We started to deliver RSV Vaccinations for care home patients on Monday. This marks the start of vaccination season with Flu and Covid to follow in October. Staff vaccination dates will also be offered in the coming weeks.

2-3 year old Flu contract
We have been successful in being awarded a contract for the 3rd year running to provide nasal flu into 20 nurseries and 5 pop up clinics within Family Hubs in Durham Dales and Easington Localities. We will start the week commencing 16th September running until mid October.

NICE Updates
https://mailchi.mp/nice/new-alzheimers-treatment-not-recommended-in-draft-guidance-7859645?e=73be67c3ea https://mailchi.mp/nice/join-us-at-the-nice-conference-7859644?e=73be67c3ea

September is Urology Awareness Month
At Durham Dales Health Federation, we’re dedicated to raising awareness about urological health and the importance of early detection. Urological conditions can affect anyone, yet many people feel uncomfortable discussing them. This month, let’s break the silence and educate ourselves on conditions like prostate cancer, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. Regular check-ups and open conversations can lead to early diagnosis and better outcomes. Take charge of your health—if something doesn’t feel right, don’t hesitate to speak with your GP. Your health is worth it! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3X2NN09

Better Health At Work Award
BHAWA Silver Assessment took place (yesterday) Thursday 5th September. We are now awaiting results. Thanks to all health advocates for your work on this assessment! There will be further projects coming throughout Autumn & Winter.

Green Impact for Health
We have now submitted our evidence for the bronze award and this will be going through an auditing process. Thanks to all who contributed evidence and wording for the award and watch this space.

Message from Sam Dobson
I’ve signed up with Dementia UK to walk a mile a day in September. If anyone wants to donate they can do so through my just giving on my Facebook page, or alternatively, I have a sponsor form in our office. My Dad has Dementia, and has recently gone into permanent care, so this is very personal and close to my heart. Just £8 can cover the telephone costs for two families seeking support through Dementia UK’s free helpline. £33 could fund a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse to spend an hour helping a family in the community.

NICE Updates
https://mailchi.mp/nice/new-alzheimers-treatment-not-recommended-in-draft-guidance-7859645?e=73be67c3ea https://mailchi.mp/nice/join-us-at-the-nice-conference-7859644?e=73be67c3ea

MacMillan Mighty Hike
On Saturday 14th September Danielle McAlpine and Rachel Hanby will be taking part in the Macmillan Mighty Hike in Northumberland. They will be walking 26 miles from Alnwick Castle to Bamburgh Castle to raise money for the charity. You can donate to Rachel’s JustGiving page here and Danielle’s JustGiving page here. Good Luck!

Better Health At Work Award
BHAWA Silver Assessment took place Thursday 5th September. We are now awaiting results. Thanks to all health advocates for your work on this assessment! There will be further projects coming throughout Autumn & Winter.

Green Impact for Health
We have now submitted our evidence for the bronze award and this will be going through an auditing process. Thanks to all who contributed evidence and wording for the award and watch this space.

Well Done
Well done Keavney Darby for completing the Great North Run!!

Organ Donation Week – 23 – 29th September
There are 7,600 people in need of an organ transplant right now, let’s bring hope to them and their families. This year sees 30 years of the NHS Organ donor register! Register to donate on your NHS app or alternatively

24/25 Vaccination Campaign
A total of 70 RSV vaccines have been given to residents in Durham Dales Care homes so far this season. In addition the Flu campaign for 2 – 3 years commenced yesterday in selected nurseries.

Protected Learning Time (PLT)
There will be another PLT session taking place next Thursday (26th). It’s only a couple of weeks since our last PLT but this was due to the rearranged PLT due to the civil unrest back in July.