26 August – News from Derbyshire County Council – free energy advice, explore Derbyshire, become a foster carer, mental health and wellbeing support.

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Derbyshire Now, Derbyshire County Council

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Free advice about energy use at home

Did you know you can get free advice from the Warmer Derby & Derbyshire helpline on reducing your energy use, tackling energy-related problems, and making your home more energy efficient?

Energy efficiency reading.

Call 0800 677 1332 free of charge, email wdd@mea.org.uk or check out www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Marches Energy Agency, which runs the helpline, also issues a monthly newsletter packed full of the latest climate news, events, and resources for people in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Many of the items are contributed by readers and you can sign up here

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Explore Derbyshire this Bank Holiday

Walkers on the High Peak Trail.

It looks like we’re in for a sunny and dry Bank Holiday weekend so why not pack a picnic and explore our beautiful countryside? We have over 120 countryside sites ranging from local greenspaces to country parks, woodland and national trails.

There are also more than 260 miles of traffic-free cycling and walking trails so you can leave the car at home.

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Start your fostering journey with us

Have you ever considered becoming a foster carer?

Foster parents reading with young boy.

Our friendly fostering team are hosting their next virtual fostering event on Wednesday 31 August from 6.30-7.30pm. Join them to hear more about training, benefits and financial support and ask any questions you may have.

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Mental health and wellbeing support

We are funding an innovative mental health project aiming to support young people across 50 Derbyshire schools and colleges.

We are providing £75,000 to Snapp-it – a self-harm and suicide prevention organisation – to offer mental health support for 15 to 19-year-olds as they deal with the pressures of exams and other life events.

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