Helen's Trust
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Helen's Trust was a nonprofit organization located in Derbyshire, England in the United Kingdom. It aimed to enable people with any terminal illness to have the choice to stay in their own home.{{cite web|url=http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/charity_walk_founder_loses_battle_with_cancer_1_475695|title=Charity walk founder loses battle with cancer|website=Derbyshiretimes.co.uk|accessdate=3 October 2018}} Originally established in Baslow, the charity supported people throughout North Derbyshire and Sheffield, providing a help at recipients homes. The organization supported those in need with home care respite, equipment acquisitions, household chores, and additional tasks needed to support those with terminal illness to stay at home.
In 2020, Helen's Trust merged with neighbouring end of life care charity, Blythe House Hospicecare, to provide more high-quality care and support to those affected by life-limiting illnesses across the whole of North Derbyshire.
In 2024 the merger was formalised with a new name – Blythe House Hospice – and a new clear identity which celebrates its past by keeping the historic colours of both charities, remembering Helen Lyon and the founders of both [https://blythehousehospice.org.uk/about-us/history-of-blythe-house-hospice/ Helen’s Trust and Blythe House].
History
The charity was named after Helen Louise Lyon (1956-2001). Lyon died from breast cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Terminally-ill-home-care-scheme.3676263.jp |title=Terminally ill home care scheme extended - the Star |access-date=31 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100423112702/http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Terminally-ill-home-care-scheme.3676263.jp |archive-date=23 April 2010 |url-status=dead }} Lyon focused on living a normal life, living at her home instead of entering a hospital when her cancer worsened. The charity launched one week after her funeral, in 2001.
President and Patrons
The Duchess of Devonshire was the president of the Trust.{{cite web |url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Runners-stride-out-for-worthy.5330455.jp |title=Runners stride out for worthy cause - News - the Star |website=www.thestar.co.uk |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505075753/http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Runners-stride-out-for-worthy.5330455.jp |archive-date=5 May 2013 |url-status=dead}} Patrons included Dominic West, who became involved after his mother wished to stay at home during the final stages of an illness,{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2012-04-01/superstar-actor-back-in-sheffield-for-role-thats-close-to-his-heart/|title=Superstar actor back in Sheffield for role that's close to his heart|website=Itv.com|accessdate=3 October 2018}} and Roy Hattersley.
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.helenstrust.org.uk/}}