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Derbyshire Health and Wellbeing Board The Health and Wellbeing Board is a committee of Derbyshire County Council and is chaired by our Cabinet Member for Health and Communities and includes representatives from other organisations. These representatives include district and borough councils, Healthwatch Derbyshire, Derby and Derbyshire ICB, voluntary sector, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Derbyshire…
The Recovery Street Film Festival returns for its 12th year. The 2026 theme is: “Rewriting the Script.” Everyone has a story. Sometimes it can feel like it’s already been written for us—but it’s not fixed. So—what’s your script? Who’s in it? And what happens next? This year’s theme is about turning points: the moments where…
Growing Lives is inviting the local community to its Open Day on Wednesday 8 July, offering a chance to experience the project first-hand. The event will provide a warm and welcoming opportunity to explore the space and discover how Growing Lives supports people to improve their wellbeing, develop new skills and build confidence. Visitors will…
Four participants from the Growing Lives project have successfully completed Peer Mentoring training, gaining the skills and confidence to support others as part of their ongoing development. The training was designed and delivered in‑house by Derventio’s Senior Training Mentor, Joe Michael. Across a series of structured sessions, participants explored the role of a mentor, professional…
The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service’s Project: Veteran-Led Recovery Connections – STAND TO are hosting a slightly more strenuous walk than normal around Black Rocks this Wednesday! To get involved, call the Veterans Hub on 01246 959333 and speak to the team! 📞 📅 25 March 2026 ⌚ 9:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs STAND TO DVCS…
Kelsey Family CIC are inviting people from across Derbyshire to join them for the final celebration of the Stitch Away the Stigma project. This creative journey has brought communities together to explore the stigma surrounding substance use, share lived experiences, and create a powerful collective artwork that continues to grow with every contribution. The final…
Recently the Peak Performance: Road to Recovery team embarked on a journey to the breath-taking landscapes of Scotland for an unforgettable gorge walk and cliff jumping experience in a freezing river, and it was an incredible experience!! 🌊🌊 The project exists to support individuals struggling with substance misuse by offering confidence‑building outdoor experiences that challenge,…
High Peak MP and the Prime Minister’s PPS Jon Pearce MP visited CSJ Award winner The Zink Project last week. We discussed how small-charity solutions like their ‘Micro-Jobs’ scheme can addressing national problems, helping people get back into work 📈
In this episode we discuss alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD), what it is, its treatment, and hear Lesley’s experience as a survivor of ARLD and transplant. Lesley was a patient of Dr Ashwin Dhanda, a liver specialist, and both provide their insights into the condition and how society should do more to raise awareness of and…
The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Services Project: Veteran-Led Recovery Connections Project – STAND TO will be hosting a Veterans Welfare Walk at Hardwick Park! 📅18 February 2026 ⌚10:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs To find out more, contact one of the Veterans Hub Team on 01246 959333 STAND TO DVCS is a support service dedicated to Derbyshire’s…
