Our Caring with Confidence Programme provides essential support to help you manage the challenges of caring.
Access practical resources, enhance your skills and prioritise your wellbeing.
Designed with Carers in mind, this programme has been created using feedback from Carers to offer support at every point of a Carers journey.
This will hopefully offer you the tools to help you navigate your role with confidence and care.
📞 To book your place or find out more, contact DAACSS:
📱 01773 833 833
📧 events@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Carers Wellness - Tai Chi
Apologies this event is now fully booked
Improve your fitness, health and well-being.
Tai Chi is great for working on balance and strengthening your body and back.
Originally a form of Chinese martial art, nowadays it is taught as gentle form of exercise and is practiced around the world.
It helps to develop a healthy body and mind.
It has many benefits in terms of relaxation, stress-relief, increased flexibility, and fitness.
During this hour session, we will go through gentle movements developing body and mind .
🗓 Wednesday 14th October 2026
🕑 11am - 12pm
📍 Online Via Zoom
Work Readiness
Our Employer Engagement Lead will be joined by an employability specialist sharing practical advice, confidence-boosting tips, and will discuss the support available to help Carers take their next step.
🗓 Thursday 15th October 2026
🕑 2.30pm - 4pm
📍 Online Via Microsoft Teams
Accessing Support for a Loved One
We’ll guide you through the adult care journey, the Care Act assessment, and how support planning works, alongside the services and resources available to you.
Gain clarity, confidence and practical steps to ensure your loved one receives the care they need.
🗓 Tuesday 20th October 2026
🕑 10am - 12pm
📍Hartington Surgery, Dig Street, Hartington, Buxton, SK17 0AQ
Planning for the Future
Join our session to explore practical tips and resources for your caring role, and hear directly from our solicitor about making informed decisions around wills and power of attorney.
Learn how to prepare for future changes and access the support that helps you and your loved one feel secure.
🗓 Thursday 22nd October 2026
🕑 10am - 12pm
📍Hartington Surgery, Dig Street, Hartington, Buxton, SK17 0AQ
New to Caring
Looking after someone can be both fulfilling and overwhelming.
Join our session to learn how DAACSS can support you in your caring role - from practical advice and emotional - guidance to local services, resources and specialist help tailored to Carers across Derbyshire.
🗓 Wednesday 4th November 2026
🕑 10am - 11.30am
📍Bakewell Medical Centre, Butts Road, Bakewell, DE45 1ED
Preparing for Change
Practical support for preparing for change in the later stages of caring, and after.
Explore practical next steps, emotional wellbeing and resources to help you move forward with confidence.
🗓 Friday 6th November 2026
🕑 10am - 11am
📍 Online Via Microsoft Teams
Carers Wellness - Movement to Music
Take a well‑deserved break and enjoy a fun, music‑filled- chair‑based exercise session designed for all abilities.
This friendly in person class includes: Light movement to music, sing‑along moments, time to chat and a relaxing cuppa together at the end.
🗓 Thursday 19th November 2026
🕑 1.30pm - 3pm
📍Chesterfield Fire Station, Spire Walk Business Park, Braidwood Way, Chesterfield, S40 2WH
Manual Handling Training
Learn simple, practical, manual‑handling techniques designed for unpaid Carers.
Build confidence, protect your body, and make everyday tasks safer and easier.
Empower yourself with skills that support both you and the person you care for.
If there are techniques you’d like to focus on, feel free to tell us beforehand so we can shape the session to suit everyone attending.
Open to all – no prior knowledge needed!
🗓 Saturday 28th November 2026
🕚 10.30am - 12:30pm
📍 Derby Fire Station, Ascot Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8GZ
