Latest News for Parents & Carers

Joined Up Care Derbyshire are looking for public representatives who are able to speak on behalf of their local community and who are motivated to improve health and wellbeing services. Panel members will be invited to take part in online and postal surveys and attend focus groups throughout the year. Find out more by calling 0115 931 6242 or emailing joinedupcarederbyshire@nhs.net

The Centre for Mental Health have launched a podcast. They will be bringing you insight, news and research on the latest in mental health – enjoy the first episode via Spotify, iTunes or Soundcloud.

Scared teenager boy mess in head, hands covering ears, eyes closed feeling pain, headache and emotional stress. Anxiety, mental health problems, adolescent depression. Dementia disease, schizophrenia.

Andy Smith, Director of People Services at Derby City Council and Dr Chris Clayton, Chief Executive Officer of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group:

“We are happy to announce that the Derby City Council and Derby and NHS Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) Local Area SEND Insight Pack is now available to view.”

A mum who used social media to avoid having to repeatedly explain her disabled son’s conditions said his story has supported other families. Paige Norman, 24, from Norfolk, said the candid account on Instagram had reached out to parents to let them know “they’re not alone”.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Academy has an opportunity for parents and carers to be a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Representative on an NIHR Academy Advisory Group. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Monday 9 March. See here for an information pack.