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Healthwatch Darlington's Volunteer Recruitment Open Day (Volunteers Week 2019)
This years ‘Volunteer’s Week’ taking place from 1 st June - 7 th June 2019 is a fantastic opportunity for Healthwatch Darlington to pay a special...
Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Network Meeting - Thursday 13th June 2019
The next Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) meeting is Thursday 13th June 10am to 12pm, the Seminar Room, Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket,...
Diabetes First Steps Taster Session - Tuesday 4th June 2019
Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Xpert health are offering a taster session for Xpert structured education aimed at anyone living in County Durham and...
AGE UK Darlington - Volunteering Information Session
We all need someone to talk to, but not all of us are lucky enough to have someone. Loneliness is a massive issue for people in later life in the UK. Half of all people aged 75 and over live alone. Age UK Darlington’s ‘Rely on Me’ befriending scheme came about as a direct result of demand. More and...
Independent Complaints Advocacy Drop in sessions at the Healthy Hub
Your local ICA Advocate will be at ‘The Hub’ in the Dolphin Centre, Darlington, on the first Monday of every month between 11am and 1pm. Why not pop along and have a chat? Please find attached a flyer with further information.
Vonne Annual General Meeting/Board Nominations
The VONNE Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 27 th November 2015 at Northumbria Student Union in Newcastle. At the AGM members will elect Trustees to the VONNE Board. The Board is made up of 9 elected and up to 5 co-opted members to reflect our membership and interests. They have...
CASS - Women's Self Injury Help Line
UK-wide women’s self injury helpline. The service is now open: Monday to Friday inclusive 7-10pm AND Thursday 3-6pm They offer a non-judgemental, emotional support & listening service to women affected by self injury and those who care about them. They will also signpost to other relevant...
Youthwatch Forum - Date coming soon........
Healthwatch Darlington will be announcing the date of the first Youthwatch Forum meeting shortly. Please find attached our newly updated poster. We would be really grateful if you could help circulate the poster via social media etc. We want to broaden awareness of Healthwatch Darlington to the...
Healthwatch Volunteer Forum - 14th October 2015
Healthwatch Darlington will be holding the first volunteer forum meeting on the 14th October 2015, 1:00pm-2:30pm in the Redworth Room, CVS building. This is an opportunity for all of our existing volunteers, and anybody who is interested in becoming a volunteer to come together, to discuss and to...
North East Ambulance Services's Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The North East Ambulance Service’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24th September 2015. It is an important time for urgent and emergency care and this year’s event is a great opportunity to look forward towards the future of our services. The event will take place at Teesside University’s brand new...
TEWV Volunteer Recruitment
TEWV are seeking volunteers to assist staff in facilitating meaningful activities for patients experiencing a range of mental health problems including, depression and psychosis. For more information please folow the link below: http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/0e8399419dd79c837443a4eb75247578/?...
NHS Maternity Review
The NHS Maternity Review wants to hear what you think is good about maternity services and what could be done to improve them. All comments will contribute to the work of the review which will publish its recommendations by the end of the year. The consultation is open until 31 October to anyone...
Darlington Citizens Advice Bureau - Recruitment
Darlington CAB are currently looking for a Food Bank Money Management Outreach Worker. For more information please see the attached file.
Laughing Boy Campaign
At 09:15 am on Thursday 4th July 2013 18 year old Connor Sparrowhawk was found dead in a bath at Slade House, Headington, Oxford. Connor, who had learning disabilities, drowned in the bath. It is thought that he had an epilectic seizure prior to drowning. An external investigation said that Connor’...
Healthwatch Darlington - Volunteer Recruitment
We are hoping to recruit some new volunteers for reception duties and general administration. You can volunteer as much or as little as you want, we are happy to work around you and your availability. We think this would be an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to fill their time, gain news...
Youthwatch Focus Group
We want to broaden awareness of Healthwatch Darlington to the younger generation and would like to encourage young people to be open and confident about expressing their views on health and social care services. Healthwatch would like young people to understand what services are available to them...
North of England Mental Health Development Unit Conference - Suicide Prevention
Please find attached the flyer and booking form for the North of England Mental Health Development Unit Autumn Conference on 3rd November. They are delighted to welcome Professor Rory O'Connor, world lead on Suicide Prevention as their keynote speaker. Book early to avoid disappointment!
*** Room Bookings ongoing until end of December 2015***
***** Important Information Update **** Please note room bookings in the CVS Building, Church Row are available until the end of December 2015. Healthwatch Darlington have been asked by Darlington Borough Council to continue to manage the room bookings until then. Rooms are very reasonably priced...
Academic Health Science Network - Telehealth Project Updates Event
The AHSN-NENC Event “Telehealth Project Updates” to be held on 11 September from 09:30-16:00, at Durham County Cricket Ground, Chester le Street. This is a showcase of some of the wonderful projects, for health improvement in our region funded by the AHSN-NENC in the past 18 months. This will be an...
Academic Health Science Network - Musuloskeletal Project Update Event
AHSN NENC Musculoskeletal Project Update Event to be held on Tuesday 15th September, 9:30-13:00, at Durham County Cricket Club, Chester le Street. This is a showcase of some of the wonderful projects for health improvement in our region funded by the AHSN NENC in the past 18 months. After a warm...
Academic Health Science Network - Older People and Care Homes Event
AHSN NENC Event, Older People and Care Homes to be held on Wednesday 9th September, 9:30-15:30, at Durham County Cricket Club, Chester le Street. This is a showcase of some of the wonderful projects for health improvement in our region funded by the AHSN NENC in the past 18 months. After a warm...
20,000 give views on mental health service change priorities
NHS England are publishing the results of the engagement work carried out by the Mental Health Taskforce. More than 20,000 people have given their views on top priorities for reshaping mental health as part of the drive to develop a five year national NHS strategy for people of all ages. The...
GP Survey - NEW Questions
Our GP survey now has new questions. We want to know how long its taking you to book an appointment with your GP? Are you able to ring and book an appointment on the same day? Healthwatch are here to listen to your experiences. To take part in the survey please follow the link provided: https://www...
Get involved in new NICE guidelines on learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
Service model for people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges The NICE Collaborating Centre for Social care (NCCSC) has been commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to develop a guideline on the service model for people with learning...
St Herbert's D-Caf
St Herbert's D-Caf is on Tuesday 15 September from 10 am to noon at St Herbert's Church Hall, 343 Yarm Road Darlington DL1 1BD. They will be having a visit from a pet dog and members of the Dementia Action Alliance who are working together to make Darlington a Dementia friendly Community.
Darlington Memory Walk
Memory Walk. Darlington Memory Walk will take place on Sunday 27 September in South Park Darlington. The walk will start at 10.30am. This year’s memory walk is being kindly organised by Homeinstead Senior Care. For more information please contact diane.chandler@homeinstead.co.uk 01325 467833...
Talk Cancer Training Workshops
Cancer UK have an opportunity coming up for health workers and volunteers in the North East to attend a free Talk Cancer training workshop. Venue for the training location still needs to be confirmed, but please see below and find attached all relevant information. Talk Cancer workshops are...
Youthwatch Facebook Group
Youthwatch Darlington is a group page designed to bring children and young people together across Darlington for easy access to health and social care services. The page will keep you up to date with all the latest events happening in Darlington. The group page will discuss important health and...
