Blog / News
Volunteers Week 2023 – Why I volunteer
This year, Volunteers’ Week falls between 1 – 7 June. The week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. At Dorothy House, we couldn’t do what we do without the…
Dorothy House Fundraising Wing Walk 2023
On the May 18, with the sun shining and no wind, eleven very brave Dorothy House supporters arrived at RFC Rendcomb Airfield ready to take on a fundraising Wing Walk challenge! Above, Fiona, Marc, Samantha-Rose, Rachael and Lewis. The Wingwalk Each flight…
UBIETY at VERVE Festival
VERVE festival celebrates health, wellness and nature, and this year UBIETY are proud to be offering their full body and shoulder and neck Aromatherapy massages in partnership with the Soul Spa Bath, in VERVE’s Woodland Spa. Expect a luxury bell tent in…
What Matters Most to you?
Too often when people are unwell or facing the end of life they are asked “what is the matter with you?” by social and health care staff, rather than “what matters to you?” With What Matters to You Awareness Day on 6…
Dorothy House wins award for Virtual Reality project
Dorothy House is delighted to be a part of the Immersive Technology in Healthcare Team which has recently been awarded the Royal United Hospital (RUH) Staff Research and Innovation Award 2022-23 for a virtual reality (VR) project. Karen Tudge, Assistant Director of…
End of the Road Show kickstarts important end of life conversations
As part of Dying Matters Awareness week, Dorothy House Hospice hosted the ‘The End of the Road Show’ at the Royal High School, Bath on the 10th May. Making death a part of life across our community At Dorothy House Hospice, it…
When there are only days left, it’s the little things that count
In a hospice, comfort at the end of life is incredibly important. For our 2022 Spring Appeal, we asked you to help us fund new specialist mattresses for our Inpatient Unit (IPU). Hospice Care – home from home Wherever our patients choose…
Our Midnight Walk is back!
Bath’s premier event for ladies is returning this June The biggest women’s event in Bath is back again, as we invite the community to join us on Saturday 17 June for our 5km Midnight Walk. The event promises to be a great…
National Walking Month – Sue Saker’s update from the South West Coast Path
When is National Walking Month? May 2023 marks National Walking Month, celebrating the health and wellbeing benefits of getting out and walking more. Walking can also offer therapeutic qualities for those who are grieving. It often improves mental health and sleep quality,…
National Walking Month – May 2023
With May being National Walking Month, we’re using this opportunity to raise awareness of our free Walking Through Grief walking groups. These groups offer a safe and supportive environment for anyone who has been bereaved to come together, enjoy a gentle walk…