1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. Stop Loan Sharks Project - support for loan shark victims

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    Have you been the victim of a loan shark during the pandemic? Help is now available!

  4. Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) - Helping community resilience in the face of emergencies

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    Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of emergencies.

  5. Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance (TVDNY) - helping people with a neurological condition

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    The Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance work across the Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire helping people who live or care for someone with a neurological condition.

  6. Mind - LGBTIQ+ mental health support

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    Mind are offering mental health support to the LGBTIQ+ community in Darlington.

  7. June is LGBT Pride Month!

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    All this month is LGBT Pride month, recognising the influence LGBT people have had in the UK and around the world.

  8. DadPad - On-the-go wellbeing support for Dads

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    On-the-go wellbeing support is available to new and expectant fathers in County Durham and Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire and York thanks to a new app procured by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

  9. It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week!

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    All this week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health.

  10. Citizens Advice Darlington - Debt and Money Advice hub

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    Citizens Advice Darlington have a debt and money advice service available to anyone who may have financial worries in these difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  11. Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group - 'Your Pregnancy During COVID-19' survey

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    Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group have produced a survey asking women about their pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  12. Age of Creativity Festival 2020

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    The Age of Creativity Festival usually held in May has been postponed until May 2021. However, Age of Creativity want to share the virtual events that you have organised so they can be enjoyed by a large number of people around the country.

  13. Council for Disabled Children in association with FLARE - Ensuring disabled children and young people have a say

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    The Council for Disabled Children are working in association with FLARE to ensure disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, have an equal say in issues and decisions that affect them and their families.

  14. Boots Pharmacies now offering 'safe spaces' for domestic abuse victims

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    Boots Pharmacies have set up a scheme to provide 'safe space' for victims of domestic abuse. The scheme has been set up in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown.

  15. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'

  16. CAMHS - June Newsletter

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    The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the June edition of their newsletter.

  17. Help your NHS by wearing a face covering when attending healthcare settings

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    The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason.

  18. Opportunity for young people with The Anna Freud Network

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    An opportunity has arisen with the Anna Freud Network for young people aged 14-19 to co-design a new wellbeing app!

  19. Face covering exemptions for those with disabilities and health conditions on Arriva bus services

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    Those with a disability or a health condition that may restrict your breathing are exempt from wearing face coverings on Arriva bus services.

  20. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) - Newsletter

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    VONNE have released the latest edition of their newsletter for the VCSE sector across the North East.

  21. Citizens Advice Darlington - Community Support Scheme

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    Citizens Advice Darlington are running a community support scheme for those in financial hardship in these difficult times.

  22. Arcus - Join the Arcus LGBT+ Forum

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    Arcus are holding their next forum for the LGBT+ community in Darlington on Thursday 23rd July from 2pm - 4pm.

  23. Daisy Chain Project - New #ASDEmbraceYourHappy service available

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    The Daisy Chain project based in Stockton-on-tees are offering an extended wellbeing service to young people and adults who are pre, during or post ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis.

  24. Changing Futures North East

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    Changing Futures North East are helping family relationships with support to suit lots of different family needs.

  25. NHS Tees Valley CCG - updated advice on the wearing of face masks for children

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    NHS Tees Valley CCG have this morning released updated advice regarding face masks and young children.

  26. Diabetes UK - Join the Lab Community

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    Join the Diabetes UK community conversation about improving diabetes care!

  27. Macmillan Cancer Support - latest COVID-19 advice for people living with cancer

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    Macmillan Cancer Support have released a wide range of support and information available around what to do during the COVID-19 pandemic if you live with cancer including the very latest guidance for you to follow.

  28. Darlington Social Connectedness - socially distanced picnic in the park

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    Darlington Social Connectedness are holding a socially distanced picnic in the park on Wednesday 24th June in the South Park in Darlington from 11am - 2pm.

  29. Darlington Young Carers - Awareness raising available

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    As well as working directly with Young Carers and their families, the team at Humankind Darlington Young Carers Service are also able to raise awareness with other staff around Young Carers issues, the work they do and how to refer to them.

  30. Arcus - LGBT+ services available

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    During lockdown Arcus have been having a look at what they do and the big news is that they can now offer some limited FREE places in their counselling service.

  31. Heatwave alert issued for Wednesday 24th - Friday 26th June

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    A Heatwave alert has been issued by the Met Office for the region between 9.00am Wednesday 24th June and 9.00pm Friday 26th June. It is important that the public enjoy the sunshine safely particular during the pandemic.

  32. Learning & Skills - Zoom taster session for parents/guardians of young carers and carers aged 19+, Thursday 24th June

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    Learning & Skills in Darlington are holding a Zoom taster session for Parents/Guardians of Darlington Young Carers and it has now been extended to any young adult carer aged 19+ who would be interested in learning with them - flexibly and remotely.

  33. New guidance issued by Public Health England for people at high risk from Coronavirus

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    New guidance has been issued by Public Health England for those at high risk from Coronavirus and who are currently shielding.

  34. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK) - COVID-19 Helpline

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    The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK) now have a COVID-19 Helpline for the public to access.

  35. The British Nutrition Foundation - Healthy Eating Week @ home

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    All this week from 22nd - 28th June is Healthy Eating Week @ home brought to you by the British Nutrition Foundation, with a week of online events to promote healthy eating.

  36. NHS - How to treat Coronvirus symptoms at home

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    Feeling breathless? Have a temperature or cough? These are some symptoms of Coronavirus. If you're isolating with symptoms, there are some things you can try in the comfort of your own home that may help.

  37. YoungMinds - New web chat service for parents and carers

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    YoungMinds have launched a new web chat for parents and carers on their website. The parents webchat service provides signposting to help parents and carers find the information they are looking for with regards to their child's mental health.

  38. Scope - Parents online connect sessions every Thursday at 10am

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    Scope, the disability equality charity for England and Wales are currently running Parents Connect sessions on Zoom.

  39. NHS 72nd Birthday - This Sunday!

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    This Sunday 5th July the NHS turns 72 years old! There will be a final clap for the NHS at 5pm on Sunday for the nation to come together and applaud the commitment, courage and sacrifice shown by so many as we say #ThankYouTogether.

  40. Celebrate #PrideInside with LGBT+ community

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    As Pride month comes to an end, you can still celebrate #PrideInside with a series of online events until 10th July.

  41. #BikeIsBest campaign launched

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    A new campaign called #BikeIsBest has been launched during the pandemic to encourage people to exercise by cycling.

  42. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.

  43. The Good Grief Trust - Pop up virtual cafés

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    Due to the pandemic, The Good Grief Trust are now holding their pop up cafes online.

  44. CQC monthly update - June 2020

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    Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for June 2020.

  45. Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report for 2019/20 now available for download!

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    Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.