Jon Davey became a community volunteer in November 2019, supporting local patients in the comfort of their own homes across the High Peak and Hope Valley. The Buxton resident regularly attended the hospice’s prostate cancer support group, following his diagnosis with the condition in 2009. Jon used to be a consultant for safety and occupational […]
‘Blythe House gives people the confidence to think: “I know I’m going to be OK, but if I don’t, then I know who to contact.”’ Heather’s Nan, Eileen was referred to Blythe House after her diagnosis with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Eileen, from Chapel-en-le-Frith, took part in the hospice’s FAB course, an eight-week programme […]
Emily Efstathiou undertook a work placement at Blythe House in 2019, whilst she was studying Business at Buxton and Leek College – an experience she believes has ‘influenced and guided’ her to where she is today, working as a marketing apprentice at a local company. Emily, who’s from Buxton, said: ‘What a wonderful organisation Blythe […]
Susan Seddon started volunteering at Blythe House’s Whaley Bridge shop in 2020, as a way of making new friends and giving something back to the community, after retiring from her role in retail. Susan, who’s from High Lane, explained: ‘My family live in the High Peak – including my mum in Chinley and my daughter […]
The Helen’s Trust Chatsworth 10k, proudly sponsored by BRM Solicitors, returns to the stunning Chatsworth estate on Sunday 18th September 2022. The event was established in 2008 with the aim of raising funds to support Helen’s Trust. The circular, mixed terrain route takes in the grounds of the ‘most beautiful stately home in the world*’ […]
A new monthly drop off session is set to take place for Derbyshire Dales residents to support local hospice care. Staff and volunteers from the hospice are set to host the first session at Ashford War Memorial Institute on Greaves Lane, in Ashford in the Water from 1 to 3pm on Wednesday 27th July. Anyone […]
Sophie Wheeldon started working at Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust in January 2022, as our community fundraiser. Her role sees her head out to towns and villages across the High Peak, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire, to meet hospice supporters who are raising money to fund vital services in our area. People might […]
‘It’s been an amazing opportunity to shadow someone in my chosen career, and to help people like my Dad to make their everyday lives better.’ Becky Howes volunteered with our physiotherapy and occupational therapy team between January and June 2022, on work placement during her time at college studying health and social care. Becky, from […]
Rachel Dennett is a healthcare assistant (HCA) in the hugely successful Hospice at Home team at Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust. Since the service began back in 2016, it has supported over 1,000 local people to die in the comfortable and safe surroundings of their own home, if that is their wish. Before becoming […]
Charlie Barnes became a community volunteer at Blythe House Hospice in 2020, after previously volunteering as a humanist pastor at Manchester Royal Infirmary, following his retirement. Charlie, who is from Chinley, explains: ‘When I decided to retire from my career in classical music back in 2016, I felt that I needed a new direction. Around […]
