We need your support
Dorothy House faces unprecedented financial pressures. Donate today to protect our vital core services.
A donation of £33 could fund an Inpatient Unit Nurse’s time to provide essential care, symptom control and pain relief
Last year, in the face of enormous funding adversity, we still managed to care for more patients and families than ever before. Thanks to the support of our amazing community, more than 3,000 patients and 1,000 loved ones received our care, completely free of charge.
We do this because it is the right thing to do, but now we are asking for your help to ensure people can continue to receive the vital care they so desperately need.
We're here for you
We provide palliative and end of life care to adults (18+) with a progressive, treatable but not curable life-limiting illness or with severe frailty, and also their family (including children) and carers.
We care for people across our 800sq mile catchment area which covers Bath & North East Somerset (BaNES), and parts of Wiltshire and Somerset. Our services provide physical, psychological and/or spiritual support, and are free of charge. We’re available day and night to ensure that you have the right care, at the right time.
When someone is ill, it’s not just the patient who is affected. Life can be turned upside down for the family and for friends and carers. That’s why we’re here for you, for as long as you need; our patient, family and carer resources can be accessed via our Information Hub. Our 24hr Advice Line is also available for patients, their families/carers and healthcare professionals who need immediate medical advice on someone’s care.
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Ways to get involved
You have the power to change lives with a gift in your will to Dorothy House
We’re proud to join with 143 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales as part of Hospice UK’s #ThisIsHospiceCare campaign.
1 in 5 of our patients is cared for with thanks to gifts in wills. By leaving a gift in your will, you can help us continue providing vital care, ensuring that everyone has the support they need for generations to come. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a huge difference. Together with your support, we can protect the future of hospice care.
Interview with BBC Journalist, Justin Webb
10 years on from the death of his beloved mother, Dorothy House was delighted to sit down with celebrated BBC journalist, Radio 4 Today programme presenter, writer and author, Justin Webb to discuss his thoughts on grief, hospice care and the importance of talking about death and loss.
Free resources for patients, carers and healthcare professionals
The Dorothy House Information Hub exists to provide an up to date selection of palliative and end of life care resources for patients, carers, family members and healthcare professionals. The information you will find in the Hub covers services and research from Dorothy House and other other expert health and care providers who are able to offer additional advice, support and care.
Dorothy House Gift Cards now available!
Give the gift of support and kindness with a Dorothy House Gift Card. Not only is it a thoughtful treat for your loved ones and friends, but it also supports your local hospice. 100% of the proceeds directly benefit our patients, and their families and carers.
Our gift cards are available in £5, £10, £15, £20, £25 & £50 denominations and can be used in our 27 high street shops, across Bath, Wiltshire and parts of Somerset.
Upcoming events
Palliative Care Research Conference
Located at the Hospice in Winsley on Thursday 5 June 2025, we’re delighted to be hosting a collaborative Palliative Care Research Conference focusing on palliative care research in residential and community settings.
Learn about the latest research and best practices in providing palliative care in both residential and community settings. Bringing together researchers, practitioners, patients across residential and community settings to share insights and best practice.
Trek Machu Picchu 2026
Join Dorothy House Hospice Care on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to take on one of the top 25 treks in the world and see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World!
Trek Machu Picchu is a challenging expedition which will see you give back to the community you are visiting before taking you over the spectacular Andean peaks, through epic Peruvian landscapes and misty cloud forest.
The Dorothy House Podcast
In this deeply moving episode, we hear from Seb, who tragically lost his mother at a young age. Seb shares his personal story of loss, the overwhelming emotions that followed, and the struggle to process his grief. He opens up about the anger he felt during his childhood and his intense desire to appear strong in the face of overwhelming pain. Through his raw and honest reflections, Seb explores how those feelings shaped him and how he found a path towards healing. This episode offers a powerful message about vulnerability, resilience, and the complexity of grief.
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