Battle Scars aim to support anybody affected by self-harm: those who self-harm and those supporting them (family, friends and professionals) to make sure they no longer feel alone.
Visit their website to find out more about what support they offer: https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/
Chesterfield Care Group was founded in 1996, and provides specialist services for those with early-onset dementia, as well as respite for their carers.
The charity will mark this milestone with an anniversary celebration, taking place at the Arkwright Centre on 19 November. There will be music and food, and tickets cost £10 for non-service users and £5 for service users.
Tickets for the event are available by contacting 01246 274812 or enquiries@chesterfieldcaregroup.org.uk
Read the full story on the Derbyshire Times website
Derbyshire adults urged to seek support through pioneering wellbeing website
NHS and social care partners across Derby and Derbyshire are encouraging local people to use a new online resource to find help if they are struggling with their wellbeing, following new global research which reveals a significant rise in anxiety and depression during the last year due to the covid pandemic.
Residents are being asked to access the pioneering emotional health and wellbeing website derbyandderbyshireemotionalhealthandwellbeing.uk – where a significant new suite of information has been launched in the past week showing the support available to adults who are feeling low or struggling to cope.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire’s partners are urging people who are feeling below their best to seek help, support or advice early on, before their wellbeing deteriorates to the point where they need clinical or medical treatment. Early help and support prevents deterioration of mental health.
Dr Sohrab Panday, Clinical Lead for Derby & Derbyshire CCG said: “During the pandemic, a lot of people have had additional worry or stress. It’s so important to reach out for help when you notice that your emotional health is starting to falter – for example when you’re struggling to sleep, experiencing low mood or panic over a period of time. That’s why we’ve set up the emotional health and wellbeing website where you can quickly find advice and support all in one place that can help adults living in the city and the county, building on the information that was already available for children and young people’s emotional and mental health. This is a fantastic resource for all ages, whether you are seeking advice on wellbeing or if you or a family member is in crisis.
The website shows the range of support that is available and it will hopefully inspire people to pick up the phone to one of the organisations listed and say, ‘I’d like some help.’ That’s the first step towards getting your wellbeing back on track.”
Did you know Derbyshire Libraries can help people to get online, get connected and do more online?
People can access computer facilities and wifi in libraries and can book a digital skills support session (currently over the phone) to get help to use a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone by contacting,
Derbyshire Library Information Service: 01629 533444, ask.library@derbyshire.gov.uk
More Derbyshire Libraries and Get Online Week information here
Parties are funded through Sport England and the National Lottery This Girl Can Community Fund and aimed at women and girls 16 an over, particularly those that are less active and those that would like to try new activities.
Events are staged in 3 distinct age groups and each party is made up of bite size chunks of activities which change every week. Have a go at belrobics, Pilates, bounce fit, kickboxing, Zumba, yoga, various types of dance, tai chi, boxing fitness and more, all in short 20 minute manageable blocks, interspersed with music and mocktails.
Come and have a go with no fear of judgement and no pressure. All you need is comfortable clothing, trainers and a bottle of water. They take place in low level lighting with glow in the dark accessories available free of charge.
Places are limited and should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Contact Wayne Hatton, Physical Activity and Sports Development Officer, Bolsover District Council to book on 01246 242362 or Wayne.hatton@bolsover.gov.uk
Matinée Outreach gives people living with dementia and/or memory loss, and their carers, the opportunity to work with an artist on a 1-1 basis over telephone and post. Participants can explore creative writing, crafts or visual art from the comfort of their own home and all sessions are tailored to individual interests and needs.
The project will be running until March 2022. You can read more about the project here: https://matineederbyshire.org.uk/2021/05/20/matinee-bringing-creativity-home/
Relate Chesterfield and North Derbyshire are not only moving premises but highlighting the services they can offer to the whole community!
For the last 43 years Relate Chesterfield and North Derbyshire have always offered a highly professional service to local people. The demand for this service has increased during the pandemic in response to the range of challenges local people have endured.
There is a misconception that Relate is counselling support for couples only and usually for marriage guidance- but since 14th February 1988 Relate released their new brand in recognition of the wider relationship work with single people, cohabiting couples, individuals, or couples with problems with sex and intimacy. This also includes looking at people’s relationship with themselves and so covers issues such as mental health and bereavement. Relate Chesterfield has progressed their service even more over recent years and delivers free counselling to individuals and couples aged 16 plus with anxiety or depression, through a contract with the NHS. We also provide family counselling and our “SPACE “service has been developed to support the needs of children and young people, providing individual support from children aged 8 upwards.
Whether you are married, living together, in a same sex relationship, separated, divorced or single, or a young person our confidential service can help you. We also strongly believe in help when help is needed, so currently we have no waiting list for most services and can usually offer an assessment within a few days of contacting us.
Visit our website at https://relatechesterfield.org.uk/ Or telephone 07384 762877 or 07401 34817 Or email admin@relatechesterfield.org.uk to make an appointment.
Our new premises are in the heart of Chesterfield at Dents Chambers, 81 New Square and from 4 October 2021 we will be offering face to face counselling, as well as continuing to deliver all services via telephone or zoom for people preferring to access remotely.
Amy Harris, CEO for Relate Chesterfield has led and facilitated the smooth transition from Relate Chesterfields old premises to an exciting comfortable, confidential and community focused space. To enable community cohesion Amy has worked with Deaf and Hearing Support, Ingeus Employment Advisors, DORA, Talking Mental Health Derbyshire, and Derbyshire Voluntary Action to offer space for all of these organisations to be able to reach the people in the community needing these services.
Relate can also offer counselling services and training courses in community venues or schools. We can also offer workplace counselling. Please contact us for more information.
Read the full press release HERE
Book to get your free ticket https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinkfest-2021-tickets-158414509061
Saturday 25th September – Saturday 2nd October
This has been a difficult and lonely year for many people. As Covid restrictions ease, we invite you to take part in Derbyshire Voluntary Action’s ‘Feeling Connected’ Week during the last week of September.
Perhaps you are meeting with friends, have re-joined your social or special interest group, or are having a team meeting with colleagues. Maybe you run or lead a group that hasn’t met for some time and would really like to get going again. ‘Feeling Connected’ Week is the perfect opportunity to invite your members to reconnect.
If you are reluctant to start up your group again because you are worried about how many members will attend, why not organise a ‘welcome back’ event, such as a coffee morning or an afternoon tea and open it up to potential new members? If you would like some advice on how to do this, or some support around funding a special event, then give Debbie a call. She may be able to help.
In whatever way you choose to connect, we would love it if you would display our special ‘Feeling Connected’ poster at your event and share your moments with us on social media, by tagging @feelingconnected or using #feelingconnectedweek.
Or, if you yourself are feeling lonely and isolated and want to connect with other people but don’t know where to start, please contact Debbie.
To find out more about Feeling Connected Week and to sign up, contact Debbie Fennell, Social Connectedness Development Worker by email debbie@dva.org.uk or phone 07547 342251.
The ‘Feeling Connected’ project aims to combat loneliness and social isolation by improving local approaches to social connectedness in North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield.
