 As the nice weather and loosening of lockdown restrictions tempt visitors to our countryside parks, we are asking people to take their rubbish home with them.
We’ve all missed our countryside parks and it’s great to be back. Most of our visitors are leaving no trace but sadly we've seen an increase in littering across all of our sites – higher than normal busy periods.
Our staff are working hard under difficult circumstances to keep our sites looked after but picking up litter impacts on their ability to respond to essential site duties and it also puts them, and other visitors, at greater risk of coronavirus.
For the safety of staff and visitors please take your litter home with you. Remember to save your BBQs for the garden. They aren’t allowed at any of our sites particularly when it's warm as there is an increased risk of fire.
If you are visiting our parks be responsible, make good use of the space around you and make sure you’re following social distancing guidelines. Let's make our parks safe for everyone.
Social worker Chloe Broughton, who is working extra shifts in one of our care homes in the evenings and at weekends to help out during the coronavirus pandemic, says carers are truly inspirational.
The 21-year-old said: “I am extremely passionate about supporting adults and I desperately wanted to help in any way I could, to ensure older people continued to receive vital care and support.
“This experience has enlightened me to the hard work that our carers do to ensure people’s needs are met and this is something I will continue to acknowledge in my future practice.
“The residents are amazing and keeping strong during this really difficult time. Anything I can do to make a resident smile, laugh, and feel better about their day whilst providing care and support, is the biggest reward I could ask for.”
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Chloe.
Could you be a Derbyshire care hero? We are recruiting care workers to help Derbyshire’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak.
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As the traffic on the county’s roads starts to increase, we’re asking drivers to be more careful and watch their speed, to reduce the burden on the police and the NHS.
Road Safety GB have launched the Take Extra Care campaign and we’re supporting them to help make sure our roads are safe.
And it’s not just extra traffic, there are more pedestrians and cyclists out and about too.
We’d be grateful if you could spread this message around your communities.
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To help reduce the number of people at our recycling centres, please make sure you travel alone when visiting unless you need help unloading waste.
There’s no pedestrian access onto any of our sites so people should remain in their car when queuing and stay at least two metres away from other when they’re on site.
Make sure you check wait times before you set off. If there is a long queue at your centre please visit at a quieter time.
Full guidance on our recycling centres, waiting times and safety measures we’ve put in place can be found on our website.
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During the coronavirus crisis, don’t forget that Derbyshire’s NHS is here for you.
If you feel unwell or have hurt yourself you can still get the treatment you need.
It’s vital if people think they are having a potentially life-threatening medical emergency, such as a heart attack, stroke or a bad asthma flare up, to contact the NHS.
There are conditions that can be safely managed with over-the-counter medicines and be taken care of at home. But it’s crucial that for anything else, people don’t risk their lives or wellbeing.
If you are concerned or feel unwell you can contact NHS 111 online or by phone, get in touch with your GP or visit an urgent treatment centre. For emergencies go to A&E or call 999.
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 Our Action Grant scheme has been running for nearly two years and the final round of applications closes this Sunday (31 May).
Action Grants can help support community groups, clubs and charities with a cash boost. For some groups the money can be used to help them get back on their feet when the coronavirus crisis is over.
The application process is quick and simple and decisions are usually made within four weeks of the closing date.
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