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February 15, 2024 Clerk

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published draft recommendations for new divisions, division boundaries, and division names for Derbyshire. They are now inviting comments on those recommendations. Their consultation closes on 1 April 2024. If you wish to view the details please use the link.

South Derbyshire CVS Health and Wellbeing Bulletin

January 15, 2024 Clerk
Hello everyone and welcome to the SDCVS Health and Wellbeing Bulletin. This bulletin is compiled as part of our Community Connector Initiative.

Community Connectors has a simple aim – to make sure important information gets to where it is most needed in our communities.

LEARN MORE                         SIGN UPOn Thursday 18th January at 10:30am we will be hosting a Community Connectors meeting about Health and Wellbeing Coaches in South Derbyshire.Everyone is welcome! Please book your place and we will send you a Microsoft teams invite.BOOK YOUR PLACE HEREOther events:
Bid Writing Skills Workshop
Community Connectors: Beyond Barriers and Green Doctor Projects
Funding Workshop with Seven Trent Community Fund
Being a Trustee/Committee Member
Energy Audit Workshop
Performance Management in a Day
Getting Started with ChatGPTTAKE THE SURVEYEligible Groups Urged to Get Vaccinated Against Flu And COVID-19 

All eligible adults are urged to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines online via the NHS website, by downloading the NHS App, or by calling 119 for free if they can’t get online, to give themselves the best protection against severe illness and hospitalisation. Book, cancel or change a COVID-19 vaccination appointment – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Follow this link to find a vaccination site near you:  Covid-19 vaccination clinics list » Joined Up Care Derbyshire

For more information: Get Winter Strong: revisiting respiratory infection guidance for a safer season – UK
 Think Which Service to Use If you or a member of your family gets ill this winter, the NHS is encouraging you to “think which service” is right for your needs as the cold season starts to bite. Winter puts extra pressure on the health and care system as seasonal illnesses and ailments circulate and the cold weather worsens some health conditions. 

The ‘Think’ campaign from NHS Derby and Derbyshire is reminding you there are lots of places where you can get help with health problems, including: Pharmacies – for coughs, colds, flu, aches, pains, rashes, ear and eye care, stomach ache and urinary tract infections among other ailments. NHS 111 Online – if you or someone you’re with has a medical problem that isn’t life-threatening but requires immediate help. Or call NHS 111. GPs – if you have persistent, recurring problems that are not improving with self care. Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) – for urgent, but not life-threatening conditions such as sprains and strains, suspected broken bones, high temperatures in children and adults and mental health concerns. There are five across Derbyshire and Derby Hospital Emergency Dept – for serious or life-threatening injuries and illnesses such as signs of a heart attack or stroke, severe difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, seizure or sudden confusion. For more information click here: Think which service » Joined Up Care Derbyshire
 
Gritting This Winter

Do you know which roads are gritted?

There’s lots of info on Gritting – Derbyshire County Council and a map which tells you when a road was last gritted. Derbyshire County Council grit around half of the roads in the county, with our gritting routes split into primary, secondary and tertiary routes.

Primary routes are treated during the day and night, and we will ‘pre-treat’ before bad weather hits. Gritting continues 24 hours a day, if necessary, as previously. They cover around 1,000 miles of road.

Secondary routes cover around 550 miles of road and are generally only treated in the day with the first run being completed by mid-morning. This helps overcome problems of parked cars getting in the way of gritter vehicles doing their job on residential roads at night.
 
Drive Safer for Longer If you’re a Derbyshire resident aged over 50, we’re offering you free driving safer for longer information sessions. The sessions offer attendees a chance to update their driving knowledge, and covers: hazard perception vehicle adaptations eyesight and hearing smart motorways drink and drug driving seatbelts and children’s car seats information about giving up driving. There are two sessions in January: Monday 8th January 2024 online using Microsoft Teams from 5pm to 6.30pm Saturday 13th January 2024 at County Hall, Matlock 10am to 11.30am. For more information click here: Older drivers – Derbyshire County Council 
 
Dad’s, Bats and Chats Launch

Starting 15th January 2024 at Midway Community Centre is a new group for Dads in South Derbyshire where you can play Cricket and have a chat with other Dads in a safe space.

For more information email Lucy Miller on lucy.miller@dcfcricket.com


 Ready to Quit for Good In 2024? Is your New Year’s resolution to stop smoking? If so free, local support is available. Did you know that you are three times more likely to quit for good with professional help? Call 0800 085 2299 or visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk to find out more and make 2024 the year you quit! 


 Going Dry this January? Dry January means going alcohol-free for the whole month and 31 days without alcohol has a lot of benefits: Lowers blood pressure Reduces diabetes risk Lowers cholesterol Reduces levels of cancer-related proteins in the blood. Find out more here. Why do Dry January? | Alcohol Change UK You can also download our FREE Lower My Drinking app from the Orcha apps library here  Derbyshire County Council (orchahealth.com) – Just search for the app in the search bar 
 Get Health and Wellbeing Apps There are thousands of digital health and wellbeing apps online – but how do you know which are safe, useful and healthcare approved?  Derbyshire County Council are working with Orcha to provide you with the very best in digital health apps. Whether you want help to stop smoking, lose weight or even get a better night’s sleep, you’ll find an app to help on the Orcha apps library. Search and download apps from Orcha here. Derbyshire County Council (orchahealth.com) 


 Energy Efficient Home Campaign  The Government has recently launched a new public campaign. The campaign provides trusted information on heat pumps, including how to apply for a £7,500 grant for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and promotes three energy efficiency measures – cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and solar panels.  Find out more here: Energy Efficient Home – Invest To Save On Your Energy Bills (energy-efficient-home.campaign.gov.uk) 
 Staying Warm and Well in Winter The winter weather can cause problems for older and more vulnerable people which is why Derbyshire County Council have lots of advice and information about how to stay warm and well. Have you heard about the priority services register? It is a free support service to help people in vulnerable situations. The scheme is offered by your energy supplier and you can Priority services register – Derbyshire County Council Find out more about staying warm in winter here Keep warm in winter – Derbyshire County Council 
 Derbyshire Time SwapTime Swapping (or Time Banking) is a fantastic initiative which allows members of the community to ‘swap’ their time to help somebody else. This support can range from assistance with gardening, to teaching I.T skills, or giving cookery lessons – the sky is the limit!

In return for this, a member of the community earns back time which they can spend doing something they want to – like learning a new skill or receiving help from another member. Members can even donate time they have accrued to other members if they wish. Time is the only currency used.

Needless to say, Time Banking presents tremendous benefits across the entire community.

For more information visit www.derbyshiretimeswap.org.ukHelp with Loan Sharks – Illegal Money Lending

If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions you might be borrowing from a loan shark:

•    Did they offer you a cash loan?
•    Did they not give you paperwork?
•    Did they add huge amounts of interest or APR to your loan?
•    Have they threatened you?
•    Are you scared of people finding out?
•    Have they taken your bank card, benefit card, passport, watch or other valuables from you?

You are not in trouble if you have borrowed cash or have been paying back a loan from an illegal money lender, the loan shark is at fault. They are the people committing a crime, not you.  For advice and support, please call 0300 555 2222 or CLICK HERE.Derbyshire Discretionary Fund The Derbyshire Discretionary Fund can provide grants or emergency cash payments if you are in urgent need of financial help following a crisis or disaster and support you to continue to live independently or cope with exceptional pressure when you have no other source of funding. The fund may support you to resolve your immediate difficulties and put you in touch with other support and services so it’s less likely to happen again. You can apply for the grant by telephone on 01620 533399 For more information visit Derbyshire Discretionary Fund – Derbyshire County Council Household Support FundThe household support fund (HSF) is available to help Derbyshire residents facing financial hardship over the coming months by providing grants and other financial support. Find out more here: Household support fund – Derbyshire County Council
Age UK Derby and Derbyshire:Age UK Derby and Derbyshire offer a free, confidential, and independent information and advice service to older people and their relatives, friends and carers.Telephone: 01773 768 240 (confidential answer-machine in busy periods/out of hours)
Fax: 01773 766 924Email: iateam@ageukdd.org.uk
 
Citizens AdviceCitizens Advice Bureau have trained advisers who can advise on;·      energy switching to save money·      applications for warm home discount and other grants·      signing up to priority service registers·      money-saving tips·      reducing your water bill and·      a variety of other things designed to save you money.The Citizen’s Advice Service can also help you look at ways to maximise your household’s income, including checking whether you are eligible for any benefits and grants.The CAB have a partnership with Western Power Distribution through the ‘Power Up’ projects to ensure that people in the Midlands, South West and Wales receive free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on energy, benefits, and health related issues.For more information, and to book an appointment call this free advice line number: 0808 278 7954.For web-based information and support on the following issues, the national Citizen’s Advice Bureau has a comprehensive website.
 Call DerbyshireCold weather is especially dangerous for young children, older people or people with serious illnesses. If you are concerned about anyone you can Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190.Call Derbyshire is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and from 9.30am to 4pm Saturdays.
 
Community Groups in South Derbyshire

There are a number of community groups in South Derbyshire running a wide range of activities and services. If you would like to join a group then get in touch with South Derbyshire CVS on 01283 219761 or email development@sdcvs.org.uk. You can also check out our website.
 
Looking to start or join a group?

If you have an idea for a new group, or are looking for a group to join one, then contact us at South Derbyshire CVS and we can get you the information you need. We also support existing groups.

01283 219761
development@sdcvs.org.uk 
 Donations

If you want to help local people in need, please consider donating to us. Learn more and donate at the link:

https://www.sdcvs.org.uk/donateSouth Derbyshire CVS have a proud history of delivering high quality training across the community.We’re delighted to announce that we are now expanding our training offer across the East Midlands. We have a deep understanding of the challenges within the third sector, the needs of the private sector and the importance of supporting everyone to realise their potential. With courses spanning from Mental Health Resilience, Equality & Diversity and Conflict Management to Marketing, First Aid and GDPR – Hive Training is your turn to partner for all things Training & Development in the region.You can also contact Hive Training if you have other training needs for your organisation!LEARN MORE

Derbyshire County Council Community News

January 11, 2024 Clerk
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.Community news bannerSavings proposals announcedNext steps for County HallAre you a carer?Library of thingsThink which service – winter campaignElvaston Castle temporary closureMend, donate, sell or recycleViolence against women surveySavings proposals announcedWe’ve announced a number of proposals which, if agreed, could save the council millions of pounds and support the setting of a balanced budget.County HallIn common with authorities across the country, we are facing budgetary pressures far greater than experienced before, due to factors beyond our control. These include dealing with higher than anticipated inflation and higher prices for fuel, energy and materials, meeting the cost of the national pay award set nationally but met locally, and the continued unprecedented increase in demand for vital adults’ and children’s social care services.As well as a current forecast overspend for 2023-24 of £33m, there’s a predicted shortfall of £39.5m in our budget for the year ahead (2024-25) which has resulted in the savings proposals being put forward.The announcement earlier this week and accompanying report which will be considered by our Cabinet on 11 January, sets out how we intend to make savings and set a balanced budget for 2024-25. The report includes proposals that will be subject to our Scrutiny process, and the proposals will be considered by the Improvement and Scrutiny Committee – Resources, later this month (22 Jan 2024) before being considered further by Cabinet.Announcing the report, County Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis and Deputy Leader Councillor Simon Spencer said they had been left with no choice but to put forward the raft of multi-million-pound savings proposals which, if agreed, would affect many services used by thousands of Derbyshire residents.All the proposals will be subject to close scrutiny and no decisions have yet been made. Any proposal which could potentially affect residents will be subject to public engagement and or full public consultation where appropriate.Next steps for County HallWe’re considering redeveloping our headquarters at County Hall in Matlock.county hallAfter successfully engaging with developers and hotel operators, and working with specialist architects HLM Architects and Realestateworks over the past year, a preferred option for the whole County Hall complex has been developed, which includes:turning the south block of County Hall and the Winter Gardens into a hotel and events venuecreating new homes in the north block and the south west car parkbuilding a new, low carbon office on the site to accommodate up to 500 council employees.During the summer of 2023 expressions of interest were sought from developers, hotel operators and others for their ideas on options for the future of the historic complex of buildings, and the information gained has been used to develop an outline business case, which our Cabinet is set to consider on 11 January.Our overriding objective is to deliver the best outcome for the long-term use of the complex so that it contributes to the vitality of the town of Matlock and makes a significant ongoing contribution to the economy of the area. If the proposals are approved work will continue over the coming months and years to develop the project.Are you a carer?Do you care for someone who couldn’t cope without your help? If so, we have a range of carer support services to help you with your caring role.carerA carer is anyone including children and adults who provide unpaid support with day to day living tasks or personal care to a family member, partner or friend.The person they care for could be ill, frail, suffers from a physical or mental health condition or impairment, is autistic, living with dementia, drug, or alcohol dependent.Our carers support service – which is delivered by Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) on our behalf – includes:information, advice, and guidanceindividual support, including face to face, home visits and telephone supportcarers’ assessments and support planning, which may include a carers’ personal budgetsupport with emergency planningtraining and learningcarers’ support groups and events around the countyadvice on taking a break from caringfree legal advice for carers in association with Ashton Bond Giggvolunteering opportunities.Click ‘find out more’ below for help, advice, and support or call DCA on 01773 833 833. Follow DCA on Facebook and X for news, updates, and events. Library of thingslibrary of thingsEver needed a tool or piece of equipment to do a job around the house or garden but don’t want to buy something you’ll never use again?Our library in Buxton is lending a helping hand to Transition Buxton by hosting a ‘Library of Things’ which will be officially launched at 11am on Tuesday 30 January.There are more than 70 Library of Things across the country and the idea is that you borrow things that you only need occasionally rather than buying them. Items like carpet cleaners, hedge trimmers, drills, tents, pressure washers etc. It’s a great way to save money and resources. Transition Buxton has been busy gathering items and recruiting volunteers. Items so far collected include electric jigsaws and drills, garden equipment, a projector, cat carrying box and a work bench. Maybe you have something to donate, you want to volunteer to help or you’d like to come along to the launch and see what’s on offer? You’d be welcome to get involved.There will be a charge of £5 for membership to the Library of Things, £2.50 for the unwaged. Donations to borrow items will be welcomeThink which service – winter campaignOur colleagues in health are encouraging everyone to “think which service” is right for their needs as the winter season starts to bite.Winter puts extra pressure on the health and care system as seasonal illnesses and ailments circulate and the cold weather worsens some health conditions.By launching the ‘Think’ campaign, NHS Derby and Derbyshire is reminding residents there are lots of places where you can get help with health problems, including:Pharmacies – for coughs, colds, flu, aches, pains, rashes, ear and eye care, stomach ache and urinary tract infections among other ailments.NHS 111 Online – if you or someone you’re with has a medical problem that isn’t life-threatening but requires immediate help. Or call NHS 111.GPs – if you have persistent, recurring problems that are not improving with self care.Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) – for urgent, but not life-threatening conditions such as sprains and strains, suspected broken bones, high temperatures in children and adults and mental health concerns. There are five across Derbyshire and DerbyHospital Emergency Dept – for serious or life-threatening injuries and illnesses such as signs of a heart attack or stroke, severe difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, seizure or sudden confusionElvaston Castle temporary closureIf you were planning on visiting Elvaston Castle, we’re sorry but it remains closed until further notice, including the café, shop and car park, due to the risk of falling trees and branches following recent high winds.elvastonFlooding after heavy rain, including Storm Henk, continues to affect the park and surrounding villages.Our specialist tree teams are working as quickly as possible in difficult weather conditions to deal with the damage and clear debris and we’re asking people to avoid the area for their own safety.We’d like to thank everyone for staying away while this crucial work is carried out to make the country park safe for visitors and apologise for any inconvenience.You can follow Elvaston Castle Country Park on Facebook for updates.Mend, donate, sell or recyclehairdryer broken repairDecluttering after Christmas and new year? Here are some good homes for your stuff!If broken, can it be mended free of charge at one of the 18 Repair Cafes in Derbyshire?do you have local What’s App and Facebook groups where items can be sold, exchanged or given away? These are often good for rehoming toys, which can also be donated to charity shops, or put in a toy bank at one of our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) (all sites except Waterswallows in Buxton).Recycle at one of our HWRCs or in your kerbside collectionPlease pre-sort your waste before visiting any of the sites.Broken electricals. Remove any batteries as these can be a fire hazard and there’s a special container for them onsite, next to the skip for the electricals. Large retailers like supermarkets who sell batteries, will also have containers for recycling used batteriesand other places local to you that recycle electricals and take used batteries can be found herepesky polystyrene – it can’t be recycled yet. Please remove it from cardboard boxes before recycling themonly put paper and card that is clean and dry in your recycling bin. Anything containing food residue or food stains can’t be recycled.Violence against women surveyDerbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking for your help to shape and develop the Derbyshire Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy by filling in and sharing its latest survey.The Violence Against Women and Girls Survey is open until February 2024 and is designed to help assess the progress made so far and to realign the strategy which was launched last year.
Stay Well In Winter

Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 27 November 2023

November 27, 2023 Clerk
Community news bannerDon’t forget to have your sayBus passenger numbers upGritting this winterHelping to feed DerbyshireGrants to help branching outChristmas celebration for carersStay Well in WinterPrize winning project was spurred on by one of our grantsAward for Ripley LibraryYour views sought on the police budgetDon’t forget to have your sayOur annual budget survey is halfway through so, if you haven’t taken part already, please do.Your Council Your Voice logoYour Council Your Voice was launched at the beginning of November and is open until Sunday 17 December 2023.Nearly 1,500 Derbyshire residents have already had their say by completing the survey but there’s still time for you to get involved and fill in the Your Council Your Voice Survey 2023.The survey has 16 main questions asking for views on where residents think the we should prioritise spending, how satisfied they are with our services and which ones are most important to them, least important to them, and why.We also want your views and ideas as to how we could save money or raise additional funds.Bus passenger numbers upbus x17New figures show that recently improved Derbyshire bus services, under our £47 million bus service improvement plan, are proving popular with you.One service, the X17, has a 44% increase in people using it.Some of the bus services have had their routes extended to additional places, while others had services extended into the evenings or at weekends or increased from one bus an hour to two.The extra services are being paid for by Government funding. We were awarded £47million to improve bus services in Derbyshire. We are working with all bus operators in the county.Gritting this wintersnowDo you know which roads we grit?There’s lots of info on our website, and a map which tells you when a road was last gritted. We grit around half of the roads in the county, with our gritting routes split into primary, secondary and tertiary routes.Primary routes are treated during the day and night and we will ‘pre-treat’ before bad weather hits. Gritting continues 24 hours a day if necessary, as previously. They cover around 1,000 miles of road.Secondary routes cover around 550 miles of road and are generally only treated in the day with the first run being completed by mid-morning. This helps overcome problems of parked cars getting in the way of gritter vehicles doing their job on residential roads at night.When bad weather hits keep your eye on our social media channels, Facebook and Twitter and if main roads are closed you’ll find out here.Helping to feed Derbyshirefood in fridgeWe’ve approved funding of nearly £400,000 to Rural Action Derbyshire to enable them to carry on supporting affordable food projects across the county.Rural Action Derbyshire coordinates the Feeding Derbyshire Network and the funding will enable them to carry on this work.The network has run since 2015 and offers help to people struggling with low incomes, debt and poor access to affordable, nutritious food.Grants to help branching outIs your organisation interested in planting trees?tree plantongGrants for tree planting projects are on offer from the ‘Branching Out’ programme run by the Tree Council.Applicants can include community groups, schools, tenants/residents’ associations and other small charities.The grants range from £250 to £2,500 and there’s a streamlined process of quicker decision making for those seeking funding below £500. Be quick though as the deadline for applications is Sunday 3 December.And if you do plant some trees please add them to our Million Trees project – aiming to plant 1,000,000 trees across the county by 2030. The total now stands at 389,790 so we’re on target but keen for more! It all helps in tackling the effects of climate change.Christmas celebration for carerscarers christmasA celebration of carers is taking place at the Crooked Spire in Chesterfield on Thursday 7 December, so, if you’re an unpaid carer, you and your family and friends are invited.There’ll be carols, live music and refreshments. The service will start at 11am until 12:30pm – guests need to be seated for 10:45am.For more information and to book your place, email info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk or call 01773 833833.The event is hosted by Derbyshire Carers Association which supports over 6,000 adult carers and 350 young carers and delivers a wide range of services on our behalf.Stay Well in Winterstay well in winterCold weather can cause health issues for older and more vulnerable people.Can you help someone to keep healthy and safe this winter? Checking in older people to ensure they’ve got stocks of food and medicines can really help them stay well this winter.There are many other things you can do to protect yourself, and the ones you love this winter.Find out about this year’s warm and welcoming spaces throughout DerbyshirePrize winning project was spurred on by one of our grantsrenewable energy solar panel wind turbineA green energy project which gained financial backing from our Derbyshire Grant scheme last year has won a prestigious award COMMUNITY ENERGY ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR 2023 – Derbyshire Dales EnergyThe Community Energy Awards were announced last Friday night and  “shine a light on community energy and highlight achievements in the wider community energy sector.”The Derbyshire Dales Community Energy Partnership (DDCEP) Hub supports the growth of community led energy saving initiatives across the county by providing expert advice and signposting to further help and sources of funding.During a very successful first year DDCEP has worked with 17 groups whose projects focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, low carbon transport and fuel poverty reduction. These groups have empowered many of our residents to do their bit to help tackle climate change. They include solar projects in Belper and Horsley Woodhouse and a hydro project at Calver Mill. Read about DDCEP and all the projects. The hub now has ambitious plans for its second year.Sustainable Hayfield  did well to be shortlisted for the awards in another category but were not the eventual winners. Award for Ripley LibraryRipley library romantic novelists' association library of the yearRipley Library has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Library/Librarian of the Year category by the Romantic Novelists’ Association.The RNA’s annual awards “celebrate the hard work and talent of any person, group or organisation who has championed the broad genre of romantic fiction in a positive way”.The library, on Grosvenor Road, worked with the RNA to create displays promoting books shortlisted for the RNA 2023 awards and one celebrating 2022 winners. The displays proved very popular with Ripley Library users, and borrowing of romantic novels rose dramatically.Your views sought on the police budgetpolice walkingDerbyshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is now consulting residents on the policing budget for 2024-25.The PCC wants to know your thoughts on the amount of council tax you pay that goes towards policing in the county – how much council tax you think would be the right amount to pay to maintain the current standard of policing and to make improvements.The short consultation closes in early January
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