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Useful contacts
Useful local contacts
Adult Care Services
Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock DE4 3AG Tel: 01629 533190 (Call Derbyshire). Email: contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social_health
Age UK Derby & Derbyshire
Working for all older people in Derbyshire. 29a Market Place, Heanor DE75 7EG Tel: 01773 766922 or 01773 768240 (information and advice line). Email: administration@ageukdd.org.uk Web: www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire Twitter: www.twitter.com/AgeUK_DD Facebook: www.facebook.com/AUKDD
Alzheimer’s Society – Derbyshire Dementia Support Services
Offers advice and support to people with dementia and their carers. Tel: 01332 208845 Web: www.dementiaderbyshire.org.uk
Communication Unlimited
Communication support for people who are deaf. Tel: 01332 369920 SMS: 07812 300280 Email: bookings@cu-bsl.co.uk Web: www.cu-bsl.co.uk
Derbyshire Carers Association
Provides a range of confidential and independent services, helping carers to care. Tel: 01773 833833 Email: info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk Web: www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health
Works to improve mental health, reduce stigma and help people live independently in the community. Tel: 01629 733915 Email: mainoffice@dfmh.co.uk Web: www.dfmh.co.uk
Derbyshire Law Centre
Provides free legal advice, information and representation in social welfare law. 1 Rose Hill East, Chesterfield S40 1NU Tel: 01246 550674 or 0800 707 6990 (freephone). Text: 07781 482826 Web: www.derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk
Healthwatch Derbyshire
Healthwatch is the consumer champion for health and social care. It gives citizens a voice to influence and challenge how health and care services are provided in their locality. Suite 14, Riverside Business Centre, Foundry Lane, Milford, Belper DE56 0RN Tel: 01773 880786 Email: enquiries@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk Web: www.healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk
Medequip – returning equipment
If your equipment is on loan to you, it must not be sold or disposed of. When you no longer require it, please contact Medequip to request free collection. Alternatively, you may return it to your local drop-off point: visit the website below. If you purchased your equipment and are looking to dispose of it, visit the Equipment Recycling page via the website below. Web: www.medequip-uk.com/returning-
equipment
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Replacing clinical commissioning groups, ICBs are statutory bodies which bring together NHS organisations and partners to improve population health and establish shared priorities within the local NHS. Tel: 01332 868730 Email: ddicb.enquiries@nhs.net Web: www.joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/
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Sight Support Derbyshire
Tel: 01332 292262 Web: www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk
TuVida East Midlands
Leading carers’ charity. Tel: 0115 962 8920 (regulated care) or 0115 824 8824 (carers hub/young carers’ service). Email: eastmidlands@tuvida.org Web: www.tuvida.org
Umbrella Derby and Derbyshire
Supports children and young people aged five to 30 with any additional needs, including physical, sensory, learning and behavioural disabilities. Tel: 01332 785658 • Email: admin@umbrella.uk.net Web: www.umbrella.uk.net
Learning disability contacts
Association for Real Change (ARC) England
A forward-thinking national charity with a dedication to promoting real change in the learning disability sector. The organisation champions the development of high-quality, person-centred services for anyone with a learning disability within the UK. ARC House, 10a Marsden Street, Chesterfield S40 1JY Tel: 01246 555043 Email: contact.us@arcuk.org.uk Web: https://arcengland.org.uk
emh care & support
Provides housing and care for people with learning disabilities. Unit 2, Holmewood Business Park, Chesterfield Road, Holmewood S42 5US Tel: 01246 599999 Email: info@emhcareandsupport.org.uk Web: www.emhcareandsupport.org.uk
Physical disability contacts
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
The MS Society can provide emotional support, benefits guidance and support and opportunities to stay active to people with MS, healthcare professionals, carers and families.
Chesterfield District
Tel: 07935 441230 Email: chesterfield@mssociety.org.uk
Derby Group
Tel: 01332 611810 Email: derby@mssociety.org.uk
Volunteer centres in Derbyshire
Amber Valley Centre for Voluntary Services
Tel: 01773 512076 Web: www.facebook.com/AVCVS
Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire Council for Voluntary Services (LINKS)
Email: info@linkscvs.org.uk Web: www.linkscvs.org.uk
Community Action Derby
Tel: 01332 346266 Web: www.communityactionderby.org.uk
Connex Community Support (Ashbourne office)
Tel: 01335 348600 Web: www.connex.org.uk
Connex Community Support (Buxton office)
Tel: 01298 23970 Web: www.connex.org.uk
Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Services
Tel: 01629 812154 Web: www.ddcvs.org.uk
Erewash Voluntary Action
Tel: 0115 946 6740 Web: www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk
High Peak Community and Voluntary Support
Tel: 01663 735350 Web: www.highpeakcvs.org.uk
New Mills and District Volunteer Centre
Tel: 01663 744196 Web: www.nmvc.org
South Derbyshire CVS
Tel: 01283 219761
Volunteer Centre Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
Tel: 01246 276777 Web: www.chesterfieldvc.online
Useful national contacts
Age UK
Aims to improve later life for everyone through information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research. Tel: 0800 055 6112 • Web: www.ageuk.org.uk
Al-Anon Family Groups
Worried about someone’s drinking? Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. Helpline: 0800 008 6811 (10.00am – 10.00pm). Email: helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Care Choices
Free and independent assistance with finding care providers. Searchable website. Web: www.carechoices.co.uk
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
National regulator of care services. Tel: 03000 616161 • Web: www.cqc.org.uk
Carers UK
Charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends by providing information, support and campaigns. Tel: 0808 808 7777 • Web: www.carersuk.org
Citizens Advice
Offers free advice to help you resolve debt, legal, housing and employment issues. There are a number of local offices, see website for details. Tel: 0800 144 8848 Web: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Supports people after the death of someone close. Face-to-face and group support is delivered by trained bereavement support volunteers across the UK. Cruse also offers information, publications and support for children. Tel: 0808 808 1677 • Web: www.cruse.org.uk
Dementia Adventure
Dementia Adventure thinks differently about dementia. It believes that with the right support, everyone with dementia can get outdoors, experience the wellbeing benefits of nature and enjoy more active and fulfilled lives. Dementia Adventure offers supported holidays and dementia training for family and friends, professionals and organisations. Tel: 01245 237548 Web: www.dementiaadventure.org
Elderly Accommodation Counsel
Helping older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. Tel: 0800 377 7070 • Web: www.eac.org.uk
Friends of the Elderly
Supporting older people to remain in their own homes by providing practical services. Tel: 0207 730 8263 • Web: www.fote.org.uk
Independent Age
Helping older people on low incomes to live with dignity and independence. Tel: 0800 319 6789 • Web: www.independentage.org
Leonard Cheshire Disability
The UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services to disabled people. Supporting thousands of people in the UK, offers a wide and growing spectrum of services, from advice on how to access Direct Payments to providing rehabilitation to those with acquired brain injuries. Tel: 0203 242 0200 • Web: www.leonardcheshire.org
My Family, Our Needs
The lifestyle site for families, carers and practitioners supporting children and young adults with additional needs. Web: www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk
National Activity Providers Association (NAPA)
NAPA is a voluntary organisation dedicated to increasing the profile and understanding of the activity needs of older people. Tel: 01494 590421 Web: https://napa-activities.co.uk
Playlist for Life
A music and dementia charity based in Glasgow and covering the whole of the United Kingdom. Its aim is to ensure everyone living with dementia has access to a personalised playlist and for everyone who cares for them to know how to use it. The charity offers free advice and resources to anyone affected by dementia who could benefit from the power of music. It also provides training for health and social care professionals looking to deliver person-centred care using personalised music. Tel: 0141 404 0683 Email: info@playlistforlife.org.uk Web: www.playlistforlife.org.uk
United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd (UKHCA)
The professional association of home care providers from the independent, voluntary, not-for-profit and statutory sectors. Tel: 0208 661 8188 Web: www.ukhca.co.uk
Veterans’ Gateway
The first point of contact for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families seeking information about employability, finances, personal relationships, befriending and more. Tel: 0808 802 1212 Web: www.veteransgateway.org.uk
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INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST ADDITION... EDEN HOLME CARE
(WOODLANDS SITE, CHESTERFIELD)
Wardgate Way, Chesterfield S40 4SL 01246 231 191
Woodlands Care and Nursing Home, in Chesterfield, is situated in the quiet area of Holmebrook Valley Park, while benefiting from numerous nearby amenities, such as local shops and café. The home is within easy reach from Chesterfield Town centre and has bus links to all surrounding areas.
This purpose-built and modern facility has been fully refurbished in February 2022 to suit the challenges of nursing and residential care, together with dementia care, while the interior is ideal for those with reduced mobility. There are 44 Single Rooms and 3 Shared Rooms, 2 with en-suite facilities. Dining and communal areas are available for residents to use on ground floor. There is an onsite laundry service, a pampering salon, and a fully refurbished kitchen. Additionally, a visitors kitchenette is available on the first floor . The chef creates custom menus daily, using quality ingredients, designed to suit all dietary requirements and preferences. With refreshments, snacks, and hot and cold drinks always available, residents are always spoiled for choice.
The home sits within its own private grounds, which can be safely accessed by the residents independently or with assistance from staff. The garden overlooks the park and is beautifully landscaped and adapted for accessibility, with patio sets, benches and raised flower beds. The home also benefits of a conservatory.
Professional staff are on hand 24 hours per day, delivering a high standard of care, supported by dedicated housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, admin, and kitchen team. The home has links with the community, such as being part in the Cycle Without Age scheme and having a weekly library bus visit.
Families and visitors are welcome anytime, simply get in touch to arrange a visit.
Care with compassion
See the difference Porthaven makes at Haddon Hall Care Home
Book a visit at Porthaven.co.uk or call 01298 600797
NURSING • RESIDENTIAL • DEMENTIA
135 London Road, Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9NW
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