Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist

08/09/2025

Always a pleasure to work within these supported volunteering sessions. September sunshine 🌞 And beautiful views across the Derbyshire Dales 💚

07/09/2025

Just a game of Jenga? No, no, no… An Occupational Therapist see’s so much more 👀 We see many skills exercised through this ‘Just Right’ activity 💚

*see comments to name but a few… what do you see?*

The Connection Space Community Interest Company

09/06/2025

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26/05/2025

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17/03/2025

21/02/2025

I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to use crafting as a creative therapeutic activity on this project. It’s a beautiful thing to be part of 💚

Our ‘Craft & Create’ sessions (part of the Wellness Connection Project) is going to benefit from additional funding from the 🥰

We were granted the money 👍🏼
Derbyshire Dales CVS
Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

19/01/2025

Meaningful, purposeful, therapeutic connections with self and others… garden spaces, creative spaces, outdoor spaces… 💚

Looking forward to be part of this…

Here’s our exciting news for 2025, introducing our ‘Wellness Connection’ Project’ - supporting across generations, people living with , & in the

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund 🩷

In collaboration with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Matlock Farm Park, Derbyshire County Council, Mary Derrick Registered Independent Occupational Therapist, Robyn Hughes 🙌

Please spread the word Derbyshire Dales CVS Derbyshire Carers Association Alzheimer's Society 💙

24/12/2024

Did you know that you can hire a tramper (all terrain mobility scooter) from many of our Countryside Service Visitor Centres, including Shipley Country Park, for use on site? So if you have mobility issues but still want to explore a park then why not give it a go? You don't have to be a blue badge holder to hire one but you need to be 16 years or above. Further information can be found here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/access/access-for-all/access-for-all.aspx

01/11/2024

Halloween! All I can say is, it ‘Requires Improvement’ in care homes across the land 😔

BUT, if you have enabled person centred, sensitive, inclusive and kind opportunities during the Halloween season in a care home environment, please share the love in the comments below👇🏼

*Any comments/photos which may provoke feelings of disorientation, fear, anxiety, or similar for care home residents will be deleted on this post*

Halloween can pose specific difficulties for people living with a dementia. Disorientation, confusion, fear and anxiety can often become part of a person’s presentations, due to decorations, music and sound they hear within their environment.

30/03/2024

Are you or do you know someone who is visually impaired? Sight Support Derbyshire is holding a series of information events where you can find out what support is available and try out a range of equipment including talking books and electronic reading aids. Find your nearest event here: https://ow.ly/NjTM50QZMEZ Sight Support Derbyshire SSD

28/03/2024

Looking forward to being part of the delivery of this ‘Dementia Awareness’ training with The Connection Space Community Interest Company 💙🩵

We are looking forward to our Dementia Awareness training in Hathersage on 17th May