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Derbyshire Carers Association
Didn’t we have a lovely time... the day we went to Chatsworth!
Carers from across Derbyshire braved the icy winter winds as they flocked to Chatsworth House for a guided tour and traditional English Tea as part of the highly successful Carers Breaks Scheme. Accompanied by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield, Carers viewed the house at its magnificent best - fully decorated for Christmas. See page 2 for full story.
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Chatsworth House, in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District - home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Successful first year!
This month we are delighted to be celebrating the first anniversary of the ground-breaking Innovations Project. Starting in the north of the County in 2011, Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) in partnership with the Community Hospitals, set out to identify Carers at the onset of their caring journey - and to raise awareness of Carers throughout hospitals. A year later we have been overwhelmed by the response and are delighted to share that we have now registered and supported over 100 new Carers in Derbyshire who have joined DCA after being identified in the hospitals. Throughout the county there are currently 19 Carer’s Champions who directly support Carers within the hospitals and we have run 35 Carer Clinics, where Carers can come along and receive support or information on the wards. Dales Carer, Lesley, joined DCA after finding out about us on Rowsley Ward at Newholme Hospital. She writes: Well as they say - what a difference a day makes! When visiting a friend at Rowsley Ward, Newholme Hospital, Helen Weston approached me and introduced me to DCA. I told Helen I was caring for my elderly parents who were both ill. Helen then provided me with the Carers Pack, from then on, I attended the support groups held monthly at the Whitworth Hospital, it was helpful to meet both Carers and staff who were both supportive and informative. As Carers, our health and well-being is as important as the people we care for, so, DCA provide regular relaxing experiences such as shopping trips at Christmas, Murder Mystery Evenings, meals out, visits to interesting places, cooking demos with lunch, flower arranging and pamper sessions with tea, coffee and a chat.
These events help by giving us a chance to make new friends, as some people become lonely if house-bound. Friendly staff will attend your home to make life easier, giving confidential advice and help in making challenging decisions and help with admin. DCA are providing support in every aspect of care, giving Carers confidence in knowing we are providing the best and making a difference.
Moving the project on DCA are now looking at developing the project further to reach Carers in Employment, by working together with employers to offer more support, to ensure Carers can achieve a work/ life balance. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the hospital workers who have supported the project and worked so hard to reach and support Carers in Derbyshire. Helen Weston Derbyshire Carers Association Derbyshire Carers Association is pleased to announce that we have booked another visit to Chatsworth House in partnership with The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads ‘60+ Carers Wellbeing Promotion Project.’ Chatsworth at Easter will take place on Monday 26th March between 11.00 and 3.00. There will be a tour of the house followed by a traditional afternoon tea and a visit to the splendid gardens. If you are a Carer aged 60+ and live in Derbyshire, Derby City or Glossop and you would like to book a place, please call Helen Weston on 01629 812132.
Distributed free of charge to Carers and Health Professionals throughout the Derbyshire region
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Derbyshire Carers Association Head Office: White House The Willows Slack Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3HF Tel: 01773 743355 Fax: 01773 512288
Amber Valley 01773 749087
Bolsover and East Chesterfield 01246 222373 Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire 01246 222373 Derby 01332 200002
South Derbyshire 01283 212194 Erewash 01159 468881
Glossop 01457 858383 High Peak 01663 745500
High Peak South and Dales 01629 812132 Minority Communities 01332 200002
Emergency Planning Services (Derby City only) 01773 743355 Learning Disabilities Network Co-ordinator (M) 0790 328 2604
Carers Centres:
Chesterfield 69 West Bars S40 1BA Open 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday Tel: 01246 222373
Derby City 17 Babington Lane DE1 1TA Open 9am - 3pm, Monday to Friday Tel: 01332 200002
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Exciting developments
ello everyone and H welcome to our first newsletter of 2012.
As usual - when you’re busy, the time just flies by! It seems no time since we saw many of you at the Tideswell Church Service and the Christmas visit to Chatsworth House. We started the New Year by welcoming four new members of staff to our Derby City offices: Dawn; Megan; Simon and Antje. The new staff are a result of our successful funding application to Derby City Council - and I’m delighted to say, everyone is settling in well in their roles.
Concerns for the future: We are concerned that the number of Carers in Derby and Derbyshire is forecast to increase significantly, as more people live into very old age and more people survive major illness but often with significant health needs. In order to meet this increased
demand for our support, we are actively seeking additional funding from a range of sources and I’m pleased to be able to report some success. We heard in January that we were successful in our bid to the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. The resulting monies will be used to offer a break to Carers aged 60 and over. Please see page three for further details and information. The team are hard at work planning - and we’ll also be asking the Carers that take part in the project and our Carers Voice members to contribute their ideas, so we are able to offer what Carers really want. We are, after all, Carer led. Can you help? We have created a new fundraising committee, to help organise the raising of much needed finances to enable our charity to achieve even more for Carers. We’d love to hear from anyone who could
Visit to Chatsworth
The 19th December 2011 was the day of the much anticipated Christmas at Chatsworth trip. Unfortunately the weather was not what anyone hoped for, however this was soon forgotten when we walked into Chatsworth House with it's warm and welcoming fire. I haven’t been to the house when it’s been decorated for Christmas before - so didn't know what to expect. It was simply magical! Around every corner was a new surprise, each one met with gasps. The decorations were done with such wonderful imagination and attention to detail. For a time it was easy to forget about the outside world. Once around the house it was time for lunch. Two rooms had been elegantly prepared. Lunch was such a treat! The food was plentiful and delicious served by attentive staff. There was delicate sandwiches and cakes and even scones with jam and clotted cream. Everyone enjoyed chatting around the tables, it was a good time to share experiences and opinions on being Carers. All said that they had enjoyed the decorations and lunch. What was just as important was that everyone had some time to relax and have a day just for themselves. I think everyone who went on the trip would join me in thanking the Chatsworth staff. Nothing was too much trouble and they did us proud. After lunch it was time to say goodbye. It was a day I will remember for a long time. I met some lovely people. I left with a lovely warm glow inside and feeling that it was the perfect way to start Christmas - and I don't think I was the only one. Elaine Scott, DCA Volunteer
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volunteer - either time or their expertise - to assist us, just call one of our local offices. As you can see in this newsletter, the Carers Voice Project and the Learning Disability Partnership Boards have successfully continued to recruit more Carers. It is really important that Carers have their input, as the services they use are constantly evolving without Carers the country would not be able to cope!
Helen Robinson
Chief Executive Officer
New Dawn at DCA
My name is Dawn Campbell, the new Carer Support Worker based in the Derby City offices on Babbington Lane. For the last two years, I worked as a CSW for the Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire, gaining intense knowledge about caring, but due to my husband’s work commitments moved back to Derbyshire last year. I managed to get a job supporting people with challenging behaviour and learning difficulities, but longed to continue my role supporting Carers, and scoured the Internet until I discovered DCA had opened a Carers Centre in the City last July. When I rang the office, I was thrilled to learn there was a CSW position being made available in November. I checked DCA website everyday until the advert appeared and I quickly applied. Attending the first interview, I remember being extremely nervous, but the staff team were very warm, friendly and approachable and soon made me feel at home. The journey back to my home in Portsmouth was full of optimism, but I just had to wait with fingers crossed to see if I was successful! When the phone finally rang a few days later, I was so pleased to be told I’d got the job - and would be able to carry on my role in Derbyshire, where I had previously lived for 33 years! I’m now working in the Derby office, 9am to 5pm, where I support Carers with information, advice and advocacy, tailored to individuals needs.
Dawn Campbell
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Carers Breaks Scheme changes
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Upto the end of March 2012, Carers who live in the county, can now access up to £250 as a one-off annual payment to support them to have a life outside caring and enhance their health and wellbeing. The need for this grant should be identified through the Carer Assessment process. Where Carers already have an Assessment in place, a Carers Break application form will suffice. Criteria: Carers will be caring for at least 35 hours a week and will be able to evidence a ‘major impact’ in at least 6 areas in their DCC Contingency Plan (for example, their ability to get a good night’s sleep or the impact of caring on their health and wellbeing). Major impact is defined as: ‘Caring severely limits your ability to maintain this aspect of your life. This causes you much concern, stress or distress’. How the money can be used The money cannot be used to provide social care for the cared-for person. Funding must be used to support the Carer. The money could be used in a number of ways. For example; as a contribution towards a gym membership or supporting another hobby. The money can be used to purchase more practical help, for example, in the garden or with cleaning. It could also be used to purchase a sitting service in order to give the Carer a break from caring. Process A copy of a recent Carers Assessment or application form if an Assessment has already been carried out, should be sent to: michaela@derbyshirecarers.co.uk. Quotes for the proposed claim should also be submitted. The application will be considered and, if approved, the Carer will receive a letter and cheque. If the Carer would prefer the cheque to go directly to the provider, for example, a cleaning company, this should be stated on the application form. The form identifying how money will be spent will need to evidence that the money available will help to improve the Carer’s health and wellbeing and will provide a break outside their caring role. These will be monitored by the panel so will require clear explanation from the start. Activities booked prior to this change of administration of the Carers Breaks funds will be honoured. Carers having previously accessed the Carers Breaks Scheme are able to apply for this funding. Application forms are available from Kye or Nicky at Head Office. Telephone: 01773 743355. A panel will meet monthly to process the applications.
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Free Reflexology sessions
Ann Thomas, a student of Complementary Therapies at Chesterfield College, is seeking volunteers to enjoy ongoing treatments (one session per week, for four weeks) of reflexology, enabling her to finalise her college work. She has a current CRB and is highly regarded by her tutors at the College. She needs to deliver100 reflexology sessions to Carers before May 2012 (when her exams take place). Ann is based in Matlock and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested. The sessions would be entirely free to Carers. Please E-mail: annonthenet@mac.com or telephone: 07801 249858.
Local artists display at Carers Centre...
Julie Nixon with a selection of original artworks.
To encourage Carers to explore a new hobby or further develop their artistic abilities, local artist Julie Nixon, will be holding an Interactive Art Workshop at the Chesterfield Carers Centre on West Bars. The Chesterfield Art Club meets every 2nd and 4th Julie, who is the secretary of the Chesterfield Art Fridays of the month, Club, supplies the centre with an ever-changing 7.30pm to 9.30pm at exhibition of original artworks - displayed in the Whitecotes Junior School, new members will centre’s main reception area. be made very If any Carers are interested in attending Julie’s free welcome. hands-on workshop, please register with the centre on 01246 222373. When enough people have expressed an interest, the centre will contact everyone to confirm details.
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Walks for Carers 2012
Home From Hospital Service
Improve your health and well-being
The Red Cross are offering short-term (up to 6 weeks) support after hospital discharge to people aged over 50 years. Covering Chesterfield, Bolsover, NE Derbyshire and Derbyshire Dales (north). Part of their remit is to offer Carer support, free of charge. British Red For further information, please contact: Cross Patsy McGill Service Co-ordinator Home from Hospital Service Walton Hospital, Whitecotes Lane Chesterfield S40 3HW. Telephone: 01246 515525
Are you a Carer looking to increase your activity and meet others? Derbyshire Dales Walking for Health are organising a series of walks aimed specifically at Carers. Walks will be led by a qualified walk-leader and will provide the opportunity for gentle exercise. Ashbourne Carers Walks will be held fortnightly from Tuesday 21st of February, 10.30-12.30pm. Meet at the Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Bakewell Carers Walks will be held fortnightly from Wednesday 22nd February, 10.30-12.30. Meet at the Bakewell Swimming Baths. Call now for more information on 01629 761225 To find out more about walking for health click to: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/walkinorhealth
Carers Voice update
The first Carers Voice area meetings held at the beginning of January went fantastically well. Well attended by experienced, dedicated and understanding Carers who expressed just how important it is to listen to what Carers actually want - and how much of a difference they can make to the lives of other Carers living throughout Derbyshire. We are still looking for further Carers Voice members, so if you are a Carer and able to spare a few hours every couple of months - and would like to share your ideas and thoughts, please ring Helen Weston on 01629 812132 for further information. Together we can make a difference.
Lisa writes...
Since moving to the South Derbyshire CVS in October 2011 as a new Area Co-ordinator, I’ve had a fantastic opportunity to refer Carers for help within hours of a home visit, for practical help through the HandyVan Scheme and other similar projects based at Grove Street, Swadlincote. Christmas saw a chance to provide presents for four families and some emergency food hampers to help people through the festive season. This was a ‘first’ for me and it’s great to be close to such fast responding networks within CVS. The office is now open Friday or Monday for drop-in, 9.30am-2.30pm or by appointment on other days. Home visits by request across the South Derbyshire area are by arrangement. During a home visit, the Charity is able to offer time to listen to individual Carer’s needs, establishing how they feel about the level of support they currently have, consider alternatives and help access any further assistance that may be required. Often Carers are worried about what would happen should they be unable to give the care that is required, if their own health deteriorates. By contacting our office it is possible to complete a Derbyshire County Council contingency plan and set up your own Emergency Carers Card. As a result of a home visit the Carer may have access to funding, benefits, voluntary agencies, social care, health related support or just a chance to off-load and talk about the ways in which caring for someone has an impact on their lives. Discussing the care that you are giving allows us a chance to explain the services available across the South Derbyshire Area. There are two Carer Support Groups in the area at Hilton and Swadlincote, which run bi-monthly and monthly, contact the office for further details. Swadlincote CVS office: 21st March; 18th April and 16th May 2012. Wellbrook Medical Centre: 20th March, 10.00 till 12.00. Tues 8th May,10.00 till 12.00. Please ring and see if we are able to help make things a little easier for you this year - Lisa Barker: 01283 212194 or email: southderbyshire@derbyshirecarers.co.uk Call... and find out a little more! Lisa Barker - South Derbyshire Area Co-ordinator Room 4, South Derbyshire CVS, 46-48 Grove Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DD
Tootsies Footcare for the over 50’s
Foot care plays an important role in helping to maintain independence and mobility and problems such as difficulties bending to reach can make even the most basic foot care tasks difficult to manage. Tootsies is a new footcare service designed to offer affordable basic footcare to the over 50’s and is a joint project being run by Age UK Derby and Derbyshire, Futures Homescape and Derbyshire County PCT. Their team of trained footcare workers are visiting venues in the area on a monthly basis, offering a friendly, sociable environment for people to book footcare appointments. Each session includes a foot soak, toenail cutting and filing, removal of hard skin and application of moisture cream to the feet. The first session includes a foot assessment and treatment for £17 where you will also receive your own nail clippers and file which you then bring to subsequent appointments. All following treatments are then priced at £12. Please contact Jennifer Acons on 01773 768240 for further details.
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The Concessionary Travel Club, supported by Baroness Joan Bakewell and the Government Departments of Health, Work and Pensions and Transport, are running a series of free competitions for Carers and the over 60's, giving them the chance to win prizes to make the most of their leisure time. The ‘Take a Break’ Competitions are free to enter with prizes changing from month to month, but they all have the same goal of helping older people stay active and save money. And wherever practical, people can use their bus pass to get there for free. Membership of The Concessionary Travel Club is free of charge, just click to: www.concessionarytravel.com for further details.
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How volunteering helped me to get back into work...
PA R E N T C A R E R S U P P O R T G R O U P
Do you care for a child or adult with Aspergers Syndrome Autism or ADHD?
Come along to our Monthly Support Group Every third Thursday of the month 11am-1pm at the Sure Start Children’s Centre, Kenilworth Drive, Kirk Hallam, DE7 4EX
MEET NEW PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND! For more information contact:
Emma on 0115 9468881 or Liz on 0115 9320576 Hello, my name is Antje and I am pleased to tell you my personal success story of 2011 and how volunteering at DCA helped me to back into work: In 2004 I gave up my post as a hospital social worker in Germany and emigrated to the UK. After several years of experiencing various other areas of work I decided in 2011 to return to an office environment within the social care sector. At first that felt like a “double whammy”, knowing I would face a foreign social system and technological advances. I thought volunteering at DCA with its mission close to my heart, would be the most effective way of acclimatising myself and improving my employability - I couldn’t have been more right. It turned out to be the most valuable experience for several reasons: Thanks to the considerate induction/supervision of Becky the Volunteer Co-ordinator and the positive regard shown towards my contributions from all staff, my confidence was quickly restored. Furthermore conversations about realistic chances in the job market, my expectations and abilities contributed to get a clear sense of professional direction again. Becky was sensitive to my need to increase pace carefully so that I could be eased back into a working rhythm. This was particularly valuable to me after having experienced an extended period of unemployment and compromised health. Then everything seemed to fall into place: Thanks to ‘the right people talking to each other at the right time,’ I was directed towards the opportunity of temporary paid work in the Emergency Planning Department in the Derby office. Luckily for me, after two months of doing this work, a parttime EPO-post became available, which I applied for and was successful at interview. It feels I have found my perfect niche job with a balanced mixture of communication and administration and I am very happy to be part of this organisation. A big thanks to everybody who has been involved along the way in helping me back into work! Antje Schulte-Loose Emergency Planning Project Officer, Derby City
for Carers of people with Learning Disabilities in South Derbyshire
Friendship, sharing and information at The Newhall Centre, Bretby Room, Meadow Lane, Newhall, South Derbyshire DE11 0UW from 10.30 - 12 Noon. Next meetings are organised for February 9th, March 14th and April 18th
Development Days for Elected Carers and Networkers for the Learning Disability Partnership Board have been finalised for: 26th March at South Normanton, 3rd July at Darley Dale and 31st October at Staveley. Anyone wishing to attend or for further details, please contact Pam Gill on 0790 328 2604 or email: pamela.gill@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Long standing Elected Carer, Bridget Braden and CEO Helen Robinson welcomes new carer recruits onto the Learning Disability Partnership Board, following an induction session at Ripley HQ.
Volunteering opportunities
If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for an outlet to develop your skills, why not be a volunteer? If you are interested in lending a hand, please contact our head office on 01773 743355 or Becky on 01246 222373
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Antje (left) with Becky, DCA’s Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Left to right: Bridget Braden, Maggie Fox, Margaret and Ian Morrison and Elizabeth Ashford
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Marie Curie Cancer Care - self referral When facing a terminal illness, people often don't know where to turn. But many people do know that they want to stay at home. Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, so that people with terminal illnesses can be cared for at home with their families and loved ones. They nurse people with cancer, heart failure, chronic lung disease, motor neurone disease and other illnesses when active treatment is no longer an option. Now Marie Curie is trying a new way to enable people in Derbyshire to contact us directly to request nursing care. Anyone can also contact Marie Curie for advice if they aren’t sure of the support they have in place, or what services are available. To ask for a Marie Curie Nurse, call 0800 206 1464 to find out if you qualify for care at home. Alternatively, if you have a district nurse you can ask them to refer you. Carers can also phone Marie Curie on your behalf.
Chesterfield Cancer Drop-in Centre on the move...
The Nenna Kind Cancer Support Centre is now situated on the 3rd floor of Dent’s Chambers, New Square, Chesterfield S40 1AH. Entrance is via the door next to Subway in New Square. There is a lift available.
To get the free help and support of a Marie Curie Nurse you need to:
Be 18 or over and living Derbyshire Have a terminal illness requiring nursing care at
home or be looking after someone who needs nursing care.
‘The self-referral service has been brilliant. I got a nurse within two weeks. They were very quick – I don’t know what I’d do without Marie Curie. My nurses really are amazing. They take a lot of stress off me.’ Dorothy Dale, self-referral patient, Chesterfield To find out more about how our nurses work, visit our website to watch short films featuring Marie Curie Nurses explaining what they do: www.mariecurie.org.uk/hownurseswork
Asking for care is easy and completely free, call us on: 0800 206 1464
The centre will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,10am-4pm and at other times by mutual appointment. Originally based in the Market Hall, the centre, run by volunteers, offers benefits advice, alternative therapies or just the chance to sit and chat. All their services of free of charge.
Tel: 01246 555514 for further information. www.chesterfieldcancerdropin.org.uk
Holiday problems abroad
Whilst on a family holiday in the Philippines, my wife Vicky, (who suffers from a complex form of Parkinson Disease and is confined to a wheelchair), developed pneumonia and had to be admitted to a hospital in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. As you can imagine, this completely turned our holiday on its head, being admitted to hospital in a foreign country is not an ideal situation. Unfortunately, because of poor information given to me by travel agents about visas, etc., I had to return home to England, leaving my wife still in hospital, being visited by her family who live locally. Paul and Vicky ended up having Vicky in the to stay in hospital for Chesterfield Carers Centre five days with her daughter being my only contact whilst I was back in England. After what seemed like an eternity to me, Vicky was finally given the all clear and discharged from hospital to her daughter’s home.
Now I was in the difficult situation of being in England and having to organise how to get her back home safely. This is where my travel insurance company stepped in and proved
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to be invaluable. They flew me back out to the Philippines, liaising with airports, hospital and taxis, to ensure a safe, well organised journey back home for the pair of us. Thank you - Nat West Insurance! I would like to share my experience with others to try and help if they encounter similar circumstances. 1. Always take holiday insurance out and declare all disabilities and medications. 2. Always take your insurance details with you on the holiday, ie: Reference numbers, phone numbers (always take the names of people who you talk to). 3. Don’t take the travel agents word about visas. If your partner is from another country, contact the embassy concerned for the correct information. 4. If your partner (or yourself) ends up in hospital, you will need documents such as medical certificates, fit to fly forms, etc. from the hospital and information from the local doctors to pass on to your insurance company. Alway have copies made for the insurance company and for your own reference. Remember to keep copies of any medical documents, don’t leave anything to chance. If anything does go wrong whilst you are on holiday, the insurance company should sort everything out. Remember to ask for assistance for the journey back home from the airport to your home address. A wheelchairfriendly taxi makes things a lot easier! My insurance company even offered to send out a medical support team to help me get Vicky back home. Remember aeroplanes are not really disabled friendly! I have to stress you must discuss and organise all the support and assistance you need with your travel agent when you book tickets. Tell them all your full needs and hopefully your holiday will be as event-free and enjoyable as possible. Paul S. Carer
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Support Groups
New initiatives for Carers in Glossop
Come along and meet new friends at your local Carer Support Groups, held regularly across the county. There’s something for everyone and a very friendly welcome is ensured! Ilkeston Carers Support Group Meets fortnightly on a Wednesday. 1pm - 3pm in the Stanton Room at the Ilkeston Community Hospital Long Eaton Carer Support/Social Group Meets 3rd Monday of the month 2-4pm at the Outlook, 99 Briar Gate Long Eaton. Contact Emma 0115 946 8881.
Late Night Opening... Starting on the 7th of February, Carers in Glossop can now meet up with Carer Support Worker, Lynda Hammond up to 7.15pm. Lynda will be working until then at the Primary Care Centre, George Street, on the first Tuesday of every month. This is an ‘add on’ to the normal Tuesday drop-in already held. We hope this will enable Carers unavailable through the day to meet with their support worker. Please call the office on 01457 858383 to secure your appointment. Dates will be as follows: February 7th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st, June 12th (5th is a bank holiday), July 3rd August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th and December 4th. New Afternoon Support Group Starting on Monday 13th February and continuing on the 2nd Monday of every month, we will be holding an afternoon support group at the Primary Care Centre. There have been requests for the provision of a group during the day and so this will be piloted for a few months to identify the response/attendance/need. The afternoon group will start at 1.30 and finish at 3.30pm Dates for this are as follows: February 13th, March 12th, April 16th (9th is a Bank Holiday), May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th and December 10th. (Some dates are dependent on the result of the pilot scheme). Please attend to help to make this a success. The evening group will also continue during this time. Evening support group dates: The group is held on the last Tuesday evening of the month at Bradbury House, Market Street, Glossop. It starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 9.30pm. Dates for this group are as follows: February 28th, March 27th, April 24th, May 29th, June 26th, July 31st, August – no meeting, September 25th, October 30th and November 27th. More details to follow. Carer Health Checks Primary Care Services will provide Carer Health Checks on March 14th for Carers aged 40-74. These will be held at the Primary Care Centre in Glossop from 10am-3pm by appointment. Please call 0161 366 2000 to secure your time and 01457 858383 for further information.
Belper Carers Support Group Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10.30am-12 Noon at Manor Farm, Newbreck Road, Belper. Ripley Carers Support Group Meets 1st Tuesday of each month 10.30am-12 Noon at Field Terrace (Opp. Co-op store), Ripley Heanor Carers Support Group 2nd Monday of each month, 10.30am-12 Noon at Park Court Community Rooms, (opp. Hospital through archway at Sheltered Housing), Ilkeston Road, Heanor. Please note the change of date! Volunteers needed for the Amber Valley area... Any help with facilitating support groups, general office admin work, Call a Carer, promotional work, etc., would be greatly appreciated! Contact: Louise Green, Amber Valley Area Co-ordinator, telephone: 01773 749087. E-mail: ambervalley@derbyshirecarers.co.uk Staveley Carers Support Group Meets every second Friday of the month, 1pm to 3pm at the Staveley Centre, Calver Crescent, Middlecroft, Staveley Tibshelf Carers Support Group Meets first Friday of the month, 1pm to 3pm at Staffa Health, 3 Waverley Street, Tibshelf. Telephone 01246 222373. Clay Cross Carers Support Group Meets the last Wednesday of the month, 1.30pm to 3pm at the Clay Cross Hall Resource Centre, Ox Close, Market Street, Clay Cross S45 9LX. Facilitated by Day Centre staff, telephone: 01629 537300 for further details.
The Dales Monthly Carer Support Groups are held in Bakewell, Matlock and Ashbourne, all Carers are very welcome! Please telephone: 01629 812132 for further details. The ABC Carers Group Meets every second Tuesday of the month at The Peter Webster Centre, Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield S41 8LQ.
A big thank you!
CARER GRANTS AND BREAKS Tameside and Glossop PCT have allocated some finances to Glossop Carers to enable them to take part in some Carer activities and also to enable eligible Carers to apply for a grant of up to £250. Please speak to your Carer Support Worker for details.
Helen Weston our hard-working promotional worker based in Bakewell would like to send her thanks to Elaine Scott, Megan Singleton, Catherine Robinson, Christine Robertson, Terri McNaught and Ian Gill for all their help and support, particularly with organising the amazing Chatsworth visits. Thank you all so much - Helen Weston
Learning Disability Partnership Board
Carers are urgently needed in Chesterfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire and Glossop/New Mills to sit on the Local Learning Disability Partnership Board. If you care for an adult with a learning disability and have one day a month to spare, please email Pam Gill: pamela.gill@derbyshirecarers.co.uk or call 0790 328 2604. You will receive expenses, support and the opportunity to develop your skills whilst undertaking a rewarding and valuable role.
Mrs. Louie Whibberley. 1921-2012
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It is with great sadness that we have to inform everyone of the death of Louie Whibberley, who was one of the founder members of the Matlock Carers Group. Louie cared for her daughter Dulcie until a few months before her death and was seen with Dulcie at many events with Derbyshire Carers Association. Louie will be sadly missed by DCA, Matlock Mencap and many friends in the Darley Dale area where she lived all her life. Barbara Wright (ex Dales Area Co-ordinator)
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