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On-the-go wellbeing support is available to new and expectant fathers in County Durham and Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire and York thanks to a new app procured by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group have produced a survey asking women about their pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Citizens Advice Darlington have a debt and money advice service available to anyone who may have financial worries in these difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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All this week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health. -
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Bereavement is never easy but more than ever we are facing a tragic loss of life, often under very difficult circumstances, as we move through these uncertain times. Find out where you can go for help and advice. -
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Boots Pharmacies have set up a scheme to provide 'safe space' for victims of domestic abuse. The scheme has been set up in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead' -
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The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the June edition of their newsletter. -
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The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason. -
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An opportunity has arisen with the Anna Freud Network for young people aged 14-19 to co-design a new wellbeing app! -
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One of the feelings millions of us are experiencing during the current coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. While we stay safe and save lives, our usual ways of seeing family, friends or just familiar faces have been put on pause. -
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Those with a disability or a health condition that may restrict your breathing are exempt from wearing face coverings on Arriva bus services. -
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VONNE have released the latest edition of their newsletter for the VCSE sector across the North East. -
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The next Virtual Dementia Friends session will take place on Wednesday 24th June from 7pm - 7.30pm. -
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Citizens Advice Darlington are running a community support scheme for those in financial hardship in these difficult times. -
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The Daisy Chain project based in Stockton-on-tees are offering an extended wellbeing service to young people and adults who are pre, during or post ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis. -
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Changing Futures North East are helping family relationships with support to suit lots of different family needs. -
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NHS Tees Valley CCG have this morning released updated advice regarding face masks and young children. -
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Join the Diabetes UK community conversation about improving diabetes care! -
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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. -
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Arcus are holding their next forum for the LGBT+ community in Darlington on Thursday 23rd July from 2pm - 4pm. -
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Darlington Social Connectedness are holding a socially distanced picnic in the park on Wednesday 24th June in the South Park in Darlington from 11am - 2pm. -
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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK) now have a COVID-19 Helpline for the public to access. -
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During lockdown Arcus have been having a look at what they do and the big news is that they can now offer some limited FREE places in their counselling service. -
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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. -
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Alzheimer's Research UK are holding a FREE event on Zoom this Friday at 2pm - 4pm aimed at letting you know what progress is being made in dementia research. -
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Learning & Skills in Darlington are holding a Zoom taster session for Parents/Guardians of Darlington Young Carers and it has now been extended to any young adult carer aged 19+ who would be interested in learning with them - flexibly and remotely. -
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All this week from 22nd - 28th June is Healthy Eating Week @ home brought to you by the British Nutrition Foundation, with a week of online events to promote healthy eating. -
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A Heatwave alert has been issued by the Met Office for the region between 9.00am Wednesday 24th June and 9.00pm Friday 26th June. It is important that the public enjoy the sunshine safely particular during the pandemic. -
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New guidance has been issued by Public Health England for those at high risk from Coronavirus and who are currently shielding. -
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The third report which follows a series of care home visits conducted by Healthwatch Darlington, to ascertain the quality of life and choices of care home residents across the Borough. -
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Mental Health North East have released the June edition of their newsletter as well as a fantastic summer edition of their 'Reach Out NE' newsletter, written by young people for young people. -
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The National Youth Agency, in consultation with Public Health England and the Health and Safety Executive, have developed youth sector specific guidance and advice on managing activities and spaces during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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The Alzheimer's Show in association with the Alzheimer's Society are delighted to now bring to you a series of online events and resources during these tough times across the next few weeks. -
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Feeling breathless? Have a temperature or cough? These are some symptoms of Coronavirus. If you're isolating with symptoms, there are some things you can try in the comfort of your own home that may help. -
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YoungMinds have launched a new web chat for parents and carers on their website. The parents webchat service provides signposting to help parents and carers find the information they are looking for with regards to their child's mental health. -
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Are you living with dementia or concerned about your memory? Are you caring for a person living with dementia? Would you like extra support or advice? Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them. -
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Kooth are offering free forum discussions throughout July for young people aged 11-18 in Darlington on a wide range of topics. -
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Scope, the disability equality charity for England and Wales are currently running Parents Connect sessions on Zoom. -
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As Pride month comes to an end, you can still celebrate #PrideInside with a series of online events until 10th July. -
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See, Hear, Respond is a service provided across England by Barnardo’s and a group of national and local community-based organisations in response to Covid-19. -
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A new campaign called #BikeIsBest has been launched during the pandemic to encourage people to exercise by cycling. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for June 2020. -
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Due to the pandemic, The Good Grief Trust are now holding their pop up cafes online.