News and reports

The NIHR are looking for patients, carers and members of the public to join one of their national and regional committees.

Please see the statement below regarding the postponement of their event planned for Monday 23rd March 2020:

Please be advised that the NHS England and NHS Improvement events, asking people of all ages to share their views on non AND non-spoken word interpreting (e.g British Sign Languages) services in Primary Care have now been CANCELLED.

In light of the current Coronavirus outbreak please be advised that The King's Fund will NOT be holding any conferences until the summer.

Please see attached link providing updates for organisations that represent people who use services, regarding their response to the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Please see the attached local dementia services directory.

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by twelve Adult Social Care (ASC) services in the North region to be Outstanding.

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

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.

The deaf health charity 'Sign Health' have translated COVID-19 information from Public Health England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

The next course on Monday 16th March 2020 is entitled 'Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem

It is a little over a year since the Let’s Talk Cardiology Event at the Durham Centre and there has been a lot of work behind the scenes as a result.