Lay Member Vacancy
(Added May 2012)
Are you interested in the local NHS and want to get involved in making the decisions about the future of local health services?
Durham Dales, Easington & Sedgefield shadow clinical commissioning group governing body requires a Chair person. Two Lay Members are also required, with a leads role in wither Governance or Patient and Public Engagement.
For further information please see the advert below:
Layman Advert.pdf (1 page, 67kb)
Asset Approach and Health Improvement - The Big Conversation
(Added January 2012)
The Big Conversation took place on 13 December 2011. Presentations from the event are provided here:
Asset_What_is_an_asset_based_approach.pdf (25 pages, 538kb)
Asset_Qualitative_Evaluation_of_an_Adult_Learning_Partnership.pdf (23 pages, 2169kb)
Asset_Community_Based_Work_in_Nepal.pdf (26 pages, 1899kb)
Asset_Open_Space.pdf (6 pages, 285kb)
Have a say on the services the NHS provide - Patient Reference Group
(Added January 2012)
With the current changes within the National Health Service, there is a greater call for Patient Participation than ever before through a patient centred approach from design to delivery. Please see the attached document for further information:
Patient Reference Group flyer.pdf (2 pages, 185kb)
An Asset Approach and Health Improvement - The Big Conversation
(Added November 2011)
The Big Converstaion takes place on 13 December 2011 , if you would like to come along and get involved please complete the registration form:
Application Form Asset Approaches and Health Improvement.pdf (1 page, 29kb)
Learn more about asset appraoches in:
A glass half full.pdf (32 pages, 578kb)
Marmot Review
(Added November 2011)
In 2008 Professor Sir Michael Marmot was asked to establish an independent review to propose the most effective evidence based strategies for reducing health inequalities in England from 2010. The review had four tasks: Identify, for the health inequalities challenge facing England, the evidence most relevant to underpinning future policy and action; Show how this evidence could be translated into practice; Advise on possible objectives and measures, building on the experience of the current PSA target on infant mortality and life expectancy and to Publish a report of the Review’s work that will contribute to the development of a post 2010 health inequalities strategy.
Further information can be found here Marmot Review
Securing lives and shaping futures
(Added August 2011)
A recent study evaluated the perceptions and experiences of people engaged in various ‘lifelong learning’ projects in Chester-le-Street. Evaluations of similar projects have previously focussed upon outcomes such as skill acquisition and employability. This study attempted to capture evidence of ‘secondary’ gains such as friendship, social support, health and well-being. Please see below for a copy of the full report and a summary.
Securing Lives and Shaping Futures Report.pdf (64 pages, 1247kb)
Securing Lives and Shaping Futures Executive Summary.pdf (8 pages, 391kb)
County Durham Sport Awards 2011
(added June 2011)
This year's County Durham Sport Partnership Award Scheme has now been launched. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate the unsung heroes of sport and physical activity from across County Durham. Anyone can make nominations by the closing date of Wednesday 31 August 2011. Further details and information is available on County Durham Sport's website.
Stronger Connections; Better Health
(Added June 2011)
Voluntary Organisations' Network North East (VONNE) held a free half day event on Thursday 14 July 2011, for the Community and Voluntary Sector to learn more about the proposed changes to the NHS and to start to explore what this might mean for partnership working in localities.
The Healthier Durham Fund
(Updated March 2011)
This fund has been provided by the Health and Wellbeing Partnership through County Durham Community Foundation to support voluntary and community sector groups who are undertaking activities to support health and wellbeing. The Healthier Durham Fund.pdf (1 page, 37kb) provides details of how to apply.
The Healthier Durham Fund Annual Report.pdf (15 pages, 1120kb) provides details of projects supported during 2009/2010.
NHS County Durham and Darlington e-bulletin
(Added Feb 2011)
NHS County Durham and Darlington has launched a new electronic news bulletin – ‘EZine’, to keep you up-to-date with their latest news.To view the EZine bulletin, visit the NHS County Durham & Darlington website and click ‘Get Involved’, then ‘Your NHS’ and then ‘EZines’.
You can also use this page to register for ‘Your NHS’ and get involved in decisions about local health services. By ticking the ‘register for EZine’ box you can have the EZine sent directly to your email address.
If you have any queries, please email cd-pct.communications@nhs.net
IMPACT internet directory
(Added Jan 2011)
County Durham and Darlington Community Health Services are inviting organisations to add opportunities to the IMPACT website, a new internet directory of social opportunities taking place across County Durham and Darlington.
The facility is being developed to support the implementation of social prescribing, which links individuals with non-medical sources of support within the community. It provides GPs and other health professionals access to information about social opportunities which can contribute to the improvement of people's mental and physical health and wellbeing. Please see the attached PDF for more information.
IMPACT Details.pdf (2 pages, 177kb)
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