Are you deaf or hard of hearing and need help with energy bills, forms, or saving energy? The Royal Association for Deaf people is here to support you. Free energy advice in BSL 1:1 and group support Remote & face-to-face options available Remote BSL Energy Advice Sessions Every Wednesday, 10am–4pm get support from home via video call. You can get help with: • Energy-related forms • Translating English information into BSL • Grants, discounts & Priority Service Register •

A free, in-person networking conference on race, health inequalities, and interdisciplinary collaboration. When: Friday 27 February 2026 Where: University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB Join the fourth annual IPHIR Networking Conference, a full-day, in-person event bringing together professionals, community advocates and NGOs, academics, researchers, and postgraduate students (PGRs) committed to tackling health inequalities and advancing race equity across the East

This free conference (with lunch provided) brings together healthcare professionals working to reduce health inequalities. When: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 9:30am – 4:00pm Where: Lecture Theatre, Queen’s Hospital Burton Education Centre Talks & workshops Poster presentations & networking Topics include primary care, public health, maternity, paediatrics, LGBTQ+ health, genomics, the Deaf community, and more Best poster & presentation prize Key speakers include the Integrate

Join Derby Asian Strategic Partnership (DASP) for a FREE Dementia Awareness Event where you can discover, connect, and learn in a welcoming and supportive space. When: Thursday 29 January 2026, 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: Dr Ambedkar Community Centre, Brunswick Street, Derby DE23 8TP Meet Derby Dementia Community Champions Explore local support services & memory-friendly products Take part in brain-health activities Access free resources and practical tips Hear inspiring storie

Learn maths in a supportive, accessible environment! Derby Adult Learning Service (DALS) is offering short courses focusing on everyday maths topics such as time, money, and measuring - all taught by a deaf tutor using BSL and lip reading, with additional communication support in class. *Fully funded for those who meet the eligibility criteria. When: Thursdays (starting 15 January) Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm Where: Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Derby, DE24 9DE To book your place,

Do you want to shape the future of mental health, learning disabilities, specialist and children’s health services in your area? If so, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Public Governors to work alongside Trust staff to represent the needs and views of their local members, with a shared aim to improve the delivery of local NHS services. In Derby, there are vacancies in Derby City East (two vacancies) and Derby City West (one vacancy). Please note this is a