1. NIHR Patient and Public committee recruitment - NOW OPEN

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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.

  2. Charlie Waller Wellbeing Action Plan for students aged 16+

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    Charlie Waller believe everyone can benefit from knowing how to look after themselves and where to seek help if they need it, whether they have experienced mental health issues or not.

  3. Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre - Darlington & County Durham launches its first radio ad campaign to support survivors during COVID-19 lockdown

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    The campaign will run across Durham & Darlington FM from February 15th, and aims to reach sexual violence survivors who due to lockdown may not be aware of the charity and the range of services it provides – especially its telephone Helpline.

  4. South Asian Heritage Month Presents: Covid-19 Vaccines- Ask The Experts

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    Hear from a range of experts from South Asian backgrounds including hospital consultants, GPs and those with other expertise in the field, including spread of disease and immune responses and how they have been working through the pandemic.

  5. Embrace - A free mini magazine - March Edition 2021

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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.

  6. Lockdown Activity List to help keep children active during half-term

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    Department of Education have launched a #LockdownActivityList together with Parentkind to help keep your child active this half term.

  7. Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers

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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.

  8. Healthwatch Darlington’s Chair receives Covid-19 vaccine

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    We are pleased to share our Chair of Healthwatch Darlington’s board - (retired GP) Dr Robert Upshall received his Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

  9. Deaf Digital Inclusion Project

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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.

  10. Covid: Vaccine scams in South Asian languages

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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.

  11. Dedicated response car to provide mental health support in Durham and Darlington

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    Durham and Darlington residents in mental health crisis are set to benefit from a new dedicated response vehicle which is being trialled over the next two months.

  12. Reaching Out To Families Event - Friday 5th March 2021

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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.

  13. Routes to Work Programme Extension

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    The Tees Valley Routes to Work programme has been extended for another year due to its success in its first three years.

  14. Changes to the Shielded Patient List and shielding

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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.

  15. The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)

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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.

  16. Eating disorders awareness week

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  17. International Woman's Day

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  18. World Oral Health Day

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  19. Durham Volunteer Police Cadets - Do you have what it takes to become a Volunteer Police Cadet?

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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.

  20. Government publishes four-step roadmap to ease restrictions across England and provide a route back to a more normal way of life

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    Each step will be assessed against four tests before restrictions ease, starting with the return of schools on 8 March.

  21. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) Newsletter

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    The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East. An opportunity to take VONNE forward into 2022, and more.

  22. Do you work in health or care in the North East or North Cumbria?

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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.

  23. Darlington Arena Vaccination Centre

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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.

  24. Do you have a learning disability? Or do you know someone who does?

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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).

  25. Body Image

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    Body image is how we think about ourselves physically and how we think others perceive us. For young people body image can be particularly difficult to cope with.

  26. Young people: Worried about the future - what can I do & where can I go for help?

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    Due to the pandemic everything has changed this year which means making decisions about your future as a young person can be worrying or confusing. Youthwatch Darlington share information helping young people during these uncertain times.

  27. Wellbeing Wednesday - Darlington Talking Newspaper

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  28. Wellbeing Wednesday - Darlington Social Connectedness

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  29. Wellbeing Wednesday - Connect Health

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  30. Wellbeing Wednesday - Learning & Skills

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  31. Wellbeing Wednesday - Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA)

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  32. Wellbeing Wednesday - Triage Central

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  33. Wellbeing Wednesday - Lifeline Services

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  34. Darlington Gypsy and Traveller spokesman Billy Welch issues vaccination plea

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    Mr Welch said "If we don't take up the offer of the vaccine this virus will continue to circulate throughout our communities"

  35. Easy Read COVID-19 vaccination resources for people with a learning disability and their carers

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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.

  36. Diabetes UK March Update

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    Diabetes UK share their latest update including details of their conference in April, a Virtual Q&A Session - Supporting Your Child With Type 1 To Become More Independent, COVID-19 Vaccine news for people living with diabetes and more.

  37. NHS launches ‘Op Courage’ veterans’ mental health service

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    Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service launched by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens.

  38. Information for parents and carers about attending schools, nurseries and colleges in the spring term 2021.

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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.

  39. 1AB Taxis provide taxi service to Darlington Arena Vaccination Centre

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    1AB Taxis have announced they will be providing a taxi service to the Darlington Arena Vaccination Centre to help people who need a vaccine.

  40. Do you have a Darlington Borough Council Older Person's Concessionary Bus Pass?

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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.

  41. The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is starting at Skerne Park

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    The Bread & Butter Thing - a charity providing people and families with weekly groceries for less will be delivering to The Communtiy Centre, Coleridge Gardens, Skerne Park every Monday at 12 noon.

  42. Arcus Update

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    Arcus share an update on their service, find out about the support they can offer and how you can access, including their counselling and support line.  

  43. COVID-19 Vaccination information for Unpaid Carers

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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.

  44. Good Grief Festival is returning from the 27th - 28th March 2021

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    Good Grief Festival offers free virtual events, exploring the human experience of grief, taking place from 27th - 28th March 2021.

  45. NHS rolls out capsule cameras to test for cancer

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    Miniature cameras which patients can swallow to get checked for cancer are being trialled across the NHS.

  46. COVID-19 vaccines are now available from a pharmacy in Darlington

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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.

  47. Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre - Darlington & County Durham share information about Emergency SOS on iPhone

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    If you have an iPhone, this information is useful, should you ever feel in danger #KeepWomenSafe

  48. It's British Sign Language Week 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.

  49. Spring 2021 - Wellbeing information, health services and activities that might help.

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    We have gathered a selection of wellbeing information, outdoor activities and online activities that might help during Spring 2021 as restrictions continue to ease. We have also included Easter bank holiday 2021 opening times for local services.