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The Local Maternity System for North East & North Cumbria want to understand how services have been running during the COVID-19 pandemic for you via a short online survey. -
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The Northern Echo have featured our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign on their website with comments from our CEO Michelle Thompson BEM and Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England to raise awareness of the campaign locally! -
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The Darlington Support charity is asking NHS responders to help swell its ranks to ensure volunteers stay connected as lockdown eases – because the vulnerable still need support. -
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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. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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The NHS have launched their Better Health campaign encouraging adults to take active steps to improve their physical and mental health. -
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The Department of Health & Social Care have released the July edition of their newsletter. -
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The government have released new social distancing cards and badges for people who are worried about others around them respecting their space in line with social distancing guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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The new COVID-19 contact tracing App is expected to be first tested on the Isle of Wight. -
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After the announcement face masks would be mandatory in more places across the UK such as supermarkets, indoor shopping centres etc, UK Youth wanted to highlight some ways in which you can communicate with the deaf community from behind a mask. -
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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. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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Are you worried or anxious about wearing a face covering or mask in public during the pandemic? Mind have practical tips on how to cope in these uncertain times when you're outside. -
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VONNE have released the latest edition of their newsletter for the VCSE sector across the North East. -
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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. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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The Health Foundation's Director of Health, Jo Bibby, has looked at the experience of coronavirus through the eyes of young people asking the question' Who would want to be 20 in 2020?' -
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The DHSC have released the August edition of their voluntary sector newsletter. -
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Have you, or has a family member or close friend been in hospital due to COVID-19? This will have been a stressful time for all of you - but how can you recover from this? -
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New research is being carried out nationally studying patients with coronavirus as part of the national effort to find treatments, with researchers from hospitals in County Durham and Darlington at the forefront of these efforts. -
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The flu vaccine is being delivered in a different way this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how can you make your appointment and get your vaccine in a safe and timely manner? -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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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. -
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Doctors of the World is pleased to be able to offer coronavirus (COVID-19) translated resources in 60 languages, which were produced in partnership with the British Red Cross. -
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Citizens Advice Darlington now have pre bookable face to face debt appointments available for their Debt and Money Advice Hub. -
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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. -
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The North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network and Skills for People are launching Get Well for Winter, a project to promote health & well-being in the run up to Christmas to support the most physically vulnerable. -
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Unforgettable Experiences provide older people, their families and carers with access to arts, culture, heritage and sport to improve health and wellbeing, delay dementia, reduce isolation and improve quality of life. -
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In their latest briefing, Healthwatch England look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington are hosting a 'knit and natter' online Zoom group every Tuesday. -
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The Arcus anxiety and loneliness helpline is now open Monday to Friday 6pm till 10pm for anyone who would like to talk to a counsellor and their counselling service is FREE for anyone on a low income (proof may be required). -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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Carers UK has launched a survey to capture how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an impact on carers lives. -
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Today we are featuring Humankind Darlington Young Carers. -
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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. -
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For some people you maybe worrying about Covid-19 cases rising, Rethink Mental Illness think it's a good time to remind you about their Covid-19 and Mental Illness hub.
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The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East. -
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Long Covid is a term used to describe symptoms and side effects that patients are experiencing long after Covid-19. Do you have a similar experience to share? -
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FFTD will hold their AGM on Wednesday 30th September, 7.00 - 8.00 pm via Zoom. -
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Due to the pandemic everything has changed this year which means making decisions about your future as a young person can be worrying or confusing. Youthwatch Darlington share information helping young people during these uncertain times. -
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Help improve the experience of essential workers, working in County Durham or Darlington during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.
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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! -
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The September newsletter includes an article about the NHS test and trace QR codes that will affect community buildings.
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The NHS COVID-19 App launched on 24th September, Mencap have produced some easy read information about the app on their website. -
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We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Pamela Plumb, Health & Social Care Tutor at Darlington College about her tips for students.