1. State of Caring 2021 Survey

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    Carers UK are currently running their State of Caring survey 2021. They are really keen to hear about your experiences – good or bad – in as much detail as possible as this helps them understand what it is like to be a carer in 2021.

  2. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) Newsletter

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    The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East. VONNE's conference takes shape, and more in VONNE News.

  3. Diabetes UK's Type 1 and Tech Event - Saturday 16th October

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    This year Diabetes UK’s very popular online event, connecting the type 1 diabetes community with healthcare professionals and researchers, will take place on Saturday, 16 October from 10:00am to 2:00 pm.

  4. COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021

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    The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ setting out plans for autumn and winter 2021/22 in England.

  5. Stop Loan Sharks Summer Newsletter 2021

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    The England Illegal Money Lending Team share the summer edition of the Stop Loan Sharks newsletter which includes an update on latest court cases, arrests, community projects and the launch of their new social media toolkit for credit unions.

  6. You still need to wear a face covering when visiting NHS services

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    Although COVID restrictions came to an end in many settings on 19th July the public are reminded that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. .

  7. DARLINGTON SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP

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    Please find below DSP Winter 2021 Newsletter. This newsletter can also be accessed here https://darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk/

  8. Contextualised Safeguarding Harm Away from Home Conference 

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    Darlington Conference

  9. National Quality Board's (NQB) Guidance on System Quality Groups (SQGs)

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    NQB's guidance on SQGs had now been published. All Integrated Care Systems are required to have a System Quality Group, focused on enabling quality improvement across the health and care system.

  10. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experience Survey 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington helps people have their say about health & care services in the town. Your experiences will provide us with a complete picture of the last 2 years of the pandemic.

  11. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting 17th March 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme.

  12. Integrated Care Bulletin

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    A fortnightly round-up of all the latest news and events on integrating health and care across the country, including examples of best practice from NHS, local government and voluntary sector partnerships.

  13. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experiences Report 2020 - 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to explore the experiences of local people at each stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report highlights three important milestones:
    Pre vaccine experiences, Vaccine experiences, Post vaccine experiences.

  14. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting

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    We are pleased to invite you to our next DOT meeting on Thursday 15th September 2022 10am to 12pm via Zoom - joining details on the agenda below.

  15. Become a Youthwatch Champion! - First meeting 29th June

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    Are you aged 16-25? Want to make a difference to the way health and care services are run for people your age? You could be the perfect fit to become a Youthwatch Volunteer!

  16. 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.

  17. Understanding Post-Covid Syndrome

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    Contracting COVID-19 can be a distressing experience that affects people differently, meaning you may have different care and wellbeing needs to others.

  18. Darlington Rapid Response Team named Social Care Covid Heroes of the year!

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    We at Healthwatch Darlington would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the Darlington Rapid Response Team on winning the 'Social Care Covid Heroes' award for their exceptional work during the pandemic.

  19. Think-tank calls for concerted action on vaccination

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    Nearly one in five adults (18 per cent) still doesn’t feel safe in public spaces, such as restaurants or public transport, because of Covid, according to a new report by a national think-tank.

  20. 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.

  21. Our 'How did it go for you?' survey now LIVE!

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    We're delighted to introduce our 'How did it go for you?' survey for 2023, asking for your thoughts on how health and care services have been for you recently.

  22. Tandem - new pilot project - New Futures

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    Tandem (formerly Morrison Trust) are delivering a new pilot project – New Futures, until the end of September 2023.

  23. My Life Tool self-management programme - launched by Teesside University and Neuro Key

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    This programme is led by people with lived experience of, and has been adapted by people living with Long Covid.

  24. NHS England - complaints procedure

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    If you have a complaint to make about a healthcare service, knowing the correct procedure can be tricky. So how do you make a complaint?

  25. Vaccine programmes brought forward due to new covid variant

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    NHS covid and flu vaccination programmes, which had been due to commence in October, will now start immediately. Health leaders say the change was needed due to the risks presented by the new BA.2.86 covid variant.

  26. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust - 2 Non-Executive Directors positions available

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint 2 Non-Executive Directors to join their Board.

  27. CNTW Council of Governor Elections - October 2023

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust gives notice that it is holding elections to the Council of Governors for a 3-year term commencing 1st December 2023.

  28. Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics in Darlington

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    Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics are now being introduced in Darlington for eligible groups.

  29. NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria - Stroke research involvement group

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    The Stroke Research Patient and Carer Panel is looking for new members!

  30. TEWV Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2023 - 23rd November

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting their Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2023 at Darlington Arena on 23 November 1-5pm and would love to see you there.

  31. Pop-up Covid vaccination clinic in Darlington - 1st December

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    There's a pop-up Covid vaccination clinic happening in early December in Darlington for eligible groups.

  32. GOLD - What do they do? - Information Session

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    Fancy a cuppa? You could join GOLD (Growing Older Living in Darlington) for their information to find out more about them!

  33. New way to access the Durham Tees Valley listening service - TEWV

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust would like to update you on the new way to access the Durham Tees Valley listening service.

  34. Request to Support a Key Research Project on Vaccine Confidence in Tees Valley

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    Teesside University are conducting an important research project for Hartlepool Borough Council - "Understanding Vaccine Confidence in Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines in Tees Valley," - which aims to explore diverse perspectives on vaccine hesitancy and confidence.

  35. General Survey 2024 - Share your views!

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    Healthwatch Darlington want to gather as much feedback as possible regarding health and social care services in the Borough of Darlington.

  36. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  37. Healthwatch news - Cost of living remains barrier to health for the vulnerable

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    Last year, our polling highlighted the stark impact the cost of living crisis was having on people’s access to health and care.

  38. Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics in Darlington - May 2024

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    Pop-up Covid vaccination clinics are happening in May in Darlington for eligible groups.