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On 24th October Myself, my husband Andy, Georgie, Sharon and Maurice plan to walk to the summit of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, to raise funds and awareness for Ashgate hospicecare. Ashgate hospice estimates that the Coronavirus pandemic is likely to cost the hospice at least £2million in lost revenue and expects its income will continue to suffer in future years.

Added to that, the amount Ashgate receives from local health budgets has not increased since 2014, a decline in real terms. The hospice is currently in discussion with NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) about some of its funding challenges and the need for health budgets to increase in line with the increased demand the hospice is facing for its specialist and compassionate end of life care, which it provides to patients with complex palliative care needs.

Myself, Georgie and Sharon undertaking this challenge are Palliative Care Nurses at the hospice. Andy works in estates along with Maurice who volunteers. Therefore this is extremely important to us that we try and do our bit to help wherever we can with funding and also raising awareness of the hospice and it’s current situation. Every little helps - please donate if you are able so we can continue to provide a service to patients that require hospice and community palliative care! 

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