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How to give gifts sustainably this Christmas
Dorothy House volunteer Eliza Howell gives us a how-to guide on sustainable gifting this Christmas. This year I’ve successfully completed my goal of buying only second-hand clothing. Now I’m really keen to practice what I preach and take this pursuit of a…
Making magical memories – Steve’s story
Steve Rimmer died on 5 May 2022 at his home in Semmington, which he shared with his wife, Barbara. He was surrounded by his family. Steve wanted to be cared for at home. He was a well-loved figure in his community and…
Christmas Tree Collections 2023
UPDATE – 9 January 2023 – Bookings for our Christmas tree collections are now closed. Thank you to everyone who has booked with us – we’ll see you at the weekend! As the festive season draws surprisingly closer, one of our most…
Light up a life this Christmas
Join us this November for our special Light up a Life services to give families the chance to come together, support one another and share wonderful memories of loved ones who are no longer here. Our three Light up a Life events…
The Christmas gift that keeps on giving
Ubiety, the luxury body care and home fragrance brand of Dorothy House Hospice Care, is back for a second time at The Bath Christmas Market, 2022. From 24th November – 11th December 2022, discover a sense of calm amongst the festivities and…
My London Marathon Motivation
Hi, I’m Teresa, I’m 46, a mum of three teenagers, a wife, and a senior cancer nurse. I started running about six years ago and have always dreamed of running the London Marathon but have never before been successful in the ballot.…
#SustainableSeptember Success
It’s fair to say that our Dorothy House Sustainable September campaign has taken on a life of its own. From staff joining in ‘Wear Second-Hand to Work’ day, our followers tagging us in their Dorothy House shopping bargains and our two second-hand…
Firefly Appeal 2022 – Thank You
Following our August 2022 Firefly Appeal, we welcomed our supporters to Winsley for our second annual Firefly celebration evenings. Taking place on Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 September, both events saw a fantastic turn-out, in what was a very special and emotional…
Going the extra mile for our patients
Dorothy House is here for everyone with a life-limiting illness. Whether at home, or in our Inpatient Unit in Winsley, our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. Personalising our palliative care and supporting our…
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Updated: 13 September 2022: We are deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty the Queen, and our thoughts are with her family at this time. Our hearts remain heavy during this week of national mourning and are also filled with immense…