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Alzheimer’s Society - dementia talking point https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/
Carers Card UK - national carer ID card allows you to identify yourself as a carer https://www.carerscarduk.co.uk/
Carers Smart – Offers, benefits and discounts for Carers, people with care needs, staff and volunteers https://www.carersmart.org/
Charity Workers Discount – Discounts, cashback and vouchers for Charity Workers and Volunteers https://www.charityworkerdiscounts.com/
Community Transport and Community Car Schemes - Derbyshire Connect provides transport to shopping destinations for people unable to use conventional buses because of age, disability or because they live in areas where public transport is limited.
Gold Card holders can use Derbyshire Connect services free-of-charge.
For more information on the scheme and how it could help you please click here
Derby and Derbyshire NHS - NHS Derby & Derbyshire Emotional Health & Wellbeing toolkit Health and Wellbeing toolkit
Disabled Students’ Allowance: The Complete Guide - offers a detailed look at this type of funding for disabled students, covering everything from the application process and the requirements, to the appeal process for instances in which students are rejected. - disabled students allowance guide
Discounts for Carers - Discounts For Carers: Exclusive Discounts, Offers & Codes
Discounts for Carers - Please see the link for details from some of the deals and offers that are available to Carers, including; discounts on everyday items, holiday's and much more! Carer Discounts PDF
End of Life - A guide to what to do when someone has died from Derbyshire Community Health Services What to do when someone has died info
Healthwatch - Healthwatch Derbyshire is your health and social care champion. Good or bad we want to hear about your experiences of health and social care services. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services in Derbyshire your voice can make a difference. We are independent and have the power to make sure local NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. Leave feedback today https://healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk/want-to-give-feedback/ email: enquiries@healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk Telephone: 01773 880786
Hearing Help - Supporting the Hearing Impaired, they are available for telephone support including weekly safe and well checks, befriending, advice and information and have a 24 hour voicemail service. 01773 570 976 . https://hearinghelpuk.uk/
National Autistic Society - have lots ofs useful information https://www.autism.org.uk/
Radar Keys - Under Radar’s scheme, special locks are installed on public disabled toilet doors to give disabled people priority access. Local authorities have adopted the scheme and ‘Radar toilets’ can now be found in shopping centres, pubs, stores, bus/train stations and other locatiuons nationwide.
The Radar key gives you independent access to locked public toilets around the country. The provider of the toilet has a key – but with your own key there’s no need to wait for a member of staff to unlock the door. You’re in control.
For more information and to order your key online please click here
Travel Disabled Persons Railcard - Rail travel with a Disabled Persons Railcard offers discounted travel to disabled people and a friend/family member. To find out if you are eligible for a card and to apply online please click here
Travel Gold Card Scheme - Derbyshire County Council runs a concessionary travel scheme for elderly vand disabled persons. Gold Card allows you to travel free, off-peak on local buses throughout the whole of England, get discounts at around 1,000 shops and other local businesses and to borrow items at all Derbyshire and Derby city libraries.
For more information on the Gold Card Scheme and how you can apply please click here
TV Licence - Check if you can get a Free TV Licence if your 75 or older here. If you are blind (severely sight impaired) and can provide the appropriate evidence, you are eligible to apply for a 50% concession find out more here.
Working Families - Free helpline for parents & carers on employment rights and in-work benefits working families
Resources and help for young people and parents
The 3H Foundation - The 3H Foundation The 3H Foundation helps people with disabilities and carers have a period of respite. The 3H Foundation was formed in 1975 to provide holiday opportunities for families who faced similar needs. Years later the charity is still providing holidays for children and adults with disabilities!
Action for Children - Action for Children If you or a young person in your care needs support, there are many local and national organisation who are here to help.
(nation wide, but Derby and Derbyshire offer local support
ASD passport - ASD passport The Derbyshire Autism Spectrum Condition Passport is intended to assist hospital and medical staff to provide you with the best possible healthcare whenever you visit hospital, either as an outpatient or inpatient, or have a medical appointment.
Autism Information Service - Autism Information Service This service is operated by Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, with the support of Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. They offer a free information and advice service for Derbyshire County’s and Derby City Autistic community
Bereavement - https://www.winstonswish.org and https://www.childbereavement.org
Beyond Respite - Beyond Respite We are a small charity that makes a huge difference to children in the UK who desperately need a break. On breaks under wide open skies in the countryside, Go Beyond’s expert staff and committed volunteers give children and young people who have been bereaved, abused or bullied, who are living in poverty or caring for loved ones the chance to escape their worries and pressures. To have the moments and experiences they need to believe in themselves and think beyond the day-to-day for a bigger, brighter future
Bridge the Gap - Bridge the Gap We have a large variety of adult and child workshops, parent empowerment sessions and small groups for children - it can feel overwhelming sometimes,
Bridge the Gap can support with
Anxious Child Child Mental Health: an in-depth approach
Parent and Child Anger Course Time for You: adult wellbeing FREE online course for parents
CAMHS - CAMHS Wealth of resources to help deal with children and teens mental health. “On my mind” website aiming to empower children and young adults to make informed choices about their mental health support.
Caudwell Children - Caudwell Children Caudwell Children has always been shaped by listening to the people we support; the children and families who face incredible challenges just to get the same opportunities as everyone else. This service offers support with ASD assessments, Sensory Equipment, short breaks, and workshops. There is a cost to this service
Childline - Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK
Childline also has a Calm Zone which is a tool box page that offers lots of ways to feel calmer. It’s about finding what works for you. They feature breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.
Contact - Contact Contact offer 1:1 telephone appointments with a family support advisor who specialises in children with disabilities
Compass - Compass Compass Changing Lives provides prevention and early intervention emotional wellbeing and mental health support to Children, Young People and Families (CYPFs) across Derby & Derbyshire. They will also offer support to Parent Carers
Derbyshire Carers Association - Derbyshire Carers Association Derbyshire Carers Association can offer Parent Carers in transition support You can register as a carer through the online referral form and sign up to the newsletter or/speak to a support worker. Please be aware this is only for parent carers who cared for is 17.5 years and older.
Derbyshire County Council ASD support - Derbyshire County Council ASD support Derbyshire County Council Autism support services. On this webpage you will find links to autism support services, such as Derbyshire Autism Services, and Autism East Midlands
Derbyshire iass for SEND - Derbyshire iass for SEND Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service (DIASS) provides independent information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers
Derbyshire Parent Carer forum - Derbyshire Parent Carer forum We are a registered charity which is run by parent/carer volunteers with children/young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. We organise parent participation, providing the opportunity to talk about all the services they receive in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice has been set up to help parents have a forum for change within Derbyshire services
Distraction and home-schooling - https://www.allinonehomeschool.com
Emergency Carers Card - Emergency Carers Card Derbyshire County Council provide an emergency carers card, that can be completed online. the card is a contingency plan should anything happen to yourself and the person you care for will need support in your absence
Fairplay - Fairplay Fairplay offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of families. We offer support to children and young people, aged 0-25, and to parents and siblings. Fairplay runs play schemes and Saturday clubs for children, youth clubs, activity days, themed groups, and independent living groups for young people, and parent support groups and family trips for parents and siblings
Family Fund - Family Fund - This charity supports families with disabled children and those with additional needs. Family Funds offer a range of services, and grants
Family Lives - Family lives can provide local support regarding all aspects of parenting including mental health support
Helpline: 0808800222
Gingerbread - Gingerbread Gingerbread provide information to help single parents support themselves and their family. And we campaign and influence policy to reduce stigma against single parents, and make services more accessible to all families – whatever their shape or size.
Kooth - Kooth is an online support service for young people aged 10-24
Mencap - Mencap Information and advice to support people with a learning disability. Whether you're a parent, healthcare professional, or someone with a learning disability, our easy to use advice and information hub will help guide you to the information you're looking for.
Mobilise - Mobilise Looking after a family member or friend, who has a disability, long-term illness or is elderly? Well you might be struggling to find support with anything from finances to practical help, from mealtimes to continence, from hospital discharge to finding time for yourself.
PAN (Parenting Additional Needs) - PAN (Parenting Additional Needs) PAN are a support group based in Derbyshire for parents and carers of disabled children. PAN supports families throughout Derbyshire and provide information all in one place so they don't have to search for it themselves
Safespeak - Safespeak offer counselling services for children 01332349177
Sibs - Sibs Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings. They offer support, advice, and training
Special Needs Circle - Special Needs Circle Special Needs Circle is a registered charity providing support, friendship training and advice for parents and carers with children with special or additional needs including those undergoing diagnosis. We are based in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire but welcome anyone with a child / children with SEND
Sunshine support - Sunshine supportWe empower and advocate for parents, carers, and professionals who support children and young people with SEND. (Derby and Derbyshire)
Talking Mental Health Derbyshire - Talking Mental Health Derbyshire Talking Mental Health Derbyshire may be able to help people over the age of 16 who have the following problems: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias, and low self-esteem. They don’t support with Eating disorder, addiction, memory impairments, and anger management
Turn2us - Turn2us Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations. They have a grant checker on their website
Umbrella - Umbrella Supporting disabled children, young adults and their families in Derby. Umbrella is a local charity with centres at Umbrella House Mackworth and The Annie Hall Centre in Derby. We have been running since 1986 and we are currently supporting over 1,700 families in Derby and Derbyshire
Wishes just 4 you - Wishes just 4 you We collaborate closely with families, healthcare providers, and community members to identify and fulfil the wishes of children and young people with life-limiting illnesses. Whether it's a visit to a farm park, an exhilarating paragliding adventure, or a peaceful sailing trip, we go above and beyond to make these wishes come true. Each wish we grant is carefully tailored to the individual child or young person’s choice, ensuring a personalised and unforgettable experience
Young Carers - Young Carers Derbyshire Young Carers Service provide support to Young Carers across the county (Not Derby City). We believe Young Carers should have the same opportunities as everyone else.Following visits with the young carer and their family, our team will make a support plan designed to the families’ needs
Young Minds - Feeling concerned or overwhelmed by the news is understandable, especially if you are struggling with your mental health or you have a physical illness. It might be that you’re anxious about your own health, the health of someone in your family. Young Minds have some steps easy to use steps for you to take if you are feeling anxious.
Parents can email parents@youngminds.org or call the helpline 08088025544
Youth Matters - Youth Matters Our aim is to provide a range of services and opportunities for young people in our community who are socially excluded due to social, emotional or financial disadvantage. We do this by working closely with other community groups in our area to take make best use of skills and resources and also with local services.
Our not for profit organization offers free activities and support for young people and their families who are subject to deprivation and poverty in our town and surrounding villages. We achieve this by offering a range of free activities and services such as 3 youth clubs for different age groups and SEN, Family Support service. food waste redistribution service with Co-op, drop in facility for advice and information, The Bike Shed, the Men's Repair Shed and holiday clubs.
We also run Boxing and Mentoring schemes for young people at risk of entering or actually in the Criminal Justice System in Schools across the county.
Zink - Zink Zink empowers people and families to build a better future no matter what they’ve been through. When a crisis happens, we provide emergency food and advice to sort out the cause and plan a future. Our work coaches help into work, education or training alongside a range of activities and interests that enable people to grow, learn and mix. Also offers a Neuro diversity hub that offers support with crisis anf behaviour
