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Celebrating Volunteers Week
To celebrate our volunteers hard work and support, we organised the planting of a fruit tree.
8 June 2021
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Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy
The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy has now been published online. Easy read and Plan On a Page (POP)...
18 June 2021
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Mobile Vaccination Unit
'Pop-up drop-in' COVID-19 vaccine clinic to open in...
A County Durham GP vaccination hub is urging people who haven't yet had their Covid vaccination to...
17 June 2021
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March 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
8 June 2021
Take a look at the minutes from our Board meeting held on 9th March...
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Access to GP Services
12 May 2021
Our report looks into the experience of people in County Durham when...
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Advice and information

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COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
13 January 2021
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How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
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.
21 December 2020
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Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
21 December 2020

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