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There are many reasons that may motivate people to quit smoking for good. From saving money to breathing more easily, reducing the impacts of passive smoking to having more energy.

Smoking poses a serious health risk and can lead to cancer, strokes, heart attacks and other potentially fatal conditions but it’s also an expensive habit with people spending on average around £250 every month.

Why not stub out and see what you can save – whether that’s money, your health or your quality of life.

Live Life Better Derbyshire offers a free, 12 week, stop smoking support service. It’s open to all Derbyshire residents and offers one-to-one and group support at venues across the county.

The service offers:

• Free NRT including patches, lozenges and gum
• Access to prescription only medications
• One to one support across the county
• Telephone support
• Advice, information and quit tips

To find out more call 0800 085 2299 or visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk

The workshop is also beneficial for deaf women to learn how to: 

• manage diabetes, 
• lower cholesterol, 
• manage high blood pressure and 
• manage our weight. 

Lunch, goodies, BSL interpreters, electronic notetaking and loop system will be available on the day.

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/event/healthy-cooking-and-eating/

SGP View from the Peak 42 Summer 2019

Contents:

• James Bromley our new Chief Executive
• Celebrating Peak VIP Group
• High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership
• Positive Image Foundation
• High Peak Access Group
• Tea and Chat-Chapel
• Farewell to Nigel– CVS General Manager
• Bereavement and Loss Glossop Support Group

These Events have been organised for Children and Young People aged 11yrs+ who may have or are experiencing mental health issues and would like a safe space to explore and chat to professionals in confidence.

The event will be filled with exciting things to do such as workshops, guest speakers and stalls so get involved and come along. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends.

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This is an amazing opportunity for young people aged 16-25 to learn new skills and confidence whilst having fun.  The taster session for the TEAM programme will take place on Wednesday 19 June 2019 from 12.00 – 14.00

The keys elements of the TEAM programme are:

• Meeting New People
• Residential activity week (02nd - 05th July 2019)
• Fundraising
• Community Project
• Two week work placement
• Employability week
• Workshops (First aid, Food hygiene, Health & Safety)
• Mental health resilience
• 2 x Qualifications

Programme Monday 24 June 2019 – Thursday 12 September 2019

If you would like further information or would like to refer a young person onto the programme contact 07958 005988 or email rschamberlain@wcg.ac.uk

Voluntary work with EMAS is a great way of gaining experience in preparation for a career in health and social care. It’s also a great way of giving something back to your local community. Volunteering is completely flexible and can be fit around existing commitments such as study, work or family.

The Volunteer Car Service is an integral part of PTS, providing a valuable service to the community for patients with a medical need for transport, and who would otherwise be unable to get to their appointments. 

Basic requirements:

• Be able to provide regular availability to volunteer 

• Have access to a car with valid MOT, in a good clean condition

• Be covered by fully-comprehensive insurance

• Have a current driving licence (no more than 3 points)

Expenses - drivers are reimbursed monthly, in arrears for their out-of-pocket expenses and mileage allowance, following submission of a claims expense form. Mileage is reviewed periodically.

EMAS will provide a uniform and the necessary equipment to undertake the role. Full training will be given.

For more information and an application form please contact Debra: debra.dudley@emas.nhs.uk   Tel 07501 248 299

Free Walking for Health organised group walks are available all over Derbyshire this Spring and Summer. Most groups are regular (e.g weekly, fortnightly or monthly) and are led by qualified leaders and supported by volunteers. 

Walking for Health groups include wheelchair accessible, beginner and dementia friendly walking groups that anyone can enjoy. 

www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk/walking-for-health-carers-blog

The next film for people in the High Peak living with dementia and memory challenges. A warm welcome will be ready at Trinity Church, Buxton on Monday 3 June, for the showing of Carmen Jones, with Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte - Bizet's opera Carmen updated to a World War II-era African-American setting.  

The doors open at 1pm and the film starts at 1.30pm. There is an interval with tea/coffee and cake.

matineederbyshire.org.uk/event/carmen-jones-u/

Volunteer roles involve placing an application, having an informal chat, and then carrying out an induction and shadowing. Roles involve a variety of skills but are great for CV building and social opportunities, and up to £8 round trip in travel expenses for registered volunteers.

• Thursday Room Guide (6 June to 29 August)
• Dressing Room volunteer
• Fast Track volunteer

Tel: 01663 762023

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme

Events:

Pro-Aging: Cooking for Good Menopausal Health – Wed 29 May 2019 – Derby – 10am – 12noon (afternoon session is fully booked)

Cooking and Eating Healthily – Friday 21 June 2019 – Alfreton – 10am – 3.30pm

Cooking on a Budget – Friday 12 July 2019 – Alfreton – 10am – 3.30pm

Abuse – What is it? An Educational Workshop – Thurs 27 June 2019 – Matlock – 9am – 3pm. Free afternoon tea.

Book you places by emailing janet@deafinitelywomen.org.uk

www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk