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Action for Children Therapeutic Services
Summer can feel exciting but unsettling for some children, especially those in care. Safe, enjoyable activities can offer moments of joy and connection. Here’s what’s happening across Derby and Derbyshire this summer.
Tracey Ashton - Senior Business Support Officer & Davinia Bailach-Cabrerizo - Lead Therapeutic Practitioner
Thursday 23 July 2026
Although World Play Day took place on 28th May, its message is relevant every single day of the year. Play is not a luxury in childhood — it is a lifeline.
Rachael Mcilwrick - Lead Therapeutic Practitioner
Friday 29 May 2026
Dr. Ian Burke - Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Wednesday 27 May 2026