Moments of Light
This autumn, something extraordinary will unfold at Dorothy House in Winsley. From October to December 2026, as evening settles over the valley, the Hospice grounds will come alive with a breathtaking new large-scale light installation by internationally renowned artist and Dorothy House Ambassador, Bruce Munro.
Women's Walk: United in Care
Enough is enough, join us at Henrietta Park on 4 July to stand together and be heard. Help us send the clear message that the continued lack of support for women at end of life is not acceptable.
We are asking you to help us raise vital funds to ensure Dorothy House is able to walk alongside women at the end of life. Women who are dying alone, dying in poverty, women already taking on the majority of care roles.
We're here for you
We support any adult (18+) in the Dorothy House area with an incurable life-limiting illness or with severe frailty, and also their family (including children) and carers.
Dorothy House offers care, comfort and compassion to people in the last 1,000 days of their lives. We’re here when it counts, helping people to live well, die peacefully and feel supported in bereavement.
For the past 50 years, we’ve provided free, personalised palliative and end of life care to thousands of people in our region, combining excellent care with practical and emotional support. We’re only here because of the support we receive from those communities. Our story is their story and it’s personal.
Death comes to us all. Accepting this helps us find meaning and a deeper love for life in all its shapes and forms. At Dorothy House, we may not be able to add days to life, but together we can add life to days.
We deliver specialist palliative and supportive care. We collaborate with organisations locally and internationally to improve people’s lived experiences. We empower people to play their part and live life to the full, whatever their condition. There’s always something that can make a difference.
Death is part of life. End of life care is for all.
Donate now
As your local hospice, we work to ensure that everyone in our community with a life-limiting illness has access to personalised end of life care. To do this, we have to raise over £19 million each year. Without your generous donations, our care and services would not be possible.
Ways to get involved
ITV News – 50 year anniversary feature
We are delighted to confirm that at 6pm, 21 May, on ITV West Country News, Dorothy House featured in a special 50th Anniversary piece, celebrating our past, present and future care.
The ITV News team filmed with Wayne de Leeuw, our CEO, with blood transfusion patients in the Day Patient Unit, with Liz Winch, our Matron on the Inpatient Unit and with Sue Philip, our Firefly Volunteer. The crew also filmed interviews with our Ambassador Bruce Munro at our Moments of Light launch night and with the CEO of Visit West – our local tourist board – about the impact of such a large scale art installation.
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Upcoming events
Palliative Care Research Conference
Located at the Hospice in Winsley on Thursday 4 June 2026, we’re delighted to be hosting our second collaborative Palliative Care Research Conference.
The Conference will bring together experts in the field to discuss the latest findings and innovations. Learn about the latest research, innovations and best practice in providing palliative care in both residential and community settings from leading researchers, practitioners and patients.
Well Cottage Open Garden
Step inside a hidden garden at Badminton Estate. Discover the private Well Cottage Open Garden on 14 June– a rare chance to explore a peaceful retreat on the edge of the estate.
Kindly hosted by Her Grace Miranda, Duchess of Beaufort to celebrate Dorothy House’s 50th anniversary.
Trek Sahara 2027
Support Dorothy House and take on an unforgettable trek across the Sahara Desert in Morocco from 7-12 October 2027. Trek Sahara 2027 is a unique charity challenge that offers a remarkable insight into one of the world’s most iconic landscapes while immersing you in the traditional Berber way of life.
The Dorothy House Podcast
In this deeply moving episode, we hear from Seb, who tragically lost his mother at a young age. Seb shares his personal story of loss, the overwhelming emotions that followed, and the struggle to process his grief. He opens up about the anger he felt during his childhood and his intense desire to appear strong in the face of overwhelming pain. Through his raw and honest reflections, Seb explores how those feelings shaped him and how he found a path towards healing. This episode offers a powerful message about vulnerability, resilience, and the complexity of grief.
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