1. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  2. Enter and View Report: Devonshire House

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    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Devonshire House care home in Bishop Auckland.

  3. Enter and View Report: Howlish Hall

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    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Howlish Hall care home in Bishop Auckland.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  6. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  7. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  8. Annual Report 2019/2020

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    Our annual report shows the work and achievements we have made over the year.

  9. May 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

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    Take a look at the minutes from our Board meeting held on 6th May 2020.

  10. Life in a Domestic Abuse refuge during the COVID pandemic

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    Healthwatch County Durham talked to frontline staff and clients from local refuges about how women are being supported in Domestic Abuse refuges in County Durham during the COVID pandemic.

  11. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  12. July 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

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    Take a look at the minutes from our Board meeting held on 1st July 2020.

  13. Pharmacies Services or Dispensing Doctors in County Durham

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    Our report looks into the experiences of people accessing pharmacy services in County Durham.

  14. National Grief Awareness Week

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  15. National Obesity Awareness Week

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  16. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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  17. Young Carers Action Day

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  18. Dignity Action Day

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  19. Children's Mental Health Week

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  20. LGBT+ History Month

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  21. World Cancer day

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  22. Time to talk day

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  23. Rare disease awareness day

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  24. Eating disorders awareness week

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  25. International Womans Day 2021

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  26. World oral health day

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  27. Autism Awareness Week

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  28. World health day

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  29. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

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  30. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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  31. Deaf Awareness Week

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  32. Dying matters awareness week

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  33. Dementia Action Week

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  34. Volunteers week

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  35. Diabetes week

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  36. Carers week

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  37. World Blood Donor Day

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  38. Men's health week

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  39. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  40. Samaritans - The big listen

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  41. World breastfeeding week

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  42. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  43. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  44. World Alzheimer's Day

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  45. National Eye Health Week

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  46. World Mental Health Day

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  47. World Diabetes Day

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  48. Alcohol Awareness Week

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  49. World COPD Day

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  50. World AIDS Day

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