News and reports

The next DOT Network meeting will be held on the above date from 10am-12pm in the Pease Suite in the Dolphin Centre.

Interviews, inductions and training for our volunteer recruitment opportunities have been postponed until further notice!

NHS England and NHS Improvement would like people of all ages to share their views on non AND non-spoken word interpreting (e.g British Sign Languages) services in Primary Care.

We have some exciting news! Our Health Connector volunteering program (for age 25+) is currently open for new volunteer applicants. Our new year starts on 1st April 2020 which means we will be looking at the year ahead and some exciting new projects.

The government is currently coordinating the national response the outbreak of COVID-19, and Public Health England (PHE) has published a range of COVID-19 guidance for health professionals.

The deaf health charity 'Sign Health' have translated COVID-19 information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Please see attached leaflet which explains the changes to the Front Door Service, to be rolled out today.

Are you a Relevant person representative, sometimes known as an RPR for someone who is living in a Care Home or Hospital?

International Women's Day Seminar #EachforEqual takes place in the Unite Building, John Dobson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8TW on Friday 6 March 2020 at 12pm - 4.15pm

From now until 6th March County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are running their annual consultation on their plans for the year ahead and they want to hear what you think!

Please see the poster below detailing the Care and Share courses available through March. Please Note: the next course is on Monday 9th March 2020.

The NIHR Academy are currently recruiting for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representatives to join their advisory groups.