Unpaid carers in Swadlincote can access free support and advice at a drop-in clinic hosted by Woodville Surgery and the Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service on Friday 10 July 2026. The clinic, which runs from 10am to 3pm at the Burton Road practice, is designed for anyone looking after a family member, friend or neighbour with a long-term illness or disability.
Attendees will have the chance to speak with support workers about the help available to them in their caring role. Appointments can be booked by calling 01773 833 833 and asking for Laura Bryan. The service is open to carers of all ages, including young carers aged 5 to 16, young adult carers up to 25, and adults over 25.
The Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service launched in April 2024, bringing together previously separate support for young and adult carers under one umbrella. Derbyshire Carers Association delivers the service on behalf of Derbyshire County Council and the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, and currently supports more than 17,000 unpaid carers across the county. The Carer Helpline, also on 01773 833 833, is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
By hosting the clinic at the surgery on Burton Road, organisers aim to make advice on carer assessments, personal budgets, wellbeing activities and emergency planning more accessible to those who need it. The service also offers regular legal and financial clinics, alongside workshops covering topics from new caring responsibilities to future planning.
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