1. Have you used the Community Equipment Service?

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    Across County Durham and Darlington, health and care organisations are working together to help understand the experiences of individuals who have used the Community Equipment Service.

  2. Covid Vaccinations for unpaid family carers

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    Carers UK has welcomed the inclusion of unpaid carers in the publication of new COVID vaccination advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published on 30th December 2020.

  3. Keeping older adults 'Active at Home'

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    Public Health England has produced an 'Active at Home' booklet to provide practical guidance to older adults on home-based activities to maintain their strength and balance.

  4. Have you used a blood pressure device from your own home?

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    Healthwatch Darlington along with Healthwatch England and NHS Digital are conducting a survey looking into people’s experience of using a blood pressure monitor.

  5. Business Administration Apprentice

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    Four Seasons Health Care Group is one of the UK’s largest independent health care providers.

  6. The Future of Palliative and End of Life Care Services across the Tees Valley.

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    SAVE THE DATE Thursday 14th October 9.30am – 1.00pm

  7. CQC State of Care 2020/21

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    Download this year's assessment of health care and social care in England.

  8. Barnado's Exploited and Criminalised Report

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    What can the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill do to ensure that children who are criminally exploited receive the care and support they need?

  9. DARLINGTON SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP

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    Please find below DSP Winter 2021 Newsletter. This newsletter can also be accessed here https://darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk/

  10. Contextualised Safeguarding Harm Away from Home Conference 

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    Darlington Conference

  11. Darlington Borough Council Sanctuary Scheme

    Advice and Information -

    The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse.

  12. Bowel Cancer UK launch Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign

    Advice and Information -

    We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred.

  13. Because We All Care 2022 campaign launches today

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    CQC's Because We All Care campaign, jointly launched with Healthwatch England, encourages more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one’s care.

  14. National Quality Board's (NQB) Guidance on System Quality Groups (SQGs)

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    NQB's guidance on SQGs had now been published. All Integrated Care Systems are required to have a System Quality Group, focused on enabling quality improvement across the health and care system.

  15. Palliative and End of Life Care Services virtual WORKSHOP 17 February

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    The third in a series of workshops to engage with the system to review Palliative and End of Life Care pathways will take place on Thursday 17 February at 12.30-4.30pm.

  16. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experience Survey 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington helps people have their say about health & care services in the town. Your experiences will provide us with a complete picture of the last 2 years of the pandemic.

  17. Patients to receive better care as NHS and social care systems link up

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    Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care.

  18. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting 17th March 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme.

  19. Integrated Care Bulletin

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    A fortnightly round-up of all the latest news and events on integrating health and care across the country, including examples of best practice from NHS, local government and voluntary sector partnerships.

  20. Using tech to monitor your health at home - what can the NHS learn?

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    People with high blood pressure are increasingly being asked to monitor their condition at home. Find out what people think of using technology to keep tabs on their health and how they think the NHS can improve support.

  21. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experiences Report 2020 - 2022

    Report -

    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to explore the experiences of local people at each stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report highlights three important milestones:
    Pre vaccine experiences, Vaccine experiences, Post vaccine experiences.

  22. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting

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    We are pleased to invite you to our next DOT meeting on Thursday 15th September 2022 10am to 12pm via Zoom - joining details on the agenda below.

  23. Funding opportunities for voluntary organisations with Neighbourly

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    Here at Neighbourly, we work with Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury's and Getir to help them to redistribute their surplus food to local charities and community groups through regular weekly collections.

  24. Learn about the Integrated Care System and VCSE Partnership Programme

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    The Health & Wellbeing Network North East & North Cumbria are running a regular monthly information session.

  25. Bowel Cancer UK - November Virtual Support Groups

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    Bowel Cancer UK will be running new Chat Together sessions for all those affected by bowel cancer this November. The virtual Chat Together sessions will start week commencing 14 November.

  26. Changes to the disabled facilities grant policy and regulatory reform order policy

    News -

    The Council has recently reviewed and updated its Disabled Facilities Grant and Regulatory Reform Order Policies, which were introduced in November 2020.

  27. Providing advice and information to the public this winter

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    Health and social care services are often in higher demand during winter because of seasonal illnesses and the impact of colder weather. We can provide advice and information to the public that helps people stay well and use services effectively.

  28. Job opportunity with Healthwatch North Tyneside

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    Healthwatch North Tyneside have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join their staff team.