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The Princess Royal opens Dorothy House’s expanded ‘Firefly Woods’
On Thursday 14 September, Dorothy House Hospice Care was honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to celebrate the opening of our Firefly Woods as a place of reflection and remembrance for everyone across the Dorothy House community. …
World Alzheimer’s Day – How Dorothy House is supporting Dementia patients
What is Dementia? While people often believe that Dementia is a normal part of ageing, only affecting memory, it is actually a progressive disease that damages the brain. The symptoms of Dementia worsen over time and include: memory loss confusion and requiring…
New partnership for Dorothy House with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
Dorothy House is delighted to announce a new partnership with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust to connect the grounds at the Hospice in Winsley to the Kennet and Avon canal path in the valley below. As part of a wider Dorothy House ambition to…
Reflections on the first anniversary of my beloved wife’s death
Dorothy House’s Young People’s and Dementia Ambassador, Sir Al Aynsley Green, lost his beloved wife Rosemary just over a year ago. Here, he reflects on the days leading up to her death and the dreaded first anniversary, and why more should be…
Santa and Elf Run is back!
Our ever-popular Santa and Elf Run is back for 2023! Taking place on Sunday 3 December, the event will see Santa’s and Elves complete the 2.5 or 5km route at around the Hospice in Winsley as a walk or run, all to…
Get ready for Sustainable September
Last year saw the launch of our first ever Sustainable September campaign, aiming to raise awareness of the benefits of second-hand shopping, de-bunk the myths around charity shops, and ultimately, work towards being more planet positive. Throughout the month, we encouraged everyone…
Dorothy House’s Peace of Mind Planner
At Dorothy House, we encourage and support our patients and our health and social care colleagues in the community to consider their end of life wishes, and ensure their affairs are in order should they fall ill or die. Our lives are…
Embracing nature at Winsley House
Our holistic approach to care means that we prioritise wellbeing, relaxation, and independence for the people we support in our community. Alongside traditional medical support for patients, we offer Complementary Therapy, and weekly Serenity sessions to promote relaxation and wellbeing. Not only…
Dorothy House launches new furry fundraiser
On Sunday 8 October, Dorothy House is welcoming woofs of all shapes and sizes, from Dachshunds to Dobermans to take part in a sponsored 5K dog walk fundraiser around Southwick Country Park in Trowbridge. ‘Paws in the Park’ will take place from…
Greta’s story
Greta came to Dorothy House for symptom control relating to her lung cancer diagnosis. Here she tells her story about her time on the Inpatient Unit: “My name is Marguerita, but I’m called Greta. I was diagnosed two years ago with lung…