1. Local Maternity System for North East & North Cumbria - Pregnancy and Birth Experience Survey, Covid-19 Pandemic Impact

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    The Local Maternity System for North East & North Cumbria want to understand how services have been running during the COVID-19 pandemic for you via a short online survey.

  2. Darlington Support appeals for new NHS responders to join their ranks

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    The Darlington Support charity is asking NHS responders to help swell its ranks to ensure volunteers stay connected as lockdown eases – because the vulnerable still need support.

  3. NHS Better Health campaign launched

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    The NHS have launched their Better Health campaign encouraging adults to take active steps to improve their physical and mental health.

  4. Government introduces optional cards and badges to promote ongoing social distancing

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    The government have released new social distancing cards and badges for people who are worried about others around them respecting their space in line with social distancing guidelines during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  5. New NHS contact tracing App ready for testing

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    The new COVID-19 contact tracing App is expected to be first tested on the Isle of Wight.

  6. UK Youth

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    After the announcement face masks would be mandatory in more places across the UK such as supermarkets, indoor shopping centres etc, UK Youth wanted to highlight some ways in which you can communicate with the deaf community from behind a mask.

  7. Getting back to normal after lockdown

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    As we prepare to get back to ‘a new normal’ many people feel uncertain or anxious about the future. This page features links to organisations offering tips on coping with these feelings and strategies that might help when returning to new routines.

  8. Mind - Mask anxiety, face coverings and mental health

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    Are you worried or anxious about wearing a face covering or mask in public during the pandemic? Mind have practical tips on how to cope in these uncertain times when you're outside.

  9. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) - Newsletter

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    VONNE have released the latest edition of their newsletter for the VCSE sector across the North East.

  10. Learning Disabilities Useful Links and Information

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    We've put together a range of information from a number of organisations that provide groups, activities, resources and information to support people with a learning disability.

  11. ‘The Doctor will Zoom You Now - getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience'

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    This project was a rapid, qualitative research study designed to understand the patient experience of remote and virtual consultations.

  12. The Health Foundation - Who would want to be 20 in 2020?

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    The Health Foundation's Director of Health, Jo Bibby, has looked at the experience of coronavirus through the eyes of young people asking the question' Who would want to be 20 in 2020?'

  13. 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?

  14. 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.

  15. Darlington Primary Care Network - How do you make an appointment for a flu vaccine this year?

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    The flu vaccine is being delivered in a different way this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but how can you make your appointment and get your vaccine in a safe and timely manner?

  16. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Citizens Advice Darlington - Debt and Money Advice Hub Service Update

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    Citizens Advice Darlington now have pre bookable face to face debt appointments available for their Debt and Money Advice Hub.

  20. GP practices are still open

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    GPs across Darlington are reminding members of the public that GP services remain open and that if anyone requires a consultation with a doctor or nurse, they shouldn’t delay contacting their local practice.

  21. Get Well for Winter

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    The North East and Cumbria Learning Disability Network and Skills for People are launching Get Well for Winter, a project to promote health & well-being in the run up to Christmas to support the most physically vulnerable.

  22. Arcus Helpline and FREE Counselling Service

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    The Arcus anxiety and loneliness helpline is now open Monday to Friday 6pm till 10pm for anyone who would like to talk to a counsellor and their counselling service is FREE for anyone on a low income (proof may be required).

  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. Carers experiences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic - September 2020

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    Carers UK has launched a survey to capture how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an impact on carers lives.

  25. Local spotlight - Humankind Darlington Young Carers

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    Today we are featuring Humankind Darlington Young Carers.

  26. Healthwatch Darlington set to launch new online information sessions - Do you want to join us for #WellbeingWednesday?

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    We will be launching two brand new online information sessions from October 2020. We wanted to share full details with you about these sessions and how your organisation can get involved.

  27. Rethink Mental Illness Covid-19 and Mental Illness hub

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    For some people you maybe worrying about Covid-19 cases rising, Rethink Mental Illness think it's a good time to remind you about their Covid-19 and Mental Illness hub.

  28. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE)

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    The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East.

  29. 'Have you heard of Long Covid?'

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    Long Covid is a term used to describe symptoms and side effects that patients are experiencing long after Covid-19. Do you have a similar experience to share?

  30. Food For Thought Darlington (FFTD) Annual General Meeting

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    FFTD will hold their AGM on Wednesday 30th September, 7.00 - 8.00 pm via Zoom.

  31. Young people: Worried about the future - what can I do & where can I go for help?

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    Due to the pandemic everything has changed this year which means making decisions about your future as a young person can be worrying or confusing. Youthwatch Darlington share information helping young people during these uncertain times.

  32. 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'.

  33. Darlington Flu Vaccination Programme Taxi Service

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    The Darlington Primary Care Network flu vaccination drive- through programme officially launched on Monday 28th September at The Northern Echo Arena, Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club!

  34. Community Matters Newsletter September 2020

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    The September newsletter includes an article about the NHS test and trace QR codes that will affect community buildings.

  35. Mencap NHS COVID-19 App Easy read information

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    The NHS COVID-19 App launched on 24th September, Mencap have produced some easy read information about the app on their website.

  36. Young people worried about the future: Hear from Darlington College

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    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Pamela Plumb, Health & Social Care Tutor at Darlington College about her tips for students.

  37. Young people worried about the future: Hear from Emily West a young volunteers experience

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    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteer from Youthwatch Darlington - Emily shares her experience.

  38. 'Connect with your care' - online information sessions

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    Starting next week we will be launching new online information sessions free for anyone to join throughout October 2020.

  39. Youthwatch Darlington launch new awareness raising project

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    Our young volunteers launch 'Worried about the future: What can I do and where can I go for help?' awareness raising project to help young people in Darlington who may be worrying about their future during these uncertain times.

  40. Call us about care, we want you to share!

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    A new telephone project launched to connect socially isolated or lonely service users with friendly volunteers and staff to talk about care experiences and ask questions. 
     

  41. Mental Health North East (MHNE) September 2020 Bulletin

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    This month’s MHNE bulletin is packed with all the latest information about changes, opportunities and general news about what is happening in connection to mental health in the North East at the moment.

  42. Can you help us reach people who are seldom heard?

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    Healthwatch Darlington reach out to seldom heard service users in Darlington.

  43. Routes to Work

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    These times we are currently facing are unprecedented and a lot of people are worried about what happens next in their lives. If you would like support planning the next stages of your future then let Routes to Work help.

  44. Trading Standards Friends Against Scams Campaign

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    This initiative aims to protect and prevent people from becoming scam victims by empowering them to take a stand against scams. As you may be aware, scams, in particular those linked to the pandemic, are on the increase.

  45. Learning & Skills Substance Misuse Awareness Course

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    It has been reported that alcohol and drug intake has risen as a result of the national lockdown and following restrictions throughout this year. Learning & Skills have, as a result of this, developed a free, online Substance Misuse Awareness course.

  46. Important messages which could help to protect pregnant women from BAME communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    The Regional Refugee Forum North East, along with the Local Maternity Systems in Northern England, have worked together to develop a new suite of online videos aimed at pregnant women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

  47. Youthwatch Darlington feature in the Northern Echo

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    Young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington launched an awareness project aimed at secondary school and college students. Last week the Northern Echo featured an article about their fantastic project.

  48. Boys in Mind / Girls Mind Too share half term self help video

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    With half term coming up, and many of us returning to some kind of lockdown, 'Boys in Mind/Girls in Mind Too' thought it would be useful to share a film about using Dr. Phil Hammond's CLANGERS to keep mentally and physically active.

  49. Cancer during Covid-19 - experiences of a breast cancer patient

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    Are you worried you have cancer but not calling your GP because of Coronavirus?