1. Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

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    The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board Healthwatch England's key recommendations. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

  2. North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) share guidance for patients and scheduled care crews on wearing a mask

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    NEAS are reminding patients that anyone using ambulance patient transport services to attend their clinic or appointment must continue to wear a face covering in line with NHS guidelines for hospitals and other health services.


  3. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) Virtual AGM - Wednesday 29th September 2021

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    This year the CDDFT AGM will be held virtually and streamed live. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th September 2021 at 5.30pm.

  4. You still need to wear a face covering when visiting NHS services

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    Although COVID restrictions came to an end in many settings on 19th July the public are reminded that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. .

  5. 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

  6. CQC publishes 40 inspection reports on services in the north of England

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    Over the past week, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published 40 reports on services it has inspected in Yorkshire and the Humber, the north-west and north-east of England.

  7. CQC State of Care 2020/21

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

  8. Bowel Cancer UK launch Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign

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    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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Same Day Emergency Care - survey and focus groups

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    NHS England & NHS Improvement have established a project group to co-produce a list of practical ideas for hospitals that offer Same Day Emergency Care services to improve the experience of care for those that use or work within the services.

  12. Two paid lay representative/public member positions available

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    Opportunities have become available to be a part of NIHR's decision making committees in the Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria.

  13. Tees Esk and Wear Valley - Engagement with stakeholders on the Equality Delivery System 2022

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) are currently in the process of completing the Equality Delivery System 2022 (EDS 2022) within the Trust which

  14. CQC tells Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to make improvements to wards for people with a learning disability or autistic people

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to make improvements following an inspection of inpatient wards for people with a learning disability or autistic people.

  15. 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.

  16. Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

  17. Bowel Cancer UK - November Virtual Support Groups

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    Bowel Cancer UK will be running new Chat Together sessions for all those affected by bowel cancer this November. The virtual Chat Together sessions will start week commencing 14 November.

  18. 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.

  19. Has your Acute/Short-term treatment been delayed or cancelled due to infrastructural problems at an NHS hospital?

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    A producer from ITV News is looking to speak with patients receiving (acute/short-term) treatment at an NHS hospital whose operation/care has been delayed or cancelled due to infrastructural problems at their hospital site.

  20. Do you have ongoing pain from your heart bypass surgery or know a person who does?

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    A research nurse from James Cook Hospital is researching pain from heart bypass surgery that lasted 3 months or more.

  21. 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.

  22. CQC summary of latest inspection reports published in the North and Midlands

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    The Care Quality Commission has published reports on 91 services it has inspected in the North and Midlands in the past week.

  23. Help our Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) to Shape the Future of Health & Care Services

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    Healthwatch Darlington are working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.

  24. 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.

  25. Relaxing inpatient visiting restrictions - CDDFT

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    In line with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust's ongoing risk assessments, visiting restrictions introduced as part of their response to COVID-19 are being further relaxed.

  26. Healthwatch England News - Union urged to clarify that life preserving care will be maintained during strike action

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    Following reports that life-saving cancer care could be affected by strike action, Healthwatch England have written to the RCN asking for the issue to be clarified.

  27. Think-tank calls for concerted action on vaccination

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    Nearly one in five adults (18 per cent) still doesn’t feel safe in public spaces, such as restaurants or public transport, because of Covid, according to a new report by a national think-tank.

  28. Public engagement events regarding relocation of the baby memorial garden

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    Consultations are to take place via 2 public engagement events on the proposal to relocate the baby memorial garden currently at University Hospital of North Durham - to allow for expansion of the emergency department - and you're invited.

  29. Have your say on Post-Covid Syndrome Services in Tees Valley

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    Contracting COVID-19 is a distressing experience that affects people differently, meaning you may have different care and wellbeing needs to others.

  30. Healthwatch England media update - NHS winter crisis

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    Last week our colleagues at Healthwatch England shared a statement with PA on the current winter pressures facing the NHS - largely because the story has been dominated by the professions (e.g. royal colleges) and NHSE etc.

  31. Public encouraged to still seek emergency care during industrial action

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    The NHS has issued a press notice telling the public to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

  32. 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.

  33. Tees Valley Sport - FREE event - Tees Valley Flippin Pain programme

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    A free event entitled 'When PAIN gets in the way' is taking place at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough on Wednesday 15th February, as part of the Tees Valley Flippin Pain programme.

  34. 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.

  35. NHS publishes urgent and emergency care recover plan

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    NHS England has published the NHS Delivery Plan for Recovering Urgent and Emergency Care Services.

  36. Patient Experience Strategy Engagement Event - South Tees Hospital

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    You're invited to sure your views on how South Tees Hospital (James Cook Hospital) involves patients in developing and improving their services, via a number of workshops.

  37. 4-day strike underway by junior doctors

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    As the 4-day strike gets underway, the public are being urged to continue to use services as normal and attend planned appointments unless told otherwise.

  38. CQC inspectors publish reports on 154 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 154 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.

  39. Update on NHS strikes - What happens next?

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    More than 200,000 patient appointments for operations, outpatient clinics or community health appointments had to be rescheduled due to the recent 4-day junior doctors' strike, according to NHS England data.

  40. Encouraging Physical Activity in the management of Musculoskeletal Conditions - webinar

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    Versus Arthritis are hosting a webinar titled “Encouraging Physical Activity in the management of Musculoskeletal Conditions”

  41. Consultants confirm July industrial action but more nurse strikes averted

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    Consultants will strike for 48-hours on Thursday 20 July and Friday 21 July, over an unresolved pay dispute with government that will leave more patient appointments and operations affected.

  42. New NHS data on waiting times

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    NHS England has published their monthly waiting time data, with stats covering elective care, cancer, and A&E.

  43. National survey highlights decline in people’s experience of urgent and emergency care.

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    Findings from a survey of more than 36,000 people who used NHS urgent and emergency care services in September 2022 show that many people had a worse experience than in previous years – particularly those treated in an A&E type department.

  44. Upcoming Health and Social Care Course with Springfield Healthcare

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    Springfield Healthcare are introducing a one week intensive course allowing people to upskill for employment in Health and Social Care.

  45. Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment

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    The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the CQC show patient satisfaction levels have remained largely static since 2021, but indicate a longer term decline in most areas compared to previous years.

  46. CQC inspectors publish reports on 115 Adult Social Care, Primary Medical Care and Hospitals Services

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    In the past week, the Care Quality Commission published 115 reports on services which have been inspected by specialist teams of inspectors.