The Weston Park Cancer Charity Transport Service provides free and safe travel if you live in the Chesterfield area and need to travel to and from Sheffield hospitals for cancer treatment.
Call 0114 553 3330 or email transport@wpcancercharity.org.uk to book a seat.
Find out more about the service here.
As we move into winter, we know that this is likely to be a particularly challenging time for some people.
To support professionals (working or volunteering) to refer and signpost vulnerable residents to essential services and self-help advice this winter, Derbyshire County Council has opened up a Winter Pressure Single Contact Point.
– The service will run from October 2021 – March 2022.
– It provides a single contact point for colleagues to direct enquiries, if you are not sure where to send them currently.
– The service is open to all health professionals, social care practitioners, district/borough stakeholders and voluntary sector partners – who may come across a vulnerable person this winter that needs help.
– To help manage demand – if you already know where you need to direct your enquiry, please continue using existing pathways by going directly to the appropriate service.
– Eligibility criteria applies to some services.
This service is by professional route only. A simple referral form to access support can be found at: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/winterpressures
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/
