1. Urgent Dental Care in North East & Yorkshire

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    A stakeholder briefing explaining what to expect from primary dental care and urgent dental care services during the pandemic.

  2. Oral Health Foundation - Keeping you safe and comfortable during your visit to the dentist

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    The Oral Health Foundation have produced a poster on changes to the way dentists will operate in light of COVID-19. NHS England have also produced a stakeholder briefing to explain the re-opening of some dental services from 8th June 2020.

  3. Help your NHS by wearing a face covering when attending healthcare settings

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    The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason.

  4. NHS 72nd Birthday - This Sunday!

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    This Sunday 5th July the NHS turns 72 years old! There will be a final clap for the NHS at 5pm on Sunday for the nation to come together and applaud the commitment, courage and sacrifice shown by so many as we say #ThankYouTogether.

  5. Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report for 2019/20 now available for download!

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    Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.

  6. Healthwatch Darlington's Annual Report 2019/20

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    Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months.

  7. Health at Home - Get NHS help online

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    Have you ever wondered how to get NHS help online in these tough times? Well now you can with NHS Health at home.

  8. #BecauseWeAllCare - campaign and survey launched!

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    Healthwatch Darlington are today, together with the Care Quality Commission, launching a new #BecauseWeAllCare campaign encouraging the public to share their experiences, both good and bad, to help improve services in Darlington.

  9. Darlington, Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees, and South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) - Annual General Meeting: Monday 20th July

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    Darlington, Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees, and South Tees CCGs have their AGM next Monday, 20th July at 3pm.

  10. Young people in Darlington invited to interview candidates for the 'Director of Public Health' position.

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    Young people living in and around Darlington were invited by Darlington Borough Council to interview candidates for the new director of Public Health position.

  11. Healthwatch Darlington online focus groups - key dates

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    Healthwatch Darlington will be conducting a series of online focus groups (via Zoom) to compliment our #BecauseWeAllCare project asking people to share their experiences of using health and social care services in Darlington during the pandemic.

  12. #BecauseWeAllCare - Hospital Discharge survey

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    Healthwatch Darlington together with the Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England, are launching the next phase of our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign with a focus on Hospital Discharge. Do you have an experience to share of leaving hospital?

  13. The Northern Echo feature our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign!

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    The Northern Echo have featured our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign on their website with comments from our CEO Michelle Thompson BEM and Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England to raise awareness of the campaign locally!

  14. Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) - July Newsletter

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    The Department of Health & Social Care have released the July edition of their newsletter.

  15. Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) - August Newsletter

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    The DHSC have released the August edition of their voluntary sector newsletter.

  16. COVID-19: What people are telling Healthwatch

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    In their latest briefing, Healthwatch England look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  17. 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!

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Important Healthwatch Darlington Update: Coronavirus

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    We at HWD have made the decision, as a precautionary measure, to postpone all outreach visits within the community as well as our volunteering activities.

  21. 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.

  22. Food for Thought at the Hole in the Wall pub - Monday 23rd March 2020 Postponed until further notice

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    Please see the statement below regarding the postponement of their event planned for Monday 23rd March 2020:

  23. Regional Interpreting & Translation Procurement - Patient Listening Events, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th March 2020 - CANCELLED

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    Please be advised that the NHS England and NHS Improvement events, asking people of all ages to share their views on non AND non-spoken word interpreting (e.g British Sign Languages) services in Primary Care have now been CANCELLED.

  24. The King's Fund - All conferences postponed until the summer

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    In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak please be advised that The King's Fund will NOT be holding any conferences until the summer.

  25. Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Services Directory

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    Please see the attached local dementia services directory.

  26. Urgent COVID-19 guidance for health professionals and the general public - Information correct as of 25th February 2020

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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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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!

  31. Primary Care Networks: briefing paper for VCSE sector organisations

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

  32. 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.

  33. Darlington Carers Support

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    Darlington Carers Support update around changes to their service due to Covid - 19

  34. Darlington Alzheimer's Society

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    Darlington Alzheimer's Society can provide information, advice and support to those living with dementia and to those supporting someone with dementia via telephone, email or post.

  35. Darlington Borough Council Service Closures

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    Please be advised that a number of Darlington Borough Council services and community venues have now closed until further notice, during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  36. Community Peer Mentor Project

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    The community peer mentors WILL continue to take referrals for anyone who is in high demand on front line policing or other services.

  37. Arcus Darlington

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    Essentially, it's business as usual for Arcus Darlington, however, all counselling sessions will now take place over the phone.

  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. 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

  40. Walking Netball Sessions at Red Hall Community Centre

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    Get Involved! Next session - Wednesday 11th March 2020

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. Relax Kids Darlington & Aycliffe

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    Relax Kids Darlington and Aycliffe has moved their learning and experience online and designed a totally new website to help people of all ages look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  44. Darlington Interim Library Service

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    An Interim Library Delivery Service has been set up and is available to all existing library users who are 60 or over, who may be self-isolating in a bid to help minimise loneliness.

  45. Kings Foodbank

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    Kings Foodbank are now open three days a week to help more vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  46. County Durham & Darlington Pharmacies

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    A message from your local pharmacies.
    Pharmacy teams are under intense pressure at the moment, working on the front line of the health service often without any protection for their own health.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.