1. Youth Mental Health First Aid - opportunity to host a 2 day qualification course

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    During our YMHFA pilot we had a huge demand for the 2 day qualification and we delighted that we are now able to expand this offer of training

  2. Can you help NICE update part of their guidance on complex fractures?

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    We are currently looking for patients and their unpaid carers, as well as their advocates (usually referred to as ‘lay members’ at NICE) to join the committee updating part of our guideline on complex fractures.

  3. Learning and Skills Apprenticeship Opportunities in Darlington

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    More new apprenticeship vacancies. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to Learning and Skills or the employers directly.

  4. Latest VCSE Partnership Programme updates - ICS developments

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    Please see below the latest update about the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) VCSE Partnership Programme and NENC Integrated Care System (ICS) developments.

  5. Queen's Speech - What you need to know...

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    Healthwatch England reflect on some key things to be aware of in terms of the Government’s priorities (in relation to health and social care) for the next year..............

  6. Do you use Adult Hearing Services? Give NHS Tees Valley CCG your thoughts

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    NHS Tees Valley CCG is currently reviewing non-complex, age-related adult hearing services across the Tees Valley.

  7. 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.

  8. Using tech to monitor your health at home - what can the NHS learn?

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    People with high blood pressure are increasingly being asked to monitor their condition at home. Find out what people think of using technology to keep tabs on their health and how they think the NHS can improve support.

  9. Family Help Trustee Recruitment

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    Family Help Darlington CIO invites applications from anyone who is interested in joining the Board of Trustees.

  10. Shake up for pre-9.30am concessionary travel in Darlington

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    Bus passengers using a concessionary pass in Darlington will be able to travel for a flat fare before 9.30am for the first time after a deal was struck with bus companies.

  11. Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report 2022

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    Championing what matters to you!

  12. All over-50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn

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    Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.

  13. New Cancer Support Podcast out now!

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    A new podcast series around cancer support and by cancer nurse specialists has been launched by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Cancer Support have recorded their own podcast to add to the series.

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

  17. Deaf people access to Crisis - Story from a Deaf person & Deaf Crisis Support Card

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    Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to inform you that an information video (in BSL, caption and voice over) and a Deaf crisis support card have been recently produced.

  18. CQC finds improvements in forensic inpatient or secure wards at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of forensic inpatient or secure wards, run by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in July and August.

  19. Changes to the disabled facilities grant policy and regulatory reform order policy

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    The Council has recently reviewed and updated its Disabled Facilities Grant and Regulatory Reform Order Policies, which were introduced in November 2020.

  20. Meet the Darlington 0-19 Growing Healthy Team!

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    The Darlington 0-19 Growing Healthy Team have created a fantastic video about the services they offer to families in Darlington.

  21. Tees Valley Sport - Early Years Conference: Physical Development, Health and Wellbeing

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    A conference from Tees Valley Sport aimed at anyone who works with children aged 0-5 years is available and you can register to attend now.

  22. 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.

  23. Northern Radiotherapy Network patient information videos

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    The team at Northern Cancer Voices are pleased to share their first patient information videos with you.

  24. 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.

  25. Social Prescribers in Darlington including update on their NEW website!

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    Social Prescribing link workers in Darlington help to connect people with local community activities, resources and services that can help to improve health and wellbeing.

  26. Toiletries & Sanitary products for those in need

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    Just pop into Humankind & ask for a FREE toiletries pack if you are in financial hardship

  27. RSACC and 16 days of activism

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    16 Days of Activism to eliminate violence against women

  28. Humankind job vacancies

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    Please see below downloads for the three roles Humankind are currently advertising

  29. Group A Strep - What you need to know

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    Scarlet fever in children has been in the news recently as it is caused by a common bacteria called Group A Strep but it can become a more serious infection called Invasive Group A Strep.

  30. 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.

  31. Advice resource: NHS FAQ on industrial action

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    In response to Healthwatch England's request for clearer communications on the impact of industrial action, NHS England has now published an FAQ to help answer common questions from the public.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. Public Committee Member Opportunities - NIHR Programmes

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Research is inviting members of the public to join one of their national and regional committees who are responsible for making funding recommendations in health and social care research.

  38. Darlington Pharmacy - Easter Opening Hours

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    NHS England have released the opening hours for pharmacies in Darlington over the Easter period

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. Online GP registrations sees surge since introduction

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    GP practices are being encouraged to join a new national online service making registering patients quicker and easier.

  42. Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report 2023

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    We are pleased to present our Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report for 2022/23 - Together we're making health and social care better.

  43. 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.

  44. NICE quality standard on skin cancer (update)

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    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are pleased to announce that the draft skin cancer (update) quality standard consultation period is now open.

  45. Top tips for accessing your GP Practice and Community Pharmacy

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    Our friends at Healthwatch Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland have produced very handy booklets on accessing your GP and Community Pharmacy.

  46. CQC - Making a complaint around the mental health act

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    If you're not happy with the way the Mental Health Act has been used you can make a complaint, and the Care Quality Commission can help you with this.

  47. NIHR Public member recruitment 2024 - NOW OPEN

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Research is looking for members of the public to join one of their committees. The committees help decide which research to prioritise and which research projects to fund in health and social care.