1. Up to 1.5 million disabled people could be missing out on social care support

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    According to estimates by Healthwatch England, up to 1.5 million working-age disabled people in England could need social care support but are not accessing it. This means they are likely to be missing out on help with daily activities such as washing, cleaning, socialising, and going to the shops.

  2. Darlington Organisations Together (DOT) meeting - Thursday 19 September

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    We're delighted to announce our next Darlington Organisations Together meeting is taking place at 10am to 12pm on Thursday 19 September and your community organisation is invited!

  3. Join the BIG Conversation: Let's talk about women's health

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    The NHS Integrated Care Board for the North East and North Cumbria is launching the BIG Conversation to find out what matters most to women and girls when it comes to their health.

  4. The Family Support Service - NEW Coffee Mornings in Darlington beginning September 2024

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    The Family Support Service - delivered by Daisy Chain - have coffee mornings available in Darlington, as well as Multi Agency coffee mornings beginning in September 2024.

  5. Organisation of the week - The Darlington and South Durham MS Society Group

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    Our popular organisation of the week feature is back, and this week we spotlight The Darlington and South Durham MS Society Group!

  6. Shape the Future of Age UK: Join Us as Chief Executive Officer

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    Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington is dedicated to supporting and advocating for older people across Darlington and the Hambleton, Richmondshire, and Harrogate Districts of North Yorkshire.

  7. 'Here to Help' from St John of God

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    Here to Help is a new project from SJOG which aims to raise awareness and provide information, advice and guidance regarding autism and suicidality across the North East.

  8. There is now a simpler way for people to find the right support in a mental health crisis

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    If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.

  9. Improving Transport in Tees Valley - Transport Consultations

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    Together with Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), Willams Sale Partnership (WSP) want you to have your say on improving transport in Tees Valley.

  10. Tell us: Are you getting the eye care you need?

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    Healthy vision is something many of us take for granted – until there's a problem.

  11. County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust - Are You a Member?

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    Have you thought about becoming a Member of the Trust which runs the NHS services in our area and which we all rely on?

  12. Darlington Prince's Trust - 12 Week TEAM Programme - now recruiting for September

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    Recruitment is now open for Darlington Prince's Trust 12 week TEAM programme! If you're aged between 16-25 and wanting to get back out into the world working positively towards your future why not get in touch with them?

  13. 11,550 join Hullabaloo in the Park - THANK YOU

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    Hullabaloo in the Park 2024 finished at the end of July, after three days of joy, laughter, wonder and magic. With a total attendance of 11,550 people, Darlington’s South Park has never been so alive with families enjoying themselves.

  14. Your help needed for ADHD workshop with NHS England

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    As part of collaborative work with NHS England's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) programme team, Healthwatch England are looking for between 15 and 30 people with ADHD to participate in an online workshop.

  15. Organisation of the week - Tees Valley Sport

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    This week we're delighted to spotlight Tees Valley Sport!

  16. First Stop Darlington - New Activities

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    The team at First Stop Darlington have a range of activities on offer giving people the opportunity to enjoy good company in a friendly environment.

  17. The Carents Room - Resource for anyone helping to support an older adult

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    The Carents Room is a free website for anyone helping to support an older adult. It gives you the information and connections to help you both stay safe and well.

  18. Share your experiences of clinical services at your pharmacy in online focus groups

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    Do you have an experience in the last six months to share of clinical services (for example: blood pressure checks, free flu vaccine etc) at your local pharmacy?

  19. Public Health Portfolio Lead - Job Vacancy with Darlington Borough Council

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    Darlington Borough Council have a job vacancy available for a Public Health Portfolio Lead to address the Public Mental Health and Aging Well agendas in Darlington.

  20. NHS Care Volunteer Responders - Friendly phone calls available

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    NHS Care Volunteer Responders are now offering friendly phone calls during these tough times due to unrest in communities across the country including here in Darlington.

  21. St Teresa's Hospice - Strawberry Tea, Saturday 17 August

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    A fundraiser to support St Teresa’s Hospice is taking place this Saturday and you can be there.

  22. Designing a new approach to accessing finance for VCSE organisations

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    For many years, Edge Innovation has been dedicated to supporting small businesses and social enterprises in Tees Valley. Throughout this period, one recurring question has been how to better connect these organisations with sources of finance.

  23. Chances to win every time you borrow books with Darlington Libraries

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    Darlington Libraries are currently running a Summer reading challenge, giving children aged 0-16 the chance to enter a prize draw every day they borrow books until 7 September.

  24. Tees Valley YMCA - New Summer weekly hub timetable and other news - August 2024

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    Tees Valley YMCA have released their new 6-week Summer activity timetable of youth sessions at their Darlington hub and further afield.

  25. ROC (Redeeming Our Communities) Conversation Darlington - UPCOMING EVENT

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    ROC would like to invite you to attend a community engagement event on Monday September 23rd, 7pm-9pm at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington (DL1 5RP).

  26. Neca - Gambling services

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    Have you or has someone you know been affected by gambling?

  27. North Star - Building Connections in Tees Valley

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    Are you bringing people together in your community?

  28. Organisation of the week - Mobilise

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    This week we're delighted to spotlight Mobilise!

  29. August Bank Holiday - Darlington community pharmacy opening hours

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    North East and North Cumbria NHS have released the opening hours for pharmacies across the region including here in Darlington, across the August bank holiday weekend.

  30. Community Support Worker - Job Vacancy with KeyRing

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    KeyRing have a job vacancy available for a Community Support Worker in Darlington.

  31. LARCH Programme Manager - Job Vacancy with VONNE

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    VONNE have a job vacancy available for a LARCH (Local Access in Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool) Programme Manager role in Teesside.

  32. Volunteer with us! Free volunteer training with Healthwatch Darlington

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    Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? You can with us! You'll recieve a day of free volunteer training before you begin your volunteer journey.

  33. Understanding young people's access to Sexual Health Services

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    We are conducting a survey to better understand the challenges and needs young people face when seeking sexual health services E.G. (C-Card scheme & Contraceptive Clinic).

  34. New youth group - Darlington & Stockton Heritage Railway

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    Are you ready to make history? Join S&DR Young Producers! Starting 21 September, 1pm -3pm at Hopetown Darlington.

  35. Recovery Connections - Party in the Park

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    Recovery connections are hosting a family fun day on Monday 2nd September in South Park, Darlington.

  36. Tees Valley YMCA - Youth services survey

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    The team at Tees Valley YMCA would like your input in a survey asking what is important to you as they seek to relocate and develop a service that will meet the needs of young people.

  37. The Alice Ruggles Trust - Volunteering opportunity

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    The Alice Ruggles Trust is looking for volunteers to lead assemblies in schools across Darlington, discussing stalking and healthy relationships.

  38. Share Your Views of the North East Ambulance Service

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    While people think about the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) as ambulances responding to 999 calls, nearly two-thirds of their work is answering calls to NHS111. From life-threatening emergencies to general health advice, NEAS plays a key role in the North East healthcare system.

  39. TEWV Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2024 - 16 October

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting their Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2023 at Darlington Arena on 16 October from 1pm and would love to see you there.

  40. This autumn/winter Be wise, immunise with a free flu vaccine!

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    The NHS recommends the flu vaccine to those at highest risk from severe illness and to help reduce the spread of flu - make sure you and your loved ones stay safe this winter.

  41. Halloween Costume Disco - Social night for adults with support needs

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    Creative support are looking to set up a new social night (disco) on Wednesday's at The Hopetown & Whessoe Working Mens Club, for adults with support needs in Darlington and surrounding areas, in early 2025. They already host two well established weekly discos in Middlesbrough and Stockton.

  42. Quiz night in aid of MS society - Wednesday 16 October

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    Get your thinking caps on for a night of quizzing at Darlington Rugby Club in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

  43. ‘STOP SMOKING FOR STOPTOBER AND YOU’RE FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO QUIT FOR GOOD’

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    Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously.

  44. Healthwatch England - What's it like getting help with health costs?

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    The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with care costs. We look at how easy it is to access this help and how it can be improved.

  45. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) Annual Members’ Meeting 2024 - 26 September

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite all stakeholders to their Annual Members Meeting on Thursday, 26 September, from 1pm.

  46. Organ Donation Week 2024

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    This week is Organ Donation Week 2024, celebrating 30 years of changing and saving lives!

  47. Dementia's Got Talent

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    Dementia’s Got Talent is a first of its’ kind – a trailblazing, fundraising talent show at Darlington Hippodrome on Tuesday 21st January 2025.

  48. Groundwork - Green Doctor Programme

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    Groundwork have a Green Doctors service - available in Darlington - aiming to help people get in control of their bills and save energy in their homes.

  49. Darlington Mind - Mental Elf, Festive Fun Run, Sunday 1 December

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    Darlington Mind is excited to launch their first ever Mental Elf 5km event!

  50. Reducing Parental Conflict Pathway - FREE Muti-Agency Training

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    This training is Health Workers, School Nurses, Family Liaison and Pastoral School Staff, and many more groups who work with children and families - taking place on Thursday 10 October.