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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

As well as being an Age-friendly and Disability Confident employer, we are proud to be Rainbow Accredited by Derbyshire LGBT+ and are signed up to a number of schemes and initiatives. But don't just take our word for it — 89% of staff and 93% of volunteers would recommend joining our team! 2/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Today is International #SafePlacesToWorkDay and we thought, what better time to tell you what it's like to work at Ashgate! Did you know that over half of our employees are aged 50 and over? 1/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

What has grief taught you that you wish you knew before? 💭 We invite you to fill in the blank, share a helpful quote, or write a piece of advice. Your words could help someone feel less alone with their grief. Let's support our community together. 💜 #GriefJourney #WhatGriefTaughtMe

A graphic with text that says, 'One thing I wish I’d known about grief is....'. It invites you to fill in the blank with your own words or experience.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

When Ian was told his cancer was untreatable, his one wish was to spend his last days at home, with the family he loved. A wish made possible by our team. 💜 His daughter, Mikala, shares what this meant to their family. Read their story of love and honouring final wishes: tinyurl.com/bdd5vydj

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We will receive a share of the Government’s newly released £75 million capital funding for hospices in England. While we are grateful for this funding, it is important to be clear that it cannot be used for care, staff, or day-to-day services. Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/yn2xa8h8

Pictured: A photo of Barbara-Anne Walker with her quote from the statement. “This funding is a welcome investment in our buildings, but it won’t pay for nurses, care, or the vital day-to-day services our community relies on. People in North Derbyshire are being forced to fundraise to pay for essential care that is fully NHS-funded just a few miles away in the south of the county. That’s not right. We will keep fighting for a funding system that is fair, sustainable, and reflects the true cost of delivering outstanding end of life care.”

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Can you believe it's been one week since we sparkled across Chesterfield together at our tenth-anniversary #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty?! ✨ Ready to be part of it all again next year? Sign up at our Super Early Bird Price of just £10 today: www.ashgatehospice.o...

Walkers from this year's event on the Chesterfield bypass with the Crooked Spire in the distance. Photo by EKR Pictures.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Every time you shop, donate, or volunteer at an #AshgateHospice shop, you helping to fund our essential care, but did you know you're also: - strengthening your community 🤝 - helping protect the planet 🌍 - boosting the local economy 🛍️ - fostering connection 🤗 1/2

A customer smiling at our shop staff as they give them their purchased item.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Did you know that over 50% of our employees are aged 50 and over? Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day. To mark the day, three of our employees talked about what it is like working for #AshgateHospice in their 60s. Listen to Colin, John and Julie talk about their experiences.

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Working at Ashgate Hospice in your 60s.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

This #VolunteersWeek we sat down with some of our amazing volunteer gardeners to hear what inspired them to give their time and how it feels to contribute to #AshgateHospice Their care and dedication touch every corner of our gardens — and everyone who spends time in them.

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Volunteers' Week: A chat with some of our volunteer gardeners at Ashgate Hospice

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It’s #ClinicalAuditAwarenessWeek! 🎉 Clinical audits help improve care and played a key role in our #Outstanding #CQC rating. In the past year, our teams completed 21 audits! Huge thanks and well done to our Clinical Audit Heroes for their dedication to patient care and safety. 👏 #CAAW25

Staff member with a Clinical Audit Hero certificate.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

“I’m proud to be me – and proud to work somewhere that supports that” - Chrissie Neal In honour of #PrideMonth, Chrissie, one of our Senior Healthcare Assistants, reflects on what #Pride means to her in our latest blog post. Read the full blog: shorturl.at/BZ47T #Inclusive #AshgateHospice

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Along with the Inpatient Unit, we were able to show Kathy our improved Day Services, Reception, and Clinic areas and how they are helping us to provide a better experience for patients and visitors. #AshgateHospice #Derbyshire #HospiceCare 2/2

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We were pleased to welcome Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) chair Dr Kathy Mclean to Ashgate last Tuesday afternoon for a tour of the hospice and to talk to staff about the outstanding care we provide. 1/2

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Less than 10% of tickets remain for our Sparkle Night Walk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty. If you want to join Sam and over 3,000 others donning pink bunny ears to make a difference, sign up today: www.ashgatehospice.o... 3/3

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Ashgate Hospice's Sparkle Night Walk 2025

Light up the night for Ashgate Hospice as you take on our iconic 10k Sparkle Night Walk on Saturday 28th June 2025.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

She shares her excitement for the event and her determination to make a difference. Read Sam's story and discover how you can support her fundraising: shorturl.at/3sdTu 2/3

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Woman living with incurable cancer to join Sparkle Night Walk

Doctors told Sam Pryke she had stage four metastatic secondary breast cancer in March last year.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Sam Pryke, who lives with incurable cancer, is taking on our #SparkleNightWalk in four weeks to raise vital funds for Ashgate Hospice. “I’m feeling really up for the experience, although it will be a difficult challenge for me because of the debilitating side effects I have due to my cancer." 1/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Our #OpenDay is coming up on Monday 16 June and we can't wait to welcome our fellow #Derbyshire healthcare professionals to the #hospice 🙌 Discover how we can support your patients earlier in their illness—like at our newly refurbished Day Services where improvements have doubled our capacity. 1/2

A large accessible activity room with an accessible table. There is plenty of natural light and the wall background is a stunning photo of the peak district.

The newly refurbished quiet room. the shot shows the door with the name 'Quiet Room' on it and a vacant sign. the room is welcoming and bright with comfortable chairs.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

There is still a lot to do but all in all a very positive meeting and one that we hope that in time will make a difference for our patients now and in the future! 6/6

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Thank you also to Katie Reade from @hospiceuk.bsky.social UK for attending the meeting and talking with such passion and authority about the differences hospices make every day. Following the meeting, Natalie Fleet MP has already been in touch to arrange a visit. 5/6

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We were also pleased to have representation from Jon Pearce MP and @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social in the room to hear about some of our funding challenges and how they could be resolved. They have pledged to work collectively to help us which was important for us to hear. 4/6

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The meeting was organised with the help of @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social and on the day we were delighted to find that MPs from right across Derbyshire came to the meeting. 2/6

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Our Chief Executive @ashgateba.bsky.social and Deputy Chief Executive @mattcorbishley.bsky.social were invited to the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to talk about the need for fair funding from the NHS for Ashgate. 1/6

Ashgate leadership team stood with MPs in London with the Lonon Eye in the background.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Thanks to all of you, we are celebrating our biggest High Peak Trail Walk yet! 🎉 And the good news keeps coming… entry for the High Peak Trail Walk 2026 are now open! Visit our website to be part of something truly special next year: www.ashgatehospice.o... 3/3

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Ashgate Hospice - High Peak Trail Walk

Grab your boots – an unforgettable challenge awaits! Take on the Ashgate Hospice High Peak Trail Walk, test your endurance and help fund compassionate end of life care.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

We’re also so grateful to our main event sponsors, Darwin Forest Luxury Lodges, our T-shirt sponsors, We Do Workwear, and all the businesses who supported the event. 🙌 Special shoutout to our amazing volunteers — you make it all possible, and you do it with a smile! 2/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

We are delighted to announce that our #HighPeakTrailWalk raised a record-breaking total of £66,235! 👏 A huge thank you to our incredible walkers for your amazing fundraising efforts and the fantastic energy you brought on the day! 1/3

Ashgate Hospice staff, volunteers and supporters cheering and holding up numbers showing the total amount raised.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

From Mexico’s vibrant Day of the Dead to Indonesia’s surreal corpse parades, Erica shares how these powerful rituals reshaped her perspective on mortality and mourning. Listen to the colourful conversation now, wherever you get your podcasts, or visit: shorturl.at/IADro 3/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

After the sudden death of her father-in-law, Chris, Erica set out on a global journey to better understand how different cultures confront death — and to help make sense of her own grief. 2/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

As #DyingMattersWeek begins, we're launching our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast — starting with a thought-provoking episode featuring journalist and author, Erica Buist. #AshgateHospice #DyingMatters #DayOfTheDead #Podcast #DeathAndDying #Grief 1/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Happy Star Wars Day - #MayTheFourthBeWithYou! 🙏 In a galaxy not so far, far away (our eBay store) there are many Star Wars treasures - perfect for the Jedi among us. Check out our listings and shop today! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more to be uploaded: www.ebay.co.uk/str/a... 1/2

A range of Star Wars merchandise including lego, models, Darth Vadar magazines, and action figures.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Search 'Ashgate Hospice' wherever you get your podcasts, or visit: www.ashgatehospice.o... #DeathAndDying 4/4

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

It’s a conversation full of honesty, laughter and wisdom from two people who understand the heart of hospice care. Whether you're new to the podcast or re-listening ahead of season six, this episode will move you and make you think. 3/4

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

In the first episode of series one, podcast host and senior physiotherapist, Stephen Rumford, sits down with his patient, Roy, to talk about what it really means to live – and die – well. 2/4

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Series six of #TheLifeAndDeathPodcast is landing in your headphones next week! As we look ahead, we’re revisiting where it all began... #AshgateHospice #ComingSoon #Podcastsky #Hospicesky 1/4

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

It was a pleasure to have you, Emma - thank you for being a guest on the pod! 🎙️💜

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Keep your eyes peeled for our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast - first episode out Monday! 👀🎙️ #Podcastsky #Deathsky #Pallisky

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Knowing when to refer makes all the difference – let’s chat about how we can provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time, together. For full details, and to register, visit: www.ashgatehospice.o... #AshgateHospice 2/2

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Ashgate Hospice Open Day - 16 June 2025

Ashgate Hospice Open Day for health professionals – drop in 11am–3pm to learn about referrals and patient support.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Health and social care professionals – you’re invited! Join us at our Open Day on Monday 16th June, anytime between 11am – 3pm, and discover how we can support your patients much earlier in their illness – not just at the end of life. #PalliativeCare #OpenDay #DerbyshireCare 1/2

An Ashgate nurse in uniform with text that reads 'Healthcare Professionals Open Day Monday 16 June'.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Keep an eye out for their future fundraising efforts — and please join us in giving them a heartfelt thank you for their #kindness and compassion. #FundraisingHeroes #AshgateHospice 3/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We’re absolutely blown away by their generosity and continued support. And we’re excited to share that the group is already planning to fundraise for even more much-needed items! 2/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

In just ten months, our fantastic supporters raised an incredible £23,453.32 — enough to purchase a cuddle bed for patients here at the hospice. A massive thank you to the amazing #community of Clay Cross, Holmgate, and the amazing friends of The Woodthorpe Inn! 💜 #gratefulsky #cuddlebed 1/3

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

After six months of refurb, our outpatient unit is open again! 💜 With the support of 34 businesses, trusts and individuals, we’ve doubled our capacity, upgraded our Day Services area, refreshed main reception and waiting rooms, and modernised our clinic rooms and fundraising hub. shorturl.at/r4jus

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Hospice unit reopens after six-month refurb to improve patient experience

Ashgate Hospice has reopened its refurbished outpatient unit, featuring upgrades to the Day Services area, clinic rooms and reception. The improvements, completed in April, will enable the hospice to ...

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

A massive thank you to the team at Willbond in Chesterfield for their incredible support throughout 2024! 🎉 They have raised an amazing £1,290.56 to help us continue providing compassionate care for people across North Derbyshire when they need it most. 💜

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Join the sea of pink flashing bunny ears that takes over Chesterfield on Saturday 28 June! 💜 Our Early Bird Deal ends today and after that, general entry increases to £20. So, sign up today and grab yourself a bargain before it's too late: www.ashgatehospice.o... #AshgateHospice #CharityWalk 2/2

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Ashgate Hospice's Sparkle Night Walk 2025

Light up the night for Ashgate Hospice as you take on our iconic 10k Sparkle Night Walk on Saturday 28th June 2025.

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

#LastChance to take advantage of our #EarlyBird Deal! 📣 Attention future sparklers - don't miss out on £12 entry for our #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty! ✨ This year, we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Sparkle Night Walk and it's going to be the biggest one yet! 1/2

A crowd of pink flashing bunny ears from last year's event with text that reads '£12 Early Bird Deal ends today 6 April!'. Photo by Connie Poulter.

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