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Santa and Elf Run is back!
Our ever-popular Santa and Elf Run is back for 2023! Taking place on Sunday 3 December, the event will see Santa’s and Elves complete the 2.5 or 5km route at around the Hospice in Winsley as a walk or run, all to…
Get ready for Sustainable September
Last year saw the launch of our first ever Sustainable September campaign, aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of second-hand shopping, de-bunk the myths around charity shops, and ultimately, work towards being more planet positive. Throughout the month, we encouraged everyone…
Dorothy House’s Peace of Mind Planner
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
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
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 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!
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
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?
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
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…