Weldmar Hospicecare

09/01/2026

Following the success of their previous cinema screening of Wicked in 2024, Alice and Janet raised a brilliant £1120 in memory of Alice's mum, and Janet's friend Paula Morgan, who shared a love of theatre, by hosting their own November screening of Wicked: For Good at the Plaza cinema in Dorchester.

Thank you to Alice, Janet, and everyone who attended this unique and fun event supporting Weldmar in providing specialist care for local adults with a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones 💙💚

09/01/2026

Become a part of Weldmar’s charity shop Team in Blandford!

As a Shop Assistant, you will ensure smooth shop operations, and deliver excellent customer service. Your duties include unpacking, pricing, sorting, and selling donated goods, promoting stock to maximize income, and working with volunteers to maintain a welcoming atmosphere and appealing displays. In addition to day-to-day tasks and administrative duties, you’ll also act as a key holder and handle banking responsibilities during the manager’s absence.

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about making a difference. While retail experience is preferred, full training will be provided. This could be your chance to gain retail experience or put your existing experience to good use in a popular local charity shop.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this role.

08/01/2026

Kick off 2025 with a chance to win the £17,000 Your Hospice Lottery jackpot whilst supporting Weldmar Hospicecare!✨

Buy your ticket for just £1 before midnight tonight to be in with a chance to win!

Remember, there are over 400 guaranteed prizes up for grabs, giving you plenty of chances to win… and every ticket helps support Weldmar in providing vital care, comfort, and support to patients and their families when they need it most. 💙💚

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08/01/2026

An exciting opportunity to join our nursing team at our Inpatient Unit! Are you a Health Care Assistant looking for a flexible role where you can provide compassionate care?

✅ A variety of shift patterns
✅ Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
✅ Free Parking
✅ Part of a well-established team

Health Care Assistants at our Inpatient Unit assist our Registered Nurses in the delivery of high-quality patient care, offering emotional support and maintaining a safe environment, and we’re looking for individuals to join the team at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. Health Care Assistants are essential to our service, ensuring that we can deliver exceptional palliative care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Using your interpersonal skills when providing personal care, you’ll gain an understanding of patient’s personal needs and will complete documentation to ensure accurate records of their care. You’ll have healthcare experience, preferably in a palliative care setting. You’ll have obtained, or be working towards, a Diploma in Care and have a willingness and interest in acquiring new skills.

An enhanced plus barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

07/01/2026

Looking to set yourself a challenge this year? Choose your own distance for the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in May and support hospice care in Dorset!

📅 16-17 May
🥾 Choose a distance between 10km and 100km
👊 Support for training and fundraising
👫 Ideal as an individual, small or large group challenge

We'd love to have you, your family, friends, or work colleagues sign up to support Weldmar!

07/01/2026

Over the course of the last year, the Martinstown Charity Group has raised an amazing £3000 for Weldmar Hospicecare, through events such as their quiz night and Christmas Fayre.

Thank you all for your hard work and fantastic donation, we're so grateful for the support of local groups helping us to provide specialist end of life care to patients with life limiting illnesses, as well as supporting their families and loved ones. 💙💚

07/01/2026

Would you like to make a difference to the wellbeing of our patients and their families? We would like to hear from you!

We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Level 1 Counsellor to join our Patient and Family Support Service. This role is suited to someone early in their counselling career who is committed to developing their practice.

Working closely with experienced counsellors, you’ll help ensure patients, families, and carers receive timely, high-quality psychological and emotional support. You will play an active role in creating a calm, welcoming environment and use your professional skills to offer sensitive communication and support, including pre- and post-bereavement care.

This role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference while building your professional experience within a supportive team. A minimum Level 4 Diploma in Counselling is required, along with accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or another relevant professional body. Candidates working towards accreditation will also be considered.

An Enhanced DBS Check is also required; please refer to the job description in the candidate pack for full details.

07/01/2026

You've got until MIDDAY TODAY (7th January) to get your booking in for a Christmas tree collection!

Unfortunately we won't be able to accept any bookings after this time. Thank you to everyone who has already booked and made a donation to Weldmar Hospicecare - we've got more trees to pick up than ever before, but can add a few more to our route!

👉 www.weldmarhospicecare.org/trees

06/01/2026

Wear the striking blue and green of Weldmar Hospicecare at Weymouth Half Marathon this March, and support hospice care in Dorset!

Maybe you've never stepped up to a half marathon distance before, or you're looking for a running challenge close to home with sensational views. This is the one for you!

Raise just £250 in sponsorship and we'll refund your registration fee.

We'll support you all the way with training tips, fundraising advice and inspiration, and even be there on the day to cheer you on!

Weldmar Hospicecare is the hospice charity in Dorset. We care for adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness - all provided for free.

06/01/2026

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Weldmar has been officially accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation.

This means the charity is paying salaries to staff based on the true cost of living. This rate, known as the ‘real’ living wage, is voluntarily paid by employers who want to ensure their employees earn a wage that is genuinely reflective of the needs of modern life, going above and beyond the government’s National Living Wage.

Head of People Services, Charlotte Smith says: “At Weldmar, we are delighted to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer as this reflects who we are and what we stand for. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and ensuring they are paid a fair, real living wage is a fundamental part of creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. This accreditation reinforces our commitment to supporting wellbeing, fostering trust, and building a culture where colleagues can thrive—not just at work, but in life. We believe that doing the right thing for our people is the right thing for our organisation and our community.”

05/01/2026

OCTOBER '26: A once in a lifetime experience to support hospice care in Dorset. We'll be with you every step of the way on your training and fundraising journey 💙💚

🌍 Spain's historic Camino de Santiago trail
📅 3rd - 10th October
🥾 Moderate

Since our very first trek in 2013, our intrepid overseas challengers have raised in excess of £500,000! Every penny raised enables us to continue providing specialist care for adults with life limiting illnesses in Dorset, and support for their loved ones.

Although it is a challenge and you’ll need to do some training, the terrain is rated as moderate and you’ll be provided with lovely meals and accommodation along the way, making this an ideal trek for first-time challengers.

You can meet your fellow trekkers on regular training walks, and our Fundraising team is ready to support you to meet your target.

Why not find out more?

Epic adventures. Lasting memories.Find out more now about the incredible route for our Overseas Challenge for 2026 in Spain - a perfect trek if you've never completed one before.

03/01/2026

🎄 BOOK A COLLECTION FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE AND SUPPORT HOSPICE CARE IN DORSET! 💙💚

🌟 You enjoy the convenience of your tree collected from your doorstep
🌟 Your suggested £10 donation supports local people who have a life limiting illness
🌟 Your tree will be sustainably recycled into biomass fuel

Bookings close this coming Wednesday at 12pm, so book your collection slot now! Collections take place across Dorset next weekend.

Treecycle is supported by Trinity Street Christmas Trees and Knighton Countryside Management Ltd 👌