1. Darlington Borough Council - School Uniform Exchange

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    Darlington Borough Council are being supported by Darlington Cares in their School Uniform Exchange programme - a Darlington based initiative that recycles good quality school uniforms.

  2. Darlington Town Mission - New doorstep and garden visits and library home delivery service with Darlington libraries

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    Darlington Town Mission are conducting new doorstep and garden visits, to visit people who may feel isolated during the pandemic.

  3. Learning Disabilities Useful Links and Information

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    We've put together a range of information from a number of organisations that provide groups, activities, resources and information to support people with a learning disability.

  4. 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'.

  5. ‘The Doctor will Zoom You Now - getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience'

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    This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations.

  6. Volunteers needed in Darlington to design a new health and fitness App

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    Darlington Borough Council are working with local GPs, the NHS and Virtual Health Labs to design an App for becoming more active, eating better and losing weight.

  7. 6 virtual groups to join if you want to make friends

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    Have you been shielding in the last few months during the pandemic? Maybe it's just been generally harder for you to go out everyday and maintain a social life? Country Living may have the perfect suggestions for you!

  8. Darlington Libraries - Cockerton branch celebrates special milestone on Wednesday 2nd September

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    The popular and well-loved Cockerton branch library celebrates its 50th birthday next week, having first opened on 2 September 1970, and you can be there!

  9. Citizens Advice Darlington - Help and support for carers

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    Are you struggling to find the help you need in carrying out your carer duties? Help is available in a variety of ways.

  10. North East Family Fun - What to do when it rains in the North East

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    If you're stuck inside due to the weather and not sure what to do with your kids to keep them entertained, North East Family Fun have some great suggestions for places to visit.

  11. Samaritans - #RealPeopleRealStories campaign encouraging men to seek help in tough times

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    Samaritans have started a new campaign aimed at encouraging men to seek help for their mental health by showcasing stories from other men who've been through tough times and how Samaritans have changed their lives.

  12. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - Join #OurBigConversation

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    People across Teesside, County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire and York are being asked to share their views to help improve mental health and learning disability services.

  13. Local spotlight - Family Help

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    Today we are featuring Family Help.

  14. 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'.

  15. Learning & Skills - 2 Apprenticeships available

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    Have you ever wanted to get involved in business administration or health and social care but you're not sure how to get there? Learning and Skills might have the opportunity you've been waiting for.

  16. The Eve Appeal - September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month!

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    Throughout Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, The Eve Appeal are running their annual campaign Go Red, and this year they are raising awareness of red flag symptom - abnormal bleeding.

  17. Care Quality Commission - Don't hold back from giving feedback, #BecauseWeAllCare

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    The CQC are encouraging the public to get involved in Healthwatch's national #BecauseWeAllCare campaign.

  18. The Health Foundation - Who would want to be 20 in 2020?

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    The Health Foundation's Director of Health, Jo Bibby, has looked at the experience of coronavirus through the eyes of young people asking the question' Who would want to be 20 in 2020?'

  19. Place2Be - Free online Mental Health Champions - Foundation Programme to help teachers gain a deeper understanding of Mental Health

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    Are you a teacher beginning the new academic year after lockdown? Would you be interested in a free online course to further develop your understanding of children and young people's mental health?

  20. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Network Meeting - Save the date

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    The next Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Network meeting will take place on Thursday 10th September, 10am-12:00pm using the video conference platform Zoom.

  21. Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) - August Newsletter

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    The DHSC have released the August edition of their voluntary sector newsletter.

  22. Your Covid Recovery - helping you recover from the long term effects of COVID-19

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    Have you, or has a family member or close friend been in hospital due to COVID-19? This will have been a stressful time for all of you - but how can you recover from this?

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

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    Finding it hard to get to grips with parenthood? A free app is now available in Durham & Darlington, North Yorkshire & York, and Teesside helping new and expectant fathers adjust to becoming a dad.

  24. Researchers in County Durham and Darlington doing 'vital work' on Covid-19 studies

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    New research is being carried out nationally studying patients with coronavirus as part of the national effort to find treatments, with researchers from hospitals in County Durham and Darlington at the forefront of these efforts.

  25. Motability - One Big Day event online for disabled drivers, Thursday 10th September

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    Motability are hosting their One Big Day event online this year, offering disabled people and their families access to online content all about the car, scooter and powered wheelchair scheme, from the safety and comfort of their own home.

  26. Darlington Primary Care Network - How do you make an appointment for a flu vaccine this year?

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    The flu vaccine is being delivered in a different way this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how can you make your appointment and get your vaccine in a safe and timely manner?

  27. Routes to Work - Planning the next stage of your future

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    These times we are currently facing are unprecedented and a lot of people are worried about what happens next in their lives. If you would like support planning the next stages of your future then let Routes To Work help.

  28. The King's Fund - Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities: challenges and solution - online event, Thursday 8th October

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    The Kings Fund are holding a FREE online event entitled 'Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities: challenges and solutions', and you can be part of it!

  29. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  30. 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'.

  31. Local spotlight - The Community Peer Mentors

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    Today we are featuring The Community Peer Mentors.

  32. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Network Meeting - TOMORROW, Thursday 10th September

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    The next Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Network meeting will take place on Thursday 10th September, 10am-12:00pm using the video conference platform Zoom.

  33. Unforgettable Experiences - 2 volunteering opportunities available

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    Unforgettable Experiences are recruiting for Digital and Creative Champions to get involved in their program of events and teachings for the over 75's with Dementia.

  34. Engagement event to share your views

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    NHSE/I, together with the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges, are holding a post-engagement event on 22 September from 9:00am – 12:00pm to provide the public and medical professionals with a platform to share views with them on previous proposals.

  35. Update on Coronavirus guidelines concerning social gatherings in England

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    There has been a change in the social gatherings guidance in light of a spike in Coronavirus cases in England.

  36. Thursday is World Suicide Prevention Day

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    This Thursday, 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 - an awareness day observed every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.

  37. Today is #999Day!

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    As today is #999Day, Our Frontline are raising awareness of the tireless work our key, frontline workers are doing especially during the pandemic and show that they too are supported to do their job to the best of their ability.

  38. Darlington Borough Council - Still time left to get involved in the School Uniform Exchange

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    Darlington Borough Council are being supported by Darlington Cares in their School Uniform Exchange programme - a Darlington based initiative that recycles good quality school uniforms, and there's still time for you to get involved!

  39. Free course available at Morrison Trust

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    The HABC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations (QCF) is designed for those learners wanting to work within a range of manufacturing industries and enables individuals to develop essential work-based skills.

  40. Doctors of the World - Coronavirus information now translated into 60 languages

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    Doctors of the World is pleased to be able to offer coronavirus (COVID-19) translated resources in 60 languages, which were produced in partnership with the British Red Cross.

  41. Arcus Helpline and FREE Counselling Service

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    The Arcus anxiety and loneliness helpline is now open Monday to Friday 6pm till 10pm for anyone who would like to talk to a counsellor and their counselling service is FREE for anyone on a low income (proof may be required).

  42. Darlington Prince's Trust Team - 12 Week Programme

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    It's not too late to apply for the Darlington Prince's Trust 12 week programme! If you're aged between 16-25 and wanting to get back out into the world working positively towards your future why not get in touch with them?

  43. Food For Thought Darlington (FFTD) Annual General Meeting

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    FFTD will hold their AGM on Wednesday 30th September, 7.00 - 8.00 pm via Zoom.

  44. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - Join #OurBigConversation

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    Our Big Conversation continues – share your views about the future of mental health and learning disability services.

  45. Mencap NHS COVID-19 App Easy read information

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    The NHS COVID-19 App launched on 24th September, Mencap have produced some easy read information about the app on their website.

  46. 'Connect with your care' - online information sessions

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    Starting next week we will be launching new online information sessions free for anyone to join throughout October 2020.

  47. Call us about care, we want you to share!

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    A new telephone project launched to connect socially isolated or lonely service users with friendly volunteers and staff to talk about care experiences and ask questions. 
     

  48. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) - New service in Darlington

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    The Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre is based out of St Andrew’s Church in Haughton Le Skerne, Darlington, it's a free debt counselling service, available to everyone – no matter how bad you may feel your situation is.

  49. Keep In The Know

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    Keep in the Know Durham and Darlington is a free messaging service brought to you by Durham Constabulary where you decide when and how you are kept informed about the issues that matter to you.

  50. Tees Valley YMCA - October Open Access Youth Work Timetable

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    Tees Valley YMCA have released their October 2020 schedule for their open access youth work delivered weekly in term-time.