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Supporter Care at Dorothy House
At Dorothy House, the care we provide is supported by many different teams of amazing staff and volunteers. Here we shine a light on our Supporter Care Team and the work they do for the Hospice. The Supporter Care team We are…
New playground for Dorothy House: how trusts and foundations support the Hospice
At Dorothy House, we believe that everyone deserves dignity, comfort, and compassion at the end of life. Every day, we provide expert palliative care and emotional support to patients and families across our community—free of charge. But we can’t do it alone.…
Michelle’s story – end of life care at Dorothy House
Last year, Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer, later learning in November 2024 that it had spread, discovering 18 brain tumours. With a terminal diagnosis, she was referred to Dorothy House for end of life care. Michelle was determined to make the…
Dorothy House announces new Art Ambassador
Dorothy House is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally renowned artist, Bruce Munro as our new Art Ambassador. Bruce Munro joins nine other volunteer Ambassadors who all have a personal passion for outstanding end of life care and who use…
Amanda Simpson’s top chocolate cake recipe – Dorothy House Coffee Morning baking inspiration
One fantastic way to help support Dorothy House and raise funds is by hosting a Coffee Morning. We asked Amanda Simpson, Head of Business + Programme Development at Dorothy House, for a recipe recommendation for our Coffee Morning bakers. BBC Good Food…
World’s first neuroscience and play-based digital family mental health solution partners with Dorothy House
Revolutionary new mental health app lumin&us, for parents of children aged 3-12, has partnered with our Family Support Team to offer patients and their families free access to their award-winning, wellbeing app. A digital addition to Dorothy House’s in-person and group therapeutic…
Volunteers’ Week 2025 at Dorothy House
Volunteers’ Week returns after reaching its 40th anniversary last year. From 2-8 June 2025, Dorothy House is joining thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across the UK, recognising the invaluable contribution volunteers make to our communities. Volunteers are at the heart of…
Dorothy House’s Midnight Walk 2025 – Nikki’s story
Nikki and her friend, Lisa Last year, Nikki Morgan-Nash took part in Dorothy House’s Midnight Walk, an event for people to come together, raise money for the Hospice, remember loved ones, and most importantly, have some fun! We spoke to Nikki to…
Trek Machu Picchu – Amy and Ellie – Going on a Bear Hunt in Peru
We spoke to intrepid adventurers, and friends, Amy and Ellie, who have signed up together to take part in next year’s Trek Machu Picchu with Dorothy House Hospice Care. They’ve made a great start on their fundraising and are both really looking…
The Culture of Dying – Dying Matters Awareness Week (5-11 May 2025)
5 May marks the start of Dying Matters Awareness Week, a campaign initiated by Hospice UK as a way of bringing communities together to break the stigma around death, dying and grief. This year’s theme is the “Culture of Dying Matters.” Death…