1. VONNE - Improving carers experiences of hospital discharge

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    Could your organisation assist VONNE in recruiting unpaid carers and carer support staff to take part in an exciting and worthwhile piece of research this summer/autumn?

  2. House of Commons - Long-term funding of adult social care - Report

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    Following an inquiry from the Committee, this report examines funding and workforce demands, local government finances, and the potential impact of Government proposals such as charging reforms.

  3. Staff Wellbeing Hub Offers - Cultural Threads in association with GEM Arts

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    The team at Cultural Threads are pleased to share with you up and coming dates for more Arts, Health and Wellbeing sessions hosted by their colleagues GEM Arts!

  4. Optimising Making Every Contact Count (MECC) in voluntary and community settings

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    Could you help Northumbria University's research?

  5. Do you know a young person who is ready for the next step?

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    The Prince's Trust Team programme - Darlington, starts on Monday 19th September at 207-209 Northgate, Darlington!

  6. Two paid lay representative/public member positions available

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    Opportunities have become available to be a part of NIHR's decision making committees in the Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria.

  7. Happy Birthday Arcus!

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    We would like to extend our warmest congratulations and a happy birthday to our good friends at Arcus who this week celebrate their 2nd birthday since it's inception is 2020.

  8. Health Inequalities Summit: The Deep End of Primary Care

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    The North East and North Cumbria Deep End Network are delighted to host the next Health Inequalities Summit via a free online webinar on 14th September 2022, 12pm – 2:30pm (MS Teams)

  9. Call out to claim Pension Credit

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    Darlington Borough Council has joined forces with Darlington CAB to call out to pensioners on a low income urging them to check if they are eligible to claim Pension Credit.

  10. Learning service celebrates good Ofsted report

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    Learners and staff from Learning & Skills Darlington are celebrating after the service was graded ‘good’ by Ofsted.

  11. Disability Confident Update - Access to Work Plus

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    A test is currently underway within DWP looking to support disabled people in moving into employment via the Access to Work scheme.

  12. Adult Mental Health First Aid Refresher Sessions & Suicide Awareness Workshops available

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    These will be available to staff in the County Durham & Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) area in September and November.

  13. Tees Esk and Wear Valley - Resilience Funding Round 2 - Staying Well

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    Following the success of the first round of funding from Tees Esk and Wear Valley (TEWV) NHS Trust, which focussed on the mental health challenges being faced as a consequence of the Covid pandemic, we are delighted to announce a new round of funding

  14. New LGBT+ older people survey in partnership with Arcus launched!

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    Our friends at Arcus LGBT CIC have launched a survey to gather information from their older LGBT+ community after identifying potential inequalities in the health and care system.

  15. Barriers to accessing maternity care – understanding experiences of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller families

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    Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller families face significant inequalities in maternal health, with high infant and maternal mortality rates.

  16. Parent Carer Training & Information Sessions available from September to December

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    There will be a number of training & information sessions available to professionals, parents and carers from September to December delivered by CAMHS.

  17. 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.

  18. Daisy Chain - Details of Services Available and Adult Day Opportunities!

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    Daisy Chain have a number of services available to help individuals understand their strengths, challenges and identity to help them develop self worth and recognise their qualities.

  19. Can you help with a new Health Education England funded project?

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    Anna McLaren, Widening Participation Ambassador at STRIVE Academic Centre (South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is leading Health Education England funded project on behalf of health and social care partners across the Tees Valley.

  20. Tesco Community Grant Funding Opportunity

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    Tesco Community Grants (blue tokens) are looking for the next round of applications. Deadline for applications will be November 22nd 2022, successful applicants will go into Store for voting Jan/Feb/Mar2023.

  21. County Durham Community Foundation - Funding opportunity available

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    A funding opportunity to support social and charitable activities linked to PHP Healthcare centres is available from County Durham Community Foundation and your organisation can apply today!

  22. Healthwatch Darlington Pharmacy Prescription Survey - Live NOW!

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    Community and NHS pharmacies and their staff have acted as an essential lifeline to Darlington residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccination drive.

  23. Because We All Care - Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

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    Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone. You can tell us your views in this phase of the campaign until Monday 10th October.

  24. Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) Available for all Tenures

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    The Tees Valley Combined Authority in partnership with Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Councils, has secured more than £3 million worth of funding to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the Tees Valley.

  25. Mental Health Lead (MHL) Training

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    As part of supporting your school / college to develop your approach to promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing, the Darlington MHST would like to draw you attention to these DfE grants to train a senior mental health in your setting.

  26. Northumbria University Online Survey Recruitment

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    Can you help Northumbria University's research project aiming to explore Make Every Contact Count (MECC) implementation and delivery across the Northeast and Cumbria?

  27. Tees Esk and Wear Valley - Engagement with stakeholders on the Equality Delivery System 2022

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) are currently in the process of completing the Equality Delivery System 2022 (EDS 2022) within the Trust which

  28. CQC tells Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to make improvements to wards for people with a learning disability or autistic people

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to make improvements following an inspection of inpatient wards for people with a learning disability or autistic people.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Mindfulness Sessions for Health and Social Care Staff across the North East and North Cumbria

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    Mindfulness Sessions are now available for Health and Social Care Staff across the North East and North Cumbria over the next few months.