1. Using Drugs in Darlington? Need Treatment?

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    Using Drugs? Never been in treatment? Reluctant to try treatment? Find it hard to stay in treatment? Looking for support and a new approach?

  2. Business Administration apprenticeship vacancies in Darlington

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    7 Business Administration apprenticeship vacancies within Darlington Borough Council and George Dent Nursery School.

  3. Integrated Care Bulletin

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    A fortnightly round-up of all the latest news and events on integrating health and care across the country, including examples of best practice from NHS, local government and voluntary sector partnerships.

  4. Young Carers Action Day

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    To celebrate Young Carers Action day we’re taking time to acknowledge the huge contributions young carers make to their communities and families every day.

  5. Darlington system response to Healthwatch Darlington Mental Health Report

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) working with Healthwatch Darlington and Darlington Community Hub Transformation working group

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

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    REGULATIONS LIFTED FROM THE 15 MARCH 2022

  7. A Good Practice Guide: Improving service provision for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller domestic abuse survivors.

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    The Traveller Movement is a registered UK charity promoting inclusion and community engagement with Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.

  8.  Making Haughton Dementia Friendly

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    Thursday 24th March 10am to 11.30 am - SPECIAL OPENING OF HAUGHTON METHODIST CHURCH CAFÉ!

  9. Deputy Chief Executive Vacancy Morrison Trust, Darlington

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    Salary: £33,900 (pro-rata)
    Hours: 28.0 per week (days / hours to be worked negotiable)
    Application deadline: Monday 21 March 2022 (6pm)

  10. Wellbeing for homeworkers events available now

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    Free wellbeing offers for health and social care staff.

  11. **Event Invitation - Kooth & Qwell Supporting Mental Health Care Pathways**

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    Kooth and Qwell are hosting two webinars to share how their digital mental health support services support Mental Health Care Pathways across the North East & Yorkshire.

  12. Darlington Carers Support - Office move

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    Darlington Carers Support have relocated  to the Wellbeing Hub ( new address below) attached to St Teresa's hospice in Darlington.

  13. Help improve your Local Pharmacy services…

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    Public Health are currently looking at how well pharmacies work for local people Darlington. You can play a part in improving what is on offer by answering a few questions about the way you use pharmacies.

  14. COVID 19 Public Inquiry Update

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    The Government recently published draft terms of reference for the forthcoming public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic.

  15. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Healthwatch England's new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  16. Youth Mental Health First Aid - opportunity to host a 2 day qualification course

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    During our YMHFA pilot we had a huge demand for the 2 day qualification and we delighted that we are now able to expand this offer of training

  17. Can you help NICE update part of their guidance on complex fractures?

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    We are currently looking for patients and their unpaid carers, as well as their advocates (usually referred to as ‘lay members’ at NICE) to join the committee updating part of our guideline on complex fractures.

  18. Learning and Skills Apprenticeship Opportunities in Darlington

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    More new apprenticeship vacancies. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to Learning and Skills or the employers directly.

  19. 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.

  20. Queen's Speech - What you need to know...

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    Healthwatch England reflect on some key things to be aware of in terms of the Government’s priorities (in relation to health and social care) for the next year..............

  21. Help improve your Local Pharmacy services…

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    Public Health are currently looking at how well pharmacies work for local people Darlington. You can play a part in improving what is on offer by answering a few questions about the way you use pharmacies.

  22. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  23. Do you use Adult Hearing Services? Give NHS Tees Valley CCG your thoughts

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    NHS Tees Valley CCG is currently reviewing non-complex, age-related adult hearing services across the Tees Valley.

  24. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 - Lift Someone Out of Loneliness

    Advice and Information -

    Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.

  25. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  26. NHS Tees Valley CCG - Engagement on Termination of Pregnancy pathways

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    NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group are reviewing the current Termination of Pregnancy pathways to understand gaps and barriers service users may have experienced.

  27. Using tech to monitor your health at home - what can the NHS learn?

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    People with high blood pressure are increasingly being asked to monitor their condition at home. Find out what people think of using technology to keep tabs on their health and how they think the NHS can improve support.

  28. Family Help Trustee Recruitment

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    Family Help Darlington CIO invites applications from anyone who is interested in joining the Board of Trustees.

  29. Shake up for pre-9.30am concessionary travel in Darlington

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    Bus passengers using a concessionary pass in Darlington will be able to travel for a flat fare before 9.30am for the first time after a deal was struck with bus companies.

  30. Healthwatch Darlington Annual Report 2022

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    Championing what matters to you!

  31. All over-50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn

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    Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.

  32. Dental services in the North East and North Cumbria

    Advice and Information -

    The latest NHS stakeholder briefing aims to keep you up to date with the current situation regarding NHS dental services across our region.

  33. Healthwatch Darlington Sensory Impairment Report 2022

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    By law, all publicly funded health & care care providers must fully comply with the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which requires services to meet the information & communication needs of people with a learning disability or sensory impairment

  34. Healthwatch Darlington Pandemic Experiences Report 2020 - 2022

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    Healthwatch Darlington wanted to explore the experiences of local people at each stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report highlights three important milestones:
    Pre vaccine experiences, Vaccine experiences, Post vaccine experiences.

  35. July figures for Darlington GP surgeries released

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    NHS North East & North Cumbria have released the figures around the work of GP surgeries within Darlington for July 2022

  36. Local Maternity and Neonatal System Board recruitment campaign underway

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    An exciting new opportunity has arisen for two service users, or lay people to sit on the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Local Maternity and Neonatal Services (LMNS) Board.

  37. New Cancer Support Podcast out now!

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    A new podcast series around cancer support and by cancer nurse specialists has been launched by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Cancer Support have recorded their own podcast to add to the series.

  38. Darlington Pride Weekender is Back!

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    That's right, the best local Pride celebration is back, with the Darlington Pride Weekender all this week!

  39. ManHealth Peer Support Groups available across the region

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    ManHealth are offering FREE peer support groups across County Durham and Darlington for men aged 18+, giving them a safe space to open up about their mental health.

  40. VONNE - Improving carers experiences of hospital discharge

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    Could your organisation assist VONNE in recruiting unpaid carers and carer support staff to take part in an exciting and worthwhile piece of research this summer/autumn?

  41. Northumbria University Online Survey Recruitment

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    Can you help Northumbria University's research project aiming to explore Make Every Contact Count (MECC) implementation and delivery across the Northeast and Cumbria?

  42. Optimising Making Every Contact Count (MECC) in voluntary and community settings

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    Could you help Northumbria University's research?

  43. House of Commons - Long-term funding of adult social care - Report

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    Following an inquiry from the Committee, this report examines funding and workforce demands, local government finances, and the potential impact of Government proposals such as charging reforms.

  44. Staff Wellbeing Hub Offers - Cultural Threads in association with GEM Arts

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    The team at Cultural Threads are pleased to share with you up and coming dates for more Arts, Health and Wellbeing sessions hosted by their colleagues GEM Arts!

  45. Health Inequalities Summit: The Deep End of Primary Care

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    The North East and North Cumbria Deep End Network are delighted to host the next Health Inequalities Summit via a free online webinar on 14th September 2022, 12pm – 2:30pm (MS Teams)

  46. Do you know a young person who is ready for the next step?

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    The Prince's Trust Team programme - Darlington, starts on Monday 19th September at 207-209 Northgate, Darlington!