News and reports

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MHNE share their latest bulletin and information about where people can go for support over this difficult period.

VONNE, the regional support body for the voluntary community and social enterprise sector in the North East share their last update of the year.

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.

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust share information about new support for cancer patients in Darlington.

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.

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.

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.