1. What issues are we monitoring?

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    Summary of key health and social care issues

  2. Healthwatch bust the myths of NHS dentistry

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    HEALTHWATCH has produced a myth busting leaflet, dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry.

  3. Contextualised Safeguarding Harm Away from Home Conference 

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    Darlington Conference

  4. 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.

  5. NHS dentistry in the media

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    Healthwatch England's call for NHS dental reforms has once again been featured in the media.

  6. £50 million funding help NHS dental care

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    The money will secure 350,000 extra NHS dental appointments until the end of March. Children, people with learning disabilities, autism or severe mental health problems will be prioritised.

  7. 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.

  8. Parliamentary interest in Healthwatch dentistry report

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    On Monday there was a significant level of parliamentary interest in dentistry - particularly around Healthwatch England's recent 'What people have told us about NHS dentistry' report.

  9. 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.

  10. Healthwatch Darlington Dentistry Report 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences of their community with dental care services during the period from the first lockdown due to COVID-19, in March 2020, to date.

  11. 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.

  12. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  13. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  14. Dental services in the North East and North Cumbria

    Advice and Information -

    The latest NHS stakeholder briefing aims to keep you up to date with the current situation regarding NHS dental services across our region.

  15. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experiences Report 2020 - 2022

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    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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys - Annual General and Members’ Meeting (AGM)

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    TEWV's Annual General and Members’ Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday 25 November 2022 at 1pm.

  19. MPs to scrutinise government in NHS dentistry inquiry

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    Healthwatch evidence helped persuade Committee to act.