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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. -
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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. -
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The England Illegal Money Lending Team share the winter edition of the Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter, read about a smartphone app which has been launched to make it quicker and easier for people to report loan sharks and access support.
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Darlington Carers Support share this months edition of 'Caring Matters', find out about the support they offer including Zoom Virtual Carers Groups and Arts and Crafts Online with Pui Lee. -
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Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available in relation to coronavirus and the impact on services including 'Your diabetes care during coronavirus' and new advice for people 'Preparing for remote appointments'. -
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Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest Newsletter, information on their new Carer’s course, an updated local services dementia directory for those affected by dementia and their most recent service referral form. -
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Concessionary bus pass holders in Darlington are being asked to come forward with details of any changes to their personal details as the council prepares for the renewal of around 14,000 passes which are set to expire at the end of March 2021. -
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North East Autism Society have a virtual support hub available for parent, carers and their family members offering zoom webinars, LIVE Q & A sessions and virtual support group sessions. -
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Friends and families of prisoners in north east prisons are invited to join upcoming virtual Visitors Voice group meetings, organised by Nepacs, taking place for prisons in the north east. -
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An online event has been arranged for Children’s Mental Health Week to take place next week LIVE on Facebook for families, young people and professionals in Darlington. -
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This guide explains about the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from coronavirus (COVID-19). -
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The Wellness Support Hub has been created by St Teresa’s Hospice to provide support to anyone who has a life-limiting illness or their families or carers. -
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Jack Drum Arts are hosting a series of 4 brilliant Play The World performances FREE for children up to 6 years. Performances will run every Monday afternoon from February 22nd – 15th March 2021. -
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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging you to once again join Our Big Conversation and help shape the future of local mental health and learning disability services. -
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Diabetes UK share their latest update, there's lots of helpful information including When Your Child Is Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 - Virtual Q&A Session, download their guide to moving more or challenge yourself with FakeAway Feb. -
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Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington have a FREE online chair based Yoga class starting on Monday afternoons. -
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Darlington Primary Care Network share an update about the vaccine for those who are shielding and remind people that they can choose to have their vaccine locally. -
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Learn more about the opportunity to help the NIHR make funding recommendations on world-class research, improving NHS services and social care in England. -
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Department of Education have launched a #LockdownActivityList together with Parentkind to help keep your child active this half term. -
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Throughout the pandemic Sarah Furness a Wellness Co-ordinator at Anchor care homes has been producing ‘Embrace’ – ‘a hug’ in the form of a mini magazine for their care home residents. She has now shared it so that other people can enjoy it. -
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The NHS England and NHS Improvement Learning Disability and Autism Programme is inviting family carers to take part in a workshop. -
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Do you want to know how to use an iPad, learn how to make video calls, send an email and keep yourself safe online? Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health and Deafness Service is running a 7 week course in BSL. -
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A meeting place supporting families to come together from across Yorkshire and Humber and the North East - an opportunity to start a conversation, to share ideas and thoughts. -
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The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is an award winning registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. -
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The BBC Asian Network are helping people in the South Asian community to spot potential coronavirus vaccine scams, with advice videos in five South Asian languages: Urdu, Punjabi, Sylheti, Tamil and Gujarati. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC are extending the shielding guidance until 31 March. Those on the Shielded Patient List will receive a letter to inform them of the extension. -
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A uniformed youth group for 11 to 18yr olds, where you can have fun, gain tools for life and assist Durham Police. Develop a love for the outdoors and fitness. -
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A Staff Wellbeing Hub has been set up by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. It will support the region’s health and care staff to access what they need to stay mentally well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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We want to hear from autistic people and people with a learning disability about their experiences of care during COVID-19 (as well as their family and carers). -
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A fourth Large Vaccination Centre for the region opened at the Darlington Arena on Monday 1st March 2021 adding even more capacity to help the NHS vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. -
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Does your pass expire on or before 31 March 2021? If so, you will need to register for an online bus pass account to renew your pass. -
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All students across England will start to return to classrooms from Monday 8th March. For some secondary schools and colleges they may open under a phased return. -
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Public Health England and the NHS share a selection of easy read Covid-19 vaccine guides including information for women who might get pregnant, are pregnant or who are breastfeeding. -
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If you have an iPhone, this information is useful, should you ever feel in danger #KeepWomenSafe -
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Good Grief Festival offers free virtual events, exploring the human experience of grief, taking place from 27th - 28th March 2021. -
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The goal for the week is to show that Sign Language is for everybody, and, is shared and enjoyed by many children, people, families, groups and communities.
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Department of Health & Social Care provide information and advice to unpaid carers in England about the COVID-19 vaccines and how those caring for people vulnerable to COVID-19 can get vaccinated. -
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Cockerton Pharmacy, which started offering the jabs last week, has revamped part of its premises to provide a suitable vaccination site. -
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Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group have published some information and guidance on what to expect if you or somebody you know has had COVID-19. -
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New draft guidance from NICE recommends children and young people are fully informed about their health so that they are empowered to take an active role in their healthcare. -
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This new project offers free awareness raising for staff and managers and the opportunity for senior managers to explore the support they could provide within the constraints of the business. -
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Public Health England (PHE) have published a new report about 'Caring as a social determinant of health: Findings from a rapid review of reviews and analysis of the GP Patient Survey'. -
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If you’re one of the thousands of people across the North East who helps look after relatives, friends and neighbours in their own homes, the Directors of Adult Social Services in Local Authorities across the North East would like to hear from you. -
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Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available including Managing Diabetes During Ramadan and details of their Live Well Move More - free Get Moving 10 week courses and lots more. -
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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. -
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Bradbury House Wellbeing Centre has reopened for bookings, providing respite day care for older people and for people with mild to moderate dementia. -
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Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest news in the April edition of their newsletter which includes lots of helpful information about the support they offer. -
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If you, your organisation, business, or service are interested in becoming a Dementia Friend, Dementia Friendly Darlington are hosting a public online Dementia Friends information session on Thursday 6th May 2021. -
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This Deaf awareness week 3rd - 9th May 2021 Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting an online Deaf awareness drop-in café on Tuesday 4th and Thursday 6th May. -
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Action Deafness Community & Care team has organised an online event on Wednesday 19th May 2021 to look at Deaf people’s experience and lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic.