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Sunflowers to brighten up hospice garden in memory of loved ones

We are inviting people to remember loved ones who are no longer here, by taking part in a special summer fundraising campaign. We’re hosting our annual Sunflower Memories month throughout June, where people can dedicate a flower in memory of someone special, and donate to support local hospice care. For a suggested minimum donation of […]

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Hospice aims for Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation

The hospice is delighted to be working alongside Derbyshire LGBT+ towards Rainbow Accreditation to ensure inclusive practices to support all staff members, patients, supporters and visitors. The hospice is committed to welcoming people from all backgrounds and walks of life to access services, fundraise, volunteer or become a staff member at the hospice. The team […]

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Sunflower Memories 2023 – Martin’s story

Remember someone special this June as part of our Sunflower Memories month.  Throughout June, you can dedicate a sunflower in memory of someone special, and make a donation to support local hospice care and services. For a suggested minimum donation of £10, a sunflower plaque will be dedicated to your loved one in the hospice […]

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Blythe House, eBay and a volunteer’s story – by Laurence Carr

Our hospice eBay site celebrated its 14th anniversary back in March, with over 15,000 items sold since its inception and thousands of pounds raised for local patient care. Laurence Carr from Whaley Bridge began supporting the hospice several years beforehand, and spearheaded an initiative to set up the online shopping outlet on behalf of the […]

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Meet the team – Julie Forrest, Volunteer Manager

Julie Forrest started working at Blythe House Hospicecare as a fundraiser in 2017, and since then has established the hospice’s award-winning Community Volunteer programme; coordinating kind-hearted volunteers to provide support and carer respite to patients and families across the High Peak and beyond. Julie, who originally hails from Aberdeen, has lived in Chapel-en-le-Frith for 15 […]

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Will’s volunteering story

Will Pritchard has volunteered with the hospice’s online retail team since 2022, to gain experience and develop his skills in digital sales and communication. Will, who is 22-years-old and lives in Chinley, explained: ‘I already had connections with the hospice since working in adult and dementia care which were very interesting roles. The people here […]

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Sue’s story

Sue and her family have a long and reciprocal relationship with Blythe House and Helen’s Trust; both from accessing care here, and supporting the hospice’s provision via their own charitable trust. Sue set up the Stuart Fraser-Thomson Foundation in memory of her husband in 2011, after he died at home following his diagnosis with a […]