British Red Cross
E: information@redcross.org.uk
About Us
Transport, support at home, services for people with disabilities
How to access
Volunteering: Yes
Referral: Self
Derbyshire Chronic Pain Support Group
W: https://www.facebook.com/derbyshirecoping/
T: 07964293398
E: Message through Facebook
About Us
A like-minded community for people suffering from chronic pain in and around Derby
How to access
Guinness Trust, Sidney Street, Off Bloomfield Close. Derby, DE1 2TU
Group meets every fortnight, 10.30 – 12 noon. See Facebook for upcoming times.
Just turn up. After the first three sessions, there is a no-obligation option to join as a member (£10 fee per year).
Volunteering: N/A
How to access
Monday – Friday
10am – 4pm
Disability Direct
W: www.disabilitydirect.com/derby
T: 01332 299449
About Us
Disability Direct (Derby) is a one-stop-shop for information and advice for disabled people, older people and carers
How to access
Disability Direct (Derby)
DD Enterprise Centre
20 Royal Scot Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8AJ
Monday – Friday 9am – 3.30pm
Volunteering: Yes
Referral Pathway: n/a
Derby City Dementia Support Service
W: https://makingspace.co.uk/services/centres/derby-city-dementia-support
T: 01332 497 640
E: derbycity.dementia-service@makingspace.co.uk
About Us
Derby City Dementia Support Service is provided by Making Space. This service aims to encourage wellbeing, keep you up to date with information on the things that matter to you, and offer you support surrounding dementia. This includes memory assessments, a living well programme, carers groups, respite groups and activity sessions.
How to access
Derby West Business Centre
Ashbourne Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 4NB
Call the number to find out more.
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
W: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
Text phone: 08088000084
E: Live online chat/ Email Forum
About Us
Info, Advice, and support on discrimination, human rights issues. Advice on how to resolve issues .
How to access
Monday – Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Volunteering: No
Hardy Group Dementia Service
W: hardygroupdementia.org.uk/news
T: 07786 354648 / 01332 557262
About Us
The Hardy Group is centred on Derby and its surrounding areas and is a thriving group of people living with dementia, current and past carers who through their own experiences support each other along their journey with dementia, We hold light-hearted social meetings and organise trips out to help all our members stay socially, physically and mentally active so that they can (and do!) live well with dementia.
How to access
Polish Club,18 Kedleston Road
DE22 1GU
2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30 – 13:00. Trips also planned – contact for details
Referral Pathway:
Contact the service with the details provided. Suitable for those experiencing dementia, or current or past carers. Members are asked to bring their carers as this is not a caring service. £5 annual membership fee, plus £5 to secure bookings on trips.
Volunteering:
Yes – contact Sue Atherton on 01332 511028
Mencap
T: 0808 808 111
About Us
Information and advice for people with a learning disability, includng advice on relationships, finances and benefits. You can either call the helpline or use their ‘Family Hub’ online forum
How to access
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Volunteering: No
Padley Development Centre
T: 01332 331280
E: emilywilliams@padleygroup.com
About Us
AQA accredited training for those with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, autism and/or mental health issues. Courses are designed to teach new skills and improve socialisation, communication, tolerance, behavioural, integration and motor skills
How to access
68 Rutland Street, Derby, DE23 8PR
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Referral Pathway: Check the facebook page for upcoming courses or call
Volunteering: Yes – call or email to find out more
The Light House
T: 01332 256990
About Us
The Integrated Disabled Children’s Service (IDCS) is based at the Light House.
The Light House is a purpose built environment for disabled children and the staff who work with them.
How to access
Single Point of Access
Integrated Disabled Children’s Service
The Light House
St Mark’s Road
Derby
DE21 6AL
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Referral Pathway: Contact via phone for more info
Volunteering: No
Turning Point
W: www.turning-point.co.uk/derby-learning-disability-services.aspx
T: 01332 368300
About Us
Derby Learning Disability Services support individuals living in their own homes. The individuals we support have complex needs and receive the appropriate support for them to lead fulfilling lives in their community
How to access
Suites 2.1 & 2.2, South Gate Innovation Centre, Normanton Road
Derby
DE23 6UQ
Contact for opening hours
Referral Pathway: Using a referral form, you can refer yourself, or be referred via an agency
Volunteering: Yes
Mission
“To make mental health recovery a reality”
Vision
“To help create a society that values everyone with mental health problems.”
Contact Us
Stuart House Green Lane
St Peters Quarter
Derby
DE1 1RS
Privacy Policy
Freephone
0800 0322202
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