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Top scenic Boxing Day walks from the National Trust

Top scenic Boxing Day walks from the National Trust

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 22nd December 2023

Looking for a scenic Boxing Day walk? Here are some top Winter walks from the National Trust that are within the Peak District and Derbyshire area. Wrap up warm and enjoy some of the best walking trails at a National Trust place near you [...]
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Expanded multi-disciplinary teams at GP practices praised by Alfreton doctor

Expanded multi-disciplinary teams at GP practices praised by Alfreton doctor

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 21st December 2023

An Alfreton GP has praised the expanded multi-disciplinary teams across the county which play “a very important role in helping patients to be seen quickly.” The number of appointments at GP practices in Derbyshire has grown 22 per cent ov [...]
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Festive cheer rides into hospital

Festive cheer rides into hospital

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 12th December 2023

A large pile of Christmas presents have been delivered to a hospital which serves families from the Alfreton area and beyond. Members of Soul Takers Motorcycle Club from Mansfield recently swapped leathers for Santa costumes and other fest [...]
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“Think which service” this Winter urge health leaders

“Think which service” this Winter urge health leaders

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 5th December 2023

A doctor in Alfreton is among health leaders in Derbyshire who are urging people to “think which service” is right for their needs, as organisations prepare for winter season pressures. The “Think which service” information campaign has be [...]
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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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