Latest News for Parents & Carers

We are changing the way we can connect with you. We appreciate the frustration of not knowing when you will receive a phone call so now offering appointments that suit you and your commitments. You can now ask for an appointment on a day and time of your choice (subject to availability) between 1.30pm Monday afternoon through to 12noon on Friday. Or use these online contact forms. We also welcome any feedback on our new system.

Parent carers requested that the directories contain SEND only services so we have created brand new directories not including universal services. You can find these directories within any of the topic areas such as education, health and wellbeing and preparing for adulthood.

IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) counselling for couples and young people (16-18years) – People can access this free service if they are registered with a Derby or Derbyshire GP.  Anyone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, relationship issues, loss, grief, trauma and other conditions, can contact their GP to get referred to Relate Derby or people can just contact them directly on 01332 349177 or 07741193484 Email: info@relatederby.org.uk

As Britain edges back to work, employers are understood to be denying some disabled people and carers paid leave to remain at home if they cannot provide a letter from the government showing proof of vulnerability, despite being at high risk from coronavirus or caring for someone who is.

The Position Statement‌ released by the Association of Children’s Diabetes Clinicians is being sent to all families who have a child with Diabetes. This will offer some clarity about a child potentially returning to education settings.