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Breaking through the dementia ‘fog’ with singing sessions

Breaking through the dementia ‘fog’ with singing sessions

Posted by: Elspeth Fessey

Wed 29th November 2023

Singing sessions for those living with Dementia in Derbyshire are growing in popularity - and the sessions, which take place in our area, are set to get all festive in the run up to Christmas. Ellie Fessey runs regular Singing for the Br [...]
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NHS launches ‘virtual wards’ in Derbyshire

NHS launches ‘virtual wards’ in Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 17th November 2023

The roll out of ‘virtual wards’ across Derbyshire - providing hospital level care in patients’ homes around the clock - is underway and aims to “help reduce pressures this winter.” A spokesman for ‘Joined Up Care Derbyshire’ explained: “A [...]
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Highlighting men’s mental health at train station

Highlighting men’s mental health at train station

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 17th November 2023

Train stations across Derbyshire, including in Alfreton, will be highlighting the work of a support charity this weekend. East Midlands Railway (EMR) is teaming up with a peer-to-peer support group, ‘Andy’s Man Club,’ to help highlight the [...]
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Free blood pressure check-ups return across Derbyshire

Free blood pressure check-ups return across Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 3rd November 2023

Derbyshire County Council has announced that it is, once again, offering free blood pressure check-ups to its residents. For Alfreton residents, these w [...]
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Informative event for all carers in the area

Informative event for all carers in the area

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 30th October 2023

Calling all carers in the area! Derbyshi [...]
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Free adult courses on offer in Alfreton

Free adult courses on offer in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 26th October 2023

Free courses for adults are being offered by Derbyshire County Council in Alfreton. [...]
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Charity appeals to shoppers to support their cause

Charity appeals to shoppers to support their cause

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 24th October 2023

A charity which supports youngsters with autism and mental health conditions is appealing for shoppers to support their cause. [...]
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Donna's Fitness - Yoga & Meditation

Donna's Fitness - Yoga & Meditation

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Wed 27th September 2023

Donna's Fitness offers Yoga and Meditation at Riddings Park Community Centre on Mondays. For more information, visit the Donna's Fitness Facebook group [...]
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Sing Along With Ellie to launch new groups for people with dementia in South Normanton

Sing Along With Ellie to launch new groups for people with dementia in South Normanton

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Tue 26th September 2023

Sing Along With Ellie has unveiled plans to launch two new groups for people with dementia in South Normanton. Sing Along With Ellie already delivers [...]
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Drive to recruit 500 reservists to support NHS and social care in Derbyshire

Drive to recruit 500 reservists to support NHS and social care in Derbyshire

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Tue 19th September 2023

A huge recruitment drive seeks to appoint 500 reservists to support NHS and social care services across Derbyshire. The reservist role is similar to that of a freelancer - they pick the shifts they want to do via an app and can work flex [...]
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