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.

Referrals for hospice care in the comfort of patient’s homes across the Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire have surged by more than 160% since two local charities joined forces.

Blythe House Hospicecare, based in Chapel-en-le-Frith, and Helen’s Trust in Bakewell announced their formal partnership in September, but have been working together officially since April.

The charities provide 24/7 palliative and end of life care in the homes of patients with life-limiting illnesses including cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and neurological conditions like motor neurone disease.

Referrals are made to the team for a variety of reasons including respite sits so that a carer can get some much-needed rest or to run errands; to get a patient home from hospital; crisis avoidance, where a family is in need of support quickly to help with a potentially distressing or emotional situation; and for end of life care when a patient is in the final weeks or days of life.

Hospice at Home healthcare assistants have provided this care across the Dales and North East Derbyshire, including in Alfreton, Bakewell, Birchover, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Clowne, Dronfield, Eckington, Hathersage, Matlock and Shirebrook.

To find out more about the Hospice at Home service and if it might be useful for your family, visit: https://blythehousehospice.org.uk/our-services/hospice-at-home/

You can read the full Press Release HERE

North East Derbyshire District Council has opened another bidding round for its Community Action Grants scheme which is open to constituted groups and non-constituted groups sponsored by an organisation who will act on their behalf operating in North East Derbyshire District to access up to £500 grant funding for projects taking place in the District that support NEDDC’s Council Plan.
 
Groups which wish to apply must be formally constituted, have a managing body which meets regularly, elected office bearers, a bank account and be not-for-profit OR be sponsored by a constituted group or Parish/Town Council that meets these criteria.
 
The next deadline for application is 31st December 2020.
 
To download an application form go to http://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk and search for Community Action Grants or email sue.dixon@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa has allocated £485,000 to tackle the issues that affect quality of life in communities and to make communities stronger. Grants are available from £50 up to £25k to support and improve lives and make Derbyshire a safer place to live.This fund helps both individuals and groups, protecting people, helping victims and keeping crime at bay. From tackling ASB, making property more secure, protecting those who are vulnerable for any reason to supporting sustainable community projects, this fund can help.

Find out more HERE.

Find what Community Chesterfield has coming up
& what we’ve been doing since our June newsletter. 

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If you would be interested in becoming a Cyber Buddy you can find out more and how to get involved HERE.

New peer support group looking to connect with people who wish to improve their mental health and wellbeing

The Dronfield Wellbeing Group was established in Spring 2020 with the aim of providing a safe environment to support people affected by mental health issues, whether Dronfield residents, or from further afield.

Our group is unique in that we aim to combine a physical meeting with an online video meeting. Our group currently meets in person at a central location in Dronfield, and also has a live video link enabling people to join us from the comfort of their own home if they prefer not to attend in person.

Peer support is about coming together to provide a listening ear to each other, sharing experiences and resources, and strengthening our coping strategies to improve our mental health and wellbeing. We provide a friendly and confidential environment for members.

We are actively looking for new members, regardless of where you live. The group currently meets every Monday (socially distanced) from 7:30pm at Gosforth Lodge (Cliffe Park), Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 2XP, and also has a live video link enabling people to join us via Zoom.

If you would like to join us for a meeting or would like more information please contact us by phone 07737 315211 or email info@dronfieldwellbeing.org

Join us for a chat, meet new people, bring a brew. No commitment, no pressure, just come along and be yourself.

We are supported by the Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service

For more information about our group, please visit our website dronfieldwellbeing.org

Covid-19

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we have put social distancing measures in place to ensure our group remains a safe environment and is compliant with current legislation, more information about these can be found on our website dronfieldwellbeing.org/covid19
As this is an ongoing pandemic, these measures may be subject to change.

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Find out how you can get involved and support the #NO2HATE campaign this week HERE