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Volunteering Pages – System Migration (Monday 27 June 2022)
We are currently migrating to a new volunteering system. We apologise if this causes any issues with accessing our volunteering pages. Please bear with us! If you would like to contact us about any volunteering opportunities please do so via volunteer@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk.
Learning to Rest and Relax
Most of us are familiar with the benefits of regular physical activity and exercise. But today there’s increasing awareness of the importance of quality rest and relaxation, being made part of our daily life. Relaxation exercises can be an effective and accessible…
Jubilee: Time to celebrate!
Last week saw the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrated with street parties and picnics up and down the country. Our shops were all open, and in recognition of this important historical moment, our Retail teams put up some amazing window displays. Here’s…
We’re in your neighbourhood
There’s no place like home, and when people are unwell, this feeling can be stronger than ever As part of our Services Review, we spoke to over 2000 patients, families, staff, clinical and community partners through surveys, focus groups and in-depth interviews…
Time to Give Thanks – Volunteers’ Week 2022
Volunteers’ Week runs every year from the 1-7 June, and is a special time where we celebrate and give thanks to the incredible people who give up their time to make a difference across our community. We have more than 25…
Guilt-Free Pampering with Ubiety and The Soul Spa
Our latest Ubiety venture will see our much-loved products take centre stage in an indulgent pampering experience at The Soul Spa in Bath. This boutique wellbeing practice has been offering meditations and Sound Baths, alongside practice rooms with traditional complimentary therapies for…
Broad St proud to be part of The Bath Festival 2022
The world-renowned festival, which celebrates music and books, will run Friday 13 May to Saturday 21 May 2022. In a packed festival programme, going into more venues than ever before, many of the events involve the careful pairing of authors and musicians…
Hospice Hero Hits Hundred!
In 2020, Owen Hillier MBE inspired all of us within the Dorothy House community, raising an incredible £20,000 by walking 100 metres every day during the first lockdown. Now, two years on, Owen will be celebrating his 100th birthday this April. World…
Current service information & updates (19 April 2024)
Current services and information We are continuing to do everything we can to provide care and support to our community. The safety and wellbeing of our patients, their families, our shop customers, employees and volunteers is our highest priority. Please be assured…
A Big Thank You to Stowe Family Law!
While we receive partial funding from the NHS, our services are predominantly funded by donations, our 25 charity shops, and the fundraising efforts of our wonderful supporters. For every £1 we receive from the government, we have to work hard to raise…