1. Important Update from TEWV: publication of three independent investigation reports

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    The following is information provided by Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, after the publication of the independent reports into the tragic deaths of three young women in the Trust's care in 2019 and 2020.

  2. CQC summary of latest inspection reports published in the North and Midlands

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    The Care Quality Commission has published reports on 91 services it has inspected in the North and Midlands in the past week.

  3. Help our Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) to Shape the Future of Health & Care Services

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    Healthwatch Darlington are working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.

  4. Providing advice and information to the public this winter

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    Health and social care services are often in higher demand during winter because of seasonal illnesses and the impact of colder weather. We can provide advice and information to the public that helps people stay well and use services effectively.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Relaxing inpatient visiting restrictions - CDDFT

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    In line with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust's ongoing risk assessments, visiting restrictions introduced as part of their response to COVID-19 are being further relaxed.

  8. Healthwatch England News - Union urged to clarify that life preserving care will be maintained during strike action

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    Following reports that life-saving cancer care could be affected by strike action, Healthwatch England have written to the RCN asking for the issue to be clarified.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Cost of Living Support with Darlington Connect - official opening 24th April

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    You can get support and advice during the cost of living crisis from Darlington Connect.

  17. 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.

  18. Patient Experience Strategy Engagement Event - South Tees Hospital

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    You're invited to sure your views on how South Tees Hospital (James Cook Hospital) involves patients in developing and improving their services, via a number of workshops.

  19. 4-day strike underway by junior doctors

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    As the 4-day strike gets underway, the public are being urged to continue to use services as normal and attend planned appointments unless told otherwise.

  20. CQC inspectors publish reports on 154 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 154 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  21. Update on NHS strikes - What happens next?

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    More than 200,000 patient appointments for operations, outpatient clinics or community health appointments had to be rescheduled due to the recent 4-day junior doctors' strike, according to NHS England data.

  22. Encouraging Physical Activity in the management of Musculoskeletal Conditions - webinar

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    Versus Arthritis are hosting a webinar titled “Encouraging Physical Activity in the management of Musculoskeletal Conditions”

  23. Consultants confirm July industrial action but more nurse strikes averted

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    Consultants will strike for 48-hours on Thursday 20 July and Friday 21 July, over an unresolved pay dispute with government that will leave more patient appointments and operations affected.

  24. New NHS data on waiting times

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    NHS England has published their monthly waiting time data, with stats covering elective care, cancer, and A&E.

  25. National survey highlights decline in people’s experience of urgent and emergency care.

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    Findings from a survey of more than 36,000 people who used NHS urgent and emergency care services in September 2022 show that many people had a worse experience than in previous years – particularly those treated in an A&E type department.

  26. Upcoming Health and Social Care Course with Springfield Healthcare

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    Springfield Healthcare are introducing a one week intensive course allowing people to upskill for employment in Health and Social Care.

  27. Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment

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    The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the CQC show patient satisfaction levels have remained largely static since 2021, but indicate a longer term decline in most areas compared to previous years.

  28. CQC inspectors publish reports on 115 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 115 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  29. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Children with Cancer UK

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    Children with Cancer UK are raising awareness this month for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

  30. New CQC Assessment Regime

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    There have been a couple of developments about the CQC's new assessment regime.

  31. Recovery College Online - updated online course prospectus

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    The Recovery College Online have updated their online course prospectus.

  32. Cancer Experts by Experience Group - Reviewer Panel Recruitment

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    Do you have lived experience of cancer? Would you like to help improve the lives of others affected by cancer, from the comfort of your own home? If so, CDDFT are recruiting to their Patient Reviewer Panel.

  33. NICE quality standard on Transition from children’s to adults’ services - update

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are pleased to announce that the draft Transition from children’s to adults’ services - update quality standard consultation period is now open until Thursday 26th October.

  34. CQC's State of Care report - our response

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    The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report highlighting poorer ratings across maternity and mental health services.

  35. Department for Health and Social Care announces allocations of £40m winter resilience funding

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    The government has allocated a £40 million fund for local authorities to strengthen urgent and emergency care resilience and performance this winter.

  36. CQC inspectors publish reports on 53 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 53 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  37. Fair4All Finance Information

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    Healthwatch Darlington are sharing this information on behalf of Fair4All and are not in a position to advise on matters related to a person's financial situation. We are relaying this information to you as we are aware people may affected by the closure of Morses Club.

  38. North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts working together - upcoming event (6 June) and a chance to share your views!

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    North Tees and Hartlepool and South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts have formally came together in partnership, creating an exciting opportunity for the two Trusts to work together to strengthen their collaborative offer of patient care.