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Telling your stories – the Dorothy House Life Story project

Telling your stories – the Dorothy House Life Story project

  • 4 March, 2024
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Many people consider their life stories to be ordinary, but at Dorothy House we recognise that everyone’s experience is unique. In the tales of magnificent adventures or the small, everyday moments, we believe that enabling people to capture their memories offers meaning…

Free Wills Month 2024 – When is the best time to make a will?

Free Wills Month 2024 – When is the best time to make a will?

  • 4 March, 2024
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Free Wills Month takes place twice a year, in March and October. People over the age of 55 can get a simple will written or updated for free. The scheme is funded through a selection of charities. At Dorothy House, we offer…

My Bath Half Running Inspiration: Beth’s Story

My Bath Half Running Inspiration: Beth’s Story

  • 26 February, 2024
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The Bath Half Marathon returns this March, with more of our fantastic supporters taking to the streets of the iconic city to raise vital funds for Dorothy House. One of those supporters is Beth, who is running in memory of her sister,…

Honouring caregivers this Mother’s Day

Honouring caregivers this Mother’s Day

  • 26 February, 2024
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Celebrating our unsung heroes Mother’s Day is a time when we celebrate the incredible women who have nurtured, supported, and loved us throughout our lives. However, it’s also essential to recognise another group of extraordinary individuals who often go unnoticed – caregivers.…

New electric vehicle charging points at Dorothy House, Winsley

New electric vehicle charging points at Dorothy House, Winsley

  • 15 February, 2024
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Dorothy House is delighted to announce that the recently installed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in our top carpark in Winsley are now available for the use of patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and the wider community. A ‘Green Team’ initiative This is…

Couple up and share the love this Valentine’s Day with Ubiety

Couple up and share the love this Valentine’s Day with Ubiety

  • 6 February, 2024
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This Valentine’s Day, Ubiety have launched a special ‘Couple Up’ offer, allowing you to share the love with a someone special. For a limited time, you can purchase two Calming Body Salves for £25 (currently £18)! Whether you’re searching for Valentine’s Day…

A living legacy for Dorothy House

A living legacy for Dorothy House

  • 1 February, 2024
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While many people choose to leave legacies to charities in their wills that will benefit the organisation after their death, in 2023 Dorothy House received the incredible gift of a house in Bradford on Avon from Mrs. Valerie Dyer; a living legacy.…

£182,753 grant for community bereavement resources

£182,753 grant for community bereavement resources

  • 1 February, 2024
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We are delighted to have been awarded a significant grant by the National Lottery to support the development of community based bereavement resources. The National Lottery Grant of £182,753 over three years will enable us to expand our work with partners We…

Become a Dorothy House Pioneer

Become a Dorothy House Pioneer

  • 1 February, 2024
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Join our Dorothy House Pioneer Programme and be part of a vital network of investors funding key areas of innovation and development for our community. How the Pioneer Programme works By pledging to donate £1,000 per year for three years, Pioneers drive innovation and…

Dorothy House Ambassador Update

Dorothy House Ambassador Update

  • 30 January, 2024
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We are delighted to announce that Dorothy House is welcoming a new Young Person’s Ambassador in Sebastian (Seb) Chester-Phillips. Our Ambassadors all have a personal passion for outstanding end of life care and use their unique influence, skills and experience to champion…