Welcome to Treetops Hospice

Where every day counts

Treetops Hospice provides nursing care and emotional support for adults and their families in Derby and Derbyshire

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Shine a light for a loved one this winter

Each twinkling light on the virtual trees is a memory of someone special.

By dedicating a light and making a donation, you will be remembering someone special while helping Treetops be there for another local family when they need us most. Your gift could help provide compassionate care at home, bereavement support for someone facing the winter months without the person they love, or practical and emotional support for families during one of the hardest times of their lives.

Light up a light on our Tree

Shine a light for a loved one this winter

Each twinkling light on the virtual trees is a memory of someone special.

Light up a light on our Tree

Patient Stories –Ian’s Story:

"They made me feel like I wasn’t facing things alone"

Patient Stories –Becky and Amy’s Story:

"Treetops didn't just support Dad, they supported all of us"

Patient Stories –Mark’s Story:

“The Treetops nurses became part of our family”

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Patient Stories –Mark’s Story:

"Without Treetops, I don't know what we'd have done"

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Patient Stories –Charlotte’s Story:

Charlotte explains how our Hospice at Home nurses helped to care for her husband, Glen. In 2021, Glen was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer, an embryonal sarcoma, on his liver. The cancer had not been seen in an adult for over 15 years. “I found out I was pregnant with our daughter, Aurora, in […]

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Patient Stories –Tracey’s Story:

"Comfort and peace at a time when I was terrified"

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Patient Stories –Ellen’s Story:

"We could be together as a family at home"

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Patient Stories –Sarah’s Story:

"Care during our darkest times"

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Patient Stories –Doug’s Story:

"Counselling enabled me to start living"

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Patient Stories –Jenny’s Story:

"Unwavering support"

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Patient Stories –Paramjit’s Story:

"The beginning of living"

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Patient Stories –Karen’s Story:

“Treetops allowed my mum her final wish, to die at home peacefully”

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Patient Stories –Daniel’s Story:

End-of-life care for my mum

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Patient Stories –Ross’s Story:

"Treetops helped me feel calm"

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Patient Stories –Harvey’s Story:

"Treetops have allowed me to have a positive outlook on life"

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Patient Stories –Rosemary’s Story:

"Counselling put me on a more even keel"

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Patient Stories –Aimee’s Story:

"The Treetops nurses helped us through everything"

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Patient Stories –Donna & Anja’s Story:

Hospice at Home Care

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Patient Stories –Gareth’s Story:

"I could tell the truth of how I was feeling"

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Patient Stories –Donna’s Story:

“A safe environment to share your grief”

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Events and Challenges

Whether it’s a run, cycle, trek, skydive or wing walk, we have a challenge for everyone

See all our events and challenges

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You could win up to £10,000 in our weekly draw

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Fundraise for Treetops

Every penny you raise makes a huge difference to local people.

Fundraise for Treetops

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Get in touch

We’re here for you.
Turn to Treetops when you need end-of life care, advice, support and help coping with a bereavement.

Get in Touch with Treetops

Get in touch

We’re here for you.
Turn to Treetops when you need end-of life care, advice, support and help coping with a bereavement.

Get in Touch with Treetops

The latest news from Treetops Hospice

22 October 2026

Families to gather at Treetops Hospice as gardens are illuminated for Light Up a Life event

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12 October 2026

New training launched to help professionals support people through grief

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6 October 2026

Treetops Hospice hosts first national conference for non-bedded hospices

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1 October 2026

Team GB athlete and business leader join Treetops Hospice as ambassadors

The Treetops Hospice team stoof in front of the new shop, smiling.

14 September 2026

Treetops Hospice opens new pop-up charity shop at University of Derby

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3 September 2026

Community support shines bright for Treetops Moonlight Walk

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30 July 2026

Twin sisters to walk in memory of dad after hospice cared for him at home

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9 July 2026

Derbyshire County Cricket Club teams up with Treetops Hospice to boost community support for local families

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8 June 2026

Forget-Me-Not display set to create striking tribute at Treetops’ first Memory Meadow event

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2 June 2026

Race director honours close friend by choosing Treetops Hospice as official charity partner

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2 June 2026

Volunteering at a hospice: inside the role of a Bereavement Hub volunteer

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14 May 2026

Wedding dress donation helps fund vital hospice care

Read our latest news

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Education and Training

We run a variety of training courses in communication, palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement for health and social care, schools and colleges, and the general public.

Book your next training course

Education and Training

We run a variety of training courses in communication, palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement for health and social care, schools and colleges, and the general public.

Book your next training course

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Where every day counts

Patient Stories –Ian’s Story:

Patient Stories –Becky and Amy’s Story:

Patient Stories –Mark’s Story:

Patient Stories –Mark’s Story:

Patient Stories –Charlotte’s Story:

Patient Stories –Tracey’s Story:

Patient Stories –Ellen’s Story:

Patient Stories –Sarah’s Story:

Patient Stories –Doug’s Story:

Patient Stories –Jenny’s Story:

Patient Stories –Paramjit’s Story:

Patient Stories –Karen’s Story:

Patient Stories –Daniel’s Story:

Patient Stories –Ross’s Story:

Patient Stories –Harvey’s Story:

Patient Stories –Rosemary’s Story:

Patient Stories –Aimee’s Story:

Patient Stories –Donna & Anja’s Story:

Patient Stories –Gareth’s Story:

Patient Stories –Donna’s Story:

Get Involved

Events and Challenges

Play the Treetops Lottery

Fundraise for Treetops

The latest news from Treetops Hospice

Families to gather at Treetops Hospice as gardens are illuminated for Light Up a Life event

New training launched to help professionals support people through grief

Treetops Hospice hosts first national conference for non-bedded hospices

Team GB athlete and business leader join Treetops Hospice as ambassadors

Treetops Hospice opens new pop-up charity shop at University of Derby

Community support shines bright for Treetops Moonlight Walk

Twin sisters to walk in memory of dad after hospice cared for him at home

Derbyshire County Cricket Club teams up with Treetops Hospice to boost community support for local families

Forget-Me-Not display set to create striking tribute at Treetops’ first Memory Meadow event

Race director honours close friend by choosing Treetops Hospice as official charity partner

Volunteering at a hospice: inside the role of a Bereavement Hub volunteer

Wedding dress donation helps fund vital hospice care