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Dorothy House’s Peace of Mind Planner

Dorothy House’s Peace of Mind Planner

  • 9 August, 2023
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At Dorothy House, we encourage and support our patients and our health and social care colleagues in the community to consider their end of life wishes, and ensure their affairs are in order should they fall ill or die. Our lives are…

Embracing nature at Winsley House

Embracing nature at Winsley House

  • 8 August, 2023
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Our holistic approach to care means that we prioritise wellbeing, relaxation, and independence for the people we support in our community. Alongside traditional medical support for patients, we offer Complementary Therapy, and weekly Serenity sessions to promote relaxation and wellbeing. Not only…

Dorothy House launches new furry fundraiser

Dorothy House launches new furry fundraiser

  • 7 August, 2023
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On Sunday 8 October, Dorothy House is welcoming woofs of all shapes and sizes, from Dachshunds to Dobermans to take part in a sponsored 5K dog walk fundraiser around Southwick Country Park in Trowbridge. ‘Paws in the Park’ will take place from…

Greta’s story

Greta’s story

  • 7 August, 2023
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Greta came to Dorothy House for symptom control relating to her lung cancer diagnosis. Here she tells her story about her time on the Inpatient Unit: “My name is Marguerita, but I’m called Greta. I was diagnosed two years ago with lung…

New Dorothy House shop opening!

New Dorothy House shop opening!

  • 3 August, 2023
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We are delighted to announce the opening of Dorothy house’s 26th retail shop, located in Midsomer Norton, 102 – 103 High Street. This exciting expansion, set to open its doors on 10 August at 10am, aims to enhance the charity’s reach in the community…

What about waste? Recycling and waste-reduction measures across our Retail Estate

What about waste? Recycling and waste-reduction measures across our Retail Estate

  • 24 July, 2023
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We all know ways in which we can reduce waste in our homes. Recycling packaging, composting our food, and re-using carrier bags, to name a few. For many of us, donating our preloved items to charity shops is an effective way to…

What impact has Dorothy House made this year?

What impact has Dorothy House made this year?

  • 18 July, 2023
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At the end of an extremely productive year, we wanted to let our community know what impact our efforts at Dorothy House have made, and the results of the hard work of our staff and volunteers. Our Hospice With 146 ‘iWantGreatCare’ reviews…

Dorothy House’s resident quizmaster hangs up his mic

Dorothy House’s resident quizmaster hangs up his mic

After 19 years and 54 quizzes, Paul Hewitt is ending his quizmaster reign. Having raised over £32,000 for Dorothy House doing something he loves, we wanted to ask him about his quizzing experiences and volunteering over the years. Why did you choose…

Women Walk at Midnight for Dorothy House

Women Walk at Midnight for Dorothy House

  • 28 June, 2023
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At midnight on Saturday 17 June, over 300 local women came together to raise funds for Dorothy House Hospice Care in this year’s sustainable, carnival-themed Midnight Walk. Walking in memory of loved ones Participants were greeted at Bath Pavilion for a night…

Greening the Estate: Working towards a greener Hospice

Greening the Estate: Working towards a greener Hospice

  • 22 June, 2023
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Now more than ever, the pressure on charities to demonstrate that they are making a positive impact on society is growing. Considerations around the environment and sustainability becoming more important to all our stakeholders: NHS commissioners and funders, staff, volunteers, supporters and…