What happens at Dorothy House?
Dorothy House is a charity that provides hospice care for people who are very sick, or nearing the end of their lives, and can’t get better. We refer to this sickness as a life-limiting illness. A life-limiting illness is an illness which cannot be cured. People who work in hospices are experts in providing physical and emotional support for people who have a life-limiting illness, helping them to feel comfortable. Hospices also support families and children who have been affected by someone with a life-limiting illness.
Dorothy House care for people at the Hospice in Winsley, in people’s homes, and out in the community. Most of the care that Dorothy House provides is in people’s homes, meaning that people can receive the care they need to feel comfortable in familiar surroundings.
Take a virtual tour of the Hospice in Winsley with Seb
Join Seb as he tours the Hospice in Winsley, just outside of Bath. In this video, Seb introduces the different areas of the Hospice where people receive care, such as the Inpatient Unit, Day Patient Unit and the therapy rooms.
The Hospice is so much more than just a place where people come when they are feeling poorly; it is a place for families to come together, relax, and receive the support and care they need.
Explore the Hospice's gardens
Sky Kids FYI - The Hospice and Lifecycles
The team filmed at the Hospice, exploring our Interactive Nature Trail with Lucy, whose dad was cared for on our Inpatient Unit.
Watch to find out more about the Nature Trail at the Hospice and how being in nature helped Lucy with her grief.
I am a young person. How can I support the work of the Hospice?
There are many ways you can support the Hospice to help us raise much-needed funds. This money will help us care for more people in your community.
From donating your pre-loved clothes to any of our 30 charity shops, to taking part in our family fundraising events, there’s lots to get involved with!
Check the ‘ways to get involved’ button below for more information.