1. Young people worried about the future: Hear from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College

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    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Vice Principal, Meirion Baker from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington about his tips for students.

  2. Young people worried about the future: Hear from Haughton Academy

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    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Laura Wilson, Mental Health Lead, Haughton Academy in Darlington about her tips for students.

  3. Young people worried about the future: Hear from Darlington College

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    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteers spoke to Pamela Plumb, Health & Social Care Tutor at Darlington College about her tips for students.

  4. Young people worried about the future: Hear from Emily West a young volunteers experience

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    We know that young people in Darlington maybe worrying more about the future than ever before. Our young volunteer from Youthwatch Darlington - Emily shares her experience.

  5. 'Connect with your care' - online information sessions

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    Starting next week we will be launching new online information sessions free for anyone to join throughout October 2020.

  6. Youthwatch Darlington launch new awareness raising project

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    Our young volunteers launch 'Worried about the future: What can I do and where can I go for help?' awareness raising project to help young people in Darlington who may be worrying about their future during these uncertain times.

  7. Call us about care, we want you to share!

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    A new telephone project launched to connect socially isolated or lonely service users with friendly volunteers and staff to talk about care experiences and ask questions. 
     

  8. Mental Health North East (MHNE) September 2020 Bulletin

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    This month’s MHNE bulletin is packed with all the latest information about changes, opportunities and general news about what is happening in connection to mental health in the North East at the moment.

  9. Diabetes UK ‘Let’s talk about Feet’ webinar

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    Diabetes UK’s free online event will help you put your feet first, the event is for anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes, or anyone who is interested in learning more about diabetes foot care.

  10. Hello, how are you? St Teresa’s Hospice launch their new series of online web talks

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    St Teresa’s Hospice will be offering a new series of online talks for anyone caring for a loved one with a serious illness.

  11. Dementia Friendly Darlington News

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    Dementia Friendly Darlington share their latest news, you can also find out about their upcoming public Dementia Friends Information Session on Thursday 29th October open to people living and working in Darlington.

  12. Kooth - Live forum discussions available in October 2020

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    Kooth are offering free forum discussions online throughout October for young people aged 11-18 in Darlington on a wide range of topics.

  13. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) - New service in Darlington

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    The Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre is based out of St Andrew’s Church in Haughton Le Skerne, Darlington, it's a free debt counselling service, available to everyone – no matter how bad you may feel your situation is.

  14. Keep In The Know

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    Keep in the Know Durham and Darlington is a free messaging service brought to you by Durham Constabulary where you decide when and how you are kept informed about the issues that matter to you.

  15. Tees Valley YMCA - October Open Access Youth Work Timetable

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    Tees Valley YMCA have released their October 2020 schedule for their open access youth work delivered weekly in term-time.

  16. Can you help us reach people who are seldom heard?

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    Healthwatch Darlington reach out to seldom heard service users in Darlington.

  17. Volunteer story - Coping with anxiety during the pandemic

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    World Mental Health day takes place on Saturday 10th October 2020. This year one of our volunteers kindly shared their own story about 'coping with anxiety during the pandemic' and why it's ok to feel like this during these uncertain times.

  18. Citizens Advice Over 75's TV Licence Campaign

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    If you or somebody you know is over 75 you need to know about the changes to TV licence, as part of their campaign Citizens Advice Darlington have produced a poster for people to print and display to assist and raise awareness.

  19. A Development Programme for Patient & Citizen Leaders

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    Applications are now open for the North East and Yorkshire Patient and Citizen Leadership Programme (Virtual).

  20. Routes to Work

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    These times we are currently facing are unprecedented and a lot of people are worried about what happens next in their lives. If you would like support planning the next stages of your future then let Routes to Work help.

  21. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust - Impact of parental mental health poster

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    Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have developed a poster for professionals to remind them about the impact of parental mental health.

  22. Trading Standards Friends Against Scams Campaign

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    This initiative aims to protect and prevent people from becoming scam victims by empowering them to take a stand against scams. As you may be aware, scams, in particular those linked to the pandemic, are on the increase.

  23. Learning & Skills Substance Misuse Awareness Course

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    It has been reported that alcohol and drug intake has risen as a result of the national lockdown and following restrictions throughout this year. Learning & Skills have, as a result of this, developed a free, online Substance Misuse Awareness course.

  24. Important messages which could help to protect pregnant women from BAME communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    The Regional Refugee Forum North East, along with the Local Maternity Systems in Northern England, have worked together to develop a new suite of online videos aimed at pregnant women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

  25. Youthwatch Darlington feature in the Northern Echo

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    Young volunteers from Youthwatch Darlington launched an awareness project aimed at secondary school and college students. Last week the Northern Echo featured an article about their fantastic project.

  26. Finding Cancer Early Saves Lives

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    A new television advert is encouraging the public to contact their GP if they are experiencing potential cancer symptoms.

  27. Parents of Pride

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    Parents of Pride is a Facebook group which has been set up for any parents of LGBTQ+ children looking for support and friendship.

  28. Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE)

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    The latest update from VONNE for the VCSE sector across the North East.

  29. Spina Bifida Awareness Week 2020

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    Spina Bifida awareness week launches on Friday 23rd October 2020, it's a great opportunity to help raise awareness of the condition and bring the 'Back to the Front' of people's minds.

  30. Boys in Mind / Girls Mind Too share half term self help video

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    With half term coming up, and many of us returning to some kind of lockdown, 'Boys in Mind/Girls in Mind Too' thought it would be useful to share a film about using Dr. Phil Hammond's CLANGERS to keep mentally and physically active.

  31. Cancer during Covid-19 - experiences of a breast cancer patient

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    Are you worried you have cancer but not calling your GP because of Coronavirus?

  32. Healthwatch Darlington Shortlisted For Prestigious National Award

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    Shortlisting recognises Healthwatch Darlington’s teams and volunteers for raising awareness and improving the provision of information about young peoples mental health service in Darlington.

  33. Covid-19 Recovery Advice

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    The following education pack has been created to give you basic help after your recent illness, it details how you can manage things such as breathlessness, your diet and mental health.

  34. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) - 'The Week Ahead' Newsletter

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    CDDFT have released the latest edition of their newsletter 'The Week Ahead'.

  35. Online World Diabetes Day FREE event for patients

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    United Through Diabetes is a free-to-attend event designed to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes on 14th November 2020 for World Diabetes Day.

  36. Hidden Sentence Awareness Sessions

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    Nepacs are delivering some FREE Hidden Sentence virtual awareness training for anyone working with children and families in the Darlington area.

  37. Cornerstone Arts is open for business!

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    Cornerstone Arts offers free entry to explore a new gallery space at the heart of Darlington.

  38. Homelessness Winter Transformation Fund launches

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    Homelessness, faith, community and voluntary sector organisations can now apply for transformation funding to provide single room and COVID-19 secure accommodation for people experiencing homelessness this winter.

  39. Darlington Alzheimer's Society Newsletter October 2020

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    The Darlington Dementia Advice & Support Team share their latest news in their quarterly newsletter, find out about service updates and the next public Dementia Friends session on the 29th October.

  40. Covid 19 videos and translated resources

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    Darlington is under Tier 2 local Covid Alert Level 'High', Darlington Borough Council have produced five posters showing the restrictions which have been translated into Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, Polish and Punjabi (Pakistani).

  41. Durham County Carers Support Job opportunities

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    Durham County Carers Support are pleased to be advertising three new posts.

  42. Do you require extra support to travel to your appointment at Darlington Memorial Hospital?

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    The Friends of Darlington Memorial Hospital provide a FREE driver scheme to get you there.

  43. Morrison Trust Into Work Project

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    Have you lost your job because of Covid 19 and do you live in Darlington? The Morrison Trust have a new project to help you to find a job.

  44. Our Frontline

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    Our Frontline offers round-the-clock one-to-one support, by call or text, from trained volunteers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.

  45. Mental Health North East (MHNE) October 2020 Bulletin

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    This month’s MHNE bulletin is packed with all the latest information about opportunities and general news about what is happening in connection to mental health in the North East.

  46. The NHS wants to hear from people who use interpreting and translation services when accessing NHS primary care services across the North East.

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    A procurement process is currently underway for language and interpreting arrangements for NHS primary care services in the North East.

  47. Steady On Your Feet

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    Are you unsteady on your feet? Do you know anyone who is worried about feeling unsteady on their feet? Steady On Your Feet is here to help!