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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 bereavement support
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
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Children's and Young People's Service
Support for children up to the age of 18 and their families
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-
For patients
We are here for you at any stage of your illness
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For loved ones
We are here to help you through this difficult time
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For professionals
We offer a range of education and information
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Resource Centre
Videos, leaflets, articles, podcasts and more
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Speak to us
We are here to listen
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Education and learning
Education about death, dying, and bereavement for everyone
How you can help
There are lots of ways you can support us and help make a difference.
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Donate
Make a one-off donation or set up a monthly donation
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Ashgate Lottery
Sign up to our lottery
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Fundraise
Be inspired by our fundraising ideas and tips
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Volunteer
Find out how to get involved
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Events
Browse our upcoming events and challenges
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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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Raise Awareness
Raising awareness of palliative and end of life care.
About us
We are here for the people of North Derbyshire and for those who are important to them.
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About us
Learn more about Ashgate Hospice
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Work for us
Browse our latest jobs
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News and Blogs
Latest news from Ashgate Hospice
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How we're run
Our values, our people and our reports
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Podcast
Honest conversations about death and dying
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Contact us
Get in touch with us
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How we're funded
Why we need your support
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Virtual Tour
Explore Ashgate Hospice with our interactive 3D virtual tour
Our shops and coffee shops
Shopping with us or donating items for us to sell helps fund our compassionate care.
Help protect expert, compassionate end of life care in North Derbyshire
Every year, Ashgate Hospice cares for around 2,600 local people at the end of life, and the people important to them. From providing specialist nursing in people’s own homes to care on the ward, bereavement support, we are here when it matters most.
But NHS funding currently covers only around half the cost of the care we provide. Without fair and sustainable funding, the future of this vital care is at risk.
You can make a difference. By contacting Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB), you can help ensure Ashgate continues to provide expert care for generations to come.
Meet the people your support helps
“My mum and dad died side by side just days apart – everyone deserves care like they had.”
– Julie Whittaker
Every patient has a story. Every family has a journey. The care Ashgate provides makes these moments as comfortable and dignified as possible. By speaking up for fair NHS funding, you help make sure this care is there for everyone in North Derbyshire who needs it.
Why your voice matters
In South Derbyshire, specialist end of life care is fully funded by the NHS. In North Derbyshire, Ashgate must make up the shortfall through fundraising. We don’t think that is fair.
Your message to the DDICB shows decision-makers that our community values this care and refuses to let it be lost. Every email, letter, and story counts.
How you can help
Contact DDICB
Ask Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) to provide fair funding for Ashgate Hospice.
Email: [email protected]
Post: Chief Executive Officer, NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, The Council House, First Floor, Corporation Street, Derby DE1 2FS
Template letter/email:
Dear [Name],
I am writing to urge you to provide fair and sustainable funding for Ashgate Hospice and the specialist end of life care they provide for patients in North Derbyshire. NHS funding currently covers only half the cost of this care.
Everyone in North Derbyshire deserves the same fully funded care as patients elsewhere in the county. I urge you to close this funding gap and ensure Ashgate can continue providing expert, compassionate care.
Thank you,
[Your name]
Share your story
Adding your personal experience gives your message weight. You might include:
- How Ashgate has supported someone important to you.
- The difference the care made for your family or your community.
- Why fair funding for Ashgate’s specialist care is essential for future patient
Spread the word
Even if you can’t write to the NHS, you can still help:
- Share our posts on social media.
- Volunteer in our shops or services.
- Make a donation to help continue expert care.
Every action counts. Together, we can make sure people in North Derbyshire continue to receive outstanding end of life care.
What happens next
If you receive a reply from the DDICB, let us know:
- Email a copy to [email protected]
- If they offer a meeting: we can support you to prepare
- If they are reviewing the issue: follow up in a couple of months
- If you don’t hear back or the response is negative: contact your local MP and ask why Ashgate is not being prioritised
