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South Derbyshire District Council has set its lowest ever level of council tax increase. Councillor Heather Wheeler, the Leader of South Derbyshire District Council, said: We remain committed to keeping Council Tax as low as possible. - Read more (If you would like your announcements to appear in this section please contact The Old Post Centre Telephone: 01283 552263 Main Office for further details. Or click HERE to email your details.)

The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile in Swadlincote is just two weeks away and Sunday 21st March is set to be an unforgettable day. There are already loads of local people signed up, so others need to enter quickly to ensure places for all their friends, family and workmates. - Read more (If you would like your announcements to appear in this section please contact The Old Post Centre Telephone: 01283 552263 Main Office for further details. Or click HERE to email your details.)

Cllr Pat Murray, the Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council, is hosting the Open Amateur Golf competition at Burton on Trent Golf Club, in Ashby Road East, Bretby, on Tuesday, May 18. - Read more (If you would like your announcements to appear in this section please contact The Old Post Centre Telephone: 01283 552263 Main Office for further details. Or click HERE to email your details.)

Tickets are now available for a barnstorming evening in South Derbyshire. A barn dance, with five-piece Ceilidh band Bonrif, is taking place at the Riding School at Calke Abbey, in Ticknall, on Saturday, April 17. - Read more (If you would like your announcements to appear in this section please contact The Old Post Centre Telephone: 01283 552263 Main Office for further details. Or click HERE to email your details.)

Councillor Pat Murray, the Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council, is organising a walk to raise vital funds for The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. The walk will be a 5km route around the Forestry Centre and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Walkers can register between 11am and 1pm, and there will be a led walk starting at noon for those who prefer to walk with a guide. - Read more (If you would like your announcements to appear in this section please contact The Old Post Centre Telephone: 01283 552263 Main Office for further details. Or click HERE to email your details.)

NHS Direct is here to make a difference to the lives of people in England, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We're here for you whenever you have health worries and we have the knowledge and experience to give you real help and reassurance. - Read more

There is a wealth of information about medical conditions and diseases in our patient information leaflets as well as all the latest practice news and developments. We are always looking to improve our services so please fill in our patient survey or leave some feedback on our contact page. We hope that with your help and co-operation we will be able to make this website a better place for all your online needs. - Read more

Established in 1927 we have been serving the area around Burton-on-Trent for over 75 years. Our pharmacies vary in size from a small village pharmacy to large high street shops with additional departments such as perfumery, photographic and Beauty Salon. We aim to offer a service tailored to each location together with the benefits of a substantial local group such as keen prices. - Read more

Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized acute hospital first established as an NHS Trust in 1993. We were authorised as a Foundation Trust on 1st November 2008. NHS foundation trusts are a fundamental part of the current NHS reform programme. They reflect the move from a centrally managed service towards one that is managed locally and so more responsive to patients. - Read more

Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and the Derby City General Hospital, incorporating the Derby Medical School which is run in partnership with the University of Nottingham. Recognised by the Department of Health as a high performing Trust (Healthcare Commission ratings 2008 excellent for use of resources and good for quality of service), we deliver quality patient care and in recent years have achieved high standards which have put us amongst the cleanest and safest hospitals in the country. - Read more

The Trust is responsible for securing services for a population of 712,000 through commissioning (buying) and direct provision. We also offer a wide range of community health care, such as health visiting, school nursing, district nursing and community services for people with learning disabilities, as well as a range of therapies, such as physiotherapy, psychology, podiatry, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. - Read more

Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. We are the UK's largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis. We are a user led organisation which means people with arthritis are at the heart of our work they form our membership, are involved in all of our activities and direct what we do. We provide clear and accurate information about arthritis. Our helplines team offers practical, confidential support backed up by a wealth of useful publications, including Arthritis News, our bi-monthly magazine. - Read more

The Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Board (DSCB) is a multi agency forum which ensures that children and young people throughout Derbyshire are kept safe and have their needs met. The main board has senior representation from the key statutory agencies (Health, Police, Children and Younger Adults, Connexions, Youth Offending Service, CAFCASS, District Councils). The Safeguarding Children Partnership Group is a practice based forum that meets three times a year to discuss and share information about keeping Derbyshire children safe. - Read more

Derbyshire County Stop Smoking Service is an NHS service offering free support, information and advice to local people thinking about stopping smoking. We provide daytime, evening and weekend clinics throughout Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) run by a team of friendly and experienced advisers. The clinics last for one hour over a period of seven weeks. Products are available on prescription including nicotine replacement therapy, Zyban and Champix. Evidence shows that you are more likely to stop smoking for good with the right support. In fact you are four times more likely to stop smoking with Derbyshire County Stop Smoking Service compared to stopping smoking on your own. - Read more

The IPP site provides a quick and easy way for local people to find out about a wide range of local services and organisations not only doctors, chemists, dentists, and opticians but nursery schools, support and self help groups, voluntary organisations and many more. New information is added almost every day, and existing entries are frequently checked and updated. - Read more

As a patient, relative or carer you may sometimes need to turn to someone for on the spot help, advice and support. This is where the Patient Advice and Liaison Service comes in. We provide confidential advice and support, helping you to sort out any concerns you may have about the care provided by the NHS and guiding you through the different services available. - Read more

Welcome to the Derbyshire Heart Health Website. The site is designed to give you information about heart disease, where to get help and support, and to answer any queries you have regarding heart health, exercise and general well being. Staying active is essential for anyone at any age. This is especially true for people who have suffered some form of heart disease or are at risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Exercise does not have to be a chore and can often be fun. - Read more

We lead and contribute to improved, safe patient care by informing, supporting and influencing organisations and people working in the health sector. We are an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and through our three divisions cover the UK health service. - Read more

NHS Derby City (formerly Derby City Primary Care Trust) was formed on 1st October 2006 to deliver the best possible health care to the people of Derby. Covering a population of more than 285,000 people registered with GPs in 36 practices, the PCT's aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population by working with our partners and public to achieve good health for everyone. - Read more

Serving North Derbyshire's population and beyond, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute services plus 24 hour accident and emergency care. The hospital has around 550 beds and a budget of 160 million pounds (2007/2008). More than 3,000 staff are employed to keep services running. The Trust also manages a small (eight beds) midwifery led maternity centre in Darley Dale, near Matlock in Derbyshire - and a range of specialist children's services in the community. - Read more

Derbyshire Mental Health Services NHS Trust was formed on 1 April 2002 following wide consultation and subsequent approval from the Secretary of State for Health, to form a new County wide specialist Mental Health Trust. This was achieved as a result of a merger between the Southern Derbyshire Community and Mental Health Services NHS Trust and the North Derbyshire Mental Health Confederation. The Trust is one of several providers of mental health services in the local area. We focus on services for those with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses. These supplement lower tier services, such as primary care, and are themselves complemented by more specialist services, such as forensic high secure services. - Read more

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) provides emergency and urgent care, patient transport, call handling and clinical triage services for 4.6 million people across the six counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire (including North and North East Lincolnshire), Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. We employ some 3,000 staff at over 70 locations, including two control rooms at Nottingham and Lincoln, with the largest staff group being accident and emergency personnel. - Read more

We are the guardians of the NHS, holding to account local commissioners. Our role is to relay and explain national policy, set direction and support and develop all NHS Trust bodies (Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts providing acute, mental health and ambulance services). We ensure that local health systems operate effectively and efficiently for our population of 4.3 million people. This includes making certain that national standards and priorities are met so that the population of the East Midlands is cared for in high quality, safe environments and services are continuously improved and developed. An absolute priority for us is improving health and reducing inequalities. - Read more

Red circles on the map show the speed (mph) of traffic in the direction of the arrow. If you don't see any red circles, you can zoom out, or move the map with your mouse to find possible problems in the surrounding area. - Read more

Arriva Midlands operates an extensive network of bus services throughout Derby Leicestershire Staffordshire Shropshire South Derbyshire and parts of West Midlands as well as providing links to neighbouring towns and cities. - Read more

Birmingham International is the UK's sixth largest Airport, third largest for charter traffic and has the highest proportion of business traffic second only to London Heathrow. Birmingham International Airport is celebrating its 70th Anniversary and since its first ever flight in May 1939, the Airport has grown from strength to strength to become the Midlands gateway to the world and position of regional pride. - Read more

Coventry Airport is situated at the centre of the UK close to all the major motorway networks making Coventry one of the most easily accessible airports in Britain. Coventry has great potential, being big enough to cater for most aviation needs but small enough to offer a bespoke and personal service. Coventry Airport is 60 minutes from London by train or just 35 minutes by helicopter transfer. - Read more

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 5 million passengers with the world, serving more than 100 destinations. Winner of five prestigious travel awards in 2007, including Airport of the Year, Best UK Airport and World's Leading Eco Friendly Airport, our airport is a vibrant economic hub, providing over 6,900 jobs. We're the regional gateway to national and international markets, helping attract major corporations including DHL, Royal Mail, TNT and UPS. - Read more

Swadlincote Community Transport is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee and provides accessible transport throughout South Derbyshire and into neighbouring counties. Over 20 vehicles are in operation varying in seating capacity from 4 to 16 and they are all fully acessible. The vehicles are regularly serviced on site and under go inspection every 6 weeks as passenger safety is paramount. - Read more

For travel information to help those with disabilities. English concessionary travel scheme permits for the elderly or disabled are valid on almost all services described on this site as "bus", but generally not on those described as "coach" (unless the service carries short distance passengers). - Read more

Soweto in South Africa ws derived from SOuth WEst TOwnship / Sheriff came from Shire Reeve. During early years of feudal rule in England, each shire had a reeve who was the law for that shire. When the term was brought to the United States it was shortned to Sheriff. - Read more

Celebrate food from home and abroad with Italian, Indian, Thai, British and much more. From birthday cakes to the Christmas meal we've got recipes for every occasion. - Read more

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Derbyshire Constabulary is committed to reducing and investigating crime, protecting people and promoting law and order across the county of Derbyshire. We work in partnership with local agencies across the county to help achieve our goals. - Read more

The Royal British Legion safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. - Read more