1. CQC - State of Care 2022/23 launch event - Friday 20 October

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    The Care Quality Commisson would like to invite you to watch the live stream of their State of Care 2022/23 launch event. The event is being held on Friday 20 October, and the live stream will start at 10am.

  2. NICE quality standard on Transition from children’s to adults’ services - update

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence are pleased to announce that the draft Transition from children’s to adults’ services - update quality standard consultation period is now open until Thursday 26th October.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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!

  6. 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.

  7. CQC inspectors publish reports on 53 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 53 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  8. 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!

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. NIHR Public member recruitment 2024 - NOW OPEN

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Research is looking for members of the public to join one of their committees. The committees help decide which research to prioritise and which research projects to fund in health and social care.

  15. Adult social care: Lived Experience Report

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    We are pleased to share the Adult Social Care: Lived Experience Repprt which provides valuable insights into our local Adult Social Care services and highlights areas of success and potential improvement.

  16. Diabetes Model of Care Report

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    We are pleased to present this report detailing Healthwatch Darlington's recent partnership with Darlington Borough Council Public Health Team in supporting the Diabetes Model of Care across Darlington.

  17. Growing Older, Planning Ahead Reports

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    We have pleasure in sharing reports that offer insights into the needs of people with learning disabilities aged 40 and above in the combined Tees Valley area as well as here in Darlington.

  18. St Teresa's Hospice - Moonlight & Memories Fundraising Walk - October 2024

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    A fundraiser to support St Teresa’s Hospice is taking place in October and you can take part.

  19. Health Connector Volunteer Recruitment: Interviews, Inductions and Training Postponed

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    Interviews, inductions and training for our volunteer recruitment opportunities have been postponed until further notice!

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Important Healthwatch Darlington Update: Coronavirus

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    We at HWD have made the decision, as a precautionary measure, to postpone all outreach visits within the community as well as our volunteering activities.

  23. 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:

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Alzheimer's Society - Dementia Services Directory

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    Please see the attached local dementia services directory.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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).

  30. Darlington Carers Support

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    Darlington Carers Support update around changes to their service due to Covid - 19

  31. Darlington Alzheimer's Society

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    Darlington Alzheimer's Society can provide information, advice and support to those living with dementia and to those supporting someone with dementia via telephone, email or post.

  32. Darlington Borough Council Service Closures

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    Please be advised that a number of Darlington Borough Council services and community venues have now closed until further notice, during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  33. Community Peer Mentor Project

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    The community peer mentors WILL continue to take referrals for anyone who is in high demand on front line policing or other services.

  34. Arcus Darlington

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    Essentially, it's business as usual for Arcus Darlington, however, all counselling sessions will now take place over the phone.

  35. 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!

  36. Walking Netball Sessions at Red Hall Community Centre

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    Get Involved! Next session - Wednesday 11th March 2020

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Relax Kids Darlington & Aycliffe

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    Relax Kids Darlington and Aycliffe has moved their learning and experience online and designed a totally new website to help people of all ages look after their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

  40. Darlington Interim Library Service

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    An Interim Library Delivery Service has been set up and is available to all existing library users who are 60 or over, who may be self-isolating in a bid to help minimise loneliness.

  41. Kings Foodbank

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    Kings Foodbank are now open three days a week to help more vulnerable people during the Covid-19 outbreak.

  42. County Durham & Darlington Pharmacies

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    A message from your local pharmacies.
    Pharmacy teams are under intense pressure at the moment, working on the front line of the health service often without any protection for their own health.

  43. Dementia Cafe at Head of Steam - Dates for 2020

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    Please see attached link detailing the Dementia Cafe's dates throughout 2020.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. Primary Care Network: Briefing for VCSE Sector Organisations

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

  47. Relax Kids - Wellbeing for Carers package coming soon!

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    Coming soon to a town centre venue...Wellbeing for carers.