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Children, young people, parents and carers tell us what they think contributes to poor mental wellbeing of young people including the changes they would like to see to improving the provision of mental health information across the town. -
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The Arcus Support Line will be open on Christmas Day 10am till 10pm, you can call them about anything and speak to one of their trained counsellors.
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The CQC are carrying out a survey so they can hear the experiences of people who have had a DNACPR or had one reviewed, since the start of the pandemic in March. -
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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. -
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One Voice Darlington a network of local churches is organising Drive in Carols. The Drive In Carol Service is taking place at Teesside International Airport on Sunday 20th December. -
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VONNE, the regional support body for the voluntary community and social enterprise sector in the North East share their last update of the year. -
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MHNE share their latest bulletin and information about where people can go for support over this difficult period. -
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Make sure you know which pharmacies are open over the festive season. If you need health advice, they’re experts in medicines and minor ailments and you can drop in without an appointment. -
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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? -
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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. -
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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. -
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Throughout the pandemic Sarah Furness a Wellness Co-ordinator at Anchor care homes has been producing ‘Embrace’ – ‘a hug’ in the form of a mini magazine for their care home residents. She has now shared it so that other people can enjoy it. -
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The England Illegal Money Lending Team share the winter edition of the Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter, read about a smartphone app which has been launched to make it quicker and easier for people to report loan sharks and access support.
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Following the announcement that England is now in a national lockdown, to control the virus and protect the NHS. The following up to date information could be useful for you and your family or somebody you know. -
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The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently consulting on their first phase of delivery for their Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). -
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An Infant Feeding Specialist from the Darlington 0-19 Growing Healthy Team will be running a Virtual Antenatal Group via Microsoft Teams to discuss infant feeding with a focus on Breastfeeding.
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Together for Better - Darlington Parent Carer Forum along with SENDIASS Darlington will be hosting a series of new online information sessions for parent/carers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) -
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Chat Together is Bowl Cancer UK's free online support group for people living with and beyond bowel cancer. It’s a welcoming place to talk to others with bowel cancer and to meet new people. -
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Darlington Carers Support share this months edition of 'Caring Matters', find out about the support they offer including Zoom Virtual Carers Groups and Arts and Crafts Online with Pui Lee. -
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Live Well North East share a brand new virtual timetable to support community wellbeing and mental health. -
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SignHealth Charity share the largest British Sign Language (BSL) health video library, covering topics from cancer and depression, to types of abuse and how to perform first aid. -
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If you were pregnant during 2019 and 2020 and live in the the North East you can share your experience to help shape services by taking part in this questionnaire. -
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Michelle shares her Covid-19 experience when unfortunately she became unwell in October 2020 unexpectedly with the virus. We also hear about why the new asymptomatic community testing taking place in Darlington is so important. -
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Diabetes UK share an update on key information and support now available in relation to coronavirus and the impact on services including 'Your diabetes care during coronavirus' and new advice for people 'Preparing for remote appointments'. -
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Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest Newsletter, information on their new Carer’s course, an updated local services dementia directory for those affected by dementia and their most recent service referral form. -
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The supported living service offers short and longer term accommodation across Darlington to vulnerable people suffering from mental and emotional health problems.
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Nepacs – a long standing north east charity which supports prisoners’ families - delivers a range of services to support children and families impacted by imprisonment at prisons, court and in the community. -
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The Government have launched a new code word scheme, where if you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, you can ask for ‘ANI’ in any participating pharmacy. -
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Concessionary bus pass holders in Darlington are being asked to come forward with details of any changes to their personal details as the council prepares for the renewal of around 14,000 passes which are set to expire at the end of March 2021. -
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Kids Kabin is looking to appoint a Project Worker for its new Middlesbrough project. -
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Divya Chadha Manek from the UK Vaccine Taskforce addresses their concerns in English. For those who may not have English as a first language, doctors have also answered the questions in five languages: Gujarati, Punjabi, Sylheti, Tamil and Urdu.
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North East Autism Society have a virtual support hub available for parent, carers and their family members offering zoom webinars, LIVE Q & A sessions and virtual support group sessions. -
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Friends and families of prisoners in north east prisons are invited to join upcoming virtual Visitors Voice group meetings, organised by Nepacs, taking place for prisons in the north east. -
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Arcus are currently looking for volunteers, if you are interested and can commit some of your valuable time they'd love to hear from you. -
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The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. -
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SignHealth are a unique service in England that provides support to Deaf people who are experiencing or having witnessed domestic abuse. They are a diverse team of qualified Deaf IDVAs that support clients over 16yrs of any gender or sexuality. -
Mental Health North East - Young Peoples Newsletter and Women's Conference 100 Years Progress Report
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Mental Health North East (MHNE) share two publications, the winter edition of their Reach Out North East Newsletter produced completely by young people and children and 100 years of progress Women's Conference Report. -
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Amanda, a Patient Liaison Assistant (PLA) at Denmark Street Surgery, more commonly known as a Doctors Receptionist shares how their job title has recently been changed to try and relay to patients what their job involves. -
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An online event has been arranged for Children’s Mental Health Week to take place next week LIVE on Facebook for families, young people and professionals in Darlington. -
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The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East, read the latest research on the impact of Covid, meet VONNE's new faces and more.
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Routes to Work share their most recent newsletter which includes news that the programme has been extended for another year due to its success and will now offer support to unemployed people across the region until 31st March 2022. -
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This guide explains about the COVID-19 vaccination, who is eligible and who needs to have the vaccine to protect them from coronavirus (COVID-19). -
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For Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, Kooth is excited to unveil its “Don’t Do It Alone” campaign, designed to encourage open conversations around mental health so children and young people know they are not alone with their struggles. -
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Groundswell has produced a short guide about the COVID-19 vaccination for people who are homeless which gives some information about the vaccine and the vaccination process. -
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One important way the NHS can improve the many services it provides is by carrying out clinical research. You could be one of thousands of patient and public volunteers who help with research that finds treatments and improves care for the future. -
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The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) is seeking your views regarding the development of a Great North Care Record ‘Trusted Research Environment’ (TRE.). -
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The Wellness Support Hub has been created by St Teresa’s Hospice to provide support to anyone who has a life-limiting illness or their families or carers. -
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Jack Drum Arts are hosting a series of 4 brilliant Play The World performances FREE for children up to 6 years. Performances will run every Monday afternoon from February 22nd – 15th March 2021.