1. Covid-19 Staff Testing

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    NHS trusts in our region have their own existing processes in place for staff testing. Trust staff are being asked to continue to use these rather than accessing the new national system.

  2. NHS ‘Open for Business’ campaign

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    The NHS ‘Open for Business’ campaign is being run across the North East CGGs and its partners and urges people not to delay treatment for their health conditions as well as sharing messages about how services have changed.

  3. We Are Undefeatable

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    We Are Undefeatable share government guidance and their advice on how to keep active during isolation.

  4. Daisy Chain

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    A reminder that you or someone you know are not alone during this difficult time, Daisy Chain are supporting young people, adults and families affected by ASD, ADHD and sensory differences.

  5. Youthwatch Darlington - Receive a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon

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    Healthwatch Darlington's young volunteers receive a personal message of thanks from Her Royal Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, for their support and service during the COVID-9 pandemic.

  6. Healthwatch Darlington's Volunteer of the Month - December 2019

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    We are pleased to announce that December 2019 ‘ Volunteer of the month’ award goes to Edgar Saunyama!

  7. Alzheimer's Society

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    The Alzheimer’s Society have created a toolkit for volunteers supporting the coronavirus response.

  8. National Cancer Programme Team

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    Two short films that have been produced by the National Cancer Programme Team for cancer patients and the wider public encouraging people to go to their GP if they are worried about symptoms of cancer.

  9. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE)

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

  10. Service launched to help people with sight loss during coronavirus outbreak

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    Sight loss charity British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) has announced a new service which enables them to continue to support people living with sight loss in Darlington
    throughout the pandemic.

  11. Food and hot meal deliveries during the pandemic in Darlington

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    During the pandemic many vulnerable individuals will be isolated at home, struggling financially and unable to make hot meals.

  12. Financial Support

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    Financial help and support in Darlington.

  13. Working from home during the pandemic

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    Many people across the UK will still be working from home where ever possible during the pandemic.

  14. Healthwatch Darlington's E-Newsletter Survey

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    We would love your feedback about our 3 times weekly e-newsletter.

  15. Winston's Wish

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    Free online bereavement training launched by Winston's Wish for schools and individuals.

  16. Stroke Awareness Month

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    May is National Stroke Awareness Month and the Stroke Association raises awareness by launching a campaign 'Make May Purple'.

  17. 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.

  18. Healthwatch Darlington volunteer Lorraine shares her volunteer story

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    This Volunteers Week 2020 we hear from one of our Health Connector volunteers.

  19. Healthwatch Darlington's 'Volunteers of the Month' June 2020

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    We are pleased to announce our 'Volunteers of the month' for June 2020. Hear from our volunteers and find out why they have been awarded with this recognition.

  20. United Response launch new 'Stay Inside: Be Inspired' initiative

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    This 'Stay Inside: Be Inspired' initiative encourages families and support staff to develop the skills needed to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism in staying active and trying new things and creating structure and routine.

  21. Stop Loan Sharks Project - support for loan shark victims

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    Have you been the victim of a loan shark during the pandemic? Help is now available!

  22. Darlington Carers Support - Virtual Afternoon Tea, Thursday 11th June 2020, 2pm

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    Darlington Carers Support are holding their next afternoon tea and cake party this Thursday on Zoom in their 'virtual' carer support room!

  23. Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) - Helping community resilience in the face of emergencies

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    Communities Prepared (a Groundwork South programme) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of emergencies.

  24. NHS volunteers extend support to frontline health and social care staff

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    It has been announced that Frontline health and care staff will be able to access support from the hundreds of thousands of NHS volunteer responders.

  25. Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance (TVDNY) - helping people with a neurological condition

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    The Tees Valley Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance work across the Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire helping people who live or care for someone with a neurological condition.

  26. Mind - LGBTIQ+ mental health support

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    Mind are offering mental health support to the LGBTIQ+ community in Darlington.

  27. June is LGBT Pride Month!

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    All this month is LGBT Pride month, recognising the influence LGBT people have had in the UK and around the world.

  28. Oral Health Foundation - Keeping you safe and comfortable during your visit to the dentist

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    The Oral Health Foundation have produced a poster on changes to the way dentists will operate in light of COVID-19. NHS England have also produced a stakeholder briefing to explain the re-opening of some dental services from 8th June 2020.

  29. DadPad - On-the-go wellbeing support for Dads

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    On-the-go wellbeing support is available to new and expectant fathers in County Durham and Darlington, Teesside and North Yorkshire and York thanks to a new app procured by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

  30. It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week!

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    All this week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women's health.

  31. Citizens Advice Darlington - Debt and Money Advice hub

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    Citizens Advice Darlington have a debt and money advice service available to anyone who may have financial worries in these difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  32. Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group - 'Your Pregnancy During COVID-19' survey

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    Darlington Maternity Voices in Partnership Group have produced a survey asking women about their pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  33. Age of Creativity Festival 2020

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    The Age of Creativity Festival usually held in May has been postponed until May 2021. However, Age of Creativity want to share the virtual events that you have organised so they can be enjoyed by a large number of people around the country.

  34. Council for Disabled Children in association with FLARE - Ensuring disabled children and young people have a say

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    The Council for Disabled Children are working in association with FLARE to ensure disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, have an equal say in issues and decisions that affect them and their families.

  35. Boots Pharmacies now offering 'safe spaces' for domestic abuse victims

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    Boots Pharmacies have set up a scheme to provide 'safe space' for victims of domestic abuse. The scheme has been set up in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown.

  36. 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'

  37. CAMHS - June Newsletter

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    The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have released the June edition of their newsletter.

  38. Help your NHS by wearing a face covering when attending healthcare settings

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    The public are now being asked to wear a face covering when entering healthcare settings for any reason.

  39. Opportunity for young people with The Anna Freud Network

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    An opportunity has arisen with the Anna Freud Network for young people aged 14-19 to co-design a new wellbeing app!

  40. Coping with loneliness during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

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    One of the feelings millions of us are experiencing during the current coronavirus pandemic is loneliness. While we stay safe and save lives, our usual ways of seeing family, friends or just familiar faces have been put on pause.

  41. Face covering exemptions for those with disabilities and health conditions on Arriva bus services

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    Those with a disability or a health condition that may restrict your breathing are exempt from wearing face coverings on Arriva bus services.

  42. Virtual Dementia Friends information session (Haughton & Whinfield) - Wednesday 24th June 2020

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    The next Virtual Dementia Friends session will take place on Wednesday 24th June from 7pm - 7.30pm.

  43. 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.