When Brenda Poulson worked at Blythe House for more than a decade, she never realised than nearly 10 years later, her own family would use the services here. Brenda, from Whaley Bridge, said that when she came for her interview at the hospice, it was like a ‘huge hug’ whilst she waited in reception. She […]
Jessica Wood began working as fundraising assistant at the hospice in April 2016, bringing transferrable skills from her previous job as a college lecturer. In 2020, Jessica made a change and began working in the hospice’s finance department, whilst studying towards AAT Foundation courses in accounting at Buxton and Leek College. Jessica, who lives in […]
Residents across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales are being invited to register their real Christmas tree for a New Year recycling service, to support local hospice care. We’re hosting the annual ‘treecycle’ scheme on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th January 2024 – with registration now open. We’re working in partnership with Simon Dowell, owner […]
To commemorate Children’s Book Week from 6th to 12th November 2023, Rachel Leech, lead counsellor, has put together a list of some of her favourite books that she recommends to families and children who she is working with. Parents and caregivers rightly worry if they’re faced with having incredibly tough conversations with children and young […]
Laura from Buxton is taking part in our Jingle Bell Jog on Sunday 3rd December in memory of her beloved Poppop, and dear friend, Lynne. Laura explains: ‘I first took part in 2018; I missed taking part in 2019 but came along to the event to cheer on Lovely Lynne who did it with friends […]
A hospice apprentice is celebrating after winning a prestigious county-wide award for her hard work and dedication. Poppie Staden, digital marketing apprentice at Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust, secured the Health and Public Service Apprentice of the Year accolade at the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023. Poppie attended a special ceremony on Thursday […]
Blythe House supported Ben’s dad, Cheslie to die at home in Chapel-en-le-Frith just a matter of months after he was tragically diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in March 2023. Support our 2023 winter appeal. Cheslie, or Ches as he was known, had only moved to the town in January to be closer to his son and […]
Staff and volunteers at the hospice are celebrating Hospice Care Week from the 9th to 15th October 2023. The special awareness week is facilitated by Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end of life care, and this year’s theme is ‘We are Hospice Care,’ commemorating hospice staff and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to […]
A brand-new hospice service in North Derbyshire is supporting local patients to stay in the comfort of their own home as they near the end of their life. Our Roaming Car service – launched in June 2023– provides urgent care for patients over the age of 18 who have a life-limiting illness such as, but not […]
Over 1,000 runners have raised an estimated £40,000 for local hospice care after a hugely successful officially-timed run at Chatsworth. The annual Chatsworth 10k took place on Sunday 17th September in aid of Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust. It was a record-breaking year for the number of participants who took part, with 1,054 people […]
