Unforgettable Experiences (Social Enterprise) have partnered with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (DHNFT), to work closely with their Memory Assessment Triage team and Living Well Team to actively support their patients and help with their long waiting lists.

Unforgettable Experiences are offering in partnership with DHNFT, 12x  free live digital, creative, artistic and interactive cognitive stimulation therapy sessions to support patients aged 50+  in Derbyshire with memory complaints, mild cognitive impairments and mild-moderate dementia on the waiting list to be assessed or currently waiting for a diagnosis. (Courses run as 2x 1hr online sessions a week, in groups of 3-5 participants)

Live, creative, and interactive  sessions are in the disciplines of:  Arts & crafts, history & culture, music, composition & dance, creative writing, film & photography.  

This service is delivered through personalised programmes with technical support, patients can choose two artistic sessions per week of their choice.

Visit their website to find out more and make a referral.

Register here https://www.acompassionatevoice.co.uk/events/step-out-at-the-hub-chesterfield/

Dementia UK Summer School – this is a free to attend online event available to all health and social care professionals to help broaden knowledge around Dementia.

To view the topics available and book onto a session visit https://www.dementiauk.org/for-professionals/admiral-nurse-academy/summer-school-2022/

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SoBS – Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide is a charity within the UK and now they are opening a group in CHESTERFIELD.

SoBS are the only organisation offering peer-to-peer support to all those over the age of 18, impacted by suicide loss in the UK. SoBS help those bereaved by suicide to support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. People that have been affected by suicide are at greater risk for suicide themselves. This cycle needs to be broken and good postvention support can help people to grieve and recover and can be a critical element of preventing further suicides from happening. 

You can contact the Chesterfield SoBS facilitators, Rebecca and Clare on: 07507 692029 or chesterfield@uksobs.org

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Last Thursday a celebration of 3 years of investment in Chesterfield’s communities was held at the University of Derby’s Chesterfield Campus. The Lottery funded venture, Community Chesterfield, has helped local charities connect to the University.  The Project has brought about skills sharing and enabled local people with lived experience to engage with future health and social care professionals. 

The Community Chesterfield Showcase included an early announcement that Lottery funding for the University of Derby and Derbyshire Voluntary Action partnership would continue. 

Jenny Raschbauer Community Chesterfield Manager said “I’m so proud of the positive impact that our work has had on students and charities and after hearing how much the University and the community of Chesterfield value what we do I’m excited to be continuing this amazing community led project” 

The opening speech at the event which was held on International Nurses Day was given by Dr Denise Baker, Dean of Health, Psychology, and Social Care at the University of Derby. She said “I was delighted to be able to support the showcase event for Community Chesterfield. The project has brought together many stakeholders who share an interest in health and well-being. The University has benefitted enormously from the project, especially building links between students and the voluntary sector. Both staff and students have gained from their experiences over the last 3 years and we look forward to what opportunities still lie ahead. The impact of this project is tangible and making a real difference to the health and social care arena in the region”

His Worship the Mayor of Chesterfield was also in attendance meaning this community gathering was his first engagement in office.

Project activities include offering training and shared learning opportunities, work placements, research projects, volunteering opportunities within Chesterfield’s community and other ways of creating meaningful connections.

Keep up to date with new activities on Facebook @ComChesterfield, Twitter @comchesterfield and Instagram @communitychesterfield

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