1. 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).

  2. 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!

  3. CQC inspectors publish reports on 98 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 98 reports (including Darlington) on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors. These are now available for you to read!

  4. 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.

  5. Invitation to join CQC's Online Participation Platform

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

  6. Regional Interpreting & Translation Procurement - Patient Listening Event, Wednesday 25th March 2020

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  7. Regional Interpreting & Translation Procurement - Patient Listening Event, Thursday 26th March 2020

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  8. GOLD Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 24th March 2020

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

  9. Food for Thought at the Hole in the Wall pub - Monday 23rd March 2020

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    Food For Thought Darlington is taking over the kitchen at the Hole in the Wall pub, on Monday 23rd March, where they will be serving three courses of gourmet food to raise funds for their re-distribution and cookery activities.

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

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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! 

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Care and Share - Courses available throughout March 2020

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    The next course on Monday 16th March 2020 is entitled 'Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

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    The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

  17. Care Quality Commission publishes twelve reports on Outstanding rated Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region

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

  18. Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Services Directory

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    Please see the attached local dementia services directory.

  19. CQC Special Update: responding to the outbreak of Coronavirus

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    Please see attached link providing updates for organisations that represent people who use services, regarding their response to the outbreak of Coronavirus.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  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. NIHR Recruitment: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representatives WANTED (Applications close Monday 23rd March 2020)

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    The NIHR are looking for patients, carers and members of the public to join one of their national and regional committees.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Important Healthwatch Darlington Update: Coronavirus

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    Although we can't see you face to face we're still here for you!

  27. Darlington Carers Support

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

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Recovery College Online

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    A new course “Coping during the pandemic” is available from the Recovery College Online

  32. Darlington Association on Disability

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    From Monday 23rd March 2020 Darlington Association on Disability will not be doing home visits until further notice, unless it is essential

  33. 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.

  34. Darlington Borough Council's Coronavirus Support Hub

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    Darlington Borough Council have launched a support HUB to help those people in our borough most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak

  35. Darlington Young Carers

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

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Macmillan Cancer Support

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    Macmillan Cancer Support for Darlington can still offer you support during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  39. 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.

  40. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  41. 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.

  42. Bike Stop Darlington

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    Bike Stop Darlington are offering to loan bicycles for free to assist with key workers getting to their shifts at work.

  43. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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    The latest updates and news from your local NHS hospital Trust.

  44. Groundwork NE & Cumbria

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    The Green Doctor door step service is unable to carry out home visits right now, but they can still offer a wealth of advice over the phone.

  45. Darlington Social Connectedness

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    A group for people who would benefit from being socially connected with others. The group is offering online social events to help connect local people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  46. First Stop Darlington

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    First Stop are still available to help the people who need it the most living in Darlington.

  47. Darlington Safeguarding Partnership

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    Information from the safeguarding team, detailing their interim service during these uncertain times.

  48. Government launches WhatsApp service - 'Chatbot'

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    The new free to use service is an automated ‘chatbot’, allowing the British public to get answers to the most common questions about coronavirus direct from the Government.

  49. Darlington Coronavirus Support Group

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    Darlington Coronavirus Support Group launches website.