About Carers In Derbyshire
Carers in Derbyshire helps unpaid family carers find information, advice and local support services.
Carers In Derbyshire Description
Carers in Derbyshire aims to be a one-stop-shop for unpaid family carers who are looking for information, advice and support for carers in living in Derbyshire.
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If you're an unpaid carer supporting a relative or friend aged over 18, you're entitled to have a detailed assessment of your needs as a carer. Find out more, including how to make the most of your carers assessment, on our website: https://goo.gl/7Jwf4B
#fridaysunset #derbyshire #inspirationalquote. Carers are entitled to a carers assessment to identify the help and support you need and the things that could make your caring role easier. For more information about carers assessments follow the link. https://bit.ly/2C61Xaw
If you're over 65 and live in the Belper area why not try Coffee Companions? This new coffee & cake morning starts tomorrow from 10.30am at Strutts Community Centre, Belper. Call in to meet new people and have a little fun 🍰☕
Special Needs Circle provide a friendly and informal support group for #parentcarers of children with additional needs. The group meets monthly in #Ripley with the next meeting being Thurs 17 January. No need to book - just turn up!
Calling carers in Creswell, Whitwell and beyond! Fancy meeting other carers, getting info & advice and talking to guest speakers from local services? The group meets at Creswell Events Centre on a monthly basis. Pop along tomorrow afternoon at 4pm to join in and find out more.
If you or the person you care for use #BSL you can now contact Derbyshire County Council using the SignLive video interpreter service. Get the details here: https://goo.gl/UX7URf
The Alzheimer's Society provide the Derbyshire Dementia Support service. If you look after someone with memory problems, find out how the service can support you both: https://goo.gl/HFS13R
👞👢#WalkAMile in Jack's shoes: Jack's in his 60s and has cared for his wife, Lesley, for 14 years. Lesley has health problems and Jack himself has bipolar. Listen to Jack's story about how his love for his wife has only been strengthened since he became her carer: https://goo.gl/QocuYj #Carers #Empathy #WalkAMileInMyShoes #SundayAfternoonListen🎧
Autism Pyramid Group are holding a parent carer coffee morning at St Oswald's Church, Ashbourne on Friday 11 Jan from 9.30am. There are also having a stay and play session on 27 July. More info here: https://goo.gl/5tDstJ
Today is #NationalBrailleDay - did you know you could request copies of Derbyshire County Council Adult Care leaflets in alternate formats if you need them? This could be Braille, audio, easy read or large print. Just use the leaflet order form to request what you need: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careinfo
The directory on our website has details of 200 services that can help support unpaid carers. This includes support groups, information & advice services, social activities, breaks & respite, befriending and more: www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk/carers-dire ctory
🎼🎤Fancy singing away the stresses of your caring role? Sinfonia Viva already run a successful Carers Choir based in Derby and are starting another based in Chesterfield on 29 Jan. Find out how to join either choir here: https://goo.gl/tNfwQg 🎤🎼
Members of Derbyshire Timeswap get an hour’s help for every hour they're able to give to someone else.
A few months ago we spoke to Timeswap member, Lynn to find out how the scheme supports her caring role as well as helping her husband, John: https://goo.gl/jE9Q7j
🎇🎆 Happy New Year! How did you see in 2019? 🎇🎆
Are you planning on making a New Year's resolution? If you're looking for ways to improve your health and wellbeing in 2019, check out our website for details of local services and schemes that may be able to help you: https://goo.gl/6oMRF7
Are you a parent or carer looking to get back into learning or work in 2019? If so, check out the FREE Moving On From Caring programme. You can learn Maths, English, ICT, First Aid, Food Safety and get employability skills and work experience.
You'll get a mentor, you can borrow a laptop and there's a bursary fund available to help you support your caring responsibilities while you study. More info here: https://goo.gl/SYegSj
On 3 January Derby Theatre will be showing a relaxed performance of Hansel and Gretel. Aimed at people on the autistic spectrum, the performance will be shown with the lights on and sound/lighting effects will be reduced. They'll also be a chill out area and lots of supportive staff around to offer help if needed. More info here: https://goo.gl/Hws4ma