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It’s time to put that caffeine addiction to good use! This September, we want as many people as possible to join us for the BIG Dorothy House Coffee Morning. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather your family, friends and colleagues together to…

Are you looking for a new challenge this summer? Volunteering with our Retail team is a great way to meet new people and develop your skills, and we’re always looking for new people to join us. After the success of our Meet…

  Our team of doctors, nurses, therapists and carers know how important small moments can be at the end of someones life. Below are some stories that have been shared with us by some of the staff on our Inpatient Unit at…

Did you know that we are the leading provider of training for end of life care in our area? As well as ensuring our workforce is fully equipped to best serve our community, our Education Team arranges external training for other health…

Dorothy House’s purpose is to fulfil its charitable objectives and there is a growing understanding that making environmental and sustainability changes to the way we work will help us to achieve these. The moral imperative for universal action on the climate and…

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.

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…

  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…

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…

  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…