News & Events

Update on Social Prescribing at DDCVS

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.

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Adult Education in Derbyshire

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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.

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Meet the team – Chapel-en-le-Frith hospice opens doors again for 2026

Blythe House Hospice is once again opening its doors throughout 2026 for popular Talking Tours.

The sessions started in January 2025 and give local people the opportunity to visit the hospice in Chapel-en-le-Frith, have a tour of facilities, and meet the team.

Throughout last year, 31 people took part in the monthly events, including members of the public and healthcare professionals.

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In response to our Members Survey – where DDCVS Members were invited to suggest the topics for our training & events in 2026 – we have put together a short training session all about writing a funding application for your group!

This event is free to DDCVS Members. If you are not sure if your group is a Member, please contact Shuk-man Woo on 01629 812154 ext. 200 or email enquiries@ddcvs.org.uk

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Wirksworth Carers Café welcomes new members

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The Wirksworth Carers Café, run by our Social Prescribing team, is a good opportunity to talk to people who understand what it is like looking after a relative or friend. The monthly sessions provide a chance to meet people from support organisations to find out what other support is available to you.

If you are interested please pop along on the last Thursday in the month, 10.30 to 12.30 at the Stone Centre Café in Wirksworth.

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