Derbyshire Now – 30th January 2026 Edition
Award for foster carers
Congratulations to retired Derbyshire foster carers Chris and Denise Mitchell who have received a British Citizen Award for services to their community.
he couple have dedicated their lives to caring for some of the county’s most vulnerable children.
After adopting three children with Down’s syndrome as well as having their own two sons, they then went on to be foster carers for the county council for 14 years. During that time they looked after newborn babies, many with complex medical needs requiring specialist care, during the most fragile time of their lives.
We hope their story might inspire you to think about fostering.
📸Chris and Denise Mitchell are pictured receiving their British Citizen Award from Dame Mary Perkins, founder of Specsavers and BCA patron and TV and Radio presenter Konnie Huq who hosted the awards.
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