What’s on near you
If you are an NHS, Council or Community group in Derby or Derbyshire that has events/groups specifically for people affected by dementia and you would like your poster including on this page, please email it in Word or pdf format to derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk by the 14th of the month, asking for it to be included in the ‘end of month updates.
You can also request your group is included in Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Directory – for more information, visit alzheimers.org.uk/dementiadirectorybusiness.
Want to meet us and find out more about what our service can offer to people experiencing symptoms of dementia, and their carers?
We are attending these events that are open to the public, and you are welcome to come and have a chat with us….
Please note: The table below can be scrolled left and right.
| LOCATION | DATE & TIME | EVENT | WHAT TO EXPECT | USEFUL TO KNOW |
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High Peak Blythe House Hospice, Chapel-en-le-Frith |
2nd Monday of month 1:30pm – 3:30pm (‘drop in’) |
Carers Drop In | Hosted by the specialist team at Blythe House Hospice alongside representatives from local organisations, it is an opportunity to chat with Dementia Adviser Barbara White | If you’re struggling to arrange care so you can attend, please phone 01298 875 080 |
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South Derbyshire Hilton Village Warm Space, Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH |
28th July 10am-12noon 25th August 10am-12noon |
Drop in, for people with symptoms of dementia and/or their carers | An opportunity to ask questions or have a friendly chat with Dementia Adviser Alice Porkess | For more information, please call Alice on 07545 094968 |
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South Derbyshire
Melbourne Library Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF |
27th July 2pm-4pm 17th August 2pm-4pm |
Drop in, for people with symptoms of dementia and/or their carers | An opportunity to ask questions or have a friendly chat with Dementia Adviser Alice Porkess | For more information, please call Alice on 07545 094968 |
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Amber Valley
Glebe Community Centre, Glebe Field Close, Crich DE4 5EU |
Thursday 20th August 10am – 3pm |
ARCH PCN wellbeing drop in | Free health and wellbeing drop in. Free blood pressure checks available. There will be an opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Sammi | Also in attendance: Live Life Better Derbyshire, Social Prescribers, First Responders. |
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Amber Valley
Ironville Church Hall, 3 Casson St, Ironville, Nottingham NG16 5NN |
Tuesday 29th September 9:30am – 11:30am |
ARCH PCN wellbeing drop in | Free health and wellbeing drop in. Free blood pressure checks available. There will be an opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Sammi | Also in attendance: Live Life Better Derbyshire, Social Prescribers, Citizens Advice Bureau, Derbyshire Carers |
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Amber Valley
Greenwich Community Centre, Nottingham Road, Ripley DE5 3AY |
Thursday 1st October 10am – 3pm |
Older Person’s Day | Connecting older people with local services, support, and advice. Promote health, wellbeing, independence, and community engagement. There will be an opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Sammi | |
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Amber Valley
Ripley Leisure Centre, Derby Rd, Ripley DE5 3HR |
Tuesday 20th October 1pm – 4pm |
ARCH PCN wellbeing drop in | Free health and wellbeing drop in. Free blood pressure checks available. There will be an opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Sammi | Also in attendance: Live Life Better Derbyshire, Social Prescribers, Citizens Advice Bureau, Derbyshire Carers |
(This list is updated at the start of each month)
You don’t have to wait for one of these events to speak to our advisers – you are welcome to phone us.
Derby City 01332 497640 / Derbyshire 01332 208845
