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Royal Marines Band says one final goodbye to Dorothy House patient
On Tuesday 18 June, Dorothy House Hospice Care played host to the Royal Marines Band Collingwood, who performed for patients, staff and volunteers, but most importantly, to two of their band members, Musician Sophie Ward and her husband, Lance Corporal Richard Ward.…
Dorothy House Wingwalkers raise over £9,000!
The grand total is in! A huge congratulations to all five Dorothy House Wingwalkers: Freda, Andy, Debbie, Dine and Gina. Together they have raised an incredible £9838.45 for the Hospice! This amazing contribution will help us to continue to deliver outstanding end…
Local Hospice Lottery winner donates winnings back to Dorothy House
Matthew Parfitt was delighted to hear the news recently that he was the lucky winner of £2,000 in the Local Hospice Lottery weekly prize draw. It’s Matt’s connection with Dorothy House that inspired him and his wife, Amy to play the Local…
Local teenager raises over £13,000 for Dorothy House in memory of mum
A local teenager has smashed his fundraising target after he and five of his friends decided to ‘brave the shave’ for Dorothy House. After Dorothy House cared for his mum, 15-year-old Reece Hulland decided he wanted to do something to give back.…
Wingwalking for end of life care
Freda’s Wingwalking triumph Having accomplished kayaking in Antarctica and three polar plunges at 70 years old, Freda’s adrenaline-fuelled appetite gets her stepping out of her comfort zone! This time, instead of taking the bitter plunge, Freda soared through the skies for Dorothy House…
Meet the Need Appeal – thank you!
Our recent Meet the Need Appeal was launched to help bridge the gap in hospice care, an issue currently facing hospices across the country. The need for investment in hospice care is paramount – especially as the number of people requiring end…
Volunteers’ Week 2024 – meet our volunteers!
We could not operate without the incredible volunteers who support us across all departments of the Hospice. Throughout the last financial year (April 2023 – March 2024) we welcomed 276 new volunteers, bringing our total number up to an amazing 1,130. The…
Local Hospice Lottery winner scoops £2000!
Last week, Frank Inman visited Dorothy House Hospice Care to pick up his Lottery winning cheque of £2000. Frank, who now lives in Coulsdon, Surrey, has been playing the Local Hospice Lottery for the last eight years. “I started playing the lottery because…
Finding Fred’s family – how a Dorothy House volunteer companion brought a family together
Kieran Bright, our Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, shares a touching story about a Dorothy House Hospice Care patient and his volunteer companion that happened recently, highlighting the power of human connection and the ripple effects of kindness. Kieran tells Fred and…
Motor Neurone Disease study findings published in BMC Palliative Care
‘End of life decision making when home mechanical ventilation is used to sustain breathing in Motor Neurone Disease: patient and family perspectives’ was recently published by BMC Palliative Care. Members of staff at Dorothy House contributed to the Motor Neurone Disease study…