1. GP practices are still open

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    GPs across Darlington are reminding members of the public that GP services remain open and that if anyone requires a consultation with a doctor or nurse, they shouldn’t delay contacting their local practice.

  2. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.

  3. Healthwatch Darlington set to launch new online information sessions - Do you want to join us for #WellbeingWednesday?

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    We will be launching two brand new online information sessions from October 2020. We wanted to share full details with you about these sessions and how your organisation can get involved.

  4. Impact of COVID-19 on Frontline and Essential Workers

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    Help improve the experience of essential workers, working in County Durham or Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  5. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.

  6. Darlington Flu Vaccination Programme Taxi Service

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    The Darlington Primary Care Network flu vaccination drive- through programme officially launched on Monday 28th September at The Northern Echo Arena, Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club!

  7. Call us about care, we want you to share!

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    A new telephone project launched to connect socially isolated or lonely service users with friendly volunteers and staff to talk about care experiences and ask questions. 
     

  8. Digital Exclusion project launched by Healthwatch Darlington & Darlington Primary Care Network

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    Healthwatch Darlington & Darlington Primary Care Network will be working in partnership to understand patient experiences of those who have used GP surgeries during the pandemic.

  9. Connect Health Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service in Darlington

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    The Connect Health MSK Service in Darlington have recently launched a digital self referral service.

  10. Humankind Access Point ‘Drop In’ is open for support

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    Humankind services are open and providing support to individuals via face to face floating support and their drop in service at the Houndgate Office, in addition they are also providing over the phone support.

  11. Groundwork Winter Walks

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    Groundwork are currently offering 1-1 walks with one of their friendly members of staff.

  12. Children & Young People's Mental Health Report 2020 (Including Covid-19 experiences)

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    Children, young people, parents and carers tell us what they think contributes to poor mental wellbeing of young people including the changes they would like to see to improving the provision of mental health information across the town.

  13. Diabetes UK - New advice and support now available

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    Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available in relation to coronavirus and the impact on services including 'Your diabetes care during coronavirus' and new advice for people 'Preparing for remote appointments'.

  14. Call out for bus pass holders in Darlington

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    Concessionary bus pass holders in Darlington are being asked to come forward with details of any changes to their personal details as the council prepares for the renewal of around 14,000 passes which are set to expire at the end of March 2021.

  15. 'A Day In The Life Of A Patient Liaison Assistant' - Denmark Street Surgery

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    Amanda, a Patient Liaison Assistant (PLA) at Denmark Street Surgery, more commonly known as a Doctors Receptionist shares how their job title has recently been changed to try and relay to patients what their job involves.

  16. Darlington Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre

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    Due to some of the Covid 19 restrictions being lifted, Darlington Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre is now able to offer their client's face to face appointments - either in their homes or in Covid secure spaces.

  17. New GP data-sharing system delayed

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    NHS Digital have recently announced plans to allow an NHS system to extract patient data from doctors’ surgeries in England. The new data-sharing system was due to start in July but has now been pushed back to 1 September.

  18. Healthwatch Darlington's Annual Report 2020/21

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    We share how we've made a difference during the pandemic, our new way of working, the fantastic support of our volunteers, Youthwatch Darlington's recognition as well as the impact we have had on services and the community during the last 12 months.

  19. Routes To Work Summer 2021 Newsletter

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    In the summer edition of their newsletter Routes To Work share an update on their service in Darlington and welcome two new members to their team.

  20. Working collaboratively in an ICS: freeing up opportunities in community pharmacy 

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    Opportunities for greater collaborative working between community pharmacy, primary care networks (PCNs) and federations within integrated care systems (ICSs).

  21. The Future of Palliative and End of Life Care Services across the Tees Valley.

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    SAVE THE DATE Thursday 14th October 9.30am – 1.00pm

  22. Aligning the upper age for NHS prescription charge exemptions with the State Pension age

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    A possible rule change this April could see millions of people in England charged for prescriptions they currently get for free.

  23. Parliamentary interest in Healthwatch dentistry report

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    On Monday there was a significant level of parliamentary interest in dentistry - particularly around Healthwatch England's recent 'What people have told us about NHS dentistry' report.

  24. 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..............

  25. 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.

  26. Can you help with a new Health Education England funded project?

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    Anna McLaren, Widening Participation Ambassador at STRIVE Academic Centre (South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is leading Health Education England funded project on behalf of health and social care partners across the Tees Valley.

  27. 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

  28. 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.

  29. CQC survey reports deteriorating experiences of NHS community mental health services

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual survey of people’s experiences of NHS community mental health services.

  30. Change of opening hours - Morrisons Pharmacy Morton Park

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    Effective Monday 31st October, Morrisons Pharmacy at Morton Park have changed their opening hours

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Latest FAQs on planned Industrial Action

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    Although strikes planned for 6 and 8 March were called off as unions agree to enter pay talks with the Government, industrial action continues.

  34. 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.

  35. 'Meals at Home' update from Age UK - Call for volunteer drivers

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    Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington is currently looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver the meals for it's 'Meals at Home' service.

  36. Young Carers service - Important information regarding service changes, and recruitment in Darlington

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    There is an important upcoming change to Young Carers provision in Darlington.