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Age Uk Derby & Derbyshire
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Tel: 01773 768240
29a Market Place
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7EG
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Free provisions of information and advice on a wide range of topics for the benefit of older people, their families or their carers. Factsheets on over 70 subjects are available plus an extensive range of other leaflets and friendly advice.
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Older persons, their carer's and family members
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Tel: 01773 873581
c/o The Surgery
189 Birkinstyle Lane
Stonebroom
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6LD
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Here at the "Carers Sitting Service" we specialise in caring for adults in the comfort of their own homes. Accredited by Derbyshire County Council Social Services and by the Care Quality Commission. We are justifiably proud of the excellent service our team of 20+ fully trained and discreet staf...
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We help Carers who are looking after a loved one to enable them to have a break from their caring role.
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The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health
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Tel: 01629 733915
Unit 7 Lime Tree Business Park
Limetree Road
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3EJ
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The Federation operates mainly within the Derbyshire Dales High Peak although anyone within the county, excluding the city of Derby, may be eligible for our services.
Our aim is to improve mental health, reduce stigma and promote independence. We work with service users who have a wide spectrum ...
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK
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Tel: 0800 999 1899 Option 1 Helpline Option 2 Office
PO Box 10973
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 9GN
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The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (UK) exists to:
Provide support, encouragement and a forum for TN patients and their supporters
Collate and share information and research material about TN and treatment options
Promote awareness and understanding of TN amongst the general public and healt...
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General public, healthcare professionals, carers. More comprehensive help and support available to TNA UK members.
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Derbyshire County Council Social Care
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Tel: 01629 533190
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
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Adults, children, young people, older people and those who care for them
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Derbyshire Adult Social Services Telecare
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Tel: 01629 533190
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
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Telecare is a new service designed to enable older people and others to remain living independently with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible.
It does this by helping to manage some of the risks associated with independent living. Alerts are automatically generated when there is a ...
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General public, Carers, Older People.
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Derbyshire Home Library Service
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Tel: 01629 539140
Cultural and Community Services Department
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
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The home library service is available for people of all ages who are unable to access our services either on a temporary or permanent basis.
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Anyone can use our services who is unable to reach a static or mobile library. Many of our clients are elderly and or disabled. This service includes but is not limited to Carers and Cared for people. We deliver books and audio books.
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Headway North Derbyshire
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Tel: 07940 729544
c/o North Derbyshire Disability Services
Clay Cross Hospital
Market Street
Clay Cross
Derbyshire
S45 9NZ
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Headway provides social and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with brain injury and support and respite for their families.
They individually tailor programmes that are designed to maximise quality of life, independence and self-esteem.
Free carer advice and support services are available.
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Brain injury survivors, carers, family and friends.
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The Cardiac Support Group Nottingham
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The Object:
The basic object of the Cardiac Support Group is to boost the morale of both patient and their family by providing support, guidance and advice so that together, they can face the future with confidence and understanding.
The Aims:
- Establish and maintain contact with patients who h...
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Those with a cardiac related condition
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Take Heart (Derby)
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Tel: 01332 380219
Willowbrook
Markeaton Lane
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 4NH
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Take Heart (Derby) is a self help group for heart patients and their families.
Just to give you an idea about our monthly meetings - they are held at The Friends Meeting House, St Helen's Street, Derby DE1 3GY on the second Monday of each month from 2pm to 4pm.
Meetings start with general news...
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Heart patients and their families
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