1. DOT Network - Next meeting - Thursday 12th March 2020

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    The next DOT Network meeting will be held on the above date from 10am-12pm in the Pease Suite in the Dolphin Centre.

  2. Patient Listening Events - Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2020

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement would like people of all ages to share their views on non AND non-spoken word interpreting (e.g British Sign Languages) services in Primary Care.

  3. NIHR Recruitment: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representatives WANTED (Applications close Monday 23rd March 2020)

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    The NIHR are looking for patients, carers and members of the public to join one of their national and regional committees.

  4. Food for Thought at the Hole in the Wall pub - Monday 23rd March 2020 Postponed until further notice

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    Please see the statement below regarding the postponement of their event planned for Monday 23rd March 2020:

  5. Regional Interpreting & Translation Procurement - Patient Listening Events, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th March 2020 - CANCELLED

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    Please be advised that the NHS England and NHS Improvement events, asking people of all ages to share their views on non AND non-spoken word interpreting (e.g British Sign Languages) services in Primary Care have now been CANCELLED.

  6. The King's Fund - All conferences postponed until the summer

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    In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak please be advised that The King's Fund will NOT be holding any conferences until the summer.

  7. CQC Special Update: responding to the outbreak of Coronavirus

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    Please see attached link providing updates for organisations that represent people who use services, regarding their response to the outbreak of Coronavirus.

  8. Care Quality Commission publishes twelve reports on Outstanding rated Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region

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    The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by twelve Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region to be Outstanding.

  9. Care and Share - Courses available throughout March 2020

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    The next course on Monday 16th March 2020 is entitled 'Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem

  10. Let’s Talk Cardiology Events 2020 (Next Event Monday 16th March 2020)

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    It is a little over a year since the Let’s Talk Cardiology Event at the Durham Centre and there has been a lot of work behind the scenes as a result.

  11. Patient & Public Involvement Opportunities at the NIHR (Application deadline Monday 16th March 2020)

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    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funds high quality research that is focused on the needs of patients and the public.

  12. Food for Thought at the Hole in the Wall pub - Monday 23rd March 2020

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    Food For Thought Darlington is taking over the kitchen at the Hole in the Wall pub, on Monday 23rd March, where they will be serving three courses of gourmet food to raise funds for their re-distribution and cookery activities.

  13. GOLD Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 24th March 2020

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    GOLD (Growing Older Living in Darlington) have their Annual General Meeting coming up and you can be a part of it!

  14. Invitation to join CQC's Online Participation Platform

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    Please see below information inviting staff, volunteers and local community to sign up to CQC’s online participation platform.

  15. CQC inspectors publish reports on 98 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services in the North of England

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 98 reports (including Darlington) on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors. These are now available for you to read!

  16. Primary Care Networks: briefing paper for VCSE sector organisations

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    National Voices has produced a briefing paper (link available below) for Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and for the broader voluntary and community, social enterprise sector (VCSE).

  17. Our Health Connector volunteering program is currently OPEN for new volunteer applicants!

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    We have some exciting news! Our Health Connector volunteering program (for age 25+) is currently open for new volunteer applicants. Our new year starts on 1st April 2020 which means we will be looking at the year ahead and some exciting new projects.

  18. Urgent COVID-19 guidance for the hard of hearing

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    The deaf health charity 'Sign Health' have translated COVID-19 information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

  19. Changes to Children's Front Door Service - going live Today, 4th March 2020

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    Please see attached leaflet which explains the changes to the Front Door Service, to be rolled out today.

  20. Fire and Rescue Service Consultation - ending Friday 6th March 2020

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    From now until 6th March County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are running their annual consultation on their plans for the year ahead and they want to hear what you think!

  21. Care and Share - Courses available throughout March 2020 - Next Course Monday 9th March

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    Please see the poster below detailing the Care and Share courses available through March. Please Note: the next course is on Monday 9th March 2020.

  22. NIHR Recruitment: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representatives wanted! (Applications close Monday 9th March 2020)

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    The NIHR Academy are currently recruiting for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) representatives to join their advisory groups.

  23. North East Social Prescribing Network - events

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    Second Event Tuesday 10th March 2020 - Developing & Embedding Social Prescribing at local level as part of the NHS Universal Offer within PCN’s

  24. Walking Netball Sessions at Red Hall Community Centre

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    Get Involved! Next session - Wednesday 11th March 2020

  25. Let’s Talk Cardiology Events 2020 (Next Event Monday 16th March 2020)

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    It is a little over a year since the Let’s Talk Cardiology Event at the Durham Centre and there has been a lot of work behind the scenes as a result.

  26. Patient & Public Involvement Opportunities at the NIHR (Application deadline Monday 16th March 2020)

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    The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funds high quality research that is focused on the needs of patients and the public.

  27. Prostate Cancer UK - Male Urology Study Day - Friday 27th March 2020

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    Please see attached link below with information for Prostate Cancer UK's Male Urology Study Day on Friday 27th March 2020 in Newcastle.

  28. First Stop Darlington - 21st Birthday Celebration Event, Saturday 28th March 2020

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    First Stop Darlington are turning 21! Why don't you go along to a fun night and help First Stop celebrate their 21st at the Mercure Hotel (King's Head) and raise money for a much needed service in Darlington.

  29. NCVO Annual Conference – Monday 20th April 2020

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    The NCVO Annual Conference is coming up on Monday 20th April 2020.

  30. Darlington Lions Club - FREE PSA Blood Test Event, Saturday 16th May 2020

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    On 16th May 2020 we will be offering free awareness testing for men in Darlington to establish their PSA levels and so give a possible indication of prostate cancer.

  31. King's Fund - Integrated Care Systems, upcoming events in 2020

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    Please see attached information on all upcoming events in 2020 around Integrated Care Systems.

  32. Invitation to join CQC's Online Participation Platform

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    Please see attached information inviting staff, volunteers and local community to sign up to CQC’s online participation platform.

  33. The Sparklers - Fortnightly Group on Friday mornings

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    There is a good deal of evidence to support the fact that singing is good for everyone and it has been shown to be particularly beneficial especially for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s.

  34. Free PDSA Dog Health and Pet Advice

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    Please see below information detailing Free PDSA Dog Health and Pet Advice in Darlington at the end of March and Beginning of April.

  35. Free Guided walks with the Darlington South Park Foundation in association with Groundwork

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    Please see below information on a FREE range of short guided walks now available beginning at South Park, Darlington across March and April.

  36. Charity Digital Newsletter - Latest Edition including Ransomware Guidance for Charities

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Charity Digital Newsletter, including important Ransomware guidance for charities.

  37. VONNE Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the VONNE Newsletter.

  38. The Health Foundation Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of The Health Foundation Newsletter.

  39. Business in Darlington Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of the Business in Darlington Newsletter.

  40. NICE Public Involvement Update Newsletter – March 2020

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    Please find attached this month’s Public Involvement Update from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

  41. CQC monthly update - February 2020

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    Please see attached the CQC Monthly update for February 2020.

  42. Nominations NOW OPEN for the Best of Darlington Awards 2020!

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    The nominations are now open for the Best of Darlington 2020

  43. CQC inspectors publish reports on 92 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services in the North of England

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 92 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  44. CQC inspectors publish reports on 328 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission has published 328 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  45. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust told it must make improvements following Care Quality Commission inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Requires Improvement following its latest inspection.