1. First Stop Darlington

    News -

    First Stop are still available to help the people who need it the most living in Darlington.

  2. Darlington Safeguarding Partnership

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    Information from the safeguarding team, detailing their interim service during these uncertain times.

  3. NHS ‘Open for Business’ campaign

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    The NHS ‘Open for Business’ campaign is being run across the North East CGGs and its partners and urges people not to delay treatment for their health conditions as well as sharing messages about how services have changed.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Oral Health Foundation - Keeping you safe and comfortable during your visit to the dentist

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    The Oral Health Foundation have produced a poster on changes to the way dentists will operate in light of COVID-19. NHS England have also produced a stakeholder briefing to explain the re-opening of some dental services from 8th June 2020.

  7. Citizens Advice Darlington - Debt and Money Advice hub

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    Citizens Advice Darlington have a debt and money advice service available to anyone who may have financial worries in these difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  8. 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.

  9. Diabetes UK - Join the Lab Community

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    Join the Diabetes UK community conversation about improving diabetes care!

  10. YoungMinds - New web chat service for parents and carers

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    YoungMinds have launched a new web chat for parents and carers on their website. The parents webchat service provides signposting to help parents and carers find the information they are looking for with regards to their child's mental health.

  11. Scope - Parents online connect sessions every Thursday at 10am

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    Scope, the disability equality charity for England and Wales are currently running Parents Connect sessions on Zoom.

  12. The Good Grief Trust - Pop up virtual cafés

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    Due to the pandemic, The Good Grief Trust are now holding their pop up cafes online.

  13. Darlington Primary Care Network - GP surgeries are open for business

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    In an update from Darlington Primary Care Network they would like to remind everyone that GPs surgeries in Darlington are open for business throughout the pandemic.

  14. Darlington Head of Steam Museum - re-opening Tuesday 14th July

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    Darlington Head of Steam are re-opening their doors to the public from Tuesday 14th July!

  15. Learning & Skills Virtual Open Week

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    Learning & Skills are hosting a Virtual Open Week from 20th - 24th July 2020

  16. Darlington Libraries Update

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    From Monday 13th July Darlington Library will open for browsing and Cockerton Library will be open for click and collect.

  17. The Dolphin Centre - Gym and Pool facilities now open!

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    As a result of the easing of lockdown, The Dolphin Centre has reopened its gym and pool facilities as of today, 27th July.

  18. Feeding Families - June Newsletter

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    Feeding Families have released their June newsletter - now available to download.

  19. Leo's Neonatal - New Nurture Service

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    Leo's Neonatal are delighted to be able to provide a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19.

  20. YMCA - Summer timetable of events and other news

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    Tees Valley YMCA have released their timetable of events for Summer 2020 as well as other news including information on the tablet device scheme with the In2 and their referral form.

  21. Macmillan Cancer Support - support for healthcare professionals

    News -

    Macmillan Cancer Support have produced an information hub packed with resources around the coronavirus and well-being support during the pandemic for healthcare professionals.

  22. Pharmacy Opening Hours update for Boots on Northgate, Darlington

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    Please be advised that the opening hours for Boots pharmacy on Northgate in Darlington have now changed.

  23. Most comprehensive flu programme in UK history to be rolled out this winter

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    The government have revealed plans to introduce the most comprehensive flu jab programme in history this winter with the aim of vaccinating more than 30 million people.

  24. ‘The Doctor will Zoom You Now - getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience'

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    This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations.

  25. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - Sexual Health Clinics

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    Sexual Health Services in the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have been scaled down with venues being closed or relocated and staff being resourced to alternative venues due to the pandemic.

  26. Healthwatch Darlington's Volunteer News Update

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    Our fantastic volunteers share their latest news update, including how they have been making a difference by sharing their time with Healthwatch Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  27. Eat Out to Help Out: Darlington restaurants offering 50% off throughout August

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    A new scheme called 'Eat Out to Help Out' aiming to get the public eating out during August to help local restaurants as a result of the hardships faced during the pandemic has so far received a magnificent 57 sign-ups from restaurants in Darlington.

  28. The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) and Darlington Borough Council team up to ensure surplus food does not go to waste

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    The Bread and Butter Thing is a charity that began in Manchester making life more affordable for people on a low income and now they have created 3 hubs in Darlington running through the summer.

  29. County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) - The Happiness Hubs Fund, grant scheme available

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    County Durham CCG are welcoming applications from Voluntary and Community organisations operating in County Durham and Darlington for those who wish to deliver community based activity in local settings.

  30. Families and friends to be reunited with loved ones in care homes as visits restart

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    Care home visits can restart with visits now able to take place under new guidance released by the Department of Health & Social Care.

  31. Macmillan Cancer Support - talk to a telephone buddy

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    If you need to talk, Macmillan are there to listen. They have introduced a telephone buddies service, enabling those living with cancer the chance to reach out to talk to a trained telephone buddy so they don't have to face cancer alone.

  32. North East Youth Alliance (NEYA) - Newsletter

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    NEYA have released the latest edition of their newsletter.

  33. ManHealth - New 'Chat and Connect' service available

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    The men's mental health charity, ManHealth, have introduced a new 'Chat and Connect' service online, operating across County Durham and Darlington until December.

  34. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) - New freephone line for those in mental distress

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    TEWV NHS Foundation Trust have introduced a new freephone for those in mental distress following the successful trial of a single point of access crisis telephone number earlier in the year.

  35. Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA)

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    ICA have released their complaint standards framework and are giving you the opportunity to take part in shaping the future of NHS complaint handling.

  36. Learning & Development Directory - webinars and other training available to professional bodies

    News -

    Darlington Borough Council (DBC) have webinars available in the next few weeks for professional bodies as well as council staff on a wide range of aspects relating to children and adult services.

  37. We are With You in Darlington

    Advice and Information -

    Provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs & alcohol. We are With You will work with you on your own goals, whether that’s getting a bit of advice, cutting down your drug or alcohol use or stopping completely.

  38. New NHS contact tracing App ready for testing

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    The new COVID-19 contact tracing App is expected to be first tested on the Isle of Wight.

  39. NEAS - North East Ambulance Service

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    The NEAS are taking part in one of three pilot sites across England trialling a new initiative to keep A&E safe during coronavirus, which they are supporting as the NHS 111 provider.

  40. Getting back to normal after lockdown

    Advice and Information -

    As we prepare to get back to ‘a new normal’ many people feel uncertain or anxious about the future. This page features links to organisations offering tips on coping with these feelings and strategies that might help when returning to new routines.

  41. Leo's Neonatal

    News -

    Peer support is just one very successful part of a new robust service which has been created directly from parent needs in response to COVID-19 by Leo's Neonatal.

  42. Darlington Town Mission - New doorstep and garden visits and library home delivery service with Darlington libraries

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    Darlington Town Mission are conducting new doorstep and garden visits, to visit people who may feel isolated during the pandemic.

  43. Learning Disabilities Useful Links and Information

    Advice and Information -

    We've put together a range of information from a number of organisations that provide groups, activities, resources and information to support people with a learning disability.

  44. ‘The Doctor will Zoom You Now - getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience'

    News -

    This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations.

  45. Samaritans - #RealPeopleRealStories campaign encouraging men to seek help in tough times

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    Samaritans have started a new campaign aimed at encouraging men to seek help for their mental health by showcasing stories from other men who've been through tough times and how Samaritans have changed their lives.

  46. The King's Fund - Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities: challenges and solution - online event, Thursday 8th October

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    The Kings Fund are holding a FREE online event entitled 'Personalising digital tools for people with learning disabilities: challenges and solutions', and you can be part of it!

  47. Engagement event to share your views

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    NHSE/I, together with the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges, are holding a post-engagement event on 22 September from 9:00am – 12:00pm to provide the public and medical professionals with a platform to share views with them on previous proposals.

  48. Darlington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - August Newsletter

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

  49. Citizens Advice Darlington - Debt and Money Advice Hub Service Update

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    Citizens Advice Darlington now have pre bookable face to face debt appointments available for their Debt and Money Advice Hub.