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Happy smiling family including volunteer counsellor Amanda Jemmerson

Volunteer shares experiences of hospice counselling

Amanda Jemmerson, 38, completed a student placement at Treetops two years ago. Since qualifying she has returned to the charity as a volunteer, counselling bereaved young people. Here’s what she’s told us about her experience.





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BBC Children in Need boost for bereaved children

Thanks to a booster grant from BBC Children in Need, bereaved children will be receiving individual therapeutic packs so they can return to face-to-face counselling at leading Derbyshire hospice, Treetops.


Biker with motorbike standing with Treetops staff member

500 hand-sewn face masks for hospice keyworkers

Treetops Hospice Care staff have received a donation of 500 hand-sewn face masks from voluntary group, Shelagh’s Sewing Circle, based in Dronfield. The group have donated over 32,000 face masks since starting the initiative earlier this year.


3.7m steps by Derbyshire Army Cadets

Derbyshire Army Cadet Force, affiliated to the Mercian Regiment, raised over £6,800 for Derbyshire hospices – including Treetops Hospice Care – with their July fundraising activities.