Community Groups and Local Services
Active Derbyshire
Want to find a club or activity in Derbyshire?
Telephone: 01773 741915
Facebook: facebook.com/activederbyshire
Website: www.activederbyshire.org.uk
Email: info@activederbyshire.org.uk
Derbyshire Social Services Adults
Contact information for Social Care services.
Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Health Visitors
The Health Visitor service works to improve the health of children and families in the crucial first years of life. They work in the community with a team offering support, advice and services to all families.
Telephone: 07876 502964
Website: www.dchs.nhs.uk
Physiotherapy
For patients aged 16 years and over, the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service offers patients a wide range of expert assessment and treatment options to facilitate a prompt return to work, sport or function.
Telephone: 01246 565050
Website: www.dchs.nhs.uk
School Nurses
The school health advisory service aims to promote and support the health and wellbeing of all school-aged children.
Website: www.derbyshireschoolnurses.org.uk
Audiology Referral
Patients over the age of 55 years can self-refer for a free hearing test.
Telephone: 01246 514 403
Website: www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk
East Midlands Ambulance Service
Providing non-emergency Patient Transport Services in the East Midlands and beyond. Patients will have a clinical need, and be unable to get to their appointment on public transport, volunteer groups, or with friends or relatives.
Telephone: 0300 300 3434
Website: www.emas.nhs.uk
High Peak Scouting
Every year High Peak Scouting helps young people in the High Peak to enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Website: www.highpeakscouting.org.uk
Podiatry
The podiatry service provides assessment, diagnosis, advice, treatment and referral for a wide range of foot conditions. This is provided in health centres, community hospitals and the homes of housebound patients.
Website: www.dchs.nhs.uk
Walking for Health
Walking for Health offers over 1,800 free, short walks every week.
Website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk