Weldmar Hospicecare

Weldmar Hospicecare Weldmar Hospicecare is a Dorset charity providing specialist end of life care. All of our care is free.

Weldmar Hospicecare is an independent Dorset charity that provides free end of life care for adults with a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones. Our compassionate approach supports patients and their families in the community, at home, and in our hospice. We have a dedicated team of nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and counsellors, but only 21% of our funds are provided by the NHS – the rest is raised for our Dorset charity thanks to the support of the local community. Our aim is to ensure all patients needing end of life care in Dorset have access to excellent services, delivered when they are needed, meeting individual needs of patients and their loved ones.

17/02/2026

The 'Weldmaccino' is back at Ebike Cafe at Deheers! We're delighted that they've named Weldmar Hopsicecare as their Charity of the Year, and owner Josephine Parker explains how they'll be raising funds...

📚 We're delighted to invite you to the reopening of our lovely bookshop on South Parade in Dorchester town centre this F...
17/02/2026

📚 We're delighted to invite you to the reopening of our lovely bookshop on South Parade in Dorchester town centre this Friday, 20th February! 📚

Pop in and see if you can crack the code on our safe game, which could win you a £50 gift card to spend on treasures in any Weldmar Hospicecare shop, outlet or superstore 🤞

✨ From Dorset to Windsor Castle! ✨ We are bursting with pride that some of our incredible Weldmar team were invited to a...
16/02/2026

✨ From Dorset to Windsor Castle! ✨ We are bursting with pride that some of our incredible Weldmar team were invited to a royal reception at Windsor Castle, hosted by our Patron, King Charles III, and The Queen.

The event was a recognition for those who take on the role as unpaid carers, as can often be the case for the loved ones of Weldmar patients. Among the guests were Chloe Hook - Weldmar's Carer Support Coordinator who supports those loved ones - and Dr. Helen Parsons, Lu Worrall from our Specialist Hospice at Home, Staff Nurse Ruth Mason, and our wonderful volunteer Carole Potter, who all care for others outside of their everyday role with the charity.

Carole, a volunteer at our Poundbury Clearance Outlet, says: “I care for my son, Max, who had a brain injury at the age of five. He now volunteers at the outlet too. The King asked what I did, and we spoke briefly about Max. It was lovely to be recognised as a carer; it was such an exciting day.”

Chloe, who provides everything from emotional guidance to practical help for carers, said: “The whole experience was one I’ll never forget. It was great to see so many unpaid carers there, being recognised for how much they do day in and day out, chatting with them helped to reinforce just why I do what I do within Weldmar!"

Read more about their visit - 🔗 in comments.

🚨The second 'convict' to be named for Weldmar's Jail and Bail is Terry Gillingham from Service Appliances Ltd. in Bland...
14/02/2026

🚨The second 'convict' to be named for Weldmar's Jail and Bail is Terry Gillingham from Service Appliances Ltd. in Blandford. He's been charged with the crime of aggravated biscuit consumption - regularly rendering the rest of the team biscuit-less. Diabolical!

His plea? Not guilty. But we'll see if he convinces the judge at the group's trial on Friday 13th March! If his persuasion skills are unsuccessful, he'll be sent down to the cells at Shire Hall Museum to spend the day raising his £999 'bail' to secure his release.

THERE IS JUST ONE CELL SPACE LEFT: If you've been uhmming and ahhing about taking part, now's the time to sign up so you don't miss out on all the fundraising fun!

📢 £20,000 Rollover Jackpot Alert! 📢 If you want to win this life changing sum - and at the same time support hospice car...
13/02/2026

📢 £20,000 Rollover Jackpot Alert! 📢 If you want to win this life changing sum - and at the same time support hospice care in Dorset - grab your ticket for Your Hospice Lottery! It's just £1 to enter, and every ticket sold makes a difference for families in Dorset experiencing life limiting illness.

Play online (link in comments) or pick up a ticket at your local Weldmar Hospicecare shop, outlet or superstore.

Are you a people person with retail experience and a positive attitude?This is an opportunity to step up, or use your ex...
13/02/2026

Are you a people person with retail experience and a positive attitude?

This is an opportunity to step up, or use your existing experience, to be a leader in our popular charity shop in Dorchester town centre on a Saturday and Sunday. As the senior member of staff, you’ll be responsible for the smooth operational running of the shop, including:

• Leading and motivating our fantastic team of staff and volunteers

• Ensuring every shopper and donor is welcomed and valued

• Maintaining high standards of visual displays

• Managing the store independently in the manager’s absence

You need to be experienced in retail and ready to take charge, have a friendly and approachable manner, and have a passion for representing Weldmar and making a difference for the charity.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.

Are you a friendly, confident leader with retail experience? We are looking for a Deputy Manager who can lead by example...
12/02/2026

Are you a friendly, confident leader with retail experience? We are looking for a Deputy Manager who can lead by example and ensure every visitor leaves with a smile.

In a Weldmar charity shop, no two days are ever the same. As part of the management team, you will be expected to:

· Be hands on – sorting donations, managing the shop floor, handling financial and admin tasks.

· Motivate a team of staff and volunteers, and promote a positive culture.

· Ensure every customer has an experience that will make Weldmar their first choice to shop and donate.

If you have supervisory experience in retail or customer service who knows how to get the best out of a team, can prioritise tasks and communicate confidently, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to put your skills to use for a well-loved local charity. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where your hard work directly impacts the lives of people across Dorset.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role.

Last year, our wonderful community gave a second life to over 7500 items of furniture from our Weldmar Outlets and Super...
11/02/2026

Last year, our wonderful community gave a second life to over 7500 items of furniture from our Weldmar Outlets and Superstores! 🎉

For shoppers like Wendy Dixon, who has kindly sent us photos of her beautiful home featuring some of her favourite Weldmar treasures, it’s about more than just the price. It’s about the "thrill of the find" and the quality of vintage pieces that turn a house into a home.

And the best part? Every homeware purchase to make your house into a home, helps us provide home comforts to our patients, whether that’s a glass of whisky in the sun at our hospice or specialist care in their very own beds through our Specialist Hospice at Home service. 💙💚

At Weldmar, every member of our team makes a difference. Whatever the role, we are committed to investing in the growth ...
10/02/2026

At Weldmar, every member of our team makes a difference. Whatever the role, we are committed to investing in the growth and development of our people, supporting career aspirations, building confidence, and helping staff to reach their full potential.

Liama Dale is a chef at our hospice in Dorchester, and combines her role with an apprenticeship with Coastland College - Weymouth. Our top notch catering team provides delicious and nutritious food for patients, creating meals that look and taste wonderful whilst also keeping in mind the complex dietary needs that many of our patients have. They also provide hot and cold meals and snacks for visitors, as well as staff and volunteers, in the Orangery.

"I can learn and earn at the same time," says Liama, "and I'm really enjoying the process. Personally and professionally it has helped me a lot. I have learnt a lot of skills from my manager, Sam, and from Neil and Alan at the college. I've lot lots of styles and techniques, and about food and diets ... they always support me and help me."

Sam White, Weldmar's Catering and Nutrition Lead, adds, "Liama joined us as a Catering Assistant, but it was evident she had the skills to progress, so we gave her the opportunity to go to college. It's benefitted us because we can really tailor the skills we need in our organisation."

Weldmar has been able to offer apprenticeships to staff from retail to finance to nursing You can keep up to date with the latest career opportunities by following Careers at Weldmar Hospicecare.

It's Charity Shop Home Week! From statement furniture to those tiny flourishes that make a house a home, we’re celebrati...
09/02/2026

It's Charity Shop Home Week!

From statement furniture to those tiny flourishes that make a house a home, we’re celebrating it all this week. But before the furniture browsing begins, we want to highlight some of the people who make it happen.

Meet Richard! As one of our dedicated Weldmar Delivery Drivers, Richard is the bridge between a generous donation and a happy new home. Without our transport team, our floors wouldn't be full of treasures and those big furniture finds wouldn't be accessible to everyone.

Thank you, Richard, and the whole team, for keeping us moving! 💙💚

🚨The first 'convict' has been named for Weldmar's Jail and Bail - and it's our very own Ali Caldwell, head of the Specia...
08/02/2026

🚨The first 'convict' has been named for Weldmar's Jail and Bail - and it's our very own Ali Caldwell, head of the Specialist Hospice at Home service - for the crime of ridiculously loud sneezing! 🚨

"Her sneezes have simply extraordinary decibel levels and come out of nowhere, I never know when I'm going to jump out of my skin!" says Jenny Wood, Weldmar's Patient and Family Support Lead.

"Not only that, a normal response to other people's sneezes is 'bless you!', but not Ali, she has taken to yelling 'CALL THAT A SNEEZE?!' as if it's a competitive sport. I hope the judge sends her down so we can have some peace for a bit."

Ali will face trail on Friday 13th of March and sent to the cells of Shire Hall Museum, only being released when she has raised £999 'bail' for Weldmar Hospicecare.

"I’m thrilled to be taking part in Jail and Bail," says Ali. "It’s all about putting the fun into fundraising. Every penny we raise in 'bail' goes directly toward ensuring our patients receive the specialist care they deserve. I’m ready to do my time, I only hope the cells aren't too dusty..."

SIGN UP FOR JAIL & BAIL: Would you, or one of your colleagues at work, like to join Ali? We're looking for Jail & Bail participants right now! What will your crime be?

Co-founded by local paramedics Chris Taylor and Jake Bailes, DorsetNines are organising an ambulance vs police football ...
05/02/2026

Co-founded by local paramedics Chris Taylor and Jake Bailes, DorsetNines are organising an ambulance vs police football match at the Bob Lucas Stadium, home of Weymouth Football Club on Saturday the 2nd of May to fundraise for local charities and organisations.

It promises to be a great day of family fun, emergency service displays, food and drink, music, stalls, and of course, a game of football to settle a friendly rivalry!

They have kindly chosen Weldmar Hospicecare as one of their beneficiary charities for the event, both in fundraising and in highlighting the work we do in the local community.

"In our line of work, we see the impact Weldmar has on a regular basis." says Chris, "They're so important for so many families in Dorset, and we wanted to help support their provision of end of life care." 💙💚

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Dorchester
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