1. Darlington Apprenticeship Opportunities

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    Four new apprenticeship vacancies in Darlington.: Mechanic, Reception and Administration Assistant, Participation Officer and an Adult Care Worker.

  2. Bowel Cancer UK launch Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign

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    We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred.

  3. Opportunity for local Voluntary and Community Sector colleagues in the Youth Sector

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    Join online discussion groups that are focussed on health inequalities and young people. The discussion groups are being organised by the NIHR School for Public Health Research

  4. Dementia Research Recruitment: Urdu Speaking British South Asians

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    The aim of the research is to select and culturally adapt a therapy for Urdu speaking British South Asians with mild to moderate dementia.

  5. Better Health Food Scanner App campaign

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    The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)'s new childhood nutrition campaign focuses on using the Food Scanner app to help families make healthier food swaps.

  6. Because We All Care 2022 campaign launches today

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    CQC's Because We All Care campaign, jointly launched with Healthwatch England, encourages more people to speak up and feedback about their or a loved one’s care.

  7. NHS dentistry in the media

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    Healthwatch England's call for NHS dental reforms has once again been featured in the media.

  8. £50 million funding help NHS dental care

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    The money will secure 350,000 extra NHS dental appointments until the end of March. Children, people with learning disabilities, autism or severe mental health problems will be prioritised.

  9. National Quality Board's (NQB) Guidance on System Quality Groups (SQGs)

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    NQB's guidance on SQGs had now been published. All Integrated Care Systems are required to have a System Quality Group, focused on enabling quality improvement across the health and care system.

  10. Aligning the upper age for NHS prescription charge exemptions with the State Pension age

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    A possible rule change this April could see millions of people in England charged for prescriptions they currently get for free.

  11. England to return to Plan A following the success of the booster programme

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    England will fully return to Plan A on Thursday 27 January thanks to the success of the booster programme, with ministers urging anyone who has still not had a top-up jab to come forward and Get Boosted Now.

  12. Reaching Out To Families - Inclusion North

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    Supporting families to come together from across Yorkshire and Humber and the North East - an opportunity to start a conversation, to share ideas and thoughts.

  13. Company Shop

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    Company Shop is a supermarket like no other. When you become a member you can enjoy high quality food and household products at super low prices.

  14. Skinnergate and The Yards Consultation in Darlington

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    Groundwork NE & Cumbria has been commissioned by Darlington Borough Council to provide consultation and design services relating to the public realm & highways along Skinnergate and the Yards & Coniscliffe Road.

  15. MS Support Group

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    MS Support Group in partnership with Darlington & South Durham MS Group - Join us on Tuesdays at 10am at The Wellbeing Hub at the Woodlands which is part of St Teresa’s Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA

  16. Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

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    Raise awareness of mental health and create a culture of care and promotion of positive mental health in the workplace on this free level 2 qualification with Learning & Skills.

  17. Workforce Development News - Darlington Borough Council

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    The Workforce Development Training Directory weekly update is available online.


  18. GP patient survey

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    The 2022 GP patient experience survey launched this month. Around 2.4 million people over 16 and registered with a GP practice in England are selected at random and invited to take part by letter and text message.

  19. Young Carers: Awareness & Identification Training

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    The Children’s Society Professionals’ Learning Event ‘Young Carers: Awareness & identification’ delivered in partnership with NHS England & NHS Improvement.

  20. Chief Executive Vacancy - Middlesbrough

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    MAIN - Taking Autism Personally is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive to consolidate and build on their work.

  21. Palliative and End of Life Care Services virtual WORKSHOP 17 February

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    The third in a series of workshops to engage with the system to review Palliative and End of Life Care pathways will take place on Thursday 17 February at 12.30-4.30pm.

  22. Groundwork - Together for Change

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    Groundwork would appreciate if your organisation and service users could complete the below surveys to help gather information for their new project "together for change"

  23. Cyberstalking training opportunity

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    Darlington Borough Council has commissioned cyberstalking training which is highly engaging and extremely relevant in today’s social climate

  24. Parliamentary interest in Healthwatch dentistry report

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    On Monday there was a significant level of parliamentary interest in dentistry - particularly around Healthwatch England's recent 'What people have told us about NHS dentistry' report.

  25. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experience Survey 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington helps people have their say about health & care services in the town. Your experiences will provide us with a complete picture of the last 2 years of the pandemic.

  26. TEWV Response to Healthwatch Darlington LGBT+ Experiences of Health Services Report

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences encountered by the LGBT+ community in Darlington when accessing healthcare services. Read Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust response to our report.

  27. Support programme for male survivors of domestic abuse available across Darlington and Durham.

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    Have you or someone you know experienced Domestic Abuse in the past and want to join up with other men with similar experiences, learn new skills and make sense of what happened?

  28. #CheckWithMeFirst guide developed on cervical screening for survivors of sexual violence

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    The Eve Appeal have partnered with The Survivors Trust to raise awareness of the challenges survivors of sexual violence face when accessing cervical screening appointments as part of the #CheckWithMeFirst campaign.

  29. Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign Launching Monday 14th February 2022

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    On 14th February 2022, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), with the support of NHS England and NHS Improvement, are launching a Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign

  30. Patients to receive better care as NHS and social care systems link up

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    Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced to improve the links between health and social care.

  31. Elective Care Recovery Plan

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    The Government and NHS England have just published their elective care recovery plan.

  32. QWELL and Kooth online mental health survey and resources

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    Across Tees and Durham the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Mental Health Partnership has funded an online therapy service for adults, Qwell ( www.qwell.io.) which runs alongside the service for young people aged 11-18, Kooth (www.kooth.com)

  33. Darlington Mental Health Support Team Update and Parent Carer Newsletter

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    As the first half-term of 2022 draws to a close the MHST Team has been busy rolling out Phase 2 of Mental Health Support within schools in Darlington. Support has already started within primary schools with some fabulous feedback.

  34. Are you/ have you previously been, affected by a partner/ ex’s drinking?

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    The Alcohol and Families Alliance are looking for participants to fill out their survey on alcohol and relationships.

  35. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting 17th March 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme.

  36. Healthwatch Darlington Dentistry Report 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to understand the experiences of their community with dental care services during the period from the first lockdown due to COVID-19, in March 2020, to date.

  37. North East North Cumbria Mental Health Teams Celebration Event - 22nd March 3:30 to 5:30

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    Northumberland Mental Health Support Team (MHST) / County Durham MHST and the National Network Parent Carer Forum working within Darlington MHST, are holding a virtual celebration event on 22nd March at 3:30 pm

  38. Business Support Apprenticeships

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    There are currently 5 exciting apprenticeship opportunities within Darlington Borough Council. You will be supported to complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration.

  39. Business in Darlington Newsletter

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    'Business in Darlington’ is produced by the Business Investment Team at Darlington Borough Council.

  40. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Newsletter

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    The Week Ahead: 28 February 2022

  41. DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Campaign

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    Inclusion North are working with Learning Disability England, Difference North East and British Institute of Human Rights to ask the Ministerial Oversight Group on Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to involve people with lived experience.

  42. Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge

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    Interested in working in the Retail Sector, want to explore this further?

  43. Same Day Emergency Care - survey and focus groups

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    NHS England & NHS Improvement have established a project group to co-produce a list of practical ideas for hospitals that offer Same Day Emergency Care services to improve the experience of care for those that use or work within the services.

  44. Law requiring vaccination to work in a care homes to end

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    REGULATIONS WILL BE LIFTED FROM THE 15 MARCH 2022

  45. New Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) group in County Durham, Darlington, and Teesside

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    Sergeant Natalie Gilchrist has launched a Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) group for people in County Durham, Darlington, and Teesside.

  46. New Support Group for People Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

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    The group runs on Tuesdays at 10 am, and is hosted at The Wellbeing Hub at the Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA.
    To book a place, contact Heather Bell by phone on 01325 254321, or email enquiries@darlingtonhospice.org.uk

  47. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) Meeting 17th March 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington look forward to welcoming you to our March meeting via Zoom. Our guest speakers are Lisa Taylor and Siobhan Flynn from the North East and North Cumbria VCSE Partnership Programme.

  48. Mental Health North East February 2022 Bulletin

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    MHNE's February bulletin contains work and training opportunities, information on what is happening throughout the region, places to go for help, uplifting stories about individuals who are enjoying life to the full despite their health issues.