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Our newsletter is sent to DCA members four times a year. It contains news and articles of interest to Carers. To request that a copy is sent out to you please contact Head Office. Or you can read our latest issue here: save it, print it or read it online.

Winter 2011 - Newsletter 68

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Autumn 2011 - Newsletter 67

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Summer 2011 - Newsletter 66

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The new Chesterfield Carers CentreDerbyshire Carers Breaks Schemes
Carers Day 2011
Reduction of State Funding
Whats happending in your area

Dales Diary
Update on the Innovation Project

Asking for a Marie Curie Nurse Direct
A Carers Holiday Dream comes true Digital TV Switchover

 

 

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Winter 2010 - Newsletter 64

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DCA announce plans for new drop-in centres in Derby and Chesterfield
New Learning Disability Co-ordinators
Carers Right Day
£4million boost for Carers

Christmas Cards of Chesterfield and Derbyshire
Carers Carol Service at Tideswell
Carers United - a visit to the new Chesterfield Football Ground
Keeping Mum - a book written by daughter of mother diagnosed with Alzeimer's

 

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Autumn 2010 - Newsletter 63

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Government's proposed changes
Caring with Confidence funding withdrawn
Medicines use review
What's happening in your area
Have you got your Gold Card
Welcome to Pam Gill - Learning Disabilities Network Co-ordinator for South Derbys
Carers Week 2010 - the biggest and the best

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Summer 2010 - Newsletter 62

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Carers Week 2010
April pensions boost for Carers
First Contact Scheme
Caring with Confidence sessions
Holiday info
Free Home Library Service for Carers
Pamper Days
Low cost Travel Insurance
Ruby Wedding celebration in Benidorm
Singing Workshops
Coffee morning in Hilton and drop-in
sessions in Glossop
Hello and welcome to new staff

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Spring 2010 - Newsletter 61

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Exciting Pilot Scheme to find 'Hidden Carers'
2010 Pension Changes
DCA is on Facebook
Trustees needed
Free CWC session for Carers in Derbyshire
What's on in your area
New Staff member at DCA
Holiday Inn free room for Carer
Holidays in a safe, cared for environment

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Winter 2009 - Newsletter 60

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Caring with Confidence
Carers Rights Days Calendar of Events
Become an Elected Member
Invitations to Pamper Days, Lunches and trips

Happy Christmas

Christmas Greetings from all at
Derbyshire Carers Association

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Autumn 2009 - Newsletter 59

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Hello from our New Chief Executive
Personal Budgets
Caring with Confidence update
Caring with Confidence staff appointments
Carers Day and Carers Week events
Messing about by the water

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Summer 2009 - Newsletter 58

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Caring with Confidence
Carers Week events
Invitation to a Day at the Races and Strictly Carers Dance Event
Claim all your benefits
Derby Hospital move
Useful organisations
Report from Carers Canal Boat Trip
DCA Area Co-ordinators

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Spring 2009 - Newsletter 57

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Farewell from Roland Brown, DCA Chief Executive
Benefits Help for People with Cancer
Carers Rights Day
Get Set for Digital
The Individual Budgets Pilot Programme
Derbyshire LINK

Carer Trips to Chatsworth and Trent Lock
Support Group Dates

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Winter 2008 - Newsletter 56

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DCA's Valuing our Carers Conference
Excellence in the Community Award for Carer
Caring with Confidence Short Break Services for families with Disabled Children
DCA's New Recruits
Out and About with Carers on their Day Trips
Carers Rights Day Events in your area
Disability Partnership Boards Elected Carers
Gift Aid your Donation to DCA

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Autumn 2008 - Newsletter 55

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Events in Derbyshire
Expert Carers Programme

Meet Steven Calder, DCA Business Development Manager
Report on Carers Day, June 2008
Health Information: Jet Lag
Recipe: Hot Smoked Trout and Asparagus Frittata

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Summer 2008 - Newsletter 54

Our Summer 2008 Newsletter
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DCA Birthday Party

Invitation to Celebrate DCA's 20th Birthday
New website for Dementia and Learning Disabilities
Events throughout the county

What's happening in your area
Meet our new Head Office Manger Joanne Goodison

Support for Derbyshire Carers in planning for Emergencies
Meet our new Derby Respite Co-ordinator Silvia Carrillo

Health Information: Impetigo, Incontinence and Indigestion
Recipe: Summer puddings with summer berries

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Spring 2008 - Newsletter 53

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DCA is 20 years old

DCA prepares to celebrate its 20 Year Anniversary
Visit to Chesterfield's African Caribbean Centre
Learning Disability Partnership Board
Making a Will
Making a Living Will
Health Information: Hepatitis B
Recipe: Simnel Cake
Events

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Winter 2007 - Newsletter 52

Our Winter 2007 Newsletter
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Carers save the UK £87bn a year
Carers Rights Day
Out and about with our Carers
Local Parnership Board
Health Information: Gout and Glaucoma
Recipe: Chocolate Truffles
Events

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Autumn 2007 - Newsletter 51

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Chatsworth House
Carers Conference
New Erewash Area Co-ordinator
Carers Rights Day
Carers Week report
Health Information: Falls and Fibromyalgia
Pause for thought - Life in the 1500's
Recipe: All-in-one Sponge Cake

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Summer 2007 - Newsletter 50

Our Summer 2007 Newsletter
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A New Deal for Carers
Carers Week Events
The Carers Pathway
Health Information: Diabetes and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Message in a Bottle Emergency Aid
Carers and Flexible Working
Carers Allowance
Recipe:  Warm Potato Salad

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Spring 2007 - Newsletter 49

Our Spring 2007 Newsletter
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Carers Conference
Carers Rights Day
Wills and Trust Advice Service
New Carers Allowance Claim Form
Health Information: Emphysema
Holidays for people with Mobility Problems
Recipe: Leek & Cheese Soup
Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living
Clubs and Social Activities

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Christmas 2006 - Newsletter 48

Our Christmas 2006 Newsletter
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Carers Rights Day
AGM notice
Alfreton Shopmobility
Council Tax Discounts for Carers
Stop Think - Distraction Burglary advice
Health Information: Dementia
Sundowning
Recipe: Mulled Wine
Recipe: Christmas Log
Recipe: Cranberry Sauce
Dates for your diary

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