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Hospice Care Week – October 2024
From 7 – 13 October, we are celebrating Hospice Care Week, a campaign led by Hospice UK. This year, it is about shining the spotlight on Hospice Retail and the vital role it plays in funding hospice services. BBC Points West…
Skydive success for Dorothy House!
On Saturday, 21 September, the Dorothy House Skydive Day was booked at Old Sarum, near Salisbury. 25 skydivers signed up for the event and everyone was so excited (and nervous!). However, in the days leading up to the event there were weather…
Firefly Celebration Evenings – September 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended our Firefly Celebration Evenings. We welcomed over 500 people over the two events, which were held on Thursday, 19 and Saturday, 21 September in the grounds of Winsley House. The celebrations offered the opportunity for those…
The Big Avon Paddle 2024 – the grand total!
On Saturday, 14 September, The Big Avon Paddle returned for its fourth year, bigger, brighter and even better than before! The Big Avon Paddle event It was wonderful to see more than twice the number of 2023 participants booking to take part…
Why your hospice care collaboration matters
Hospice care collaboration At Dorothy House, we make it our business to ensure that everyone who needs end of life care gets the support they need, when it matters most. This is why hospice care collaboration and the support of your business is…
Dorothy House partners with Nick Hems Style
We are delighted to announce that Dorothy House is partnering with Nick Hems Style to source high quality clothing donations for our Retail shops. Nick Hems is a qualified men’s personal stylist and an ardent advocate for the transformative power of style.…
Create your own showstoppers this September with a Dorothy House Coffee Morning!
If you’re feeling inspired to get baking thanks to the return of Great British Bake Off this month, why not use that inspiration to host your very own Dorothy House Coffee Morning? A Dorothy House Coffee Morning is a fun and rewarding…
Dementia care with Dorothy House – Glenys’ story
At Dorothy House, we offer Dementia Care services, facilitated by our Admiral Nurse, Esther McKillican. We spoke to Glenys, who cares for her 73-year-old husband, Ian, who was diagnosed with Dementia in 2022, about her experience with Dorothy House. How it began…
An Emotional Ending to Coronation Street’s Motor Neurone Disease Storyline
In the last year, much-loved TV soap, Coronation Street, has been raising awareness of motor neurone disease (MND) through the storyline of Paul Foreman, played by Peter Ash. Paul was diagnosed with the disease in April 2023, and since then, his story…
Sustainable September Returns for 2024
At Dorothy House, we’re proud to be working towards a greener hospice, from the installation of electric vehicle charging points to our partnership with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Sustainability is also key within our Retail teams, with small measures being taken that make…