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NEPACS have a range of virtual training courses taking place over the next few weeks for anyone working with children or families inc health care, local authorities, criminal justice, education and the voluntary sector.

This workshop will explore ways VCSE organisations and their members are, and can be, involved in research on topics that matter to them – from local bus services to young people’s mental health or the climate crisis.

The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the CQC show patient satisfaction levels have remained largely static since 2021, but indicate a longer term decline in most areas compared to previous years.

NHS covid and flu vaccination programmes, which had been due to commence in October, will now start immediately. Health leaders say the change was needed due to the risks presented by the new BA.2.86 covid variant.

Historic England have announce the second round of funding for Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories.

The Well Methodist church are offering a new FREE family cooking club on Tuesdays.

This FREE course will help you work towards an ICT Qualification to help improve your employability.

A YouGov survey for Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month found that only one in five people know about the link between womb cancer and oestrogen and less than a third are aware of its link with ovarian cancer.

This month Tees Valley Youthwatch is looking at the theme of Sexual Health and are looking to identify the challenges that young people face in the area, for example what barriers are potentially stopping them from accessing services.

You can get involved in the Children and Young People's mental health summit on Wednesday 25th October.

DHSC has launched a £10m Suicide Prevention VCSE Grant Fund for 2023/24 and 2024/25, to support suicide prevention activities delivered in England by non-profit organisations.

An opportunity has become available for young people to curate projects and events in Tees Valley Museums, gain career experience and skills and visit creative organisations across the north-east.