1. Youthwatch Darlington GP Report 2019

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    Find our how our young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington explored three GP surgeries in Darlington throughout 2019, so they could understand the information available for young patients within primary care services.

  2. Youthwatch Darlington - Darlington GP Surgery Visits 2019 (Access to information for young people) - Report available for download NOW!

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    Youthwatch Darlington visited three GP surgeries in Darlington during 2019.

  3. Relax Kids - Wellbeing for Carers package coming soon!

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    Coming soon to a town centre venue...Wellbeing for carers.

  4. Care Quality Commission publishes seven reports on Outstanding rated Adult Social Care services in the North region

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    The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by seven Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region to be Outstanding.

  5. Primary Care Network: Briefing for VCSE Sector Organisations

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    National Voices has produced a briefing paper (link available below) for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) for the broader voluntary and community, social enterprise sector (VCSE).

  6. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust told it must make improvements following Care Quality Commission inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Requires Improvement following its latest inspection.

  7. The NHS Leadership Academy need YOU!

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    Do you want to share your experiences of the NHS with healthcare staff in their current learning programme? The NHS Leadership Academy want to hear from you!

  8. CQC inspectors publish reports on 328 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 328 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  9. CQC inspectors publish reports on 92 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services in the North of England

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 92 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  10. Nominations NOW OPEN for the Best of Darlington Awards 2020!

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    The nominations are now open for the Best of Darlington 2020

  11. CQC monthly update - February 2020

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    Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for February 2020.

  12. NICE Public Involvement Update Newsletter – March 2020

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    Please find attached this month’s Public Involvement Update from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

  13. Business in Darlington Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Business in Darlington Newsletter.

  14. The Health Foundation Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of The Health Foundation Newsletter.

  15. VONNE Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the VONNE Newsletter.

  16. Darlington Association on Disability - The Hub Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of DAD's The Hub Newsletter.

  17. Charity Digital Newsletter - Latest Edition including Ransomware Guidance for Charities

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Charity Digital Newsletter, including important Ransomware guidance for charities.

  18. Patient Experience Library – Newsletter

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    Please see the attached the latest edition of the Patient Experience Library Newsletter

  19. General Pharmaceutical Council - An Online Pharmacy Guide

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    The General Pharmaceutical Council have produced a new online guide for patients and the public which explains what they can expect when visiting a pharmacy.

  20. Free Guided walks with the Darlington South Park Foundation in association with Groundwork

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    Please see below information on a FREE range of short guided walks now available beginning at South Park, Darlington across March and April.

  21. Free PDSA Dog Health and Pet Advice

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    Please see below information detailing Free PDSA Dog Health and Pet Advice in Darlington at the end of March and Beginning of April.

  22. The Sparklers - Fortnightly Group on Friday mornings

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    There is a good deal of evidence to support the fact that singing is good for everyone and it has been shown to be particularly beneficial especially for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s.

  23. Invitation to join CQC's Online Participation Platform

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    Please see attached information inviting staff, volunteers and local community to sign up to CQC’s online participation platform.

  24. King's Fund - Integrated Care Systems, upcoming events in 2020

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    Please see attached information on all upcoming events in 2020 around Integrated Care Systems.

  25. Dementia Cafe at Head of Steam - Dates for 2020

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    Please see attached link detailing the Dementia Cafe's dates throughout 2020.

  26. Dogs for Good - Family Dog Workshops - Newcastle, September 2020

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    Dogs for Good run workshops throughout the UK to support families with an autistic child.
    A workshop will be taking place in the North, in Newcastle, September 2020.

  27. Darlington Lions Club - FREE PSA Blood Test Event, Saturday 16th May 2020

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    On 16th May 2020 we will be offering free awareness testing for men in Darlington to establish their PSA levels and so give a possible indication of prostate cancer.

  28. NCVO Annual Conference – Monday 20th April 2020

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    The NCVO Annual Conference is coming up on Monday 20th April 2020.

  29. First Stop Darlington - 21st Birthday Celebration Event, Saturday 28th March 2020

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    First Stop Darlington are turning 21! Why don't you go along to a fun night and help First Stop celebrate their 21st at the Mercure Hotel (King's Head) and raise money for a much needed service in Darlington.

  30. Prostate Cancer UK - Male Urology Study Day - Friday 27th March 2020

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    Please see attached link below with information for Prostate Cancer UK's Male Urology Study Day on Friday 27th March 2020 in Newcastle.

  31. Darlington Maternity Voices - Next meeting on Tuesday 17th March 2020

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    Just a reminder that the next MVP Maternity Voices in Partnership Babi group meeting is on Tuesday 17th March 10.am – 12noon, Hollies Restaurant, meeting room 1, Darlington Memorial Hospital (lower ground floor).

  32. Patient & Public Involvement Opportunities at the NIHR (Application deadline Monday 16th March 2020)

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    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funds high quality research that is focused on the needs of patients and the public.

  33. Let’s Talk Cardiology Events 2020 (Next Event Monday 16th March 2020)

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    It is a little over a year since the Let’s Talk Cardiology Event at the Durham Centre and there has been a lot of work behind the scenes as a result.

  34. Walking Netball Sessions at Red Hall Community Centre

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    Get Involved! Next session - Wednesday 11th March 2020

  35. North East Social Prescribing Network - events

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    Second Event Tuesday 10th March 2020 - Developing & Embedding Social Prescribing at local level as part of the NHS Universal Offer within PCN’s

  36. NIHR Recruitment: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representatives wanted! (Applications close Monday 9th March 2020)

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

  37. Care and Share - Courses available throughout March 2020 - Next Course Monday 9th March

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    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.

  38. Fire and Rescue Service Consultation - ending Friday 6th March 2020

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    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!

  39. Mental Health North East - February Newsletter & International Women's Day #EachforEqual seminar (Friday 6th March 2020)

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    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

  40. Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Thursday 5th March 2020

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

  41. Changes to Children's Front Door Service - going live Today, 4th March 2020

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

  42. Urgent COVID-19 guidance for the hard of hearing

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

  43. Urgent COVID-19 guidance for health professionals and the general public

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    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.

  44. Our Health Connector volunteering program is currently OPEN for new volunteer applicants!

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    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.

  45. Patient Listening Events - Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2020

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    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.

  46. Health Connector Volunteer Recruitment: Interviews, Inductions and Training Postponed

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

  47. DOT Network - Next meeting - Thursday 12th March 2020

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

  48. Darlington Mind - Dementia Day Care Centre

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    Darlington Mind now have Dementia Day Care at St Hilda's House providing mental health services for older people living with Dementia/Alzheimer's.