Our services
We are here for you. Find out more about our services and the different ways we can support you.
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Palliative Care Specialist Nurses
Supporting you in your place of choice
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Inpatient Unit
Round the clock care on our ward
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Day Services
Advice, activities and peer support
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Lymphoedema
Improving the symptoms of lymphoedema
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Physiotherapy
Helping to improve your quality of life
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Occupational Therapy
Helping you maintain your independence
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Complementary Therapy
From head massages to aromatherapy
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Spiritual Care
Finding peace, comfort and hope
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Counselling and Therapies
A safe space for you to be heard
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Social Work
Practical support for you and your loved ones
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Virtual Ward
Remote monitoring using easy-to-use technology and face-to-face visits
We’re here for you
Whether you’re living with a life-limiting illness, caring for someone who is, or grieving the death of a loved one, we’re here to help.
To reach our main reception at the hospice, please call 01246 568801
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There are lots of ways you can support us and help make a difference.
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Donate
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Ashgate Lottery
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Fundraise
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Volunteer
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Events
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Donating in Memory
Donating in someone's memory is a very special way to remember them.
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Gifts in Wills
Leaving a gift in your will is one of the most powerful ways you can support the hospice.
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Campaigns
Raising awareness of palliative and end of life care.
About us
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About us
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NHS 75th anniversary: Ashgate Hospice nurse Sophie’s visit to Downing Street
A couple of weeks ago on 5th July, our Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, Sophie Dudley, visited 10 Downing Street to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. Here is what Sophie said about the day:
“Visiting Number 10 was an incredible experience. I felt so honoured to be invited to celebrate the NHS’ 75th birthday. It was surreal getting to go the other side of the gates, never mind inside Number 10!
“It was really special to be there and meet so many healthcare professionals from all different regions and backgrounds. The stories I heard were incredible and people were extremely impressed to hear what we did as a hospice too.
“Inside Number 10 was absolutely beautiful. I got very excited to see the famous Hugh Grant staircase from Love Actually – of course we had to have a little boogie down it! We wandered around Number 10 to take it all in, while enjoying some drinks and canapes.
“The Prime Minister did come by to see us, but had to dash as he was headed to another awards ceremony, so I sadly didn’t get to speak to him, however, I was able to speak to the Health Secretary, Steve Barclay and I tried to push palliative care where I could. The Chief Nursing Officer, Ruth May, was so lovely and very interested in the hospice and the work we are doing on our Virtual Ward. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Thérèse Coffey, was absolutely hilarious and told lots of funny stories about hiring and firing at Number 10!
“The star of my day, without any insult to the other incredible people I met, was definitely Larry the Cat. I will be forever grateful to the security guards for humouring me and taking me to meet him! They even sneakily gave me a postcard of him that I will treasure forever.
“Overall, it was a lovely day of networking, chatting about palliative care and our hospice, whilst soaking up the opportunity of being in Number 10. The whole day was very surreal and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity.”
Sophie also met Andrew Wright, LD/Autism In-Reach Lead for Adult Neurodevelopmental Services at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, who was also attending the event.
Find out more about the work of our Palliative Care Specialist Nurses.
