OTHER AGENCIES
Our contacts list is only a small selection of the numerous statutory and voluntary organisation contacts throughout the region. Many of these contacts have websites where you can find out more about their services or they are local to where you live and can offer direct support.
COMPETITION TO WIN FREE BUS TRAVEL FOR CARERS
The Concessionary Travel Club are offering the opportunity to Carers to win free bus travel on Arriva buses for a week in your area plus a range of other free prizes including membership of the National Trust. To learn more about the competitions here or you can also download a flyer. Competitions are monthly. This is a no cost way to help Carers take a break.
CARERS ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER USEFUL ORGANISATIONS
Carers UK - the Voice of Carers - Carers provide unpaid care for ill, frail or disabled family members and friends. Carers give so much to society yet they experience ill health, poverty and discrimination. Carers UK is fighting to end this injustice.
Carers Northern Ireland
Carers Scotland
Carers Wales
Crossroads Care - caring for Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Amber Valley Borough Council, Carer Support
Amber Valley CVS - Help at Home is a service providing assistance with housework, shopping, gardening etc to those living in the Amber Valley and Erewash areas.
Carewell - a partnership between Bupa, Carers Uk and MEND is new website designed to encourage and support Carers to make positive changes to be healthier and happier.
Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living - Just to let you know that our Disability Derbyshire (DCIL) Qualified Counsellor in your area who can provide the above service through us is Barbara Sloman. We use suitable accessible premises in your area but do not provide counselling in the home. We have British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Accreditation of our Counselling Service.
All our Counsellors are qualified and we only ask for a minimum donation of £2 for each session if that is acceptable to the person. We can see couples by arrangement.
Any Carer wishing to use the service can ring me directly at Disability Derbyshire (DCIL) head office on 01773 740246 and I would arrange to meet them for a counselling assessment.
If you would like counselling leaflets or any more information about the counselling service, please do not hesitate to contact me - Debbie Newton, Counselling & Advocacy Coordinator
Disability Derbyshire (DCIL) 01773 740246 Ext 13
Derbyshire County Council Social Care and Health
Doors open on new £1.5 million short break base for disabled children and their families:-
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2011/may/news_items/doors_open_on_new_1.5_million_short_break_base_for_disabled_children_and_their_families.asp
Link for REACH MAGAZINE:-
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social_health/services_for_children/childrens_trust/integrated_services/disabled_childrens_services/aiming_high/reach_magazine/default.asp?vd=reach
Derbyshire Mental Health Trust
Derbyshire Mental Health Carers - A self-help support group for mental health carers in Chesterfield and South Derbyshire. Provides free stress relief sessions from qualified therapists, including emotional support and a break from your caring role.
Derbyshire Mind was established as a local mental health group in 1967, is an independent local association affiliated to the national charity Mind.
The Rough Guide to Accessible Britain. If you hold a Blue Badge, a Disabled Persons Railcard or your're a Motability customer then the Accessible Guide is FREE. The is is £6.99 (inc. p&p) for everyone else. Once you've placed your order, you will also be able to download a free copy of the Guide in audio format. A downloaded form is also available on thier website.
Southern Derbyshire Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum (SDVSMHF)
Umbrella Volunteer Services
Derby Amputee Club
Derby and District Multiple Sclerosis Society - A group from Derby and Derbyshire who are all linked by multiple sclerosis (MS). We serve all people who have MS (regardless of membership), and those around them: family, carers and friends. Lilian Prime House is a Drop-In Centre for anyone affected by MS, living in Derby and Derbyshire. Call in and meet us on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday or phone Chris Dexter, Centre Manager, on 01332 611810, for informatiom about what's on offer.
Carers Sitting Service - Providing respite care and night sitting service in North East Derbyshire and Bolsover areas. Staffa Health, 189 Birkinstyle Lane, Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6LD Tel 01773 873581
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I would like to introduce myself as the Service Co-ordinator for the Red Cross' Home from Hospital Service.
We offer a short-term (up to 6 weeks) support after hospital discharge to people aged over 50 years. We cover Chesterfield, Bolsover, NE Derbyshire and Derbyshire Dales (north). It's free of charge. Part of our remit is to offer carer relief, I thought I would highlight our service.
If you would like some postcards detailing the service and/or for me to visit the team to explain further, please contact me. Many thanks.
Patsy McGill, Service Co-ordinator Home from Hospital Service, Walton Hospital, Whitecotes Lane
Chesterfield S40 3HW Tel01246 515525
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Opening February 2012.
The SENAD Group are pleased to announce the forthcoming opening of Ecclesbourne Lodge a transitional home for adults requiring specialised care and support in Derbyshire.
Ecclesbourne Lodge comprises of a 6 bedroom house and 4 bedroom house, each with their own staff team. The lodge, which is Georgian in appearance, is set in thirteen acres of land, in a semi rural location close to the village of Duffield in Derbyshire and within easy reach of the City of Derby. For more information:Contact our Head office team. Tel: 01332 378 840, choosing option 2 on the automated telephone line. Email: info@senadgroup.com Website http://www.senadgroup.com
Carers respite service Derbyshire
The carers respite service is a free service for people suffering from severe dementia and their carers, whether living in the same home or not.
The service offers crisis respite sessions which are usually up to four hours duration, and are short term addition to help already provided by statutory services and other agencies.
The aim of this service it is to help client and carer through particularly difficult times.
The service runs alongside the voluntary community health support service in the Amber Valley.
Offer respite opportunities to Carers see link
OFFICIAL ORGANISATIONS
Carers Direct is the NHS service for England for those who help look after someone.
It provides information, advice and support to unpaid carers.
NHS Choices
Government's Pages for Carers
Department for Work and Pensions
Veterans UK
Shirebrook Health Information Point 2011
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Age Concern
Arthritis Care
Alzheimers Society
Disability Action
Caring with Confidence
The Stroke Association
FACEBOOK
DERBYSHIRE CARERS ASSOCIATION is now on Facebook. Keep up to date with what we are doing and interact with Carers from all over Derbyshire.
CARERS UK is on Facebook which aims to keeps you up to date with topics relating to Caring and Carers
OTHER WEBSITES
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
Cancer Carers Support
The Bond Hotel and Holiday Homes, Blackpool
Bladder and Bowel Foundation - a charity providing information and support for people with bladder and bowel control problems, their carers, families and healthcare professionals.
The Care Professionals Benevolent Fund supports current, former and retired care professionals, by providing assistance to relieve financial hardship or sickness.
Carefeesadvice.com contains free help and information about Care fees for elderly people who need long term care.
Tourism for All Can provide a list of accessible hotels, campsites, self-catering properties, activity holidays and group holidays run by charities.
DERBYSHIRE CHARITIES
- Treetops Hospice
- Derby Furniture Project
- Derbyshire Racial Equality Council
- Derbyshire Rape Crisis
- Friends of the Nightingale Macmillan Unit
- Myasthenia Gravis Association
- Radio Link - (Derby Hospital Broadcasting)
- Royal School for the Deaf
- Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre
- Derby Kids' Camp
- First Steps
- Derbyshire Association for the Blind
