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
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
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
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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Campaigns
Raising awareness of palliative and end of life care.
About us
We are here for the people of North Derbyshire and beyond.
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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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What we do
The difference we make
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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
Our shops and coffee shops
Shopping with us or donating items for us to sell helps fund our compassionate care.
Connecting with your spirituality can help improve your wellbeing.
In general, spirituality is defined as something that:
- everyone can experience
- helps us to find meaning and purpose in the things we value
- can bring hope and healing in times of suffering and loss
- encourages us to seek the best relationship with ourselves, others, and the world.
We seek to listen with compassion and support you as you reflect, explore and remember.
We hold worship services, individual prayer and communion at the hospice. We hold both a Christian service of thanksgiving and a non-religious ceremony twice a year to say thank you and remember the loved ones we have lost. We also offer meditation and deep talk sessions, exploring story in a creative way.
We are also a link with the diverse faith communities of Derbyshire. We can make contact with other Faith Leaders if requested.
The Reflection Room
The Reflection Room at the main hospice is always open and is for people of all faiths or people with no faith. Many people find it to be an oasis of peace and use it to reflect, to pray or to be still. Our Spiritual Care Practitioners lead meditations and acts of worship here. Religious artefacts are also present in the Reflection Room for people to use. Please feel free to use the books of meditations and prayers, as well as the ‘Thanksgiving Book’ and ‘Message Tree’.
Helpful information
If you or your loved one has a life-limiting illness, we have lots of helpful resources to ensure you get the spiritual support you need.
S2 E5: Stephen and Siobhan
In this episode, Stephen Rumford chats with Siobhan, Spiritual Care Practitioner at Ashgate Hospice, as she accompanies patients towards the end of their life journeys and discusses the role of spirituality in palliative care.
Frequently asked questions
Our care
Will I have to pay towards my care?
All our services are provided free of charge. We rely on the support of our community to ensure we can continue to provide this service.
How do I leave feedback?
We work very hard to provide the highest standards of care and service to you, your families, and our supporters. However, we are aware that we may not always get it right.
We hope you will tell us when we have got things right for you and perhaps when things did not go so well. It is very important to us that we hear from you so that we can use your feedback to continually improve our services. You can fill in this online form to leave feedback.
Referrals
How do I get referred?
A healthcare professional involved in your care can refer you to our services.
Spiritual care
Do I need to believe in God?
We believe that spirituality is something that all people experience – whether you are of a particular faith or of none. Our role is to help you use your spiritual resources to make sense of your situation and to bring a sense of peace.
Can I see my own priest?
Yes, we are inclusive and will help you to have contact with your own faith or philosophical community leader.
What if I don’t go to church anymore?
Many people don’t actively attend church anymore but keep a belief system and express a spiritual side. We provide a safe space to explore these things without judgement.
Can you offer Last Rites?
We can invite the appropriate minister in to say prayers and fulfill religious duties. Our Spiritual Care Practitioners can also offer prayers, bedside communion or time for contemplation.
