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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 27

Learn more about what makes Ashgate a safe place to be yourself at work and browse our current opportunities: www.ashgatehospice.o...

#Inclusive #Welcoming #AshgateHospice
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Work for us

Thinking of joining the team here at Ashgate Hospice? We are always looking for passionate people to work for us.

www.ashgatehospice.org.uk

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 27

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!
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 27

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?
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 24

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.

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 23

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 · Jul 21

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.”

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 5

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.

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 4

Find out how our shops are making a real difference: www.ashgatehospice.o...
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The impact of our charity shops - Ashgate Hospice

Discover how Ashgate Hospice’s charity shops support vital end-of-life care, raise essential funds, and promote sustainability.

www.ashgatehospice.org.uk

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jun 11

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.

Working at Ashgate Hospice in your 60s.

YouTube video by Ashgate Hospice

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

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

YouTube video by Ashgate Hospice

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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jun 6

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 · Jun 2

“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

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jun 2

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
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · Jun 2

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.
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 31

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...
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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.

www.ashgatehospice.org.uk

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 31

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

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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 · May 31

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."
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 28

Register your interest: shorturl.at/9s0Kp

#HealthcareProfessionals
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 28

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.
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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 · May 22

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!
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 22

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.
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 22

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.
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 22

Huge thanks to Natalie Fleet MP, @louisejonesmp.bsky.social, @jonathandaviesmp.bsky.social, Linsey Farnworth MP, and @samanthaniblett.bsky.social for attending.
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Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 22

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.
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