“It’s nice to be treated normally here. When people are ill, others tend to treat you differently when that’s not what you need. It’s helped me and come at the right time”
We can offer you one-to-one chats with experienced staff and volunteers in a relaxed environment:
- To answer any questions you have about your diagnosis
- To find out about what’s important to you and how we can help you achieve this
- To offer advice and practical suggestions on how to help you maintain your independence and help you to continue ‘being you’
Hot drinks, savoury snacks and cakes are available.
The cafe runs every Thursday, 10am to 3pm, here at Treetops Hospice, Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS.
“My diagnosis knocked me for six because it forced me to stop doing what I loved doing. It was wonderful to have people to talk to, that understand what I am going through.”
Our Cafes are also supported on a monthly basis by an advisor from the Derbyshire Benefits Service who is located in our Thursday café.
They can help you find out about the benefits you’re entitled to and how to claim, including:
- carrying out a benefit check – are you receiving your full benefit entitlement?
- which benefits to claim and how to claim them
- payments being suspended or benefit claims ending
- moving your existing benefits to a Universal Credit claim
- challenging decisions made by the benefits authorities
- preparing appeals and representing you at benefit tribunal hearings
