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 […]
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 […]
