Hospice offers Makaton to help patients
Local charity Treetops Hospice Care has trained up staff and volunteers in Makaton to better communicate with future patients.
General Interest
Queen’s Birthday Honours for campaigning
A terminally-ill Derbyshire woman has been presented with an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2019 for her services to employment protection for terminally ill workers.
Award-winning night for hospice volunteers
On Monday 7 October, local charity Treetops Hospice Care hosted a special awards evening, presenting five volunteers with ‘Values Awards’ for their significant contribution to the hospice. In addition, 14 awards were presented to volunteers and staff for their long-service, totalling 275 years of commitment to the charity
Hospice welcomes 1000th visitor to new Wellbeing Café
Treetops Hospice Care has welcomed its 1000th visitor to its weekly drop in Wellbeing Café which opened its doors in January.
New support programme for bereaved young people launched
Starting this September, a new non-talking therapy programme is being launched by Treetops Hospice Care, aimed at supporting young people who find it difficult to express their grief in words.
Finalists in Derby Telegraph Award
Treetops Hospice Care has been named runners up in the Not for Profit Organisation category in the Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2019.
“It’s given me something to get up for”
A new Wellbeing Service offering support for people with a life-limiting illness has been launched at local hospice Treetops Hospice Care.
#MakingMemories during Dying Matters Week 2019
During this year’s Dying Matters Week, Treetops Hospice Care is asking ‘Are We Ready?’ and encouraging people to create and share memories with loved ones.
Enjoy award-winning Treetops grounds
On Saturday 27 April, Treetops Hospice Care is once again welcoming visitors to look around its grounds in Risley as part of the popular National Garden Scheme.
“A fantastic night knowing you’re helping other people”
As the Treetops Starlight Strut fast approaches, Jacqui Buxton from Bramcote, shares her reasons for taking part in the annual charity night walk.