1. New Bystander Training course available with RSACC

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    The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (RSACC) is offering new Bystander training in April.

  2. NICE Committee member recruitment – urinary tract infection (recurrent): antimicrobial prescribing committee

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    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are recruiting members for one of their guideline Committees.

  3. Darlington flagged as a great night out

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    For the fifth year in a row, Darlington has been flagged as a great place for a night out.

  4. Inclusion North: Reaching Out To Families meeting - Friday 5 April 2024

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    This is an invitation to attend the next online Reaching Out To Families meeting on Friday 5 April at 10:30am until 12pm.

  5. Darlington Carers - Fun & Games Event, Friday 8 March

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    Darlington Carers have an event coming up, giving carers the chance to relax with a cuppa and take part in some fun and games.

  6. Digital Skills in the Community Survey with Teesside University

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    The DIG-IT (Digital Inclusion - Growing in IT) Project led by Teesside University are encouraging individuals and organisations to complete the 'Digital Skills in the Community' survey to inform research and to better understand the digital inequality across the Tees Valley area.

  7. Your Care 2023: we want your feedback on Dentistry!

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    People have been telling us about challenges they face getting NHS dentistry. As a result we are working with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the North East and North Cumbria to better understand people’s experiences of dentistry in 2023.

  8. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  9. Organisation of the week - NECA

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    Our next organisation of the week is NECA!

  10. Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme Darlington - new accreditation available

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    A new accreditation is available, allowing businesses to create a welcoming environment for breastfeeding mothers and their families to feel more confident feeding in public.

  11. How will you be spending your weekends this spring?

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    From character meet and greets to live music and exhibitions, Darlington Borough Council has a fantastic line up of free events scheduled to take place in the town centre this spring.

  12. Don’t lose out before flying out: Action Fraud urge holiday makers to watch out for fraudsters online

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    Sun seekers looking to book their summer getaway are being warned to look out for fraudulent deals, as new data released today shows victims lost a staggering £12.3 million to holiday fraud last year.

  13. Tell NICE what you think: NICE's three-year strategy for involvement and engagement

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    The National Institute for Care and Excellence are delighted to let you know that the consultation on their draft Working alongside people and communities at NICE: a three-year strategy for involvement and engagement is now open.

  14. Arcus Forum - Save the date - 14 March

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    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.

  15. Walking Netball at Darlington Baptist Church

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    New Walking Netball sessions have started at Darlington Baptist Church and you don't even need to have played before!

  16. Job Opportunity with Versus Athritis

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    Versus Arthritis is recruiting for a Volunteer Support and Service Trainer to join their team.

  17. Healthy Heart Grants are back in 2024!

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    Funding of up to £15,000 is available to communities across the UK for projects that promote a healthy heart.

  18. Organisation of the week - Learning & Skills

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    Our next organisation of the week is Learning & Skills!

  19. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Network meeting - Thursday 14 March

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    We're delighted to announce our next Darlington Organisations Together meeting is taking place at 10am to 12pm on Thursday 14 March and your community organisation is invited!

  20. Top tips for accessing your GP Practice and Community Pharmacy

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    Our friends at Healthwatch Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland have produced very handy booklets on accessing your GP and Community Pharmacy.

  21. Board Member Recruitment at Healthwatch Darlington

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    Healthwatch Darlington is the only community champion for people who use health and social care services in Darlington. We have a vital role to play in ensuring people in Darlington are engaged, listened to and provided with an avenue to tell us their views and opinions.

  22. Durham County Carers Support - upcoming events

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    The team at Durham County Carers Support have a wide range of events coming up in the next couple of months for carers to sign up to and get the support they need.

  23. Young Carers service - Important information regarding service changes, and recruitment in Darlington

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    There is an important upcoming change to Young Carers provision in Darlington.

  24. Help Us Help You – ‘Think Pharmacy First' Campaign

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    Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

  25. Organisation of the week - North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU)

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    Our next organisation of the week is the North East Regional Cyber Crime Unit (NERCCU)

  26. Alzheimer's Society - Carers Information Sessions beginning 9 April

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    Alzheimer's Society are introducing new carer sessions beginning Tuesday 9 April.

  27. NEPACS - Training for March and April 2024

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    Nepacs, a charity with provides support to individuals impacted by adverse situations in their lives (such as involvement in the criminal justice or care systems), are currently offering a range of virtual training that might be of interest to you if you work with children or families inc health care, local authorities, criminal justice, education and the voluntary sector.

  28. Becoming Visible - update for the Deaf community

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    Becoming visible would like to give an update on current happenings around the north east, with new coffee mornings and sessions for various age groups being introduced.

  29. High 'Street' Musical - showcasing commercial opportunities in Darlington

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    Northeast entrepreneurs, commercial investors and business agents are invited to take part in a musical tour to discover the wealth of opportunities available to people looking to open or expand their business in Darlington.

  30. Get your blood pressure checked - new NHS campaign

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    A new campaign from the NHS is urging the public to get their blood pressure checked.

  31. Youth Focus North East - Access Unlimited (March update)

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    Youth Focus North East have recently begun working on one of their training packages called Access Unlimited.

  32. Beyond Words to create 300 new Book Clubs for people with learning disabilities

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    For World Book Day, pioneering visual literacy charity Beyond Words launched their ambitious new Book Club in a Box project, aiming to create 300 new Book Clubs for people with learning disabilities by 2026. The Book Club in a Box is a free pack of books and materials that will enable people, charities and organisations to kickstart a Book Club in their local area.

  33. Brain Tumour Awareness Month

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    This month is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, a month recognising the demand for immediate action to support, empower, and amplify the voice of the brain tumour community.

  34. Organisation of the week - Breathe Easy Darlington

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    Our next organisation of the week is Breathe Easy Darlington!

  35. NEW Upskill for employment, Functional Skills, Distance Learning, CPD courses and Family First Aid courses with Learning & Skills

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    Learning & Skills have a range of NEW courses available including: Upskill for employment, Functional Skills, Distance Learning, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and Family First Aid courses to help you on your journey to future employment!

  36. Sustrans - Free online event, Wednesday 20 March

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    Are you interested in finding out about bicycles, but don't know where to start? Sustrans, the charity that makes is easier to walk, wheel and cycle is here to help!

  37. NEW Creative Crafts, Parenting Together and Time for Books sessions beginning in April with Learning & Skills

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    Learning & Skills have a range of NEW courses available including:Creative Crafts, Parenting Together and Time for Books sessions!

  38. Job Opportunity with Cafe JJ

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    Café JJ is a successful, award-winning registered charity which first opened as a community cafe in 2007. The project provides support to a team of learning-disabled adults to enable them to be involved in the running of the café. They have an opportunity for a Project Co-ordinator to join their team.

  39. Fill list of new groups for 2024 and volunteering opportunity available with DAD

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    Darlington Association on Disability have released a full list of new groups for 2024 in Darlington. These include DASH, Young leaders and Mentoring for Independence, and more! They've also renewed their call for new volunteers to join their team.

  40. Regeneration works on Victoria Road begin

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    Works to transform properties and businesses on Victoria Road in Darlington are set to start this month.

  41. New funding available for households experiencing fuel poverty

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    A new fund is being introduced to help families who experience fuel poverty across the region.

  42. Organisation of the week - Sustrans

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    Our next organisation of the week is Sustrans!

  43. HAF - Holiday Activities and Food for children who receive benefit-related free school meals

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    Darlington Borough Council are running FREE holidays activities and food during the Easter holidays (not including bank holidays)

  44. Healthwatch news - Cost of living remains barrier to health for the vulnerable

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    Last year, our polling highlighted the stark impact the cost of living crisis was having on people’s access to health and care.

  45. New Commitment to Carers plan now available

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    Darlington's Commitment to Carers has been co-produced by members of the Carers's Strategy Steering Group (CSSG) and family carers in Darlington.

  46. NIHR Public member recruitment 2024 - NOW OPEN

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Research is looking for members of the public to join one of their committees. The committees help decide which research to prioritise and which research projects to fund in health and social care.

  47. Arcus - Counselling sessions available to LGBT+ groups

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    Exciting news! - If you run an LGBT+ Group you may qualify for some FREE Counselling Sessions for your volunteers, staff and members.

  48. Health Literacy Focus Group - 27 March 2024

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    Health research is important. Information for people to read to take part in research is often hard to understand. The forms people sign to agree to take part in research is also often hard to understand.

  49. KoothTalks: Overcoming mental health stigma in the Muslim community - Secure your spot now!

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    Kooth are thrilled to invite you to their upcoming KoothTalks webinar on overcoming mental health stigma in the Muslim community.

  50. Organisation of the week - Halo Project

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    Our next organisation of the week is Halo Project!