Two of the region’s leading cancer charities have announced that they will become one charity – in a takeover deal between Weston Park Cancer Charity and Nenna Kind.
 
From Monday 30th November Weston Park Cancer Charity will takeover operations at Nenna Kind, in a move which will see the Chesterfield based charity adopt the Weston Park Cancer Charity name.
 
Barbara and David Wallace set up Nenna Kind after their daughter Helen, affectionately known as Nenna Kind, was diagnosed with cancer. Through their personal experience they developed a cancer support service which has been an incredible support for people in Chesterfield and beyond.
 
Speaking of the takeover, Weston Park Cancer Charity’s CEO Samantha Dixon comments; “It’s an absolute honour to take over from Barbara and David who have decided to retire after years of voluntary service to the local community. Over the last ten years, they have worked tirelessly to support people affected by cancer in Chesterfield helping thousands of patients and their families during this time so it’s a privilege to be asked to continue their legacy.”
 
“Sadly, one in two people are affected by cancer – it’s a frightening statistic. Directly or indirectly we will all be affected by cancer. It’s the reason our work is so important and we are looking forward to working alongside new partners, including those at Chesterfield Royal, to grow the service and help more people than ever before.”
 
Weston Park Cancer Charity’s services and support are for patients and the family and friends close to them, helping everyone affected to live with and beyond cancer. The funds they raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Hospital. The charity aims to care in every sense for patients and family members, with them at every step, for free.
 
For more information visit www.westonpark.org.uk

As you may already know, GamCare is a national provider of free information, advice and treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. There are around 500,000 problem gamblers in the UK, up to 20% of whom are women. For every person who has a problem with gambling, up to 10 other people can be affected, and women are disproportionately at risk of experiencing gambling-related harm. Gambling-related harm can include debt, relationship difficulties, housing issues, gender-based violence, health problems, depression and anxiety, feelings of isolation, and suicidality.

Our FREE training is usually offered face-to-face, but we now have a 2 hour session which we are delivering online via Zoom. Individuals can register to attend the training at their convenience, using a mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. Book your place using Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-and-gambling-related-harm-free-online-training-tickets-104981366092?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch  
 
During the training session, we will talk about gambling-related harm, risk factors, impacts, and how to recognise and support people affected. Learn about our treatment network and how to refer clients to our free treatment services. This training is essential for any professionals who work with women and families.

We would like to invite you to join our next Derbyshire Dialogue taking place 16 December 11am – 12:00.

The conversation will put the spotlight on the impacts Covid-19 has had on Cancer Services. To join the Microsoft Teams session please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DerbyshireDialogueCancerServices

The specialist joining us at the meeting is Dr Louise Merriman, GP and Cancer Clinical Lead for Derby and Derbyshire CCG. Dr Merriman has said “I am looking forward to presenting this session and letting people know how we are maintaining our cancer services in Derbyshire”. The team will be discussing the impact of Covid-19,  the  challenges faced and the system response in managing cancer services. They will also cover signs and symptoms and the importance of the Help Us, Help You Campaign.

Background, what is Derbyshire Dialogue?
The ‘Derbyshire Dialogue’ has been set up to start a conversation with our population and those delivering and commissioning the services, we launched it on 10 September when the Executive Lead for Joined Up Care Derbyshire Dr Chris Clayton updated people on our response to the pandemic. As you will be aware social distancing means we aren’t able to come out and talk to groups so we have created a virtual platform to allow us to communicate with local residents. Whilst the virtual approach can’t replicate face to face meetings in every way, you can join in with questions verbally, or via the chat box, and prior to the meeting starting you can join and get technical advice, or support with how to use the digital platform we use, which is Microsoft Teams. We also have a BSL interpreter pre booked for every session so if this is something you require please email us and we can ensure we have this option available for you on the day.

We have created a page with previous session summaries, slides and recordings so if you would like to read about them or share with your networks, they can be found here: https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/get-involved/derbyshire-dialogue

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me directly or our enquiries line: DDCCG.Enquiries@nhs.net
 
Miriam Doherty
Communications, Equality and Involvement Officer
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group
T:  01332 868 730  
E:  miriam.doherty@nhs.net

For many people, winter will feel very different this year and activities will be more limited due to the colder weather. The new British Red Cross Winter Wellbeing Calendar provides ideas for activities as well as ideas and tips to boost coping skills and connections throughout December and January.

You can the calendar HERE

Community Chesterfield would like to make everyone aware of a fantastic offer from their partners at Derby University.
 
The Accounting and Finance Clinic is led by students who will spend 45 minutes answering any finance problems that groups may have.
 
This brand-new initiative will be launched in December and provides small and medium sized enterprises with free accounting and finance support through a virtual accounting clinic.
 
Find out more info: https://www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/funding-services-and-support/accounting-clinic/

Waste Not Cafe Chesterfield are putting on an affordable two course vegetarian and vegan takeaway meal on the evening of Sunday 13th December, with collection from Chesterfield Baptist Church on Cross Street.
 
The community project aims to reduce food waste whilst tackling food poverty by donating profits to emergency food provision organisations. The food used for the meal will be surplus food that would have otherwise been thrown away from supermarkets, cooked up by local volunteers.
 
Waste Not Cafe asks for a suggested donation of £2.50 adults, £1.50 kids for the vegetarian and vegan meal.
 
A menu and booking will be available from Friday 11th December. Anyone interested in the takeaway meal should email wastenotcafe@tutanota.com

Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) are proud to launch their new project – The Young Carers GP Project: ‘Are you Young Carer aware?’

NHS England are funding DCA to work with GP surgeries across Derbyshire to help them to identify and support young carers in their communities. They want to make GP surgeries accessible to Young Carers and help these children to feel valued in their caring role.

Find out more: https://www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk/young-carers-gp-project

Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) are now offering further Suicide Awareness Training (SAT) dates. RAD believe that suicide is everybody’s concern, and that individual tragedies can be prevented. RAD aim to increase awareness around the subject and to help remove the stigma which can be a barrier for those who need help and support in a time of crisis. This free training is supported by funding from Derbyshire County Council. 

The training consists of both individual online e-learning and a group virtual training session delivered via Zoom. The e-learning consists of three short modules which take approximately 1 hour to complete in total and which MUST be completed prior to attending the half-day group virtual training.

This training package enables participants to:

• Examine their own and society’s attitudes to suicide
• Find out about (and challenge) the myths that surround suicide
• Discover possible suicide risk factors and warning signs
• Find out how they might help someone at risk of suicide 
• Share learning with other people working and volunteering in Derbyshire

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is only available for people in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) working either in a paid or voluntary capacity with the public (particularly vulnerable groups at greater risk of suicide and self-harm) or acting as community representatives. Please note that registering your place on Eventbrite does not guarantee a place for you on the course. Registrations will be reviewed to ensure that places are given to delegates who meet the above criteria.

Due to the nature of this training, numbers have been reduced so there is likely to be a much higher demand than there are places available in the short-term. Therefore RAD will not be able to offer more than two places per organisation per date. RAD can only offer these limited places on a first come first served basis, but RAD will of course be offering more dates in the coming months if you do not secure a place initially.

To see availability and request a place please follow the links below for each date and complete the registration process. A link to the e-learning will be sent to you when your place is confirmed.

Monday 18^th January 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130222449853

Tuesday 2^nd February 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130223264289

Wednesday 24^th February 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130223452853

Thursday 4^th March 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130223751747

Monday 15^th March 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130223964383

Tuesday 30^th March 2021 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/130224144923

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