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Have you tried out Derbyshire's free healthy lifestyles service - Live Life Better Derbyshire?
Live Life Better offers Derbyshire residents free, tailored support to lose weight, stop smoking, get more active and improve your general health and wellbeing.
Find out more about the services on offer, online at www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk
 Pensioners in receipt of Pension Credit will automatically be paid the Cost of Living Payments. In total you could be entitled to an extra £650, paid in two instalments.
To be eligible for the first Cost of Living Payment you must be entitled to a payment of Pension Credit on any day from 26 April to 25 May 2022. However, new claims for Pension Credit can be backdated for a maximum of three months
To guarantee that 25 May will be included in the first Pension Credit payment for pensioners wishing to backdate a new claim, the Department of Work and Pensions are advising that claims should be made as soon as possible and no later than 18 August 2022.
We would like to ensure everyone who is eligible for Pension Credit, claims it as soon as possible so they do not miss out on the Cost of Living Payment.
Pensioners, or friends or relatives on their behalf, can use this calculator to check if they qualify.
 Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that can be spread through close physical contact such as kissing, skin to skin touch, having sex or sharing bedding or towels.
Be aware of the signs and symptoms:
- Recent unexpected spots, ulcers or blisters anywhere on your body
- Fever
- Headaches
- Muscle aches
- Chills and exhaustion
- Swollen glands
If you have any of these symptoms then please avoid close contact with others until you have received medical advice.
If you have concerns then please call your nearest sexual health service or call NHS 111. Please do not visit your GP or any walk in treatment clinics.
For more information visit nhs.uk/monkeypox
 September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day – an annual event which aims to start open, frank conversations around suicide and what we can all do to help prevent it.
Every suicide is devastating and has a huge impact on friends, family and the wider community.
By raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and encouraging action, we can all help to reduce the instances of suicide and offer support to people who need it.
World Suicide Prevention day is an opportunity to talk about this all too often taboo subject and offer support and understanding.
No one needs to feel alone .
Find out more about the help and support on offer in Derbyshire at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/suicideprevention
Organisations can take part in the Zero Suicide Alliance’s free suicide awareness training. You can find a link to the training here: www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awareness-training
The Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline offers 24 hour a day support and advice and you can call them on 0800 028 0077.
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