1. Parent Carer Training & Information Sessions available from September to December

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    There will be a number of training & information sessions available to professionals, parents and carers from September to December delivered by CAMHS.

  2. 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.

  3. Daisy Chain - Details of Services Available and Adult Day Opportunities!

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    Daisy Chain have a number of services available to help individuals understand their strengths, challenges and identity to help them develop self worth and recognise their qualities.

  4. County Durham Community Foundation - Funding opportunity available

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    A funding opportunity to support social and charitable activities linked to PHP Healthcare centres is available from County Durham Community Foundation and your organisation can apply today!

  5. Mental Health Lead (MHL) Training

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    As part of supporting your school / college to develop your approach to promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing, the Darlington MHST would like to draw you attention to these DfE grants to train a senior mental health in your setting.

  6. Tees Valley Sport - Funding applications now open

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    Tees Valley Sport are a distributer of the Together Fund on behalf of Sport England - with up to £5,000 for community organisations to develop physical activity opportunities to support groups and communities to become more physically active.

  7. Mindfulness Sessions for Health and Social Care Staff across the North East and North Cumbria

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    Mindfulness Sessions are now available for Health and Social Care Staff across the North East and North Cumbria over the next few months.

  8. Dates for free online training to tackle Illegal money lending

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    The Illegal Money Lending Team are offering free introductory training to help you spot a loan shark.

  9. Notes from the VCSE Mental Health Group meeting held on 5th October

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    Please see attached notes (available to download below) from the VCSE Mental Health Group meeting held on 5th October.

  10. CQC finds improvements in forensic inpatient or secure wards at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of forensic inpatient or secure wards, run by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in July and August.

  11. CQC survey reports deteriorating experiences of NHS community mental health services

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual survey of people’s experiences of NHS community mental health services.

  12. Staff Wellbeing Hub - Survey Participation - Learning from health care staff experiences of attempting to take their own life: how we co-create lives worth living

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    The Staff Wellbeng Hub are recruiting participants for a confidential study focused on the impact of attempting suicide in health care staff population.

  13. Humankind - Training offer 

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    Talking about pronouns can feel daunting or strange at first, but there are lots of easy ways that we can introduce pronouns into our everyday conversations.

  14. 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!

  15. Kooth & Qwell - What's on in November?

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    Our Friends at Kooth & Qwell have a number of online forums across the whole of November for all ages to attend.

  16. Important Update from TEWV: publication of three independent investigation reports

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    The following is information provided by Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, after the publication of the independent reports into the tragic deaths of three young women in the Trust's care in 2019 and 2020.

  17. Wellbeing for the mind through music - The Forum Music Studios

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    The Happiness Hub are starting a weekly music session to help improve people's mental health and wellbeing, called Music Mind.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. Tell Healthwatch your story of Maternal Mental Health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.

  21. Social Prescribers in Darlington including update on their NEW website!

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    Social Prescribing link workers in Darlington help to connect people with local community activities, resources and services that can help to improve health and wellbeing.

  22. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - Primary Care Network Team Manager Post Vacancy

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    An exciting opportunity to join the primary care element of the transformation programme team has become available!

  23. Introduction to Qwell for GP's & healthcare professionals

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    GP's & healthcare professionals are invited to join one of Qwell's webinars which forms a series of events this winter as we ensure adult patients in your area can access earlier mental health support.

  24. Kooth & Qwell - What's on in December?

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    Our Friends at Kooth & Qwell have a number of online forums across the whole of December for all ages to attend.

  25. RSACC and 16 days of activism

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    16 Days of Activism to eliminate violence against women

  26. What makes children and young people Glad, Sad & Mad about growing up in Darlington?

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    Darlington Borough Council are refreshing their Children and Young People’s Plan.

  27. Tees Valley YMCA - Youth Sessions

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    Tees Valley YMCA have introduced a number of new youth sessions for young people aged 17 and under to come together and have fun.

  28. Contact - Christmas Tips for SEND Families

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    Christmas can be a difficult time for families but especially for SEND families. Contact have produced a list of their favourite tips to make it that little bit easier on families.

  29. Knitters needed to help Number Forty

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    Are you nimble with the knitting needles? Do you love coming up with crochet creations? Then Number Forty needs your help!

  30. Kooth & Qwell - What's on in January?

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    Our friends at Kooth & Qwell have a number of online forums across the whole of the first month of the year for all ages!

  31. Mental Health Support Team Darlington/CAMHS Training

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    Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Darlington and CAMHS are offering free training for parents & carers AND professionals.

  32. Have you received an Autism diagnosis as an adult? - Integrated Care System (ICS) Autism Peer Research Project

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    Peer researchers from Your Voice Counts are carrying out an Integrated Care System (ICS) Autism Peer Research Project looking at the support people receive before, during and after the process of being diagnosed with autism.

  33. Tees Valley Sport – Final phase in the Together Fund

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    Tees Valley Sport are happy to announce that they have secured a final round of funding through Sport England’s Together Fund.

  34. 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.

  35. The Cabin Happiness Hub - Groundworks

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    Groundworks have started a new project call 'The Cabin' for young adults aged 18-25 to support mental health.

  36. Free accredited courses with Learning & Skills Darlington - Understanding Domestic Abuse and Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace

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    2 free accredited courses are available in Darlington - Understanding Domestic Abuse and Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy in the Workplace

  37. 'Move to Music' at Eastbourne Sports Complex

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    You could become more active with this NEW 'Move to Music' group at Eastbourne Sports Complex.

  38. 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.

  39. Our 'Cost of living' survey now LIVE!

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    We at Healthwatch Darlington would like to understand the impact that the cost of living is having on people in Darlington, and wish to encourage you to let us know your thoughts.

  40. Tees Valley YMCA - Full range of youth sessions for 2023

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    Tees Valley YMCA have a number of new youth sessions for young people in various locations across Darlington.

  41. ICS Lived Experience Associate Director - job opportunity

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    The North East & North Cumbria ICS (Integrated Care System) Mental Health Programme team are delighted to announce that they are now recruiting for a Mental Health Lived Experience Associate Director Role.

  42. Cost of Living Support with Darlington Connect - official opening 24th April

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    You can get support and advice during the cost of living crisis from Darlington Connect.