1. TEWV Response to Healthwatch Darlington LGBT+ Experiences of Health Services Report

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences encountered by the LGBT+ community in Darlington when accessing healthcare services. Read Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust response to our report.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Help improve your Local Pharmacy services…

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    Public Health are currently looking at how well pharmacies work for local people Darlington. You can play a part in improving what is on offer by answering a few questions about the way you use pharmacies.

  5. Help improve your Local Pharmacy services…

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    Public Health are currently looking at how well pharmacies work for local people Darlington. You can play a part in improving what is on offer by answering a few questions about the way you use pharmacies.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Darlington Pharmacy Prescription Survey - Live NOW!

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    Community and NHS pharmacies and their staff have acted as an essential lifeline to Darlington residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and vaccination drive.

  9. 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

  10. 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!

  11. 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.

  12. Job opportunity with Healthwatch North Tyneside

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    Healthwatch North Tyneside have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join their staff team.

  13. 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.

  14. Figures reveal One Million-plus people missing out on prescription savings

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    MoneySavingExpert.com has obtained data via Freedom of Information requests from the NHS Business Services Authority, showing 1,064,992 people paid for at least 12 individual prescriptions in 2021-22 instead of paying for a pre-payment certificate.

  15. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  16. 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.

  17. Upcoming changes to the way community pharmacy is represented nationally and locally

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    Last year, following a period of consultation, pharmacy contractors nationally voted in favour of a number of changes to the way community pharmacy is represented, nationally and locally.

  18. Darlington Pharmacy - Easter Opening Hours

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

  19. Darlington Primary Care Network respond to Pharmacy Report

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    Darlington PCN would like to thank Healthwatch for this comprehensive review, and the people who took the time to respond to the questionnaire.

  20. Pharmacy Opening times across the region - All May bank holidays (updated with minor changes)

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    NHS England have released the opening times for all pharmacies across the North East and North Cumbria for all May bank holidays.

  21. 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?

  22. ‘Well’ Being Event - Northgate, Darlington

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    Darlington social prescribers are hosting their first ‘WELL’ Being event at The Well Methodist Church, 164 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EL on Tuesday 1st August 2023 between 11am-2pm.

  23. Cockerton Pharmacy - Change of opening hours

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    Please note there has been a change to the opening hours for Cockerton Pharmacy in Darlington, effectively immediately.

  24. New Operator - Orchard Road pharmacy (Alrahi & Singh Ltd)

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    There has been a change in operator for the pharmacy at 9 Damson Court, Orchard Road, Darlington.

  25. 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.

  26. Voluntary and Community Group Needs Survey

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    No matter what size of group or organisation, we would like to hear what challenges you are facing and what support and funding would help you and those you support in the future.

  27. August Bank Holiday - Darlington pharmacy opening hours

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    North East and North Cumbria NHS have released the opening hours for pharmacies across the region, including right now in Darlington.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Campaign launched to help people save money on prescriptions

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    A new NHS England campaign aims to raise awareness of prescription saving schemes.

  31. Help inform the future of local women's health services

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    North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Public Health would love to hear from women, and those who identify as women about how health services work for them in their new survey.

  32. CNTW Council of Governors Appointed Community and Voluntary Sector Governor Vacancy

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking nominations from the Third/Community and Voluntary Sector to join their Council of Governors.

  33. 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!

  34. Statement from the Chair of your Local Pharmaceutical committee (LPC), Community Pharmacy Tees Valley

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    Community Pharmacies are dealing with great pressures currently and this may give you an insight.

  35. 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.

  36. 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!

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. New Pharmacy First Scheme Launches

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    This month marks a significant milestone in enhancing community-based primary healthcare accessibility as the Pharmacy First scheme officially launches across community pharmacies in Tees Valley.

  40. 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.

  41. Tell NICE what you think: NICE's three-year strategy for involvement and engagement

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    The National Institute for Care and Excellence are delighted to let you know that the consultation on their draft Working alongside people and communities at NICE: a three-year strategy for involvement and engagement is now open.

  42. Help Us Help You – ‘Think Pharmacy First' Campaign

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    Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

  43. 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.

  44. May Bank Holidays - Darlington pharmacy opening hours

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    North East and North Cumbria NHS have released the opening hours during the May bank holidays for pharmacies across the region, including right here in Darlington.