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New guidance has been issued by Public Health England for those at high risk from Coronavirus and who are currently shielding. -
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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK) now have a COVID-19 Helpline for the public to access. -
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The third report which follows a series of care home visits conducted by Healthwatch Darlington, to ascertain the quality of life and choices of care home residents across the Borough. -
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The Alzheimer's Show in association with the Alzheimer's Society are delighted to now bring to you a series of online events and resources during these tough times across the next few weeks. -
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The National Youth Agency, in consultation with Public Health England and the Health and Safety Executive, have developed youth sector specific guidance and advice on managing activities and spaces during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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Feeling breathless? Have a temperature or cough? These are some symptoms of Coronavirus. If you're isolating with symptoms, there are some things you can try in the comfort of your own home that may help. -
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Scope, the disability equality charity for England and Wales are currently running Parents Connect sessions on Zoom. -
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This Sunday 5th July the NHS turns 72 years old! There will be a final clap for the NHS at 5pm on Sunday for the nation to come together and applaud the commitment, courage and sacrifice shown by so many as we say #ThankYouTogether. -
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See, Hear, Respond is a service provided across England by Barnardo’s and a group of national and local community-based organisations in response to Covid-19. -
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A new campaign called #BikeIsBest has been launched during the pandemic to encourage people to exercise by cycling. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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Due to the pandemic, The Good Grief Trust are now holding their pop up cafes online. -
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Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for June 2020. -
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Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months. -
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Find out more about our highlights from 2019/20, our dedicated volunteers, how we have made a difference and our plans for the coming months. -
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Citizens Advice Darlington has provided an update on the services they offer to the public. -
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Body image is how we think about ourselves physically and how we think others perceive us. For young people body image can be particularly difficult to cope with. -
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Hear from one of our volunteers who shares their own story about body image in an effort to raise awareness -
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Find out more about the latest efforts from our young volunteers to help young people living in Darlington. -
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The Northern Cancer Alliance are pleased to launch the regional communications campaign to build on the work of the national "Help us help you" campaign. -
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Healthwatch England have launched a research project to find out what people like about remote GP and hospital appointments, and what they think should be improved. -
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In an update from Darlington Primary Care Network they would like to remind everyone that GPs surgeries in Darlington are open for business throughout the pandemic. -
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Have you ever wondered how to get NHS help online in these tough times? Well now you can with NHS Health at home.
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Healthwatch Darlington are today, together with the Care Quality Commission, launching a new #BecauseWeAllCare campaign encouraging the public to share their experiences, both good and bad, to help improve services in Darlington. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England have joined forces with other health and care partners including Healthwatch Darlington to encourage all people who access services to help shape future health and social care. -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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Groundwork Fit Mamas have provided an update on the sessions they currently provide during the pandemic to new mums wanting to get back in shape after having a baby. -
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Darlington, Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees, and South Tees CCGs have their AGM next Monday, 20th July at 3pm. -
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From time to time we're going to be shining the spotlight on local organisations making a difference in your community in these difficult times, and today we are featuring the 'Coronavirus Support for Vulnerable Darlington' group. -
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A new blog published by Health and Wellbeing Alliance partners National Voices and written by Harri Weeks from the National LGBTQ+ Partnership looks at the impact of Covid-19 on LGBTQ+ communities. -
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Darlington Mind have a dedicated Loss and Bereavement Support service available to people in Darlington. -
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Coronavirus information is readily available for those with a learning disability through a series of online videos. -
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Children and young people in Darlington are to receive tablet devices to help with their learning, access support and take part in arts activities as part of a new joint initiative. -
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NHS Youth Forum are finding more ways to demonstrate important government guidance on Coronavirus. They are using illustrations to catch the attention of younger people. -
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Relax kids are hosting a free online event all this week from Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July and it's absolutely free! -
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Diabetes UK is looking for two people to be part of an exciting new project. -
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The Family Support Team at St Teresa’s Hospice now operates two online support groups for anyone living with life-limiting illnesses and for those who care for someone with a life-limiting illness. -
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Healthwatch have produced helpful material in easy read format about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us for those people who may have a visual impairment or disability. -
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Healthwatch Darlington will be conducting a series of online focus groups (via Zoom) to compliment our #BecauseWeAllCare project asking people to share their experiences of using health and social care services in Darlington during the pandemic. -
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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? -
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CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'. -
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The Anna Freud Network have produced a great new self-care pack for young people as part of their #SelfcareSummer campaign which highlights activities, support and advice every day throughout the summer. -
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Darlington Rotaract is looking for community volunteers who want to give up some of their time to help improve the community and support those in need. -
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The Shine organisation who provide support for people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus, as well as to parents, families, carers and professional care staff, have released their latest line-up of online information and support events. -
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The charity Sibs have lots of wonderful information available online to support siblings of disabled children and adults and are the only UK charity dedicated to siblings of those with a learning disability. -
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If your disabled family member is unable to wear face coverings during the pandemic due to their disability, The Challenging Behaviour Foundation has produced some vital guidance and information cards to share when out and about. -
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The government have revealed plans to introduce the most comprehensive flu jab programme in history this winter with the aim of vaccinating more than 30 million people.