News & Developments

Find out more about this new service, to be delivered by Healthwatch Derbyshire from the 1 July 2017.

The aim of the project is to involve mental health service receivers and carers in the design and delivery of health and social care services in Derbyshire, including Derby city.

Meeting agenda:

• Outline the proposed model of delivery for the project
• Begin discussions to set up the project steering group
• Learn more about the existing network that supports mental health service receivers and carers, and how we can work in partnership
• Give people the opportunity to ask questions and input ideas.

If you would like to attend please contact Tammi Wright: tammi@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk, 01773 880786 to book a place.

National Grid has supplied DFRS with over a thousand carbon monoxide alarms, 500 smoke alarm testing sticks and information leaflets for Community Safety Officers and Firefighters to give out during Safe and Well visits. Safe and Well visits see Community Safety Officers and Firefighters give fire prevention advice to residents. The visits target those most at risk, including elderly people and families with young children.

www.derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-items/derbyshire-fire-rescue-service-and-national-grid-raising-awareness-of-the-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide-gas-poisioning/

Are you 16-25? Looking for work? Not only will it boost your confidence and employability, but you’ll also have the chance to benefit from the support of one our mentors to help you uncover your next steps.

Taster Day 28 April 2017

• All training provided and a guaranteed interview for entry level jobs at the end of the programme
• Travel expenses paid on programme
• Doesn't affect your benefits
• Boost employability skills and gain a nationally recognised care certificate
• Up to 6 months mentoring support

To join the course or find out more search ‘Prince’s Trust’

Email rosemary.reeschilds@princes-trust.org.uk

Call or Text to 07436 797253

Call for free on 0800 842 842

There will be a cash bar.  There is ample parking at the club.  Seating is limited to ninety people, so book early to avoid disappointment.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/chapelarts

Derbyshire Carers have over 28 years of experience providing support to carers and over the next few weeks, they will be working with statutory, voluntary and independent sector agencies to raise awareness of the new Carers Service.

For further information contact Derbyshire Carers on tel: 01773 743355.

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk

What the service offers:

  •  Help to match you to the job that’s right for you

  •  Help to find work experience and voluntary work

  •  Make sure you find out about job vacancies

  •  Help to sell yourself with application forms and CV

  •  Help you to prepare for interviews

  •  Advise you about support in the workplace, such as equipment or other support you may need

The service works with anyone living in Derbyshire who has a disability.

Email: disabilityemploymentservice@derbyshire.g ...

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dep

An eight-week course taking place on Tuesday evenings, 6 - 8pm, on the following dates: 28 March, 4, 11, 18 April, 2, 9, 16, 30 May

This course can help you to

• take better care of yourself and others by developing your selfawareness
• improve your ability to manage difficult situations in life, thus reducing your stress levels
• notice and appreciate the good things in life more
• have a better understanding of your mind, body, thoughts, feelings and emotions and how this may impact on those around you and the world you live in.

Formal and informal meditation practices will be developed from week to week to enable you to develop a greater insight and experience of mindful compassion in your everyday life.

Places are limited to 15 and the group format allows for sharing of practice, discussion and exploration of experiences to complement learning. Suggestions for home practice opportunities will be offered at each session and complemented by a programme pack and meditation CDs given at key points throughout the programme.

Facilitator: David Oldham, highly-experienced Mindful Compassion Teacher, Practitioner and Counsellor

Course cost £160, payable on booking with all profits to Blythe House Hospice.

New venue but the same great films!

Join them for the relaunch at the Railway Pub, Whaley Bridge, Thursday 6 April 2017 at 7.30pm

Film screeening, fun and cakes.

Whaleyfilms@hotmail.co.uk   Phone: 07531 982995

What the service offers:

  •  Help to match you to the job that’s right for you

  •  Help to find work experience and voluntary work

  •  Make sure you find out about job vacancies

  •  Help to sell yourself with application forms and CV

  •  Help you to prepare for interviews

  •  Advise you about support in the workplace, such as equipment or other support you may need.

The service works with anyone living in Derbyshire who has a disability.

For more information contact the office on 01629 532441, Tom Winlow, Derbyshire Dales Officer: 07976 445905

Email: disabilityemploymentservice@derbyshire.gov.uk

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/dep

The Committee were delighted to welcome so many residents and visitors to the consultation event. They knew it would be busy because the public engagement with this project has been excellent from the very start, but even so couldn't have predicted that so many people would turn out in support. It just goes to show how important a new playground is to this Village.

They showed people 5 competing designs and asked them to pick their top 3 ranked in order of preference. They also invited written comments on any aspect of the designs or the project in general.

It is too early to say which design or designs came out on top, but all of the public votes and comments will be taken in to account in the final phase. It is hoped that a winning bid and finalised design will be selected by the end of the month and construction started soon after.  All being well the works will be finished by mid-July in time for the School summer holidays.