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Youthwatch Darlington have gathered information to help us think about healthy eating and exercise. As restrictions begin to ease and the warmer weather arrives - we think it's a great time to think about positive ways to look after our wellbeing. -
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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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From 1st April, people who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be advised to shield. -
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New draft guidance from NICE recommends children and young people are fully informed about their health so that they are empowered to take an active role in their healthcare.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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Multiverse Lab is offering free informal Zoom sessions to talk about all things health and wellbeing! They'd like to ask 2,000 local people 'What is the health breakthrough you hope to see in your lifetime?' -
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Are you feeling a little lonely, isolated or low? Groundwork North East and Cumbria are running a Men's Shed project in Darlington to support men who are suffering as a result of being isolated, particularly during lockdown. -
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As restrictions begin to ease and the warmer weather arrives, Youthwatch Darlington think it's a great time to think about positive ways to look after our wellbeing. To mark the launch of their project they share a competition with young people. -
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During the COVID 19 pandemic the North East ICA recognise that everyone’s priorities have shifted, and it has been a challenging time looking after each other and it may not feel quite right to complain about NHS care and treatment. -
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The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East. Collaborate and diversify post-Covid with VONNE's new service, plus much more! -
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Darlington Borough Council share the spring term edition of the 11 – 19 Practitioner Newsletter. -
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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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Keep up to date with the latest information, support and services available at Arcus. Arcus is a counselling and social support service, primarily developed for for LGBT+ people, but their services are open to ANYONE! -
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The latest newsletter for March 2021 from Mental Health North East is now available. Find out more about 'Mentally Sound: Life in Lockdown Radio & Podcast Show' and events that might be of interest. -
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Unforgettable Experiences provide live, creative and interactive sessions online, for older people, including technical assistance through the support of our Digital Activity Buddies. Find out about their latest courses available for older people. -
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Darlington Borough Council share translated Covid-19 community testing and self-isolation information in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese and Polish. -
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The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has published its first annual State of health and care report. This insightful report reveals the extent of the pandemic’s impacts on the NHS Long Term Plan and puts forward a £12 billion blueprint. -
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Spring has sprung! And with it so has the latest edition of Family Help Darlington's newsletter ‘In The Loop’…Including recent news, information about their cause and a brand new feature 'Knowledge is Power', this edition is jam-packed! -
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Kooth share their April update, their main focus is on Stress Awareness Month which has been running every April since 1992 and highlights the importance of looking after our wellbeing, whatever form that might take. -
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Darlington Mind are taking referrals for their supported living service which offers short and longer term accommodation across Darlington to vulnerable people suffering from mental and emotional health problems. -
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Department of Health & Social Care are seeking your views to help inform the development of the government’s Women’s Health Strategy. -
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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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There has been a great response to Census 2021, but to avoid getting a knock at the door from a field officer – get on and fill in your census this Easter.
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This April Bowel Cancer UK raise awareness of bowel cancer, the symptoms and help create a future where nobody dies of the disease. Find out how you can get involved this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. -
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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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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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Darlington Borough Council is extending its community testing scheme to allow people to click and collect lateral flow tests from Monday 12th April. -
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Public Health England (PHE) have developed a series of short videos on COVID-19 vaccination to support and encourage people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) to get their COVID-19 vaccines, and for promotion with GPs and healthcare professionals. -
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Now, more than ever before, health and care services need to work together to deliver the right care, at the right time and in the right place for patients. -
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We are in the middle of one of the largest NHS vaccination programmes ever launched. Help local NHS services understand how they might be able to improve by sharing your views. -
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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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The Children’s Commissioner has launched the biggest ever consultation with children. The survey will be live until May 19th and asks children across England to set out their priorities for improving childhood post-Covid. -
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Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are asking young people under the age of 18 to design a logo for their new 'Mental Health Support Teams' in Darlington schools. -
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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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The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) are offering free online 1 hour Training Seminars which include, introductory training, follow on training and additional Credit Unions training seminars in Spring 2021. -
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'Fit Mamas’ is a green exercise programme designed to help new mums get back in shape after having a baby. And what’s the best part? You can take your baby along with you, so no childcare is needed! -
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In addition to our traditional methods of engagement we are working with Healthwatch England to pilot a new online platform here in Darlington called CitizenLab which will complement our COVID-19 Vaccine project. -
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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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The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is an exciting new service in Darlington which has been formed as part of the government’s plans for schools to provide early intervention for mental health support. -
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The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East, Read the sector's key asks to aid North East Covid recovery and more. -
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A survey to gather the views of women and girls on personal safety in County Durham and Darlington has been launched by police. -
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As lockdown restrictions begin to be lifted a little more with the next changes planned for 17th May, Kooth are still there to support the wellbeing of the nation. -
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Darlington Carers Support share the May edition of their newsletter 'Caring Matters' hear from their CEO Jenni Wood on how you can help them celebrate national Carers Week from 7th to 13th June. This years theme is “Making Caring Visible and Valued”. -
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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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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. -
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Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) share information and resources in relation to Darlington Needs Led Neurodevelopmental Pathway. -
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The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. -
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Untreated, perinatal mental illness is one of the leading causes of death for women during pregnancy and the first year after birth. Are you aware of some of the mental health difficulties and symptoms?