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Talking Tours give insight into hospice services
A new initiative at Blythe House Hospice is giving an insight into the wide range of services we provide across North Derbyshire. Talking tours are available monthly at our base in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Open to health care professionals, carers, and the general public, the events will provide information about the care and support available to members […]
Over 1,000 runners break fundraising record at Chatsworth
Over 1,050 runners have raised a record-breaking £44,500 for hospice care, after the return of a prestigious 10k run in the grounds of the Chatsworth estate. We hosted our annual Chatsworth 10k on Sunday 22nd September, with over 900 runners taking part. Following the longer race, 150 people including children and families, took on a […]
Bernard’s story
Bernard and his wife of three decades, Rhian, are accessing support from our Community Hub team following Rhian’s diagnosis with cervical cancer in 2021, and secondary liver cancer the following year. Bernard, from New Mills, explained: ‘We were both incredibly anxious after Rhian’s diagnosis and treatment. I have a history of anxiety and depression, and […]
Meet the team – Dr Sarah Parnacott, Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Dr Sarah Parnacott has hosted a clinic weekly at Blythe House since 2002 and has been a member of our board of trustees since 2018, chairing the hospice’s clinical committee. Dr Parnacott, a consultant in palliative medicine, is employed by Chesterfield Royal Hospital, providing care to patients across the High Peak and surrounding communities. After […]
Mary and Claire’s story
Our Hospice at Home service supported Barry, a real practical joker and family man, in the comfort of his Chapel-en-le-Frith home during the last 11 months of his life before he sadly died of heart failure in May 2023. Barry, who very proudly had six children, 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, first went into hospital […]
