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Health and wellbeing

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is committed to sharing general health, safety and wellbeing information with our community.

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Smoking

Information about the effect smoking has on your health and for practical help and advice on staying safe and quitting.
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Drugs and alcohol

If you have been drinking you might not wake up when a fire takes hold, particularly if you do not have a working smoke alarm.
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Mobility and fitness

Taking 30 minutes activity on 5 or more days of the week will have general health benefits while improving fitness.
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Nutrition and healthy eating

Being overweight can seriously affect a persons health
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Mental health

We all have physical health and we all have mental health. Each will vary from time to time. And it's important we take care of both to promote our overall wellbeing.
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Cold weather

During the winter people in Derby City die as a result of being too cold in their own home.

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North East Derbyshire - Together Events Directory

A directory of useful organisations that provide information and support for health and wellbeing

North East Derbyshire - Together Events Directory (pdf 4,353.28 KB)

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Think Sprinkler

There is clear evidence that sprinklers can be effective in stopping fires spreading and putting them out.
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Blue Light Aware

The crews of emergency service vehicles rely on the help of other road users when they are on a blue light journey.
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Biker Down

Biker Down is a 3 hour course covering accident scene management, first aid and the science of being seen.

Community Contract

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) protects the communities of Derbyshire by preventing fires and emergencies from occurring.
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FireStoppers

FireStoppers gives people an anonymous way to report what they know about deliberate firesetting.