Since this news item was published Millstream Underwriting has issued a bulletin of general advice and answers to common questions. You can view this bulletin here. Travelling right now is in a state of flux, as such the advice and guidance to our members is always subject to change. A few weeks ago we…
Finances over the past three months have been at the forefront of all of our minds, from the Government to the everyday citizen. It has been a tough period for all. Due to restrictions imposed during the necessary pandemic lockdown a number of DBT users may have had their retirement seminars with trust partner Belmayne…
Sometimes we can be stood in history without even realising it. As happened to Derbyshire Benevolent Trust manager Ian Godfrey on a recent break to Hudswell village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park who stumbled across a remarkable story of a local charity. By appearances it is a simple, small village. Home to just over…
Stress and anxiety issues are rampant right now. With on-going world issues merging with the lack of social interaction and exacerbating issues already present it can feel easy to lose control. Which is why Clarity Stress & Trauma are creating online videos with guidance on how to maintain composure in the face of COVID-19. The…
With current events unfolding and new developments coming thick and fast, Andy Smith, chairman of the Derbyshire Benevolent Trust, has a message to share with all members. A few weeks ago I had planned to write a light-hearted article for this Spring news item, probably something involving travel or sports. Things have definitely moved…
With the current climate Philip Williams, brokers of the Derbyshire Benevolent Trust’s Group Insurance Scheme (GIS), has released a statement for all members. Please be reassured during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation we will be handling Sickness Benefit Claims as a priority to ensure there is no undue delay in issuing benefit payments…
Derbyshire County Cricket Club (DCCC) is offering members of Derbyshire Benevolent Trust (DBT) an exclusive deal on 2020 membership. DBT members will be able to join the cricket club for just £100 – saving them £89 on the usual price and gaining them entry to all the side’s home matches (excluding knockout fixtures) during the…
With the Coronavirus epidemic continuing to spread globally, there will be many questions for those with travel plans in affected areas. The NHS has classified the current outbreak at Level 4, the highest possible in the UK, so care should be taken on all travel in the immediate future. If you have travel plans already…
Bumps, bruises and creaky joints come as part and parcel within the Policing community. Whether it’s a result of street-patrol or repetitive strain injury stemming from office-based positions, we could all do with a little TLC. Such was the case for Rick Alto, head of Organisational Learning Culture and Ethics. Suffering with an injured shoulder…
After a 30-year policing career, retirement saw Ian Barker tackle the obligatory DIY jobs which had been mounting up at home. Keen to stay busy, he then started doing odd jobs for others, before setting up his own wrought ironworks business which he now runs full-time. The former murder detective retired from the Force in…