1. St Teresa’s Hospice - two online support groups now available

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    The Family Support Team at St Teresa’s Hospice now operates two online support groups for anyone living with life-limiting illnesses and for those who care for someone with a life-limiting illness.

  2. Local Spotlight - Coronavirus Support for Vulnerable Darlington

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    From time to time we're going to be shining the spotlight on local organisations making a difference in your community in these difficult times, and today we are featuring the 'Coronavirus Support for Vulnerable Darlington' group.

  3. 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.

  4. Who are Healthwatch? - Easy Read information

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    Healthwatch have produced helpful material in easy read format about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us for those people who may have a visual impairment or disability.

  5. 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.

  6. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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

  7. SHINE - Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality - Online events

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    The Shine organisation who provide support for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff, have released their latest line-up of online information and support events.

  8. YMCA - Summer timetable of events and other news

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    Tees Valley YMCA have released their timetable of events for Summer 2020 as well as other news including information on the tablet device scheme with the In2 and their referral form.

  9. Internet Matters - connecting safely online

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    Internet Matters have created a hub to offer tailored advice on how to connect safely online across a range of social platforms.

  10. Macmillan Cancer Support - support for healthcare professionals

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    Macmillan Cancer Support have produced an information hub packed with resources around the coronavirus and well-being support during the pandemic for healthcare professionals.

  11. Mental health at work - Transitioning back to work after lockdown

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    Are you struggling with the thought of going back to work in these uncertain times? Mental health at work has a useful guide to help you get back into the swing of things and transition seemlessly back into a work environment.

  12. #SelfcareSummer - Create your own self care plan with the Anna Freud Network

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    The Anna Freud Network have produced a great new self-care pack for young people as part of their #SelfcareSummer campaign which highlights activities, support and advice every day throughout the summer.

  13. Darlington Rotaract - young volunteers wanted!

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    Darlington Rotaract is looking for community volunteers who want to give up some of their time to help improve the community and support those in need.

  14. Sibs - Information for siblings of disabled children and adults

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    The charity Sibs have lots of wonderful information available online to support siblings of disabled children and adults and are the only UK charity dedicated to siblings of those with a learning disability.

  15. #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?

  16. The Challenging Behaviour Foundation - severe learning disability cards during the pandemic

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    If your disabled family member is unable to wear face coverings during the pandemic due to their disability, The Challenging Behaviour Foundation has produced some vital guidance and information cards to share when out and about.

  17. Most comprehensive flu programme in UK history to be rolled out this winter

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    The government have revealed plans to introduce the most comprehensive flu jab programme in history this winter with the aim of vaccinating more than 30 million people.

  18. The Dolphin Centre - Gym and Pool facilities now open!

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    As a result of the easing of lockdown, The Dolphin Centre has reopened its gym and pool facilities as of today, 27th July.

  19. Independent Age - Managing Anxiety

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    Independent Age have published a free guide for older people on ways to cope with anxiety in these uncertain times, as well as where to get support if you or an elderly friend or relative need it.

  20. Darlington Credit Union - Helping you manage your money better as lockdown eases

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    Darlington Credit Union has launched a new project to help people better manage money as lockdown eases.

  21. Mental Health Foundation and WWF partner for publication of mental health support guide

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    The Mental Health Foundation in partnership with WWF have published a free guide entitled 'Thriving with Nature' which has received the backing of TV presenter Julia Bradbury who herself loves to get out in nature for the good of her mental health.

  22. Winston's Wish - An evening with Winston's Wish Helpline Manager

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    Winston's Wish supports children, young people and their families after the death of a parent or sibling. This is the most devastating and traumatic situation a child can face, but with the right support children can lead full and flourishing lives.

  23. Pharmacy Opening Hours update for Boots on Northgate, Darlington

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    Please be advised that the opening hours for Boots pharmacy on Northgate in Darlington have now changed.

  24. ‘The Doctor will Zoom You Now - getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience'

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    This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations.

  25. New Well-being App developed to support patients during and after cancer treatment

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    A new app has been developed to help patients in the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) during and after receiving cancer treatment.

  26. Clic - 'Your money and mental health – support during Covid-19' online event, Wednesday 29th July - 12pm

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    Clic are hosting an online event tomorrow 29th July at 12pm called 'Your money and mental health – support during Covid-19', with Mental Health UK. The guest speaker is Laura Peters, Head of Advice and Information Services at Mental Health UK.

  27. Mental Health UK - Are you feeling anxious about returning to work after furlough?

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    Mental Health UK have great advice on how to manage the anxieties you might be feeling if you're on the verge of returning to work after being furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  28. The Wild Network - 42 things to do this summer

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    The Wild Network have teamed up with Smart Engery GB and TV presenter Helen Skelton to create a checklist of 42 fun and energy-saving activities for you to take part in!

  29. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - Sexual Health Clinics

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    Sexual Health Services in the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have been scaled down with venues being closed or relocated and staff being resourced to alternative venues due to the pandemic.

  30. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) - Newsletter

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    VONNE have released the latest edition of their newsletter for the VCSE sector across the North East.

  31. Eat Out to Help Out: Darlington restaurants offering 50% off throughout August

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    A new scheme called 'Eat Out to Help Out' aiming to get the public eating out during August to help local restaurants as a result of the hardships faced during the pandemic has so far received a magnificent 57 sign-ups from restaurants in Darlington.

  32. Place2Be - The Art Room At Home

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    Place2Be, a charity that aims to improve mental health in children, have created a project called 'The Art Room At Home' encouraging primary school age children and their parents/carers to create something together.

  33. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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

  34. The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) and Darlington Borough Council team up to ensure surplus food does not go to waste

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    The Bread and Butter Thing is a charity that began in Manchester making life more affordable for people on a low income and now they have created 3 hubs in Darlington running through the summer.

  35. Kooth - Live forum discussions available in August 2020

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    Kooth are offering free forum discussions online throughout August for young people aged 11-18 in Darlington on a wide range of topics.

  36. Healthwatch Darlington's Volunteer News Update

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    Our fantastic volunteers share their latest news update, including how they have been making a difference by sharing their time with Healthwatch Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  37. What's an online focus group?

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    Find out more about our online focus groups, why they help us with our work, and how it makes a difference to health & care in the future.

  38. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  39. Macmillan Cancer Support - talk to a telephone buddy

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    If you need to talk, Macmillan are there to listen. They have introduced a telephone buddies service, enabling those living with cancer the chance to reach out to talk to a trained telephone buddy so they don't have to face cancer alone.

  40. £62 million to help discharge people with learning disabilities or autism into the community

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    The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has announced funding of £62 million to help discharge people with learning disabilities and/or autism from hospital into the community.

  41. St Teresa’s Hospice - 'Good News' Newsletter and two online support groups now available

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    St Teresa’s Hospice have released the latest edition of their 'Good News' newsletter. They also now operate two online support groups for anyone living with life-limiting illnesses and for those who care for someone with a life-limiting illness.

  42. County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) - The Happiness Hubs Fund, grant scheme available

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    County Durham CCG are welcoming applications from Voluntary and Community organisations operating in County Durham and Darlington for those who wish to deliver community based activity in local settings.

  43. Mental Health North East (MHNE) - July 2020 Bulletin

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    MHNE have released the July edition of their newsletter packed with all their latest news.

  44. Local Maternity System for North East & North Cumbria - Pregnancy and Birth Experience Survey, Covid-19 Pandemic Impact

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    The Local Maternity System for North East & North Cumbria want to understand how services have been running during the COVID-19 pandemic for you via a short online survey.

  45. Families and friends to be reunited with loved ones in care homes as visits restart

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    Care home visits can restart with visits now able to take place under new guidance released by the Department of Health & Social Care.

  46. Darlington Support appeals for new NHS responders to join their ranks

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    The Darlington Support charity is asking NHS responders to help swell its ranks to ensure volunteers stay connected as lockdown eases – because the vulnerable still need support.

  47. 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!

  48. Diabetes UK - Back to School Q&A and Healthy Living volunteers wanted to trial new online service

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    Diabetes UK are holding a Back to School Q&A for parents and carers of children with Diabetes next Wednesday 12th August on Zoom and Healthy Living platform are wanting volunteers to trial a new online service.

  49. North East Youth Alliance (NEYA) - Newsletter

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    NEYA have released the latest edition of their newsletter.

  50. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - New cancer support app now available

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    CDDFT are delighted to announce that ‘My Wellbeing Space’, the free health and wellbeing app for cancer patients going through treatment is now live and ready to use.