Mediation Support Hub – Derby

Independent Legal Advice & Legal Aid

While mediators are neutral facilitators and cannot give legal advice, we strongly recommend having a solicitor “in the background.” They can help you understand your legal rights and turn your mediated agreements into legally binding Consent Orders.

Campions Solicitors

• Specialism: Expert advice on divorce, separation, and child arrangement orders.
• Address: 45-49 Mansfield Road, Derby, DE1 3FQ
• Telephone: 01332 224570

Flint Bishop Solicitors

• Specialism: Comprehensive family legal services for complex financial matters.
• Address: St. Michael’s Court, St. Michael’s Lane, Derby, DE1 3HQ
• Telephone: 01332 340211

2. Debt & Financial Wellbeing

Financial clarity is the backbone of successful financial mediation. These services provide free, impartial advice to help you manage debts or create a sustainable post-separation budget.

• Derby Advice (Derby City Council)
• Specialism: Specialist welfare benefits and debt advice for city residents.
• Address: The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS
• Telephone: 01332 643394

• Direct Help & Advice (DHA)
  • Specialism: Free legal advice and assistance on housing and debt-related matters.
  • Address: Phoenix Street, Derby, DE1 2ER
  • Telephone: 01332 287850

3. Counselling & Emotional Support

The emotional toll of conflict can be significant. These organizations offer therapy and support to help individuals and families process the changes they are facing.

• Relate Derby & Southern Derbyshire
• Specialism: Relationship, family, and children’s counselling.
• Address: 30-31 St. Mary’s Gate, Derby, DE1 3JZ
• Telephone: 01332 349177

Trent PTS (NHS Talking Therapies)

• Specialism: Free psychological therapies for anxiety, stress, and low mood.
• Address: Various locations across Derby.
• Telephone: 01332 265659

Derwent Rural Counselling Service (DRCS)

• Specialism: Professional counselling for individuals and couples.
• Address: Probate House, 37-38 St. Mary’s Gate, Derby, DE1 3JZ
• Telephone: 01246 232891

4. Parenting & Family Hubs

For families with children, focusing on co-parenting is the priority. Derby’s Family Hubs offer courses to help parents manage conflict and support their children’s needs.

Rosehill Family Hub

• Address: 17-19 Lower Dale Road, Derby, DE23 6WY
• Telephone: 01332 641315

Derwent Family Hub

• Address: Monmouth Street, Derby, DE21 6BD
• Telephone: 01332 641010

Becket Family Hub

• Address: 35 Stockbrook Street, Derby, DE22 3WR
• Telephone: 01332 640250

Child contact Centres in Derby

Child Contact Centres in Derby provide neutral and supportive spaces for children to maintain vital relationships with parents or family members following separation.

The primary accredited provider in the city is the Derby Child Contact Centre, an independent charity located at Ruth’s Place, 128A Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RY (Tel: 01332 298130), which offers supported contact and handover services in a welcoming environment. For families requiring more integrated support, Derby City Council operates a extensive network of Family Hubs and Children’s Centres that facilitate parenting programs and family time.

Key hubs include the Rosehill Family Hub (17-19 Lower Dale Road, DE23 6WY; Tel: 01332 641315), the Becket Family Hub (35 Stockbrook Street, DE22 3WR; Tel: 01332 640250), and the Derwent Family Hub (Monmouth Street, DE21 6BD; Tel: 01332 641010).

Other essential locations for family resources include the Sinfin Family Hub (345 Sinfin Lane, DE24 9SF; Tel: 01332 956967) and the Osmaston Allenton Family Hub (60 Cockayne Street North, DE24 8XB; Tel: 01332 956850).

For matters involving court-ordered supervised contact or statutory local authority intervention, the Derby City Council Children’s Social Care Initial Response Team manages referrals and can be reached at their central office (The Council House, Corporation Street, DE1 2FS; Tel: 01332 641172).

Domestic Abuse Support in Derby

Mediation is only appropriate where all parties feel safe and empowered to speak. If you are experiencing abuse, these specialist services provide confidential advocacy and safety planning.

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

Specialism: Central gateway for support, triage, and referrals in the region.

Telephone: 0800 0198 668 (Text: 07534 617252)

The Elm Foundation

• Specialism: Support for men, women, and children affected by domestic abuse.
• Address : 6 Fairfield Road, Chesterfield S40 4TP.
• Telephone: 0800 0198 668