Providing palliative and end of life care to people in our community, and their families.
21/11/2025
This weekend marks the start of our 2025 Light up a Life services, starting with our Winsley service on Sunday 23 November.
Taking place at the Hospice from 3pm, we’ll be welcoming our supporters to our stunning grounds for a special service of reflection and remembrance, as well as the lighting of our Christmas tree.
Our Bath Abbey service will then take place on Tuesday 25 November at 7pm. For those who are unable to attend, this service will be live-streamed so you can watch from home, and we’ll provide the link to this nearer the time.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of these very special evenings 🌟
20/11/2025
Could your business support our Christmas Tree Collection happening from 9-11 January 2026? Whether you can give a few hours or multiple days and whether you have access to a van or not, we need you! In January, we collected almost 6,000 trees, so every single volunteer makes a huge difference - Bison Waste Bath were one of the fantastic local businesses that supported us earlier this year, and here's Will to tell us more about what volunteering involves!
Sign up as an individual or get together with your colleagues – it's up to you! Simply complete this form and we’ll be in touch with more information: https://okt.to/Q03XK1
19/11/2025
Thank you to all involved at the Midsomer Norton Choir Fest which took place back in October!
In a bid to looking to share experiences and music in the wider community and to encourage new members, the organisers invited a range of choirs to perform, from out of school club groups through the ages, showcasing eight fabulous choirs in just 2 hours. Our lovely volunteer Jackie from our Midsomer Norton shop attended to give a talk about the work of Dorothy House, and to accept the fundraising cheque at the end of the performance - in total, the event raised an amazing £1,350!
18/11/2025
Don’t hit up the big high street chains for your Christmas decorations this year – pop into your local Dorothy House shop instead and discover our fantastic selection of new goods! We’ve got a whole host of goodies to help you get ready for the festive season – from Christmas cards and wrapping paper to tree decorations and homeware – and best of all, you’ll be supporting local hospice care!
17/11/2025
A big thank you to Potterne Social Club for their fundraising efforts at their End of Summer Party! The event was held in memory of Angela Martin, who was cared for by Dorothy House, and raised a fantastic £1,478!
16/11/2025
Grief can be lonely, but you don't have to go through it alone.
The Bereavement Help Point is a safe, welcoming space to talk and connect with others in a similar situation. All sessions are free to attend and open to anyone in the community who has been bereaved. Head to our website to find your nearest session.
15/11/2025
Bookings are officially open for our 2026 Christmas Tree Collection, in partnership with Just Helping! Head to our website now to register your tree for our annual recycling scheme, all raising funds for Dorothy House!
14/11/2025
“If you want dignity for people, if you want dignity for yourself, please support Dorothy House this Light Up a Life.”
As part of our 2025 Light Up a Life Appeal, we've been sharing Bill's story.
Bill and Val had been together for 52 years when Val was diagnosed with lung cancer. Dorothy House supported Val and their family from the very beginning of her diagnosis, through to the last days of her life.
We know that as we approach the festive season, it can be a difficult time for those who are at reaching the end of their life, or for those who have lost someone important to them. At this time of year especially, Light up a Life offers a beacon of hope and healing for many.
There's still time to sponsor a light in memory of a loved one on our beautiful Christmas tree at the Hospice in Winsley. Not only is each dedication a beautiful tribute to someone we love, but it is also a gift that helps others, ensuring that people across our region continue to receive personalised end of life care, dignity and support.
If you’re affected by a life-limiting illness and looking for a friendly space to connect with others in a similar situation, our Coffee Connection sessions are for you.
Coffee Connections are our weekly community groups open to anyone affected by life-limiting illness or associated bereavement. Whether you’re caring for someone, living with an illness yourself, or have lost someone, you’re welcome to join us. All sessions are free to attend and there’s no need to pre-book a place.
We have sessions running in Chippenham, Frome, Keynsham, Winsley, and online via Zoom, and we've recently started a new group in Trowbridge!
For more information, visit our website and search ‘Coffee Connection.’
12/11/2025
"I have a plan for when I pass away. I know what songs I want at my funeral. I know where I want to be buried. I think that's a sensible thing to have."
How refreshing it was to see the one and only Ed Sheeran talking so openly about his death and legacy on last week's episode of The Graham Norton Show, including his plans for a posthumous album.
Talking about what we want when we die isn't morbid - it's sensible, and will make things easier for our loved ones when the time comes. If Ed Sheeran is willing to chat about it on national TV, that's a lesson for all of us!
Check out our range of end of life planning resources over on our website - search 'planning ahead.'
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12/11/2025
By leaving a gift in your will, you can profoundly change the lives of people in your community. No matter how big or small, your gift will allow us to help people and their loved ones live and share their last days in comfort and contentment. Head to our website to learn more.
11/11/2025
Today brings a time for us to remember the Armed Forces, and their families, from Britain and the Commonwealth, the vital role played by the emergency services and those who have lost their lives, or health and wellbeing, as a result of conflict or terrorism.
Today at 11am, we'll be taking the time to remember the service, sacrifice, bravery and courage of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
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Dorothy House Hospice Care was set up in 1976, based at the Bath home of its founder Prue Dufour, A woman of vision, determination and deep faith, she saw a need for care of terminally ill patients in their community, rather than in hospital.
Over the years Dorothy House has grown to reflect the changing needs of palliative care, and we now provide our services to a population of 550,000 over 700sq miles. From the hospice’s beginning to the current day our purpose has remained the same, to provide compassionate care to our community to enable those with a life-limiting illness to live well and die well.
Our Care and Services
Whether you are with us as a patient, carer or family member, please be assured that we will give you all the care and support we can. This could be through a range of different services, complementary therapies, Group Workshops and Creative Arts Sessions Click here to find our more.
Patients can be seen at Winsley or at our Outreach Centres, and in some cases are visited at home. Support can also be provided to patients during a stay at the Inpatient Unit or whilst attending the Day Patient Unit.
The services we provide ensure that our patients and their families are supported in a way that meets the needs of everyone involved. This could be through our Hospice at Home Team, Family Support Team, Nursing Clinics, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy and many of our other teams and sessions.
Our Shops
Dorothy House also has 27 retail stores across Wiltshire, Bath and parts of North East Somerset, providing quality pre-loved items of clothing, books, music and furniture to the local community.
Our stores rely upon the genorosity of our communities for donations. We receive and process 1000’s of bags every week, with our staff and volunteers ensuring that we don't miss those hidden gems that may be hiding at the bottom of a bag or box.
We have also recently launched our free online furniture collection service. Making it now even easier to donate your furniture and electrical items to Dorothy House.
