1. Memory Lane Activity Cafe

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    The Salvation Army and Home Instead are working together to bring to you the Memory Lane Activity Cafe.

  2. BHF Data Science Centre: Smartphone and wearable data in cardiovascular research: understanding the views of the public and professionals

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    In the first study of its kind, the BHF Data Science Centre worked with members of the public to conduct a new study to help understand how data from smartphones and wearables (such as fitness watches) could be used to improve cardiovascular health.

  3. Action Fraud – New Ticket Fraud campaign launched

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    Stay safe from a cruel summer - be alert to ticket fraud ahead of this summer’s top events.

  4. The chatty cafe scheme

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    A new chatty cafe is running every Tuesday afternoon at Sainsburys cafe - Victoria road, Darlington 2pm - 4pm as part of the chatty cafe scheme.

  5. Save the date - Arcus Forum - 16 May

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    By the community, for the community - the next Arcus Forum will be hosted by dedicated professionals but also open to the public LGBT+ community too.

  6. Cooking on a Budget with Learning & Skills

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    New courses teaching people how to cook simple and cheap meals for themselves and their families are being introduced by the team at Learning & Skills.

  7. NEW 'Creative Crafts', 'Arts, Crafts & Cuppa', Parenting Together' and 'Time for Books' sessions beginning in June with Learning & Skills

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    Learning & Skills have a range of NEW courses available including: 'Creative Crafts', 'Arts, Crafts & Cuppa', Parenting Together' and 'Time for Books'.

  8. Funding Opportunity - promoting women's health in marginalised groups

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    New funding is available, designed to support small, grassroots organisations and community groups to deliver health information and support to women, girls and people from underrepresented groups. Applicatiopns are now open.

  9. Urgent warning over shortages of life-saving drugs: Damning report reveals patients are at risk because of Britain's 'broken' medicine supply chain... so are stocks of YOUR meds running low? (Daily Mail)

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    Daily Mail are reporting that Sick Britons are facing alarming drug shortages and being made to wait longer for new medicines than our European neighbours, a damning report from Nuffield Trust reveals.

  10. Young People's Vaping Report

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    We are delighted to share with you the finalised report on vaping among young people in Darlington.

  11. Adult social care: Lived Experience Report

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    We are pleased to share the Adult Social Care: Lived Experience Repprt which provides valuable insights into our local Adult Social Care services and highlights areas of success and potential improvement.

  12. Diabetes Model of Care Report

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    We are pleased to present this report detailing Healthwatch Darlington's recent partnership with Darlington Borough Council Public Health Team in supporting the Diabetes Model of Care across Darlington.

  13. 50+ Walking Football

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    Darlington FC Foundation are introducing new walking football for those aged 50+.

  14. BT Digital Voice Events - North East (including Darlington)

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    Digital Voice is BT’s new home phone service that enables our customers to move off the analogue public service telephone network (PSTN), which all of the UK must do.

  15. Youth Focus North East - Access Unlimited (new training dates available)

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    Youth Focus North East have recently begun working on one of their training packages called Access Unlimited.

  16. Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics in Darlington - May 2024

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    Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics are happening in May in Darlington for eligible groups.

  17. May Bank Holidays - Darlington pharmacy opening hours

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    North East and North Cumbria NHS have released the opening hours during the May bank holidays for pharmacies across the region, including right here in Darlington.

  18. Unity in Community - Fuel Voucher Scheme

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    If you know of anyone in need of support for their energy bills that are on pre-payment meters, Unity in Community cover the East Riding and North East region with their new fuel voucher scheme.

  19. B&Q Building and Garden improvements grants

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    Funding to improve or develop spaces that benefit local communities is available to charities, and provided by The B&Q Foundation.

  20. Morrisons Making a Difference - funding for charities

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    This grant funding programme supports registered charities delivering projects which help to improve people’s lives in communities across England, Scotland and Wales.

  21. Organisation of the week - Growing Healthy Darlington

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    Our next organisation of the week is Growing Healthy Darlington!

  22. Growing Older, Planning Ahead Reports

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    We have pleasure in sharing reports that offer insights into the needs of people with learning disabilities aged 40 and above in the combined Tees Valley area as well as here in Darlington.

  23. Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week 2024 (May 13th – 19th) - Queen Street Shopping Centre Event

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    As part of a week of events that are taking place across Darlington for Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week 2024 (May 13th – 19th), Alzheimer's Society are holding a Dementia Action Day.

  24. The Eve Appeal - 'Get Lippy' campaign

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    Under half of women would act on ‘red-flag symptoms’ - a bleed after the menopause or between periods (45 and 44% respectively).

  25. Arcus - New Online Youth Group!

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    Welcome to Arcus LGBT’s online community; a safe haven where individuals across the spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations come together to connect, support, and thrive.

  26. Darlington Connect - Mental Health Awareness Event

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    In less than 2 weeks Darlington Connect will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Event.

  27. Healthwatch County Durham - miscarriage engagement

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    Our colleagues at Healthwatch County Durham are commencing enagement around miscarriage and would like to hear from anyone who has been affected by miscarriage.

  28. Organisation of the week - North East Mental Health and Deafness Service

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    Our next organisation of the week is North East Mental Health and Deafness Service!

  29. North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts working together - share your views

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    North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts have formally came together in partnership, creating an exciting opportunity for the two Trusts to work together to strengthen their collaborative offer of patient care.

  30. St George's Medical Practice - notice of practice move and rename

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    St George's Medical Practice would like to inform the public of their upcoming move and rename.

  31. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  32. Volunteer recruitment pack

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    Volunteering opportunities for anyone over 25 living in Darlington.

  33. Youthwatch Darlington recruitment pack

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    Volunteering opportunities for young people living in Darlington aged 14 to 25.