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New funding to help schools welcome and support people with disabilities

A major investment of £1m from Derbyshire County Council is set to help schools across the county create more inclusive learning environments for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The funding proposal being discussed by Cabinet on Thursday 10 September would support essential adaptations to mainstream schools to ensure they meet the needs of current and new pupils who need additional support to thrive. If agreed, the cash would be used to make improvements so schools continue to […]

4 September 2026 19

Borough Wide

Extra £1m to deliver local support for Derbyshire SEND families

Derbyshire County Council is set to invest an additional £1m to increase the number of people available to assess and review the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Cabinet, which meets on Thursday 10th September 2026, will be asked to agree the funding towards the cost of employing more staff to support families through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. It follows changes which will see staff working to support families […]

3 September 2026 16

Derby

Green Doctor saves disabled Derby man £322 on energy bills

A Derby man who has severe health conditions which makes it hard for him to keep warm at home, and who struggles to pay his energy bills, has received help from a funded charity who provided items to help out. Paul received the support from The Green Doctor, a funded charity service by Groundwork Five Counties which included the provision of a free air fryer and a heated throw to save on electricity. He also was given support to apply […]

27 August 2026 22

Borough Wide

East Midlands to receive funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

People facing homelessness and rough sleeping across the East Midlands are set to benefit from a share of new Government funding aimed at preventing homelessness, helping people off the streets and providing long-term support to rebuild their lives. The Government has today announced a £442 million package to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across England As part of this investment, local authorities across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire will receive a collective funding pot of £3.6million to support local services, while East […]

19 August 2026 24

Borough Wide

Families and carers help shape the future of support across Derbyshire

Parents and carers from across Derbyshire have helped shape the future of support for children, young people and families through a series of Families First Partnership (FFP) parental engagement sessions held across the county. Between June and July, seven engagement sessions took place, both in person and online, covering areas which included Long Eaton. To ensure as many families and carers as possible could take part, the programme offered a range of ways to get involved. Alongside the face-to-face sessions, […]

17 August 2026 36

Borough Wide

Derbyshire prepares to open ‘Best Start In Life’ family hub in Cotmanhay

Families in Cotmanhay will soon begin to see changes at their local Children's Centre as they prepare to become the first Best Start Family Hubs in Derbyshire, with further hubs opening across the county in the future, as part of Derbyshire County Council's Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme. Over the coming months, along with a site in Birdholme, Cotmanhay Children's Centre will begin their transition to become Best Start Family Hubs, with work taking place to bring the new […]

10 August 2026 50

SV2 members celebrate a £900k funding boost

Derbyshire

Derbyshire charity receives nearly £900k from The National Lottery Community Fund

Derbyshire charity, SV2 - Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence Ltd - which supports anyone who has experienced sexual abuse, has been awarded almost £900,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund. The money will be distributed to the charity over the next five years and will be used to help cover rent, IT support, therapy and behind-the-scenes office administration. This works out to be £180,000 per annum which is 15 per cent of the charity’s annual operating costs. CEO Rachel Morris […]

27 July 2026 25

Borough Wide

Local support group brings comfort and connection to families facing MND

Local families affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) are finding vital support, connection and comfort at Mollie;s – a dedicated group based in Risley. The group welcomes anyone affected by MND, including patients, families and carers, and offers a blend of peer support, professional guidance and a safe space to chat. It is led by specialists, including a local MND Nurse, an Occupational Therapist and a Community Support Coordinator from the MND Association. Rachel Pitzettu, the Coordinator who runs the […]

17 June 2026 35

Borough Wide

Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

A new programme designed to improve how children, young people and families are supported is being introduced across Derbyshire through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council. The FFP programme will help families get the support they need earlier, making it easier to understand what help is available and where to go. It will bring services together so families do not have to repeat their story to different professionals. It is aimed at families who may be […]

3 June 2026 44

Support

New funding to help schools welcome and support people with disabilities

Extra £1m to deliver local support for Derbyshire SEND families

Green Doctor saves disabled Derby man £322 on energy bills

East Midlands to receive funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

Families and carers help shape the future of support across Derbyshire

Derbyshire prepares to open ‘Best Start In Life’ family hub in Cotmanhay

Derbyshire charity receives nearly £900k from The National Lottery Community Fund

Local support group brings comfort and connection to families facing MND

Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

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