Derbyshire foster carers honoured with British Citizen Award

30 January 2026

A Derbyshire couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for some of the county’s most vulnerable children have been honoured with a national award.

Retired foster carers Christopher and Denise Mitchell, who live in the Derbyshire Dales, were among 26 people to be presented with a British Citizen Award at the Palace of Westminster.

They received the coveted Medal of Honour for Services to Community after being nominated for their years of outstanding service to supporting children across Derbyshire.

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