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Healthwatch England - What's it like getting help with health costs?
The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with care costs. We look at how easy it is to access this help and how it can be improved.
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‘STOP SMOKING FOR STOPTOBER AND YOU’RE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT FOR GOOD’
Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously.
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Quiz night in aid of MS society - Wednesday 16 October
Get your thinking caps on for a night of quizzing at Darlington Rugby Club in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Halloween Costume Disco - Social night for adults with support needs
Creative support are looking to set up a new social night (disco) on Wednesday's at The Hopetown & Whessoe Working Mens Club, for adults with support needs in Darlington and surrounding areas, in early 2025. They already host two well…
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This autumn/winter Be wise, immunise with a free flu vaccine!
The NHS recommends the flu vaccine to those at highest risk from severe illness and to help reduce the spread of flu - make sure
you and your loved ones stay safe this winter.
you and your loved ones stay safe this winter.
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TEWV Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2024 - 16 October
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting their Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2023 at Darlington Arena on 16 October from 1pm and would love to see you there.
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Organisation of the week - The Darlington and South Durham MS Society Group
Our popular organisation of the week feature is back, and this week we spotlight The Darlington and South Durham MS Society Group!
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Kooth Webinar: KoothTalks Training: Why Support For Diverse & Seldom-Heard People Is More Important Than Ever
Kooth are thrilled to invite you to their upcoming webinar titled 'KoothTalks training: why support for diverse & seldom-heard people is…
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The Big Help Out is making a comeback!
This year The Big Help Out will take place over the weekend 7th – 9th June, and more people than ever will be lending a hand. Can you?
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Job Opportunity with Versus Athritis
Versus Arthritis is recruiting for a Volunteer Support and Service Trainer to join their team.
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Walking Netball at Darlington Baptist Church
New Walking Netball sessions have started at Darlington Baptist Church and you don't even need to have played before!
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Arcus Forum - Save the date - 14 March
By the community, for the community - the next Arcus Forum will be hosted by dedicated professionals but also open to the public LGBT+ community too.
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Latest reports and publication
Presenting our 2024 Annual Report!
We are pleased to present to you Healthwatch Darlington's Annual Report for the year 2023-2024. This comprehensive report outlines our achievements, challenges, and the impactful work we have accomplished over the past year to improve health and social care services in our community.
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Top tips for accessing your GP Practice
We at Healthwatch Darlington have produced a very handy booklet on accessing your GP.
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