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    The MVP group wants to make sure the voices of local mums and their families are heard in maternity services.  Do come and join them! 
  2. News -

    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).
  3. News -

    This week is Maternal Mental Health Week, join the conversation to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
  4. News -

    Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group have produced a survey asking women about their pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'
  6. News -

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

    NHS Tees Valley CCG have this morning released updated advice regarding face masks and young children.
  8. News -

    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.
  9. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  10. News -

    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.
  11. Report -

    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.
  12. News -

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

  13. News -

    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.
  14. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  15. News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England have joined forces with other health and care partners including Healthwatch Darlington to encourage all people who access services to help shape future health and social care.
  16. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  17. News -

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

    Leo's Neonatal are delighted to be able to provide a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19.
  19. News -

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

    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.
  21. News -

    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?
  22. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  23. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  24. News -

    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!
  25. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  26. News -

    Individuals who have had a baby or who are pregnant during the pandemic are being encouraged to share their views in a region wide maternity survey.
  27. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  28. News -

    Are you expecting a baby? Well, there's good news! Barnardo's Family Space have produced helpful guides to help expectant parents who may feel anxious or worried in these uncertain times.
  29. News -

    Peer support is just one very successful part of a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19 by Leo's Neonatal.
  30. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  31. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  32. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  33. News -

    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
  34. News -

    The Regional Refugee Forum North East, along with the Local Maternity Systems in Northern England, have worked together to develop a new suite of online videos aimed at pregnant women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
  35. News -

    The next MVP meeting call will take place on Wednesday 25th November at 10.00am, join them to share your experiences and views to help shape maternity services.
  36. News -

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

    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.
  38. News -

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

    GOLD (Growing Older Living in Darlington) have their Annual General Meeting coming up and you can be a part of it!
  40. News -

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

    Darlington Young Carers are still offering support to young people during the Covid-19 outbreak.
  42. News -

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

    Free online bereavement training launched by Winston's Wish for schools and individuals.
  44. News -

    This 'Stay Inside: Be Inspired' initiative encourages families and support staff to develop the skills needed to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism in staying active and trying new things and creating structure and routine.
  45. News -

    Darlington Carers Support are holding their next afternoon tea and cake party this Thursday on Zoom in their 'virtual' carer support room!
  46. News -

    It has been announced that Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS volunteer responders.
  47. News -

    The Age of Creativity Festival usually held in May has been postponed until May 2021. However, Age of Creativity want to share the virtual events that you have organised so they can be enjoyed by a large number of people around the country.
  48. News -

    The Council for Disabled Children are working in association with FLARE to ensure disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, have an equal say in issues and decisions that affect them and their families.
  49. News -

    Macmillan Cancer Support have released a wide range of support and information available around what to do during the COVID-19 pandemic if you live with cancer including the very latest guidance for you to follow.
  50. News -

    As well as working directly with Young Carers and their families, the team at Humankind Darlington Young Carers Service are also able to raise awareness with other staff around Young Carers issues, the work they do and how to refer to them.