Are you or someone you know, elderly, disabled, or have other needs and require reliable assistance with your Domestic arrangements? If the answer is yes then Help at Home can help! This service provides cleaning, polishing, vacuuming, shopping, accompanied shopping, collecting prescriptions, changing beds, ironing and gardening.   The service operates across Amber Valley ...

A blind conductor will lead his Scout band on a nine-day 13-concert tour of prestigious venues in the south and west. Despite being registered blind, 35-year-old local authority youth worker Graham Helm is getting ready to lead 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band. "I feel the music," said Graham, from Bacup. "In my head I see a picture of the sound and I know exactly how it should be and wh...

A father of two who thought he had an infection in his eye soon discovered he nearly lost his sight. John Linnard, 52, was driving when he suddenly felt discomfort in his right eye and had flashing lights in his vision. Initially the father-of-two dismissed it as an infection – he had worn contact lenses for about 30 years and had previously had a similar problem. But b...

How new chief aims to guide charity out of the recession GES Roulstone has taken the reins at Derbyshire Association for the Blind at a very difficult time. The recession has led to a marked drop in donations, with people unwilling to give away their money when their jobs may be on the line. The Government has announced a swathe of changes to health and social care which me...

A BLIND boy is "over the moon" after receiving specialist computer equipment which helps him type and enjoy his favourite books. Six-year-old Marshall Fairbrother was born blind because of a rare condition. So family friend and Alfreton businessman Howard Morris raised money to buy him a braille keyboard and equipment which speaks aloud as he types and reads books to him. ...

Join team DAB and take part in a thrilling new adventure race in Brailsford this coming September. All abilities are welcomed and you can get free entry, a saving of £35, by raising sponsorship for DAB. The last aaa event featured six runners for DAB who each raised over £100 each to support visually impaired people in Derbyshire.   Next Event;- Wild-Thing-adventure challeng...