AN advocacy group for people in Darlington with mental health problems or learning disabilities will hold its annual meeting today.

Darlington Mayor Councillor Dorothy Long, who has carried on her predecessor Councillor Bill Dixon's support of Advocacy in Darlington, will attend the meeting.

The service enables people to regain control of their lives by helping their voices to be heard by people who provide health and social services.

At the meeting, the Darlington Speaking Up Group, which is part of the service, will present its annual report and its view of the learning disability strategy for Durham and Darlington.

The meeting takes place at 1.30pm, at Walkington House, Vane Terrace