Retired driving instructor, Keith, joined the hospice as a volunteer back in January 2011, to support the opening of our department store in Whaley Bridge. The former district councillor, from Matlock, helped to fit out the shop with shelving, decorating, and painting, before it officially opened in March 2011. At the time, Keith was still […]
Louise came to Blythe House in September 2014, providing a drop-in service for local patients and families to gain advice, information and support if they, or someone they loved, had been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. In August 2020, when the hospice launched its modernised services and brand-new Community Hub, Louise became the community engagement […]
Local residents are being warmly invited to enjoy a welcoming space at Blythe House Hospice during the colder months. We have received a £700 grant from Derbyshire County Council to host events throughout January to March for local people feeling lonely, or struggling to heat their home in the winter. The Derbyshire County Council website […]
Our Christmas tree recycling service has raised over £8,000 for local patient care – the highest amount raised in the campaign’s history. The treecycle initiative, sponsored by Home Instead High Peak, took place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th January, across the High Peak, Hope Valley and Derbyshire Dales. More than 550 real Christmas trees […]
Danie Gartside became our Hospice at Home coordinator in October 2020, following many years in hospital admin and organisational roles in Buxton. Danie, who lives in Dove Holes, explained: ‘Before I started at Blythe House, I worked for the Integrated Community Team at the Cavendish Hospital in Buxton as a senior administrator for the district […]
Adventurous souls are being invited to find out more about taking on the ultimate desert walking challenge in aid of North Derbyshire hospice care. For the very first time in our history, we’re hosting an epic overseas fundraising expedition to the Sahara Desert in March 2025. The 6-day bucket list trip will see participants trek […]
Staff and volunteers at Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust are deeply saddened that one of the charity’s founders and patrons, Doctor Louise Jordan, has died. Dr Jordan died peacefully at home on 23rd December 2023, after being diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis (a rare form of motor neurone disease), in 2021. The highly respected […]
Throughout this year, we have overcome snowstorms, won awards and launched a brand-new service – keeping our patients at the very heart of everything we’ve done. It is hard not to smile as I think back on 2023 and everything that we have achieved together. Thanks to unwavering dedication from you – our staff, volunteers, […]
A record number of more than 400 people have raised an estimated £10,000 for local hospice care after taking part in a Christmas-themed 5k jog. The Jingle Bell Jog – hosted by Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust – returned to the Pavilion Gardens for its sixth year on Sunday 10th December. The festive event […]
‘I feel extremely privileged to work with such an amazing team here at the hospice. I have met and spoken to some of the most wonderful people in my role.’ Amy Bainbridge began working at the hospice in May 2023, following six years in an admin and recording role at Buxton’s Cottage Hospital. In her […]
