Ashgate Hospice

"The hospice made our horse-loving mum’s last dying wish come true" Stacey Kelly, daughter of Dorothy Greveson, shares the heartfelt story of her adventurous and courageous mum who we cared for at our hospice before she died in August last year. Now, Stacey and her siblings will honour her memory by dedicating a star as part of our Light Up a Life appeal, generously sponsored by Harold Lilleker & Sons Ltd - Independent Family Funeral Directors. Visit our website to read their touching story: https://shorturl.at/rq6ur You too can dedicate a star in memory of someone you love this Christmas. To light up the life of someone special, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekKT2kvS Pictured: Dorothy meeting a pony at the hospice during her stay. Photo by EKR Pictures. #AshgateHospice #LightUpALife #Hospice #InMemory

This Trustees Week, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication and impact of our amazing trustees! ✨ Our trustees volunteer their time, skills, and expertise to guide and support everything we do here at Ashgate. Their commitment ensures we can continue providing compassionate care to patients and the people important to them. Their insights also help us grow, adapt, and serve our community in the best possible ways. Thank you to all of our trustees for your invaluable contributions and unwavering support. You make a real difference in so many lives every day. 💜 Learn more about our team of trustees on our website: https://lnkd.in/erCud4tC Pictured: A graphic of hands holding out a heart with text that reads 'Trustees Week'. #AshgateHospice #ThankYouTrustees #MakingADifference #TrusteesWeek2024 #TrusteesWeek

Thank you to Dronfield Rugby Club for raising a fantastic £1,250.43 for us at their Go Pink for Ashgate weekend. Players wore pink socks at home and away games. Their opponents joined in too, making for a pitch full of pink socks! 💗 But their fundraising didn't stop there. Members and parents of the Dronfield Minis and Juniors teams baked cakes and sold loom bands, generously donating all proceeds to Ashgate Hospice. Thank you to everyone involved. 💜 Pictured: A selection of photos from Dronfield Rugby Club's Go Pink Weekend. #AshgateHospice #ThankYou #MakingADifference #GoPinkforAshgate #Community

This Christmas, we invite you to remember someone special by dedicating a star in our virtual night sky. As the stars shine brightly, we come together to celebrate the lives of those we love. For a suggested donation of £25, your loved one’s star will shine bright, joining others in our virtual night sky. Your dedication honours your loved one’s memory and helps us provide crucial palliative and end of life care for others. For more information and to make a dedication, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekKT2kvS Thank you to Harold Lilleker & Sons Ltd - Independent Family Funeral Directors for supporting Light up a Life. Pictured: A graphic of our virtual night sky with text that reads 'Dedicate a star in memory of someone you love this Christmas.' #AshgateHospice #LightUpALife #InMemory #Hospice #Compassion

Do you know how to talk to someone who is worried or distressed? It’s natural to want to help, but approaching conversations with people experiencing these feelings can be challenging. At the Sage & Thyme Foundation Level Workshop, you’ll learn communication skills for speaking with worried or distressed individuals through a structured, evidence-based approach. Join us for this insightful workshop on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 – spaces are available! For more information and to book your place, visit: https://shorturl.at/t6yDe Pictured: A graphic showing the above mentioned details of the workshop. #AshgateHospice #Workshop #CommunicationSkills #Compassion

At Ashgate we recognise the importance of opening conversations on death and dying, something that Joanna Ebenstein highlights in this recent article. She encourages us all to create personal beliefs about death, offering eight questions to help us reflect on our own views, making our inevitable journey with death less isolating and more meaningful. Read the full article on The Guardian online to explore your own beliefs through her eight thought-provoking questions: https://shorturl.at/JJ7Eu Pictured: An illustration of two hands about to touch, with one hand being a skeleton. #Death #Dying

A huge thank you goes to Hallowes Golf Club Ladies Section for raising an incredible £1,692.26 for us! 🙌 They kindly selected us as their charity of the year, hosting a range of events to fundraise in support of our care. Thank you to everyone involved for making a difference. 💜 If you are part of a club or organisation and would like to support your local hospice, contact our Fundraising team for support, guidance, and fundraising materials. With your help, we can continue to be there for people living with a life-limiting or incurable illness, and the people important to them. For fundraising inspiration and to get in touch, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/enez2VzC Pictured: Hallowes Golf Club Ladies Section presenting a cheque to Community Champion Volunteer, Faye Jowle. #AshgateHospice #MakingADifference #CharityOfTheYear #Fundraising #HospiceCharity

We're thrilled to share the latest progress on the refurbishment to our Day Services, clinic rooms, and reception area. We can't wait to show you the finished product when it's complete in the New Year. In the meantime, swipe through these photos for a sneak peek of what's been happening behind the scenes. 🤩 This refurbishment is all about enhancing the experience for our patients and visitors, creating an even more welcoming and inclusive space for all. For more details on this project, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eHSVAqwp Pictured: A model of what the new reception area will look like with text that reads 'Refurbishment update' as well as three progress photos of the construction works. #AshgateHospice #Refurbishment #Update #Revamp #Accessibility #PatientCare We Are Spaces

We'd like to share a behind the scenes glimpse into our photography project, Life's Final Chapter, where we spoke with patients, volunteers and family members about their experiences of death and dying. We were privileged to hear their unique stories and perspectives, which are available on our YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/v1niy To read their stories in full and view the complete gallery, featuring photos by the talented Billy Bye, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eSSzSrhn Thank you so much to Emily Brown Family Films for supporting us by creating this video. #LifesFinalChapter #AshgateHospice #Hospice #Death #Dying #HospiceCareWeek #Photography #Exhibition

A huge thank you to our incredible nurse, Chloe Robinson, for taking on an adrenaline-pumping skydive challenge and raising an amazing £737.50 for us! 🙌 Chloe's courage in the skies matches her dedication on the ground, where she cares for our patients on the Inpatient Unit at the hospice. Before taking her support to new heights, she shared what inspires her to work as a nurse at Ashgate, and we’re honoured to have her on our team. 💜 Visit our website to read more about Chloe's fearless fundraising and the heart behind her work: https://shorturl.at/ZOiI8 Pictured: Two pictures of Chloe: the first shows her at the hospice in her uniform, and the second captures Chloe smiling after completing her skydive. #AshgateHospice #SkydiveChallenge #ThankYou #MakingAdifference #Hospice #Charity