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If you need to talk, Macmillan are there to listen. They have introduced a telephone buddies service, enabling those living with cancer the chance to reach out to talk to a trained telephone buddy so they don't have to face cancer alone. -
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NEYA have released the latest edition of their newsletter. -
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The men's mental health charity, ManHealth, have introduced a new 'Chat and Connect' service online, operating across County Durham and Darlington until December. -
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TEWV NHS Foundation Trust have introduced a new freephone for those in mental distress following the successful trial of a single point of access crisis telephone number earlier in the year. -
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ICA have released their complaint standards framework and are giving you the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of NHS complaint handling. -
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Darlington Borough Council (DBC) have webinars available in the next few weeks for professional bodies as well as council staff on a wide range of aspects relating to children and adult services. -
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Provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs & alcohol. We are With You will work with you on your own goals, whether that’s getting a bit of advice, cutting down your drug or alcohol use or stopping completely. -
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The Alzheimer's Society have released the August edition of their newsletter as well as providing information on an online 'Dementia Friends' session happening on Thursday 20th August at 1 - 1.30pm. -
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The new COVID-19 contact tracing App is expected to be first tested on the Isle of Wight. -
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The NEAS are taking part in one of three pilot sites across England trialling a new initiative to keep A&E safe during coronavirus, which they are supporting as the NHS 111 provider. -
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As we prepare to get back to ‘a new normal’ many people feel uncertain or anxious about the future. This page features links to organisations offering tips on coping with these feelings and strategies that might help when returning to new routines. -
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Peer support is just one very successful part of a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19 by Leo's Neonatal. -
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Darlington Town Mission are conducting new doorstep and garden visits, to visit people who may feel isolated during the pandemic. -
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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. -
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This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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. -
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Darlington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the August edition of their newsletter. -
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Citizens Advice Darlington now have pre bookable face to face debt appointments available for their Debt and Money Advice Hub. -
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GPs across Darlington are reminding members of the public that GP services remain open and that if anyone requires a consultation with a doctor or nurse, they shouldn’t delay contacting their local practice. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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We will be launching two brand new online information sessions from October 2020. We wanted to share full details with you about these sessions and how your organisation can get involved. -
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Help improve the experience of essential workers, working in County Durham or Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
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The Darlington Primary Care Network flu vaccination drive- through programme officially launched on Monday 28th September at The Northern Echo Arena, Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club! -
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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.
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The Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest news in their quarterly newsletter, find out about service updates and the next public Dementia Friends session on the 29th October. -
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Healthwatch Darlington & Darlington Primary Care Network will be working in partnership to understand patient experiences of those who have used GP surgeries during the pandemic. -
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The Connect Health MSK Service in Darlington have recently launched a digital self referral service. -
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Humankind services are open and providing support to individuals via face to face floating support and their drop in service at the Houndgate Office, in addition they are also providing over the phone support. -
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Groundwork are currently offering 1-1 walks with one of their friendly members of staff. -
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Children, young people, parents and carers tell us what they think contributes to poor mental wellbeing of young people including the changes they would like to see to improving the provision of mental health information across the town. -
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Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available in relation to coronavirus and the impact on services including 'Your diabetes care during coronavirus' and new advice for people 'Preparing for remote appointments'. -
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Concessionary bus pass holders in Darlington are being asked to come forward with details of any changes to their personal details as the council prepares for the renewal of around 14,000 passes which are set to expire at the end of March 2021. -
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Amanda, a Patient Liaison Assistant (PLA) at Denmark Street Surgery, more commonly known as a Doctors Receptionist shares how their job title has recently been changed to try and relay to patients what their job involves. -
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Due to some of the Covid 19 restrictions being lifted, Darlington Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre is now able to offer their client's face to face appointments - either in their homes or in Covid secure spaces. -
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NHS Digital have recently announced plans to allow an NHS system to extract patient data from doctors’ surgeries in England. The new data-sharing system was due to start in July but has now been pushed back to 1 September. -
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We share how we've made a difference during the pandemic, our new way of working, the fantastic support of our volunteers, Youthwatch Darlington's recognition as well as the impact we have had on services and the community during the last 12 months. -
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In the summer edition of their newsletter Routes To Work share an update on their service in Darlington and welcome two new members to their team. -
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Opportunities for greater collaborative working between community pharmacy, primary care networks (PCNs) and federations within integrated care systems (ICSs). -
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A possible rule change this April could see millions of people in England charged for prescriptions they currently get for free. -
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On Monday there was a significant level of parliamentary interest in dentistry - particularly around Healthwatch England's recent 'What people have told us about NHS dentistry' report. -
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Healthwatch England reflect on some key things to be aware of in terms of the Government’s priorities (in relation to health and social care) for the next year.............. -
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NHS Tees Valley CCG is currently reviewing non-complex, age-related adult hearing services across the Tees Valley. -
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Anna McLaren, Widening Participation Ambassador at STRIVE Academic Centre (South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is leading Health Education England funded project on behalf of health and social care partners across the Tees Valley. -
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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) are currently in the process of completing the Equality Delivery System 2022 (EDS 2022) within the Trust which