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Update on Social Prescribing at DDCVS

29th January 2026

The Trustees at the Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service have taken the decision to end the contract to deliver Social Prescribing with the South Dales Primary Care Network.

This decision is not one that has been taken lightly. The operating environment for Derbyshire Dales CVS is more financially challenging that it has ever been. Therefore, we need to re-focus on our core purpose and the CEO and team must focus on our New Strategic Transformation Plan, otherwise the future existence of the DDCVS is at risk.

Ability Net – Free Webinars

6th March 2026

📅 Tuesday 31st March 1.00-2.00pm. All You Need to Know About the UK Landline Switchover

Join AbilityNet and BT Group representatives for a lunchtime learning session: Everything you need to know about the landline switchover, with particular emphasis for BT customers on the key activities during this final year of transition. The session will share useful information for BT customers, while also offering valuable insight into the approach being taken across BT Group’s wider portfolio of brands, including EE and Plusnet: Free webinar: All you need to know about the UK landline switchover | AbilityNet

Community Kickstart Grant – Bring Your Idea to Life!

3rd March 2026

Got an idea to bring people together?
We’d love to help you make it happen! Our Derbyshire Dales CVS Social Connectedness Community Kickstart offers up to £200 to support volunteer-led activities that reduce loneliness and isolation in the Derbyshire Dales. Whether it’s a coffee morning, a craft group, a walking club, a community event, or something completely new – this is your chance to give it a go!

St John Ambulance – Free First Aid Training for Community Groups.

26th February 2026

St John Ambulance provide vital First Aid cover at events and support a cohort of young people to become our next generation of life savers. Our volunteers are fully qualified to deliver lifesaving First Aid training in communities in your area. These are FREE to community groups and focus on three key emergency response skills:

- - - CPR and using a defibrillator.
    - Responding to choking incidents.
    - Managing bleeding, from minor cuts to serious wounds.
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New Online ‘Spotlight’ Sessions Coming Soon – Tues 24th Feb – Focus on Men’s Health – 11.30-12.30

9th January 2026

We’re pleased to share that DDCVS will be hosting a series of new online ‘Spotlight’ talks and networking sessions this year, with the first event planned for 24th February 2026.

We’re planning three events across the year – February, June and November – replacing the previous monthly Spotlight meetings.

Adult Education in Derbyshire

3rd February 2026

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a wide range of views on how we can make the service more flexible, sustainable, and impactful ensuring it meets the needs of Derbyshire communities and helps people achieve and progress.

Recent changes to funding and evolving community needs give us an opportunity to review how we operate, increase learner numbers, and ensure those who need the most support can gain qualifications to help them move forward.