Talking about death and dying: Tracey’s story
Tracey was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in 2020. She is sharing her story during Dying Matters Awareness Week, to encourage people to have conversations about death, dying and bereavement.
General Interest
Grieving children supported through group therapy
When Rebecca’s older brother died tragically, she struggled to express her devastating loss. Thanks to our peer group therapy programme, Rebecca and many other children have learned how to express their grief.
Take the plunge for us!
An intrepid wild swimmer, who raised more than £1,400 for us, is encouraging others to take the plunge and enter the Great North Swim.
Supporting the Derby Cathedral Peace Doves Project
We are proud to be supporting Derby Cathedral’s large-scale Peace Doves art installation, which will see 8,000 paper doves suspended above the nave in Derby Cathedral.
Tackling Derby 10k in memory of childhood sweetheart
79-year-old Edward Porter, who married his long-lost childhood sweetheart, is completing the Derby 10k in her memory this weekend and raising money for us.
Rams fan Lisa honoured for her efforts during pandemic
Our Hospice at Home nurse, and long-term Derby County supporter, Lisa Rutter, has been surprised with her name on the club’s community wall.
Introducing our new Community Relationships Team
We’re delighted to welcome Laurie Kennedy, our new Community Relationships Manager and Amy Sykes, our new Community Engagement Officer.
"They made dad’s final night at home peaceful"
When Anja and her mum were struggling to care for her terminally-ill dad at home, our Hospice at Home nurses came to help and support them all.
Supporting primary schools with bereavement training
We are offering primary schools training on how to support bereaved pupils. The training helps staff better understand how children comprehend death and how to support children when a loved one dies.
Play our Lottery Super Draw and support local patients
Our special Lottery Super Draw is a chance for you to win some great cash prizes, while also helping us to continue to care for local patients and their families.