Julie Heath, CEO of Treetops Hospice in Derbyshire, has announced her plans to retire in August 2025. Julie became Chief Executive of the end-of-life charity in 2018, after serving on the board of trustees for 22 years.
Treetops, based in Risley, has cared for thousands of patients and families in the local community for over 40 years.
Julie explained more:
“During my time at Treetops, I’ve seen the hospice grow from an organisation that provided 20 hours of nursing care to patients each week, to one that provides over 22,000 hours every year.
“We’ve developed vital services to meet the needs of local people, including establishing our counselling and emotional support service for children and adults, a service that is a recognised centre of excellence for bereavement support.
“It’s been a real privilege to lead a team of such dedicated, skilled, and compassionate staff and volunteers. Every day, I’ve seen the impact they make on the lives of patients and families.
“Treetops has an exciting future ahead, and I look forward to seeing it continue to grow and lead the way in the hospice sector. “
Recruitment for Julie’s replacement is underway. Treetops Senior Leadership Team is committed to ensuring a smooth transition later this year.
Treetops Hospice, one of the leading end-of-life care charities in Derby, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, provides nursing care and emotional support for adults with life-limiting conditions, those who’ve been bereaved, and their families. Every year, Treetops provides vital care and support to over 2,000 people across Derbyshire.
Treetops is doing all it can to continue to support those in most need and welcomes donations to ensure the future of the hospice and its services: www.treetopshospice.org.uk/donate
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About Treetops Hospice
Treetops Hospice, one of the leading end-of-life care charities in Derby, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, provides nursing care and emotional support for adults with life-limiting conditions, those who’ve been bereaved, and their families.
The charity provides support from diagnosis onwards for patients with conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease and heart and respiratory conditions.
Last year, our team of nurses provided over 22,000 hours of nursing care for patients at the very end of life, in their own homes.
Our team of bereavement counsellors provided over 4,600 counselling sessions – more than 1,200 of them to children and young people. Our Wellbeing team members provide valuable information and support to those who need it.
Treetops is doing all it can to continue to support those in most need and welcomes donations to ensure the future of the hospice and its services: www.treetopshospice.org.uk/donate
A donation of £34.50 helps provide a counselling session for a bereaved child. A donation of £108 helps provide nursing care through the night for a patient at the end of life.
Treetops Hospice Trust, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SS
0115 949 1264 | www.treetopshospice.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 519540
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