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Finding connection through words – the Dorothy House Writing Hour
Many people will be aware of the core services that Dorothy House provides, such as Hospice at Home care, our Inpatient Unit, and Bereavement Services, but as the people we support know, our services extend far beyond that. Our community groups are…
Local pensioner to shave head to raise funds for Dorothy House!
Soon to be GI Jainsley, Ainsley Davies will brave the shave to raise funds for Dorothy House. Sadly, Ainslie’s dear friend Chantal recently lost her fight after a second round of cancer, and spent her final days cared for on the Inpatient Unit at Dorothy House. While Ainslie knew the care provided…
Princess Royal attends Dorothy House’s 50th anniversary celebrations
On a lovely, sunny afternoon on Thursday 2 July, Dorothy House was honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to celebrate 50 years of hospice care. Her Royal Highness met with Hospice staff, volunteers and supporters to commemorate and thank…
Coping with extreme heat
Dorothy House have been supporting our community at the end of lives for more than 50 years. Between them our CEO, Wayne and Marika, Care Services Deputy Chief Operating Officer have many more years of experience in delivering care. Their…
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026
1-7 June 2026 is Volunteers’ Week, an annual UK-wide celebration to recognise the incredible contribution that volunteers make to communities and organisations. Running for over 40 years, Volunteers’ Week provides us with an opportunity to thank our volunteers and recognise the value…
Trek Machu Picchu: Irulan’s story
In April 2026, a group of seven of us travelled to Peru to trek the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, raising money for Dorothy House along the way. On paper, Trek Machu Picchu was an adventure challenge: two full days of travelling…
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,…
Why language matters when someone is dying
Tuesday 12 May is International Nurses’ Day. Our incredible nurses are at the heart of everything we do at Dorothy House, going above and beyond to support the people in our care. Whether it’s here at the Hospice or out in the…
50 years of Care – Toby Porter’s story
This year, Dorothy House proudly celebrates its 50th birthday — a milestone marking half a century of compassionate care, innovation, and community partnership. We were delighted to receive a letter of congratulations and thanks from Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK. Toby…
Volunteer spotlight: Ish Hunte, Chippenham Furniture Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. In fact, they are so important to the Hospice that we cannot run any of our services without their help. More than 1,200 people volunteer with Dorothy House so we can continue to offer…