One room, plenty of support
Meet the organisations joining us
Older Persons Day is about making good information easier to find. On Thursday 1 October, these organisations will bring expertise spanning later-life support, dementia, hearing, mental health, legal matters, healthy living and community connections.
If this is your first time hearing about the event, read our original Older Persons Day 2026 announcement for the story behind the day.
Age UK Derby & Derbyshire
The independent local charity supports older people, their families and carers with information, activities and services designed to help everyone enjoy later life.
Talk to them about: Local support, staying active and later-life advice
Visit Age UK Derby & Derbyshire
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society provides information and practical support for people living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and carers around them.
Talk to them about: Dementia information and support
Visit Alzheimer’s Society
Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts
Its trained advisers offer free, impartial help with benefits, money, energy, consumer issues and more, including tailored support for people aged over 65.
Talk to them about: Benefits, money and practical advice
Visit Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts
Co-op Funeralcare
The local Ripley funeral home supports families with funeral arrangements and planning, offering a familiar place to ask sensitive questions in confidence.
Talk to them about: Funeral arrangements and planning ahead
Visit Co-op Funeralcare
Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors
Rooted in Ripley for more than 125 years, the firm’s local team provides specialist advice including wills and probate, residential conveyancing and commercial property.
Talk to them about: Wills, probate and legal questions
Visit Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors
Derbyshire County Council Health Protection Team
The council’s public health team works with local partners to protect Derbyshire residents through infection prevention, vaccination awareness and preparedness for health risks.
Talk to them about: Vaccination and staying well
Visit Derbyshire County Council Health Protection Team
Hearing Help UK
This Derbyshire charity offers practical help, information and equipment advice to people with hearing loss, together with support for their families and carers.
Talk to them about: Hearing loss, equipment and communication
Visit Hearing Help UK
Infinite Wellbeing CIC
A local community interest company creating welcoming, affordable opportunities that build confidence, friendships, practical skills and everyday wellbeing.
Talk to them about: Community activities and wellbeing
Visit Infinite Wellbeing CIC
Live Life Better Derbyshire
Derbyshire’s free healthy lifestyles service helps residents take manageable steps towards getting more active, reaching a healthier weight or stopping smoking.
Talk to them about: Healthy lifestyles and positive changes
Visit Live Life Better Derbyshire
Rethink Mental Illness
The Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service offers one-to-one and group support, recovery education, social activities and help reconnecting with the community.
Talk to them about: Mental health recovery and peer support
Visit Rethink Mental Illness
Amber Valley CVS
Based in Ripley, Amber Valley CVS connects people with volunteering and local support while helping community groups with funding, governance and volunteer management.
Talk to them about: Volunteering and community connections
Visit Amber Valley CVSSave the date
Older Persons Day 2026, Ripley
Join us on Thursday 1 October, 10am–3pm, at Greenwich Community Centre, Nottingham Road, Ripley DE5 3AY. The event is free and there is no need to book—just drop in.
We are grateful to every organisation giving its time to help make reliable, local support easier to discover. Please share the event with an older relative, friend, neighbour or carer who might find it useful.