Derbyshire teen on Countryfile Ramble
A teenager from Derbyshire will be a part of this year’s Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need. 16-year-old Harvey will join Matt Baker in a one-to-one ramble around the stunning Peak District.
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Care packages for bereaved youngsters
Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £500 to Treetops Hospice Care to create care packages to help support children dealing with grief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need returns
The return of the Ramble will see regular Countryfile presenters taking on rambles across the UK including Matt Baker joined by Harvey who has been supported by Treetops Hospice Care.
Hospice suspends plans for Bedded Unit
Leading Derbyshire hospice, Treetops Hospice Care, has announced the difficult decision to suspend plans to build a 12 bedded In-Patient Unit on site at Risley.
Hospice delivers flowers to shielding patients
John Mozley, 74, from Long Eaton, is amongst fifty terminally-ill patients who are receiving flowers this week as part of their ongoing weekly support from local charity Treetops Hospice Care.
Hospice at Home nurses benefit from £4k donation
Treetops Hospice Care has received a donation of £4000 to purchase laptops for their Hospice at Home nurses to support care provision and their wellbeing.
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.
Counselling for Care Homes following Coronavirus
Treetops Hospice Care is offering free bereavement counselling to care home staff left devastated by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Stapleford Street Parties support local hospice
A group of neighbours from Perth Drive, Stapleford have come together to raise over £670 for local adult hospice Treetops in a series of socially-distanced street parties.
Best friend’s fundraising skydive for local hospice
A young care worker from Long Eaton will be taking to the skies in August to raise money for the hospice that cared for her best friend’s family.