June Igo has given her valued time to volunteer for Blythe House since 2008, after retiring from her career in teaching. The New Mills resident explains: ‘When I retired some time ago, I knew I wanted to do something purposeful and meaningful. I didn’t want to do something that would “pass the time”, but something […]
After a nursing career spanning more than 40 years, Janet Dunphy, Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust CEO, is retiring. Janet has been at the helm here at Blythe House and Helen’s Trust since 2015, after dedicating her working life to nursing, with 34 of those years in palliative and end of life care. In […]
Teddy bears donated to Blythe House and Helen’s Trust are helping local children affected by grief and bereavement. Derbyshire Freemasons kindly gave the Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) to Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust, which supports children and young people with counselling and play therapy. The TLC initiative was founded by the national Freemasons […]
We have recently welcomed a new member to the Hospice at Home team, due to increasing need and the successful development of our Hospice at Home service. Penny Ellis (Hospice at Home Nurse) will work with the team to support patients to die at home with their loved ones beside them. What attracted you to […]
A life-saving defibrillator is now installed at Blythe House Hospicecare, thanks to funding from a local charity. Chapel-en-le-Frith United Charities provided a grant for the equipment, after Kath Sizeland, High Peak borough councillor for Chapel West ward, suggested installing it at the hospice to ensure accessibility for residents in the area, and to complement other […]
People across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales who are caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness, are being urged to seek support. We provide support and advice to carers who’re looking after a relative or friend who may have an illness such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, Parkinson’s or […]
We are thanking over 250 local people who give their time for free to support local hospice care, as part of a nationwide celebration of volunteers. The annual Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) is a chance for charities like Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust to say thank you for the contribution millions of people make […]
Our annual review for 2020/21 is out now! Featuring information and patient stories about hospice services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, it highlights the incredible work of our staff and volunteer teams. The document is dedicated with grateful thanks to everyone who has supported Blythe House and Helen’s Trust during the past year, including […]
Miriam Haddock (occupational therapist) and Angela Salisbury (physiotherapist) joined Blythe House earlier this year, in brand new roles in the new Community Hub. We’re delighted to have them on board and know they’ll make a huge difference to local patient care. Here they explain more about their roles… Miriam – What does your role as […]
We are delighted that BRM Solicitors in Chesterfield are supporting us once again with a free will writing month in June. Suggested donation are: For a single will £75 – funding five hours of Hospice at Home care Mirror will £150 – to pay for a night-sit in the comfort of a patient’s home Call […]
