1. Prostate Cancer UK - Male Urology Study Day - Friday 27th March 2020

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    Please see attached link below with information for Prostate Cancer UK's Male Urology Study Day on Friday 27th March 2020 in Newcastle.

  2. Musculoskeletal Report 2015

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    Find out more about 'Back Pain' services in Darlington.

  3. Sexual Health & Contraceptive Services 2016

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    Information sharing about a new sexual heath & contraceptive service in Darlington was confusing for young people. Find out more about what they told us and hear what happened with our findings.

  4. The Great North Care Record Report 2018

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    Find out how Healthwatch Darlington worked with other regional local Healthwatch organisations to listen to services users about what they think about digital patient records.

  5. Black, Minority and Ethnic (BME) Communities - GP Accessibility & Registration Report 2018

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    Find out more about the experiences of local BME patients and the accessibility within GP services across Darlington.

  6. NHS England Long Term Plan Report - Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, & County Durham

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    Find out what matters most to people in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and North Durham?

  7. Healthwatch Darlington's Bereavement Report 2019

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    Find out more about Healthwatch Darlington's research into the provision of bereavement services in Darlington.

  8. Youthwatch Darlington GP Report, Denmark Street Surgery 2019

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    Find out how our young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington explored the waiting areas of a local GP surgery in Darlington and the information they provide for young patients living in the town.

  9. NHS Continuing Health Care Report 2019

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    Service users share their experiences and understanding of NHS Continuing Health Care.

  10. Youthwatch Darlington GP Report 2019

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    Find our how our young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington explored three GP surgeries in Darlington throughout 2019, so they could understand the information available for young patients within primary care services.

  11. Healthwatch Darlington's Health Connector Volunteer Special Covid-19 Blog

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    Our fantastic volunteer health connectors share their self help tips, information and ideas for getting involved as a volunteer with your organisation as a volunteer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  12. First Stop Darlington - 21st Birthday Celebration Event, Saturday 28th March 2020

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    First Stop Darlington are turning 21! Why don't you go along to a fun night and help First Stop celebrate their 21st at the Mercure Hotel (King's Head) and raise money for a much needed service in Darlington.

  13. NCVO Annual Conference – Monday 20th April 2020

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    The NCVO Annual Conference is coming up on Monday 20th April 2020.

  14. Darlington Lions Club - FREE PSA Blood Test Event, Saturday 16th May 2020

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    On 16th May 2020 we will be offering free awareness testing for men in Darlington to establish their PSA levels and so give a possible indication of prostate cancer.

  15. Dementia Cafe at Head of Steam - Dates for 2020

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    Please see attached link detailing the Dementia Cafe's dates throughout 2020.

  16. King's Fund - Integrated Care Systems, upcoming events in 2020

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    Please see attached information on all upcoming events in 2020 around Integrated Care Systems.

  17. Invitation to join CQC's Online Participation Platform

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    Please see attached information inviting staff, volunteers and local community to sign up to CQC’s online participation platform.

  18. The Sparklers - Fortnightly Group on Friday mornings

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    There is a good deal of evidence to support the fact that singing is good for everyone and it has been shown to be particularly beneficial especially for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s.

  19. Free Guided walks with the Darlington South Park Foundation in association with Groundwork

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    Please see below information on a FREE range of short guided walks now available beginning at South Park, Darlington across March and April.

  20. General Pharmaceutical Council - An Online Pharmacy Guide

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    The General Pharmaceutical Council have produced a new online guide for patients and the public which explains what they can expect when visiting a pharmacy.

  21. Patient Experience Library – Newsletter

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    Please see the attached the latest edition of the Patient Experience Library Newsletter

  22. Charity Digital Newsletter - Latest Edition including Ransomware Guidance for Charities

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Charity Digital Newsletter, including important Ransomware guidance for charities.

  23. Darlington Association on Disability - The Hub Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of DAD's The Hub Newsletter.

  24. CQC monthly update - February 2020

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    Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for February 2020.

  25. CQC inspectors publish reports on 92 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services in the North of England

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 92 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  26. CQC inspectors publish reports on 328 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 328 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  27. The NHS Leadership Academy need YOU!

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    Do you want to share your experiences of the NHS with healthcare staff in their current learning programme? The NHS Leadership Academy want to hear from you!

  28. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust told it must make improvements following Care Quality Commission inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Requires Improvement following its latest inspection.

  29. Primary Care Network: Briefing for VCSE Sector Organisations

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    National Voices has produced a briefing paper (link available below) for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) for the broader voluntary and community, social enterprise sector (VCSE).

  30. Care Quality Commission publishes seven reports on Outstanding rated Adult Social Care services in the North region

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    The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by seven Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region to be Outstanding.

  31. Darlington Primary Care Network

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    Darlington Primary Care Network is a collaboration of the 11 GP surgeries in Darlington covering 109,105 patients.

  32. Bereavement - where can I get support?

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    Bereavement is never easy but more than ever we are facing a tragic loss of life, often under very difficult circumstances, as we move through these uncertain times. Find out where you can go for help and advice.

  33. Staying Safe Online

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    The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted everyone’s daily lives. More people are working from home, looking after children and spending time online. Find out how to stay safe online.

  34. Young people - looking after your mental health during the pandemic

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    Looking after your mental health is important for everyone but young people may have their own challenges to deal with during these uncertain times, which means we need to take extra care. Find out how you can get support in Darlington.

  35. Youthwatch Darlington - Receive a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon

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    Healthwatch Darlington's young volunteers receive a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, for their support and service during the COVID-9 pandemic.

  36. Working from home during the pandemic

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    Many people across the UK will still be working from home where ever possible during the pandemic.

  37. NHS volunteers extend support to frontline health and social care staff

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    It has been announced that Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS volunteer responders.

  38. Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance (TVDNY) - helping people with a neurological condition

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    The Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance work across the Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire helping people who live or care for someone with a neurological condition.

  39. DadPad - On-the-go wellbeing support for Dads

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    On-the-go wellbeing support is available to new and expectant fathers in County Durham and Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire and York thanks to a new app procured by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

  40. It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week!

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    All this week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health.

  41. Boots Pharmacies now offering 'safe spaces' for domestic abuse victims

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    Boots Pharmacies have set up a scheme to provide 'safe space' for victims of domestic abuse. The scheme has been set up in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown.

  42. CAMHS - June Newsletter

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    The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the June edition of their newsletter.

  43. Help your NHS by wearing a face covering when attending healthcare settings

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    The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason.

  44. Face covering exemptions for those with disabilities and health conditions on Arriva bus services

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    Those with a disability or a health condition that may restrict your breathing are exempt from wearing face coverings on Arriva bus services.

  45. Virtual Dementia Friends information session (Haughton & Whinfield) - Wednesday 24th June 2020

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    The next Virtual Dementia Friends session will take place on Wednesday 24th June from 7pm - 7.30pm.

  46. Citizens Advice Darlington - Community Support Scheme

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    Citizens Advice Darlington are running a community support scheme for those in financial hardship in these difficult times.

  47. Changing Futures North East

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    Changing Futures North East are helping family relationships with support to suit lots of different family needs.

  48. Diabetes UK - Join the Lab Community

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    Join the Diabetes UK community conversation about improving diabetes care!