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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Derbyshire Dales County Hall, Smedley Street Matlock, DE4 3AG |
Monday 23rd November 10:30am–3pm | Carers’ Rights Roadshow Information event | Derbyshire Community Health Services & Derbyshire Carers Association are holding a carer’s rights information event to bring together services that support unpaid Carers - there will be an opportunity to speak to one of our Dementia Advisers | For further information about this event contact Derbyshire Carers Association 01773 833 833 |
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High Peak Goyt Valley Medical Practice, Chapel Street, Whaley Bridge, SK23 7SR |
Wednesday 11th November from 9am | Carers information event | Hosted by Goyt Valley Medical Practice for their patients and carers, bringing together local services that support unpaid carers and the people they care for - there will be an opportunity to speak to one of our Dementia Advisers | |
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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 |
27th October 10am-12pm 24th November 10am-12noon 15th December 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 |
9th November 2-4pm 14th December 2-4pm | 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 | See poster below |
(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
