1. 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.

  2. Urgent COVID-19 guidance for health professionals and the general public - Information correct as of 25th February 2020

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    The government is currently coordinating the national response the outbreak of COVID-19, and Public Health England (PHE) has published a range of COVID-19 guidance for health professionals.

  3. 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.

  4. Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Thursday 5th March 2020

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    Are you a Relevant person representative, sometimes known as an RPR for someone who is living in a Care Home or Hospital?

  5. Darlington Association on Disability - The Hub Newsletter - Latest Edition

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    Please see attached the latest edition of DAD's The Hub Newsletter.

  6. New guidance issued by Public Health England for people at high risk from Coronavirus

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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.

  7. NHS - How to treat Coronvirus symptoms at home

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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.

  8. Scope - Parents online connect sessions every Thursday at 10am

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    Scope, the disability equality charity for England and Wales are currently running Parents Connect sessions on Zoom.

  9. NHS 72nd Birthday - This Sunday!

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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.

  10. Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report for 2019/20 now available for download!

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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.

  11. Healthwatch Darlington's Annual Report 2019/20

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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.

  12. Health at Home - Get NHS help online

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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.

  13. #BecauseWeAllCare - campaign and survey launched!

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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.

  14. Young people in Darlington invited to interview candidates for the 'Director of Public Health' position.

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    Young people living in and around Darlington were invited by Darlington Borough Council to interview candidates for the new director of Public Health position.

  15. Healthwatch Darlington online focus groups - key dates

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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.

  16. #BecauseWeAllCare - Hospital Discharge survey

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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?

  17. Internet Matters - connecting safely online

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    Internet Matters have created a hub to offer tailored advice on how to connect safely online across a range of social platforms.

  18. Independent Age - Managing Anxiety

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    Independent Age have published a free guide for older people on ways to cope with anxiety in these uncertain times, as well as where to get support if you or an elderly friend or relative need it.

  19. The Northern Echo feature our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign!

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    The Northern Echo have featured our #BecauseWeAllCare campaign on their website with comments from our CEO Michelle Thompson BEM and Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England to raise awareness of the campaign locally!

  20. Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) - July Newsletter

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    The Department of Health & Social Care have released the July edition of their newsletter.

  21. Supporting Unpaid Carers

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    Are you an unpaid carer? Access a range of free resources developed for you now!

  22. Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) - August Newsletter

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    The DHSC have released the August edition of their voluntary sector newsletter.

  23. Dementia Friendly Christmas Activity Pack - FREE to download

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    Tees Valley Museums, working with Teesside Dementia Link Services, based in Stockton, have produced the first of a series of ‘Talking Tees Valley Activity Packs’, featuring the story of Christmas objects from different museums around the Tees Valley.

  24. Have you used the Community Equipment Service?

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    Across County Durham and Darlington, health and care organisations are working together to help understand the experiences of individuals who have used the Community Equipment Service.

  25. Covid Vaccinations for unpaid family carers

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    Carers UK has welcomed the inclusion of unpaid carers in the publication of new COVID vaccination advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) published on 30th December 2020.

  26. Keeping older adults 'Active at Home'

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    Public Health England has produced an 'Active at Home' booklet to provide practical guidance to older adults on home-based activities to maintain their strength and balance.

  27. Have you used a blood pressure device from your own home?

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    Healthwatch Darlington along with Healthwatch England and NHS Digital are conducting a survey looking into people’s experience of using a blood pressure monitor.

  28. Business Administration Apprentice

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    Four Seasons Health Care Group is one of the UK’s largest independent health care providers.

  29. The Future of Palliative and End of Life Care Services across the Tees Valley.

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    SAVE THE DATE Thursday 14th October 9.30am – 1.00pm

  30. CQC State of Care 2020/21

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    Download this year's assessment of health care and social care in England.

  31. Barnado's Exploited and Criminalised Report

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    What can the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill do to ensure that children who are criminally exploited receive the care and support they need?

  32. DARLINGTON SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP

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    Please find below DSP Winter 2021 Newsletter. This newsletter can also be accessed here https://darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk/

  33. Contextualised Safeguarding Harm Away from Home Conference 

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    Darlington Conference

  34. Darlington Borough Council Sanctuary Scheme

    Advice and Information -

    The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse.

  35. Bowel Cancer UK launch Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign

    Advice and Information -

    We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred.

  36. Because We All Care 2022 campaign launches today

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    CQC's Because We All Care campaign, jointly launched with Healthwatch England, encourages more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one’s care.

  37. National Quality Board's (NQB) Guidance on System Quality Groups (SQGs)

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    NQB's guidance on SQGs had now been published. All Integrated Care Systems are required to have a System Quality Group, focused on enabling quality improvement across the health and care system.

  38. Palliative and End of Life Care Services virtual WORKSHOP 17 February

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    The third in a series of workshops to engage with the system to review Palliative and End of Life Care pathways will take place on Thursday 17 February at 12.30-4.30pm.

  39. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experience Survey 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington helps people have their say about health & care services in the town. Your experiences will provide us with a complete picture of the last 2 years of the pandemic.

  40. Patients to receive better care as NHS and social care systems link up

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    Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care.

  41. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting 17th March 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme.

  42. Integrated Care Bulletin

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    A fortnightly round-up of all the latest news and events on integrating health and care across the country, including examples of best practice from NHS, local government and voluntary sector partnerships.

  43. Using tech to monitor your health at home - what can the NHS learn?

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    People with high blood pressure are increasingly being asked to monitor their condition at home. Find out what people think of using technology to keep tabs on their health and how they think the NHS can improve support.

  44. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experiences Report 2020 - 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to explore the experiences of local people at each stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report highlights three important milestones:
    Pre vaccine experiences, Vaccine experiences, Post vaccine experiences.

  45. 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.

  46. Funding opportunities for voluntary organisations with Neighbourly

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    Here at Neighbourly, we work with Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury's and Getir to help them to redistribute their surplus food to local charities and community groups through regular weekly collections.

  47. Learn about the Integrated Care System and VCSE Partnership Programme

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    The Health & Wellbeing Network North East & North Cumbria are running a regular monthly information session.