A popular beauty event raising crucial funds for hospice care in the High Peak is set to return this month. The Clarins evening will take place on Thursday 20th October, at Blythe House on Eccles Fold in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Make up experts from the cosmetics company, Clarins, will host demonstrations, answer questions, give advice and support […]
Blythe House and Helen’s Trust is set to commemorate Hospice Care Week with a number of events. The annual campaign – hosted by Hospice UK – is taking place from Monday 10th to Friday 14th October. Blythe House and Helen’s Trust is set to host a number of free events next week – and everyone […]
Jingle all the way – oh, what fun it is to run a Santa-themed 5k! An annual Christmas run raising vital funds for local hospice care is returning this year in two locations – Buxton and Darley Dale. The Jingle Bell Jog – a 5k festive race raising money for Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s […]
Over 700 runners have raised an estimated £25,000 for local hospice patient care during a running event at the stunning Chatsworth estate. The annual event – hosted by Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust, and proudly sponsored by Chesterfield and Sheffield-based BRM Solicitors – took place on Sunday 18th September 2022, with support from the […]
During the past few days, in the wake of the sad news about Her Majesty The Queen, we have been considering our Chatsworth 10k event, and have decided – with support from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire – that the event will go ahead as planned this Sunday, 18th September. We are hopeful that […]
Clare Walker joined Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust as clinical services manager in July 2022, following in the footsteps of Shane O’Reilly, who moved to the hospice CEO role, following Janet Dunphy’s retirement. Clare, from Yorkshire, explains more about her background and the things she has enjoyed most during her first few months at […]
Melvin Samuel, a retired risk and safety adviser, has attended the prostate cancer support group at Blythe House for over five years. The 68 year old from Marple, explained: ‘I was 58 when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I had a summons for jury service and was concerned about frequents visit to the toilet. […]
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 […]
