Kevin’s story
When Kevin Marshall started volunteering at Ashgate Hospicecare after struggling with his mental health, little did he know that his beloved mum Maureen would be cared for by the hospice several years later.
Jean’s Story
Jean Freeman was the first Deputy Matron when Ashgate Hospicecare first opened in 1988. Jean shares her story on how she took on this role and her memories of the hospice in the early days.
Jamie’s Story
“It’s so nice when I’m out in the Hospice van to hear about people’s experiences of Ashgate Hospicecare. It’s a nice reminder that what we’re doing here is worthwhile and that all the donations we collect or drop off are helping towards continuing to care for patients.”
Chris’s Story
“We need to be offering our services to everybody who needs hospice care in North Derbyshire, but we simply don’t have the capacity to reach everyone at the moment.”
Sarah’s Story
Sarah Green, 22, from Chesterfield, began working in Ashgate Hospicecare’s Events Team in October 2017. Sarah talks about how her grandmother, Susan Green, was looked after by the Hospice and how volunteering within the Events Team led to a permanent paid role as Events Assistant.