Derbyshire
In Chesterfield we offer support for adults in our Learning Hubs in Holmewood, Queen’s Park and Old Whittington and are seeking to expand our supported living offer in the area.
The Community Hubs offer meaningful and social activities for local people, many of whom have been friends for years. As well as day time activities, the Hubs run regular community events including a Reminiscence Café. Activities that people enjoy include a regular exercise and (gentle) martial arts club, plus occasional big events such as a talent show and Autumn Ball.
Our newest Community Hub space was opened in Holmewood in summer of 2023. It's a small, friendly space that can be booked for meetings, used to share information and signposting to other local activities. If you'd like to find out more, use the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Some of the activities which have taken place in 2023 are captured in this short animation
Inspired 4 Training (i4t)
Chesterfield is also the meeting place of MacIntyre i4t, a group of experts by experience who train people in the use of Great Interactions™ and how to work with people with learning disabilities from their perspective.
The MacIntyre i4t group run several workshops:
- Great Interactions – demonstrates how Great Interactions™ should be used
- It’s all about me, me, me – focuses on communicating with adults with learning disabilities
- Opening Eyes with SeeAbility – teaches how important it is to look after your eyes and your glasses
- Looking After your Mouth'. The i4t group works alongside the Oral Health Team at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust as the learning disability Oral Health Champions for Derbyshire
The i4t group also work with the local hospice and with Beyond Words to proof read new books prior to publication. They are part of MacIntyre's self-advocacy group.
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Watch this short film where the I4T group explain what they do.
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Would you like to speak to someone about support we offer in Derbyshire?
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