
Careers advice, training and education information.
National Careers Service
Careers advice, training and employment information.
Reed in Partnership
Employment and back-to-work support.
4 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NJ
Triage
Employment support.
4 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NJ
Bishop Auckland College Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships, training and employment pathways.
Bishop Auckland Bus Station
Local bus station serving Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas.
Bishop Auckland town centre, Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Railway Station
Local railway station providing services towards Darlington and other destinations.
Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council Concessionary Bus Pass
Information about concessionary travel and bus passes.
Who it's for: Eligible older and disabled people
Durham County Council Transport
Local transport, roads, parking and travel information.
Durham County Council Bin Collection
Check bin collection dates and local waste information.
Durham County Council Recycling
Recycling information and guidance.
Bishop Auckland Household Waste Recycling Centre
Household waste and recycling facility.
Romanway, Romanway Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AW
County Durham Volunteering
Local volunteering opportunities across County Durham, including Bishop Auckland.
The Auckland Project Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities across local heritage, culture and community projects.
Auckland Youth & Community Centre Volunteering
Volunteer and community opportunities.
Angel Trust Volunteering
Opportunities to support local community and charitable activities.
Durham County Council
Main local authority for Bishop Auckland and County Durham.
Bishop Auckland Town Council
Local town council information, community information and local services.
Durham County Council Council Tax
Council tax accounts, payments, discounts and support.
Durham County Council Housing
Housing and homelessness services.
Durham County Council Planning
Planning applications and planning information.
Durham County Council Parking
Parking information, permits and local parking services.
Durham County Council Blue Badge
Blue Badge applications and information.
Who it's for: Eligible disabled people
Durham County Council Schools
School admissions and education information.
Durham County Council Adult Social Care
Adult social care assessments, support and information.
Durham County Council Children's Services
Children's services and family support.
Durham Constabulary
Local police service. Call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-urgent matters.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
Fire and rescue service.
Emergency Services (999)
For immediate life-threatening emergencies or immediate danger. Call 999.
The Auckland Project
Local heritage, culture and visitor attractions including Auckland Palace, Auckland Gardens, Spanish Gallery, Mining Art Gallery, Faith Museum, Auckland Tower and Deer Park.
Auckland Tower, Bishop Auckland town centre, Bishop Auckland
Auckland Palace
Historic palace and visitor attraction.
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Gardens
Historic gardens and visitor attraction.
Bishop Auckland
Spanish Gallery
Art gallery and cultural attraction.
Bishop Auckland
Mining Art Gallery
Gallery celebrating mining art and local industrial heritage.
Bishop Auckland
Faith Museum
Museum exploring faith and religious history in Britain.
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower
Local visitor attraction and viewing experience.
Bishop Auckland
Kynren
Large-scale outdoor historical spectacular celebrating the history of England.
Weardale Railway
Heritage railway and visitor attraction.
Bishop Auckland Football Club
Local football club.
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Cricket Club
Local cricket club.
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Rugby Club
Local rugby club.
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Golf Club
Local golf club.
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Leisure Centre
Swimming, fitness, sports and leisure facilities.
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Park
Local outdoor recreation and green space.
Bishop Auckland
The Angel Trust
Local charity providing food, financial, housing, wellbeing and community support.
Belvedere House, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JN
Little Chefs Big Chefs
Local community organisation supporting residents and families.
11 Selby Close, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9ED
The Auckland Project
Local charitable organisation focused on heritage, culture, regeneration and community.
County Durham Volunteering
Gateway to volunteering opportunities across County Durham.
Age UK County Durham
Support and services for older people.
Who it's for: Older people
The Auckland Project
Local history, heritage, galleries and historic buildings.
Bishop Auckland Town Council
Local town information and heritage resources.
Binchester Roman Fort
Roman archaeological site near Bishop Auckland.
GOV.UK
Official UK government services and information.
Citizens Advice
Free advice about benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer rights and more.
National Careers Service
Careers, education and employment advice.
Energy Saving Trust
Energy efficiency and household energy advice.
Bishop Auckland Life
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