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#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…
Always Here Appeal
The Always Here Appeal For the first time ever, we’re aiming to raise £500,000 in just 36 hours in a ground-breaking fundraising super-sprint, and we want as many people as possible to get involved. Currently, Dorothy House cares for over 2500…
Tulip Standard – First graduations!
Working in the Hospice and community with palliative and end of life patients and their families is a complex and challenging role. In order to better support our workforce, and ensure a high standard of care across our community, we now provide…
Shop at Dorothy House for a More Sustainable September
September has become synonymous with sustainability. From The Great Big Green Week to Second Hand September, there are any number of ways to get involved. As we respond collectively to the threat of climate change we can help keep the global temperature…
Dorothy House Hospice Care retains ‘Outstanding’ rating from Care Quality Commission
Following a regulatory inspection in June, Dorothy House Hospice Care is delighted to announce that it has again been awarded an “Outstanding” rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The unannounced visit from the CQC took place on 9 June 2022 and…
Bereavement Help Points – Support and training
The Bereavement Help Points (BHPs) are community based drop-in groups for adults, welcoming anyone who has suffered a bereavement. They are spaces to meet and talk with others who may be experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. Last year Dorothy House joined forces…
Clinical Recruitment Open Day – Wednesday 7 September
Are you a Registered Nurse or Healthcare Assistant looking for a new challenge? Well, we have some good news for you – we’re hiring! For a lot of us, September is the month for fresh starts, so it’s the perfect time to…