Accessing our services
Information and guidance to help you access care and support at our hospice in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Blythe House Hospice is located in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Our address is:
Blythe House Hospice
Eccles Fold
Chapel-en-le-Frith
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 9TJ
To reach us via telephone, please call Reception on: 01298 815 388
Travelling to the hospice
The map below can help you to plan your journey by car, public transport or on foot:
Parking at the hospice
We have a small on-site car park outside reception for patients, visitors or volunteers. There are seven spaces in the car park, including one disabled space.
We appreciate that parking is limited. There is roadside parking adjacent to the hospice and on surrounding side roads, but we must advise being mindful of the residents who live nearby. Due to limited spaces, availability cannot be guaranteed at busy times.
Due to limited parking, you may wish to consider being dropped off and collected by a friend, family member or carer, and/or allowing extra time before your appointment to find suitable parking.
Disability access at the hospice
We aim to be accessible and welcoming to all. Our building offers:
- Step-free access at the main entrance
- Accessible toilets
- Corridors and spaces designed to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility aids
If you have any concerns about access, mobility, sensory needs or you require adjustments, please contact us in advance. We are happy to discuss how we can best support you.
Need more information?
If you are unsure how to access our services or would like to talk through your options, please contact our Care Navigation team:
Phone: 01298 875 080
We are here to help and will do our very best to support you.
Public transport
Blythe House Hospice is accessible by local bus services from surrounding towns and villages.
The nearest bus stops are located within walking distance of the hospice.
Local bus services – the numbers 190 and 199 – include services from:
- Buxton
- Whaley Bridge
- New Mills
- Chapel-en-le-Frith and surrounding villages
- Click here for bus timetables and fares
- Click here for a bus route map
If you would like help planning your journey to the hospice, please contact us on: 01298 875 080.
Other travel options
You may also wish to consider other transport options to and from the hospice, including:
- Connex, Buxton – 01298 23970; also offers access to specialist wheelchair transport
- New Mills Volunteer Centre – 01663 744196
- The Bureau, Glossop – 01457 865722
- Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport – 01629 641920
Specialist wheelchair transport
For individuals with specialist wheelchair transport needs, Connex transport services may be appropriate. If you require this type of support, please contact us to discuss your individual transport and mobility needs.
Volunteer support
We have a limited number of volunteer drivers which can be booked in advance if you would otherwise struggle to attend appointments or group sessions at Blythe House Hospice. We recommend giving at least one week’s notice or as much notice as possible for the best chances of securing a journey. For safety and insurance reasons, we are unable to transport children who require a car seat, or anyone under the age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult. We are also unable to transport individuals who require manual handling assistance to get in and out of the vehicle.
We will always do our very best to help and support you, however we must prioritise requests based on need.
Please contact us if you need further guidance with directions to the hospice, or any advice on what to expect on your arrival:
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