1. Darlington UNITY group Newsletter

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    Darlington UNITY group share their first ever newsletter. The UNITY group is made up of representatives from cultural associations, community leaders and others with an interest in improving community cohesion in Darlington.

  2. Hate Crime Awareness Week 9th to 16th October 2021

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    During this week the Police will be facilitating various online events that will focus on key areas of the criminal justice system when dealing with hate crime.

  3. Raise Your Game Event

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    NQA Foodbank C.I.C have teamed up with Darlington Gaming Club and Dementia UK to host a "Raise Your Game" event to help raise awareness of dementia.

  4. Back Care Awareness Week- Back Pain? Let's Talk!

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    Connect Health are holding a FREE public seminar on Friday 8th October at the Dolphin Centre in Pease Suite 9am to 12pm

  5. World Mental Health Day – help Darlington Mind tackle stigma

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    The focus of World Mental Health Day 2021 is to give everybody the right access to mental health support.
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  6. Business Administration Apprentice

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    Four Seasons Health Care Group is one of the UK’s largest independent health care providers.

  7. Working collaboratively in an ICS: freeing up opportunities in community pharmacy 

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    Opportunities for greater collaborative working between community pharmacy, primary care networks (PCNs) and federations within integrated care systems (ICSs).

  8. 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

  9. Youthwatch Darlington Healthy Eating and Exercise Project

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    Reaching young people and families: The impact of working together to promote healthy choices in Darlington.

  10. TEWV Community Transformation Report

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) working with the Tees Valley Healthwatch Network and Tees Valley Mental Health Alliance

  11. 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.

  12. CQC State of Care 2020/21

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

  13. Barnado's Exploited and Criminalised Report

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    What can the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill do to ensure that children who are criminally exploited receive the care and support they need?

  14. Free Loan Shark Awareness Training

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    England Illegal Money Lending Team is looking to reach out to more partners with their training offer.

  15. Alzheimer's Society Newsletter

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    Please see below downloads for the Alzheimer's Society most recent newsletter and referral form

  16. Maternity Experiences 2021 Report

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    This report provides insight into the experiences of those who use maternity services in Darlington.

  17. Latest VCSE Partnership Programme updates - ICS developments

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    Please see below the latest update about the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) VCSE Partnership Programme and NENC Integrated Care System (ICS) developments.

  18. Step Forward Tees Valley participant is runner up at Catalyst Achievement Awards

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    Vadims, who volunteers with Step Forward Tees Valley, is a runner up in the Volunteer of the Year category at the Catalyst Stockton Achievement Awards.

  19. VONNE's AGM+ 2021

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    22nd VONNE Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 from 9.30am

  20. Carers Rights Day 25th November 2021

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    Whether you are a new carer or have been caring for someone for a while, we believe that it’s important that you understand your rights and are able to access the support that is available to you as soon as you need it.

  21. Coroners Court Support Service

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    At the Coroners Court Support Service, we have teams of volunteers who meet and greet families and witnesses attending inquests in most coroners’ courts in England and have been doing so since 2003.

  22. Adult Care Worker Apprentice at the Moorlands Care Home

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    Learning and Skills
    "Learning for Life"

  23. Apprenticeship Vacancy with Darlington Borough Council HR Team

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    HR Apprentice – Business Administration

  24. Carers Trust survey for adult unpaid carers

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    The survey will produce important findings on carers’ views on the social care system, and the support they need.

  25. Signhealth - domestic abuse support for deaf people

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    Please find below link to Signhealth charity who provide support/resources for deaf people and guidance for practitioners who work with them:

  26. COVID-19: Resumption of dental services

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    NHS North East and Yorkshire (North East and North Cumbria)

  27. Domestic Abuse Briefing

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    A Multi-Agency Partnership Briefing Podcast on Domestic Abuse has been developed setting out the new protections under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

  28. International Men's Day

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    Friday 19 November 2021
    International Men’s Day celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. It highlights positive role models and raises awareness of men’s wellbeing.

  29. Qwell

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    Qwell (www.qwell.io) is a safe and an anonymous mental health and wellbeing online community service.

  30. Mental Health Champions

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    Darlington Mind is offering training through the Mental Health Champions scheme for workplaces and in community settings.

  31. Carers Rights Day 2021 on Thursday 25th November - FREE WEBINAR WITH COSTA COFFEE VOUCHER

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    Join our team to hear about a fantastic free resource available to Carers across County Durham and Darlington.

  32. Flu Vaccinations

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    Are you in an at risk group?

  33. Tell us your experiences of dental services in Darlington

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    We’ve heard that many people have struggled to access dental care since the pandemic began. We want to hear your experiences of dental care since March 2020.

  34. Daisy Chain Family Support Service

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    Learning & Development Opportunities

  35. Free Suicide Prevention Training

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    The Suicide Prevention Network currently have a number of Connecting with People training sessions arranged. These sessions are free and will be delivered on line.

  36. Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Support over Christmas

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    Please find below useful contacts for over the festive period.

    The Mental Health Support Team wish you an enjoyable festive season and best wishes for 2022.

  37. Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Support over Christmas

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    Please find below useful contacts for over the festive period.

    The Mental Health Support Team wish you an enjoyable festive season and best wishes for 2022.

  38. North East Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA)

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    Please see contact information for the North East ICA.

  39. Diabetes UK

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    Diabetes care during booster roll out and winter pressures

  40. GOLD (Growing Old Living in Darlington)

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    Please find link to the latest GOLD newsletter informing you of the latest GOLD news and updates. Wishing you all the very best for the festive period and 2022.

  41. DARLINGTON SAFEGUARDING PARTNERSHIP

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    Please find below DSP Winter 2021 Newsletter. This newsletter can also be accessed here https://darlington-safeguarding-partnership.co.uk/

  42. Mental Health North East - help over the festive period

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    Please find lots of information below for help over the festive period including emergency contacts, bereavement support and Citizen Advice Bureau help and support

  43. NQA Foodbank - Seasonal Update 2021

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    NQA Foodbank will be providing hot meals on 25th December for those who are struggling and alone.
    Booking is preferred so we can cater for the correct amount - please contact us ASAP.

  44. What issues are we monitoring?

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    Summary of key health and social care issues

  45. Healthwatch bust the myths of NHS dentistry

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    HEALTHWATCH has produced a myth busting leaflet, dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry.

  46. Contextualised Safeguarding Harm Away from Home Conference 

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    Darlington Conference

  47. Darlington Borough Council Sanctuary Scheme

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    The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse.

  48. Unwanted smart phones, tablets and laptops needed!

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    Many families struggle to get online. To help more people do digital, and to support our green way of working, we are encouraging people to donate unwanted devices; such as phones, tablets and laptops, in a safe, green way to help others.

  49. Help St John Ambulance teach community groups lifesaving skills!

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    St John Ambulance call on you to support them with the delivery of the National Coordination of First Response project, in partnership with NHS England and Improvement.

  50. Alzheimer's Society Dementia Information Card, Directory & Newsletter

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    The more people are aware of these local services, the better support people can access to live well with dementia.