Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) are the lead provider for carers services in Derbyshire. Commissioned by Derbyshire County Council and NHS to provide free support services for carers who look after a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health problems or an addiction cannot cope without their help and support. They offer support to both those who care for an adult and Young Carers. For more information

Call 01773 833833

Email: info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Website: www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk

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They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

 Telephone: 01629 533190

Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/carers

For support at home, care home placements (respite and long-term), welfare rights advice, carers assessment

Too many older people feel they have no one to turn to for support. We exist to help older people when they need us the most.

Hospice care provides pain relief and symptom control to people with any life-limiting illness as well as emotional, spiritual and social care and support. The majority of hospice care is delivered to patients in their own home.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure and is extended to loved ones.

Telephone: 01246 568801

Email: General enquiries:info@ashgatehospicecare.org.uk

Regular Workshops

Music Session Friday 27th May @ 2pm - 3.15pm - via Zoom Try our mix and match music taster session! If you love music or have a passion for singing / movement to music, join us in a new zoom music session! On this workshop we will get together to enjoy some music related games / quizzes, have a singsong and share any fun music memories! Dementia Friends and Family Session Thursday 23rd June @ 10.30am-12.30pm - via Zoom FREE online friends and family sessions provide practical guidance for unpaid Carers supporting somebody with Dementia in the Derbyshire area only! To book your FREE place, visit https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-carereventunderstanding-dementia-bettertickets-269636990497 Please contact ruth@dementiaadventure.co.uk if you have any questions or phone 01245 237548 Manual Handling Training Friday 1st July @ 10.30am-12.30pm - Chesterfield Venue: St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3AW Join us in a face-to-face training session on Manual Handling. This session will focus on the safe movement principles, technique and demonstrations along with general advice on moving and handling. You will also leave with a booklet to look back on the topics we have covered. Please make sure to book your place, as spaces are limited. Understanding Anxiety - Coping Strategies Monday 6th June @ 1.30pm - via Zoom We live in a world of system overload and technology stimulation where we rarely get five minutes to ourselves to stop and decompress - busy, busy, busy has become the dominating factor. We find our mind tugged this way and that by the competing demands of work, family, relationships and life events happening. The mind-body system reacts to this chaos resulting in chronic stress, anxiety and depression. This is our mindbody system telling us to STOP. This workshop will explore the nature of anxiety and give practical strategies to manage it better. Cyber, Fraud and Scams Awareness Wednesday 13th July @ 5pm - via Zoom Join us on Zoom in learning how to stay safe online. Learn how to protect yourself from being a victim in the recent cybercrimes, fraud and scams in your area. Being aware and making our loved ones aware of scams is preventing us from becoming a victim. Come along and talk to a professional, ask questions and stay safe! Limited Activities First Aid Training Monday 18th July @ 2pm - 3pm - via Zoom This informative, online First Aid training session will allow you to ask a range of questions and receive medical advice from an NHS paramedic, all from the comfort of your own home. If you are interested and will require information on specific medical conditions, please specify this prior to the session to ensure correct research and accurate answers can be provided. Rhubarb Farm Tuesday 19th July @ 10am - 3pm - Nether Langwith Rhubarb Farm CIC, Hardwick Street, Langwith, Nether Langwith, Mansfield, NG20 9DR Derbyshire Carers Association have arranged for a group of Carers to attend an exciting day out at Rhubarb Farm! The day will start at 10am where you will take part in various activities. Including - crafts, seed sowing, meeting the animals and having a tour of the farm, followed by a lunch and a chance to catch up with other Carers. This activity will finish at 3pm. Limited spaces are available so please be sure to get in touch to secure your place and to make us aware of any dietary requirements. Tuesday 7th June @ 8.30am - 6pm - Wingerworth Come along to our Carers Drop In Session and have a chat with Derbyshire Carers Association about the support available to you as a Carer. Wingerworth Medical Centre, Allendale Road Wingerworth Chesterfield S42 6PX No appointment needed, Please call Heather Aitken for further information 01773 833833