1. International Volunteer Day

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  2. Joint partnership encourages care homes in Borough of Stockton to become dementia friendly

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    Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) and Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have launched a dementia tool kit which has been welcomed by care homes across the Borough of Stockton.

  3. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - November 2020

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    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.

  4. Looking after someone? Know your rights

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    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  5. Stockton-on-Tees to enter Tier 3 on 2 December - what does this mean for you?

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    On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions.

  6. Diabetes - keeping well while isolating

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    Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes.

  7. Be healthier and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

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    In the UK, around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year and five million people in England are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

  8. Government to offer free vitamin D supplements for at-risk groups

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    More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced.

  9. CQC publishes inspection reports on care services in Stockton-on-Tees

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published reports on four care services in Stockton-on-Tees following recent inspections.

  10. South Tees NHS one of 50 hospital hubs for Covid-19 vaccination

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    The national Covid-19 vaccination programme has now started, with a hospital in Middlesbrough leading the way for Teesside on the fight against the coronavirus.

  11. Healthwatch England and Red Cross - Peoples experiences of leaving hospital during COVID-19 - October 2020

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    This report from Healthwatch England and The Red Cross focuses on the discharge process between March and August and shines a light on people’s experiences of getting home from hospital.

  12. Appeal for Teesside people who were hospitalised with COVID to donate blood plasma

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    NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) needs more people from Teesside who were in hospital with COVID-19 to donate blood plasma.

  13. Board Recruitment Pack

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    This Recruitment Pack provides details of our recruitment process, gives guidance on the core competencies we request from our Board members, and outlines the key requirements of the role.

  14. Information on Coronavirus

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    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  15. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.