1. Walking Netball Sessions at Red Hall Community Centre

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    Get Involved! Next session - Wednesday 11th March 2020

  2. Let’s Talk Cardiology Events 2020 (Next Event Monday 16th March 2020)

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    It is a little over a year since the Let’s Talk Cardiology Event at the Durham Centre and there has been a lot of work behind the scenes as a result.

  3. Patient & Public Involvement Opportunities at the NIHR (Application deadline Monday 16th March 2020)

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    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funds high quality research that is focused on the needs of patients and the public.

  4. Darlington Maternity Voices - Next meeting on Tuesday 17th March 2020

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    Just a reminder that the next MVP Maternity Voices in Partnership Babi group meeting is on Tuesday 17th March 10.am – 12noon, Hollies Restaurant, meeting room 1, Darlington Memorial Hospital (lower ground floor).

  5. Prostate Cancer UK - Male Urology Study Day - Friday 27th March 2020

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    Please see attached link below with information for Prostate Cancer UK's Male Urology Study Day on Friday 27th March 2020 in Newcastle.

  6. Darlington Association on Disability

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    From Monday 23rd March 2020 Darlington Association on Disability will not be doing home visits until further notice, unless it is essential

  7. Darlington Borough Council's Coronavirus Support Hub

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    Darlington Borough Council have launched a support HUB to help those people in our borough most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak

  8. Darlington Young Carers

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    Darlington Young Carers are still offering support to young people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  9. Relax Kids Darlington & Aycliffe

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    Relax Kids Darlington and Aycliffe has moved their learning and experience online and designed a totally new website to help people of all ages look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  10. Darlington Interim Library Service

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    An Interim Library Delivery Service has been set up and is available to all existing library users who are 60 or over, who may be self-isolating in a bid to help minimise loneliness.

  11. First Stop Darlington - 21st Birthday Celebration Event, Saturday 28th March 2020

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    First Stop Darlington are turning 21! Why don't you go along to a fun night and help First Stop celebrate their 21st at the Mercure Hotel (King's Head) and raise money for a much needed service in Darlington.

  12. NCVO Annual Conference – Monday 20th April 2020

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    The NCVO Annual Conference is coming up on Monday 20th April 2020.

  13. Darlington Lions Club - FREE PSA Blood Test Event, Saturday 16th May 2020

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    On 16th May 2020 we will be offering free awareness testing for men in Darlington to establish their PSA levels and so give a possible indication of prostate cancer.

  14. Dogs for Good - Family Dog Workshops - Newcastle, September 2020

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    Dogs for Good run workshops throughout the UK to support families with an autistic child.
    A workshop will be taking place in the North, in Newcastle, September 2020.

  15. Macmillan Cancer Support

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    Macmillan Cancer Support for Darlington can still offer you support during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  16. Kings Foodbank

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    Kings Foodbank are now open three days a week to help more vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  17. County Durham & Darlington Pharmacies

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    A message from your local pharmacies.
    Pharmacy teams are under intense pressure at the moment, working on the front line of the health service often without any protection for their own health.

  18. Bike Stop Darlington

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    Bike Stop Darlington are offering to loan bicycles for free to assist with key workers getting to their shifts at work.

  19. Dementia Cafe at Head of Steam - Dates for 2020

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    Please see attached link detailing the Dementia Cafe's dates throughout 2020.

  20. King's Fund - Integrated Care Systems, upcoming events in 2020

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    Please see attached information on all upcoming events in 2020 around Integrated Care Systems.

  21. Invitation to join CQC's Online Participation Platform

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    Please see attached information inviting staff, volunteers and local community to sign up to CQC’s online participation platform.

  22. The Sparklers - Fortnightly Group on Friday mornings

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    There is a good deal of evidence to support the fact that singing is good for everyone and it has been shown to be particularly beneficial especially for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s.

  23. Free PDSA Dog Health and Pet Advice

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    Please see below information detailing Free PDSA Dog Health and Pet Advice in Darlington at the end of March and Beginning of April.

  24. Free Guided walks with the Darlington South Park Foundation in association with Groundwork

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    Please see below information on a FREE range of short guided walks now available beginning at South Park, Darlington across March and April.

  25. General Pharmaceutical Council - An Online Pharmacy Guide

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    The General Pharmaceutical Council have produced a new online guide for patients and the public which explains what they can expect when visiting a pharmacy.

  26. Patient Experience Library – Newsletter

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    Please see the attached the latest edition of the Patient Experience Library Newsletter

  27. Charity Digital Newsletter - Latest Edition including Ransomware Guidance for Charities

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Charity Digital Newsletter, including important Ransomware guidance for charities.

  28. Darlington Association on Disability - The Hub Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of DAD's The Hub Newsletter.

  29. VONNE Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the VONNE Newsletter.

  30. The Health Foundation Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of The Health Foundation Newsletter.

  31. Business in Darlington Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Business in Darlington Newsletter.

  32. NICE Public Involvement Update Newsletter – March 2020

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    Please find attached this month’s Public Involvement Update from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

  33. CQC monthly update - February 2020

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    Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for February 2020.

  34. Nominations NOW OPEN for the Best of Darlington Awards 2020!

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    The nominations are now open for the Best of Darlington 2020

  35. CQC inspectors publish reports on 92 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services in the North of England

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 92 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  36. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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    The latest updates and news from your local NHS hospital Trust.

  37. CQC inspectors publish reports on 328 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 328 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  38. The NHS Leadership Academy need YOU!

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    Do you want to share your experiences of the NHS with healthcare staff in their current learning programme? The NHS Leadership Academy want to hear from you!

  39. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust told it must make improvements following Care Quality Commission inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Requires Improvement following its latest inspection.

  40. Primary Care Network: Briefing for VCSE Sector Organisations

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    National Voices has produced a briefing paper (link available below) for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) for the broader voluntary and community, social enterprise sector (VCSE).

  41. Care Quality Commission publishes seven reports on Outstanding rated Adult Social Care services in the North region

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    The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by seven Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region to be Outstanding.

  42. Relax Kids - Wellbeing for Carers package coming soon!

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    Coming soon to a town centre venue...Wellbeing for carers.

  43. Groundwork NE & Cumbria

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    The Green Doctor door step service is unable to carry out home visits right now, but they can still offer a wealth of advice over the phone.

  44. Darlington Social Connectedness

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    A group for people who would benefit from being socially connected with others. The group is offering online social events to help connect local people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  45. First Stop Darlington

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    First Stop are still available to help the people who need it the most living in Darlington.

  46. Darlington Safeguarding Partnership

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    Information from the safeguarding team, detailing their interim service during these uncertain times.

  47. Government launches WhatsApp service - 'Chatbot'

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    The new free to use service is an automated ‘chatbot’, allowing the British public to get answers to the most common questions about coronavirus direct from the Government.

  48. Darlington Coronavirus Support Group

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    Darlington Coronavirus Support Group launches website.

  49. Darlington Primary Care Network

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    Darlington Primary Care Network is a collaboration of the 11 GP surgeries in Darlington covering 109,105 patients.

  50. Step Forward Tees Valley

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    Step Forward Tees Valley are still available to support clients during these uncertain times.