1. #BecauseWeAllCare - Hospital Discharge survey

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    Healthwatch Darlington together with the Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England, are launching the next phase of our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign with a focus on Hospital Discharge. Do you have an experience to share of leaving hospital?

  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. 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'.

  4. 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.

  5. The Northern Echo feature our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign!

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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!

  6. £62 million to help discharge people with learning disabilities or autism into the community

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    The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) has announced funding of £62 million to help discharge people with learning disabilities and/or autism from hospital into the community.

  7. 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'.

  8. 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.

  9. Health Education England - North East & Yorkshire Covid-19 Bulletin

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    Health Education England have released their latest Covid-19 bulletin for the North East & Yorkshire.

  10. Home from Hospital affordable warmth schemes

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    Since the Energy Redress Scheme launched in 2018, Energy Saving Trust has awarded over £15.4 million in grant funding to more than 103 charities across England, Scotland and Wales.

  11. 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'.

  12. Leo's Neonatal

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    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.

  13. 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'.

  14. 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'.

  15. Care Quality Commission - Don't hold back from giving feedback, #BecauseWeAllCare

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    The CQC are encouraging the public to get involved in Healthwatch's national #BecauseWeAllCare campaign.

  16. Your Covid Recovery - helping you recover from the long term effects of COVID-19

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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?

  17. Researchers in County Durham and Darlington doing 'vital work' on Covid-19 studies

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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.

  18. 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'.

  19. 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.

  20. Today is #999Day!

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    As today is #999Day, Our Frontline are raising awareness of the tireless work our key, frontline workers are doing especially during the pandemic and show that they too are supported to do their job to the best of their ability.

  21. Doctors of the World - Coronavirus information now translated into 60 languages

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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.

  22. North East NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA) - Unhappy with your NHS treatment or care?

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    Want to make a complaint but you’re not sure where to start? North East NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA) can help.

  23. 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'.

  24. 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'.

  25. 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'.

  26. 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'.

  27. Do you require extra support to travel to your appointment at Darlington Memorial Hospital?

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    The Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital provide a FREE driver scheme to get you there.

  28. Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care Report

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    State of Care is the CQC's annual assessment of health care and social care in England. The report looks at the trends, shares examples of good and outstanding care, and highlights where care needs to improve.

  29. Darlington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) rated good for 2019/20

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    NHS England have published the CCG annual assessment report 2019/20 which is the assessment of how well each CCG engaged with their communities last year.

  30. Care Quality Commission (CQC) review into use of DNACPRs during Covid-19

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    The CQC are carrying out a survey so they can hear the experiences of people who have had a DNACPR or had one reviewed, since the start of the pandemic in March.

  31. Your Covid Recovery - helping you recover from the long term effects of COVID-19

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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?

  32. Diabetes UK February Update

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    Diabetes UK share their latest update, there's lots of helpful information including When Your Child Is Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 - Virtual Q&A Session, download their guide to moving more or challenge yourself with FakeAway Feb.

  33. 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.

  34. Happy 73rd Birthday to our NHS!

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    On Monday 5th July 2021 the NHS celebrated it's 73rd birthday! Our team of staff and volunteers want to say thank you to all NHS staff.

  35. North East Ambulance Service - BAME Positive Action and Community Ambassador Project

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    The North East Ambulance Service has recently appointed a Positive Action Officer to help them to work with people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Find out more about how they can help.

  36. Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

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    The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board Healthwatch England's key recommendations. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

  37. Quality Matters – Your Views Count. Five minutes, five questions, your say!

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    County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing its Quality Strategy – “Quality Matters”. They want this to be a true commitment to keep doing the things they do well and to improve the things where they can get better.

  38. North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) share guidance for patients and scheduled care crews on wearing a mask

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    NEAS are reminding patients that anyone using ambulance patient transport services to attend their clinic or appointment must continue to wear a face covering in line with NHS guidelines for hospitals and other health services.


  39. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) Virtual AGM - Wednesday 29th September 2021

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    This year the CDDFT AGM will be held virtually and streamed live. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 5.30pm.

  40. 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. .

  41. 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

  42. CQC publishes 40 inspection reports on services in the north of England

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    Over the past week, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published 40 reports on services it has inspected in Yorkshire and the Humber, the north-west and north-east of England.

  43. CQC State of Care 2020/21

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    Download this year's assessment of health care and social care in England.

  44. Maternity Experiences 2021 Report

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    This report provides insight into the experiences of those who use maternity services in Darlington.

  45. 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/

  46. What issues are we monitoring?

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    Summary of key health and social care issues

  47. Contextualised Safeguarding Harm Away from Home Conference 

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    Darlington Conference

  48. Bowel Cancer UK launch Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign

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    We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred.

  49. Because We All Care 2022 campaign launches today

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    CQC's Because We All Care campaign, jointly launched with Healthwatch England, encourages more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one’s care.

  50. 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.