1. Darlington Carers Support - New website!

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    The wonderful team at Darlington Carers Support have revamped their website making it easier for you to access advice and support.

  2. Inclusion North: Reaching Out To Families meeting - Thursday 5th January 2023

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    This is an invitation to attend the next online Reaching Out To Families meeting on Thursday 5th January at 10:30am until 12pm.

  3. Bookstart Rhymetime Sessions with Darlington Libraries

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    Do you have a baby or toddler? Darlington Libraries are offering FREE Bookstart Rhymetime sessions for ages 0-1 and 1-4 at Cockerton Library every week during term time to encourage speech, language and a lifelong love of reading!

  4. North East and North Cumbria ICS announce new VCSE funding for interested organisations

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    North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System are delighted to announce a funding application process has opened for VCSE organisations working with families in underserved communities.

  5. Kooth & Qwell - What's on in January?

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    Our friends at Kooth & Qwell have a number of online forums across the whole of the first month of the year for all ages!

  6. Think-tank calls for concerted action on vaccination

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    Nearly one in five adults (18 per cent) still doesn’t feel safe in public spaces, such as restaurants or public transport, because of Covid, according to a new report by a national think-tank.

  7. Figures reveal One Million-plus people missing out on prescription savings

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    MoneySavingExpert.com has obtained data via Freedom of Information requests from the NHS Business Services Authority, showing 1,064,992 people paid for at least 12 individual prescriptions in 2021-22 instead of paying for a pre-payment certificate.

  8. Public engagement events regarding relocation of the baby memorial garden

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    Consultations are to take place via 2 public engagement events on the proposal to relocate the baby memorial garden currently at University Hospital of North Durham - to allow for expansion of the emergency department - and you're invited.

  9. Inclusion North: Reaching Out To Families meeting - Thursday 16th February 2023

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    This is an invitation to attend the next online Reaching Out To Families meeting on Thursday 16th February 2023 at 10:30am until 12pm.

  10. New Apprenticeship Opportunities available - Stockton & Newton Aycliffe

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    2 Apprenticeship opportunities are available in Healthcare and Joinery, based in Stockton and Newton Aycliffe respectively.

  11. South Tyneside Missing, Slavery, Exploited and Trafficked (MSET) Road Show

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    South Tyneside Missing, Slavery, Exploited and Trafficked (MSET) Road Show have upcoming events for all multi-agency practitioners working with families, children, young people, and adults at risk in South Tyneside

  12. Tees Valley Sport – Final phase in the Together Fund

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    Tees Valley Sport are happy to announce that they have secured a final round of funding through Sport England’s Together Fund.

  13. Have your say on Post-Covid Syndrome Services in Tees Valley

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    Contracting COVID-19 is a distressing experience that affects people differently, meaning you may have different care and wellbeing needs to others.

  14. Healthwatch England media update - NHS winter crisis

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    Last week our colleagues at Healthwatch England shared a statement with PA on the current winter pressures facing the NHS - largely because the story has been dominated by the professions (e.g. royal colleges) and NHSE etc.

  15. NHS England (NHSE) recruiting patient and public voice roles

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    NHSE is looking to recruit 5-10 enthusiastic individuals who are committed to addressing and supporting issues faced by communities in regard to access to NHS Dental treatment, including health inequalities.

  16. Do you know a young person age 16-25 who is out of education and ready for the next step?

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    The Prince's Trust Darlington Team programme starts on Monday 16th January at 207-209 Northgate, Darlington!

  17. Volunteers needed in Darlington - Guide Dogs

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    The organisation 'Guide Dogs' are in much need of volunteers in Darlington to support visually impaired individuals get out and about.

  18. Public encouraged to still seek emergency care during industrial action

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    The NHS has issued a press notice telling the public to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

  19. National survey shows decline in positive maternity experiences

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    Findings from a survey of more than 20,900 women who gave birth in February 2022 show fewer reporting positively about their experience of maternity care, with a notable decline in the number able to get help from staff when they needed it.

  20. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  21. The Cabin Happiness Hub - Groundworks

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    Groundworks have started a new project call 'The Cabin' for young adults aged 18-25 to support mental health.

  22. Free accredited courses with Learning & Skills Darlington - Understanding Domestic Abuse and Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace

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    2 free accredited courses are available in Darlington - Understanding Domestic Abuse and Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace

  23. Dementia - Information Card

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    The Alzheimer's Society have released their information card detailing Community Dementia Services & Support available in Darlington.

  24. Do you work with children or families who may be affected by imprisonment of a loved one?

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    Interested in understanding more about parental rights or the rights of care leavers?

  25. 'Move to Music' at Eastbourne Sports Complex

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    You could become more active with this NEW 'Move to Music' group at Eastbourne Sports Complex.

  26. Tees Valley Sport - FREE event - Tees Valley Flippin Pain programme

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    A free event entitled 'When PAIN gets in the way' is taking place at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough on Wednesday 15th February, as part of the Tees Valley Flippin Pain programme.

  27. Job vacancies with Nepacs

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    NEPACS have a number of job vacancies available - both full time and part time positions.

  28. Carers of all ages - help Durham County Carers Support shape the Darlington Carers Strategy

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    A new Carers strategy to is be developed. To do this, Durham County Carers Support are asking unpaid carers for their help.

  29. Dr Bike Sessions and Beginners guided rides in Darlington

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    The Darlington Active Travel Hub are offering free guided rides and free bike maintenance for adults and children to help you get active and enjoy the outdoors safely!

  30. Our 'How did it go for you?' survey now LIVE!

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    We're delighted to introduce our 'How did it go for you?' survey for 2023, asking for your thoughts on how health and care services have been for you recently.

  31. Our 'Cost of living' survey now LIVE!

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    We at Healthwatch Darlington would like to understand the impact that the cost of living is having on people in Darlington, and wish to encourage you to let us know your thoughts.

  32. ICS Lived Experience Associate Director - job opportunity

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    The North East & North Cumbria ICS (Integrated Care System) Mental Health Programme team are delighted to announce that they are now recruiting for a Mental Health Lived Experience Associate Director Role.

  33. St Teresa's Hospice - user involvement consultation

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    St Teresa's Hospice are having a consultation on Wednesday 15th February 2pm - 3pm, in order to get the thoughts and suggestions from users of St Teresa’s and those who have or are caring for someone who are on a Palliative Care Pathway.

  34. The Family Support Service - Coffee Mornings in Darlington (January-Easter 2023)

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    The Family Support Service - delivered by Daisy Chain - have coffee mornings available in Darlington.

  35. Warm Spaces - Cockerton Methodist Church

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    Cockerton Methodist Church hold a weekly Warm Space every Friday for anyone who needs to come in from the cold for a while.

  36. Apprenticeship Choices Workshop - National Apprenticeship Week

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    You have been invited to the Apprenticeship Choices Workshop with Learning & Skills Darlington on Tuesday 7th February, 10am-2pm.

  37. Let's Talk Cancer with Northern Cancer Voices

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    Have you or a loved one been impacted by a cancer diagnosis? Maybe you would like a safe space to talk to other patients in an effort to improve services locally? Northern Cancer Voices are establishing online support groups across the region.

  38. NHS Healthier Together - Information for Parents of Babies, Children & Young People

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    An informative poster - developed by Healthier Together (North East and North Cumbria) - provides guidance on a variety of subjects in relation to children's health, such as asthma, tummy aches, coughs and colds, fever and many more.

  39. Nepacs job vacancy – Team Manager: Children and Young People

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    Nepacs are very excited to announce that they are recruiting for a NEW role - a Team Manager for Children and Young People.

  40. FREE Prevent events on 7th February

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    Darlington Borough Council have great pleasure in inviting you to attend one of their FREE Prevent events on 7th February.

  41. Join the DEEP (Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project) Network

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    The DEEP Network is always seeking new members to join their network of more than 80 groups across the UK.

  42. Dementia Voice Darlington - Peer Support Group

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    Living with Dementia? Need some peer support to help you adjust to your diagnosis? There is now a growing Dementia Voice Darlington group set up by Lorraine Dunn who is living with Dementia.

  43. Durham Community Action - Training Workshops

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    DCA regularly run a number of Community Development Workshops to assist voluntary and community groups to manage their organisations effectively.

  44. Diabetes UK - 'Diabetes is Serious' Survey

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    Diabetes UK are conducting a survey to find out more about the care and support people living with diabetes receive to manage their condition.

  45. Do you know an older person interested in exploring the internet but unsure how?

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    Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington is excited to announce that it is now offering a new digital inclusion service to support older people to get online.

  46. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Prevention inquiry - call for proposals

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    The Health and Social Care Committee is launching a major new inquiry into prevention. For the first stage of this inquiry they would like to hear from researchers, organisations and individuals interested in or working in preventative healthcare.

  47. NHS publishes urgent and emergency care recover plan

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    NHS England has published the NHS Delivery Plan for Recovering Urgent and Emergency Care Services.

  48. Kooth & Qwell - What's on in February?

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    Our friends at Kooth & Qwell have a number of online forums in February for all ages!

  49. Invitation to County Durham Volunteering Kitemark Online Information Session - 16th February

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    The County Durham Volunteering Kitemark is a free quality standard to recognise organisations for overcoming the barriers to volunteering and offering a high quality, positive volunteering experience.

  50. The Big Help Out to mark the King's Coronation

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    Further details have now been released ahead of the Coronation Weekend to be held between Saturday 6th May and Monday 8th May. Across the weekend there will be opportunities for people to come together to celebrate the historic occasion.