Blythe House Hospice
As of , Blythe House Hospice publishes donation guidance covering 38 of the 110 items in this directory: 25 they can't accept, 2 they may accept in some cases and 11 they accept.
Legally registered as High Peak Hospicecare but trades publicly as Blythe House Hospice; shops are in the High Peak / North Derbyshire area.
Baby & children
5-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Moses baskets; cots; cribs; car seats”
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Can't accept
Covers Moses baskets, cots and cribs.
Their wording
“Moses baskets; cots; cribs; car seats”
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Can't accept
Same line also refuses prams/pushchairs and potties.
Their wording
“Highchairs; prams; pushchairs; potties”
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Can't accept
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“Highchairs; prams; pushchairs; potties”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Plastic feeding bottles or bowls”
Toys & games
1-
Accepted
Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Toys and games”
Furniture
1-
Check first
Furniture only accepted at the Whaley Bridge shop; the page separately states "For larger donations, including furniture, please call our Whaley Bridge Department Store to arrange a collection: 01663 735328."
Their wording
“Furniture and rugs (at Whaley Bridge shop)”
Homeware & household
3- Check first
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Accepted
Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Bric-a-brac, pictures and household items”
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Accepted
From the accepted-donations list; condition stated for the whole list: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Antiques”
Electrical
9-
Can't accept
General computer equipment ("monitors; keyboards; scanners; printers") is also listed as refused.
Their wording
“Laptops and tablets”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Electric blankets”
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Can't accept
Cookers, fridges/freezers, and washing machines/tumble driers are also listed as refused electrical items.
Their wording
“Dishwashers”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Cookers; microwaves”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Mobile phones”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Printer ink cartridges”
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Can't accept
Monitors are also listed among refused computer equipment.
Their wording
“Televisions”
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Can't accept
Straighteners and hair rollers are also listed as refused personal-care electricals.
Their wording
“Foot spa and facial steamers”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Computer equipment: monitors; keyboards; scanners; printers”
Safety equipment
1-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Crash/riding/cycle helmets”
Mobility & medical
1-
Can't accept
Walking frames and wheelchairs are also listed as refused under "Medical equipment".
Their wording
“Mobility aids”
Sharps & weapons
2-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Fireworks”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Knives or blades of any kind”
Hazardous materials
1-
Can't accept
Solvents are also listed as refused.
Their wording
“Spray paint”
Media & books
4-
Can't accept
Listed under "Other" (physical video tapes), distinct from "Video recorders" (the playback hardware), which is separately refused under Electrical equipment.
Their wording
“Videos”
- Accepted
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Accepted
General acceptance of DVDs (rating not specified); condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Books, CDs and DVDs”
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Accepted
Their wording
“Books, CDs and DVDs”
Bedding & textiles
2-
Can't accept
The same line also refuses mattress protectors.
Their wording
“Used duvets; pillows; mattress protectors”
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Accepted
Listed together with bed linen and tablecloths; must be clean, good-quality and unbroken.
Their wording
“Bed linen, curtains and tablecloths”
Clothing & accessories
4-
Can't accept
Their wording
“Children’s clothes with drawstring necks”
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Accepted
Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Ladies’, men’s and children’s clothing”
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Accepted
Handbags, belts, ties and other accessories are also listed as accepted (see "Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories"). Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Jewellery”
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Accepted
Condition: "clean, good-quality and/or unbroken".
Their wording
“Shoes, handbags, belts, ties and accessories”
Sport & outdoor
3-
Can't accept
The same line also refuses (non-electric) scooters.
Their wording
“Skateboards and scooters”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Ski equipment”
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Can't accept
Their wording
“Exercise equipment”
Other
1-
Accepted
From the "What items can you recycle?" FAQ (Currency sub-list, alongside "Old and current banknotes and coins"); accepted for recycling via CTR Group rather than for shop resale.
Their wording
“UK and foreign currencies”
Other things they mention
More rules from their donation guidance, in their own words — these don't have their own page on this site yet:
- Can't accept Potties — “Highchairs; prams; pushchairs; potties”
- Can't accept Nursery toys e.g. teething items — “Nursery toys e.g. teething items”
- Can't accept Non-electric (kick) scooters — “Skateboards and scooters”
- Can't accept Computer peripherals (keyboards, scanners) — “Computer equipment: monitors; keyboards; scanners; printers”
- Can't accept Electric fires — “Electric fires”
- Can't accept Trouser presses — “Trouser presses”
- Can't accept Video recorders (players) — “Video recorders”
- Can't accept Mediquip loan equipment — “Any Mediquip equipment”
- Can't accept Sleeping bags — “Sleeping bags”
- Can't accept Mattress protectors — “Used duvets; pillows; mattress protectors”