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What can the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill do to ensure that children who are criminally exploited receive the care and support they need? -
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Please see below downloads for the Alzheimer's Society most recent newsletter and referral form -
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Whether you are a new carer or have been caring for someone for a while, we believe that it’s important that you understand your rights and are able to access the support that is available to you as soon as you need it.
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The survey will produce important findings on carers’ views on the social care system, and the support they need. -
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Join our team to hear about a fantastic free resource available to Carers across County Durham and Darlington. -
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Learning & Development Opportunities
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Please find below useful contacts for over the festive period.
The Mental Health Support Team wish you an enjoyable festive season and best wishes for 2022.
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Please find below useful contacts for over the festive period.
The Mental Health Support Team wish you an enjoyable festive season and best wishes for 2022.
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Please find below DSP Winter 2021 Newsletter. This newsletter can also be accessed here https://darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk/ -
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The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse. -
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The more people are aware of these local services, the better support people can access to live well with dementia. -
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We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred. -
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Join online discussion groups that are focussed on health inequalities and young people. The discussion groups are being organised by the NIHR School for Public Health Research -
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The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)'s new childhood nutrition campaign focuses on using the Food Scanner app to help families make healthier food swaps. -
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CQC's Because We All Care campaign, jointly launched with Healthwatch England, encourages more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one’s care. -
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NQB's guidance on SQGs had now been published. All Integrated Care Systems are required to have a System Quality Group, focused on enabling quality improvement across the health and care system. -
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Supporting families to come together from across Yorkshire and Humber and the North East - an opportunity to start a conversation, to share ideas and thoughts. -
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MS Support Group in partnership with Darlington & South Durham MS Group - Join us on Tuesdays at 10am at The Wellbeing Hub at the Woodlands which is part of St Teresa’s Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA
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The third in a series of workshops to engage with the system to review Palliative and End of Life Care pathways will take place on Thursday 17 February at 12.30-4.30pm. -
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Healthwatch Darlington helps people have their say about health & care services in the town. Your experiences will provide us with a complete picture of the last 2 years of the pandemic. -
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Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences encountered by the LGBT+ community in Darlington when accessing healthcare services. Read Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust response to our report. -
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Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care. -
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Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme. -
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Inclusion North are working with Learning Disability England, Difference North East and British Institute of Human Rights to ask the Ministerial Oversight Group on Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to involve people with lived experience. -
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A fortnightly round-up of all the latest news and events on integrating health and care across the country, including examples of best practice from NHS, local government and voluntary sector partnerships. -
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To celebrate Young Carers Action day we’re taking time to acknowledge the huge contributions young carers make to their communities and families every day. -
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Thursday 24th March 10am to 11.30 am - SPECIAL OPENING OF HAUGHTON METHODIST CHURCH CAFÉ! -
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Darlington Carers Support have relocated to the Wellbeing Hub ( new address below) attached to St Teresa's hospice in Darlington. -
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Healthwatch Darlington wanted to explore the experiences of local people at each stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report highlights three important milestones:
Pre vaccine experiences, Vaccine experiences, Post vaccine experiences. -
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Could your organisation assist VONNE in recruiting unpaid carers and carer support staff to take part in an exciting and worthwhile piece of research this summer/autumn?
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We are pleased to invite you to our next DOT meeting on Thursday 15th September 2022 10am to 12pm via Zoom - joining details on the agenda below.
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Age UK have a job opportunity available for a Digital Outreach Officer - as well as an opportunity to become a volunteer - plus, they have new services to announce. -
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Are you aged 16-25? Want to make a difference to the way health and care services are run for people your age? You could be the perfect fit to become a Youthwatch Volunteer! -
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VONNE have commissioned a team from Northumbria University to carry out research to help improve the way unpaid carers are supported in the North East and Yorkshire and you could help! -
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Health and social care services are often in higher demand during winter because of seasonal illnesses and the impact of colder weather. We can provide advice and information to the public that helps people stay well and use services effectively. -
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Healthwatch North Tyneside have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join their staff team. -
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Social Prescribing link workers in Darlington help to connect people with local community activities, resources and services that can help to improve health and wellbeing. -
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TEWV's Annual General and Members’ Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday 25 November 2022 at 1pm. -
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The wonderful team at Darlington Carers Support have revamped their website making it easier for you to access advice and support. -
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A new Carers strategy to is be developed. To do this, Durham County Carers Support are asking unpaid carers for their help. -
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We're delighted to introduce our 'How did it go for you?' survey for 2023, asking for your thoughts on how health and care services have been for you recently. -
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St Teresa's Hospice are having a consultation on Wednesday 15th February 2pm - 3pm, in order to get the thoughts and suggestions from users of St Teresa’s and those who have or are caring for someone who are on a Palliative Care Pathway. -
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You can get support and advice during the cost of living crisis from Darlington Connect. -
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Would you like to become a 'Make Every Contact Count' trainer in your local area? Now you can, with this MECC Train the Trainer course. -
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Alzheimer’s Society and West Park Hospital are delivering a pilot project over ten weeks to support carers of people living with dementia. -
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Humankind Darlington Young Carers are running a free session for parent carers called “Through the Eyes of Siblings”.