Other Support
NHS Derbyshire Dementia Services
The NHS provide a range of services to support people experiencing crisis as a result of dementia, or suspected dementia. Visit the NHS website for information and referral pathways to their Dementia Rapid Response Teams, their inpatient (hospital) services and their memory assessment service.
Talking Therapies
Joined Up Care Derbyshire these services are provided by the NHS, and are open to self-referrals.
Derby City Dementia information
Dementia isn’t one disease, but a set of symptoms. They tend to include memory loss, and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. It’s caused when the brain experiences damage from things like Alzheimer’s disease or strokes.
Derbyshire County Council
We work with communities to ensure our services meet their environment, education, social, family, leisure, transport and economic needs and expectations.
Routes to Rights
Helping people to understand what’s available when they are ill or looking after someone who is ill.
Action Deafness
Derbyshire County Council has a Deaf Communication Service which provides communication support to Deaf and Deafblind people, provides information and advice, and signposts users to other support.
Healthwatch Derbyshire
Help improve local health and care services by sharing your good and bad experiences of care.
Derbyshire Mind
Derbyshire Mind is one of a federated network of local Mind charities across the UK. Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people in Derbyshire.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Derbyshire’s Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together health and social care organisations across Derbyshire.
Derbyshire P.A. register
Looking for work in and around Derbyshire could not be easier with our new PA Register!
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) protects the communities of Derbyshire by preventing fires and emergencies from occurring.
Derbyshire Police – Herbert Protocol
Derbyshire Constabulary – making Derbyshire safer together.
National Grid Priority Services Register (Electricity)
Our Priority Services Register (PSR) provides extra help and additional support during a power cut for elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment.
Cadent Priority Services Register (Gas)
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a way that we can help those who have extra communication, access or safety needs to gain equal access to the best possible service(s) at all times.
Discounts for Carers
There are lots of exclusive discounts for carers, but it can be a minefield wading through them all. Take a look at our guide to money off. From carers’ discount cards, to carers go free. And deals on utilities to carer council tax discounts.
Derbyshire Carers Association
Our Telephone Befriending service aims to provide a regular friendly phone-call from a trained volunteer for companionship, a listening ear and support.
Citizen’s Advice
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
Beacon CHC
Beacon was established in May 2014 for the purpose of providing independent and high-quality support to individuals and their families in England who need help navigating the NHS Continuing Healthcare process.
Routes to Rights
Helping people with long-term health conditions and their carers to understand their legal rights.
The Asian Association of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire
The Asian Association of Chesterfield & North Derbyshire was founded in 1982, with the aim of promoting the culture, education, health and welfare.
Derbyshire Befriending
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
Time Swap
Time Swapping (or Time Banking) is a fantastic initiative which allows members of the community to ‘swap’ their time to help somebody else.
South Derbyshire CVS
We are a charity working to improve the quality of life for people in South Derbyshire & beyond. We do this by providing services to individuals in need as well as supporting voluntary groups and communities.
The Hub @ Low Pavement, Chesterfield
The Hub @ Low Pavement is a space for community, dedicated to bringing people together, hosting groups and activities and a central point to find out what’s happening in local areas.
New Leaf Derbyshire
New Leaf Derbyshire volunteers aim to offer a range of practical help and befriending services to people in Derbyshire and Derby City.
Treetops Hospice
Treetops Hospice offers a befriending service to people with life limiting conditions, carers, or people who have recently been bereaved.
Rare Dementia Support
Head for Change
Supporting ex-footballers and rugby players who are affected as a result of their sport
Alzheimer’s Society
Providing support for carers and people with of all kinds of dementia.
Dementia Friends
Learn more about what it is like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action.
Marie Curie
A range of information and support is available from this ‘end of life’ charity.
Dementia Adventure
A range of information and support is available from this ‘end of life’ charity.
