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.

Our hospice gardens in Dorchester provide peace and tranquility for patients and their loved ones, as well as our own st...
17/04/2026

Our hospice gardens in Dorchester provide peace and tranquility for patients and their loved ones, as well as our own staff and volunteers. Our Gardener, Andrea, has a team of brilliant volunteers who help keep them so special. Find out why they are so passionate about making a difference 👇

The Your Hospice Lottery rollover jackpot has soared to an incredible £24,000! ✨Make sure you get your tickets before m...
15/04/2026

The Your Hospice Lottery rollover jackpot has soared to an incredible £24,000! ✨

Make sure you get your tickets before midnight tomorrow for your chance to win this amazing prize — plus over 400 other guaranteed prizes! 🎉

Every ticket you buy doesn’t just give you the chance to win, it also helps support Weldmar Hospicecare in providing vital care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses 💙

Link in the comments 💚

A huge well done and THANK YOU to the runners who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon at the weekend. Matt...
14/04/2026

A huge well done and THANK YOU to the runners who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon at the weekend. Matt, April & Lexi, Kay (and Freddy, her all-important support crew!)

Not only have they trained and run some serious miles, they've collectively raised a total of £3,293. This incredible amount will help us continue to make a difference to patients and their families across Dorset by providing specialist end of life care, and support. 💙💚

11/04/2026

We're lucky to have an incredible team of volunteers assisting Andrea, who is the Gardener at our hospice in Dorchester. The gardens are so important for everyone - patients can have their beds moved outside to enjoy the view, and loved ones can enjoy the peace and tranquility they provide in the most difficult times. Thank you to all of these amazing volunteers for their hard work!

10/04/2026

Weldmar Hospicecare is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Medicine to join our established, compassionate and forward-thinking team, which provides the opportunity to practise high-quality, patient-centred care where time, continuity and multidisciplinary working are genuinely valued.

With the stunning Jurassic Coast, incredible local scenery, picturesque villages and vibrant local towns, Dorset really is an incredible place to live and work. You’ll be based in the beautiful surroundings of our 12-bedded Inpatient Unit providing specialist palliative care for patients with complex needs, your role will also include supporting our Specialist Hospice at Home teams, who provide care for patients in the community.

Find out more, download your Candidate Pack, and apply on our website.

09/04/2026

Creating wildlife habitats and toasting marshmallows? That can only mean one thing - the first of our Growing Hope eco activity mornings!

Run by Weldmar's Patient and Family Support Team, these sessions are designed to allow children and families to take part in fun outdoor activities together with the space to connect and enjoy nature within the beautiful hospice grounds.

The wildlife dens the children built this week were so brilliant that they had some creepy crawly tenants queuing up to get in before they'd even finished them! We can't wait to see who else might decide to move in over the coming weeks…

We want to say 💙THANK YOU💚 to Mulberry Fields in Sherborne, who have raised an amazing £1,000 for Weldmar! We were their...
08/04/2026

We want to say 💙THANK YOU💚 to Mulberry Fields in Sherborne, who have raised an amazing £1,000 for Weldmar! We were their chosen charity this year, and they raised the funds through a number of events throughout the year!

We're incredibly thankful for the generosity of supporters who donate quality items to our charity shops. The fantastic ...
07/04/2026

We're incredibly thankful for the generosity of supporters who donate quality items to our charity shops. The fantastic collection of Rom the Space Knight Marvel Comics currently for sale in Weldmar's Dorchester Bookshop is no exception. They're all individually wrapped and include some rare issues including the first edition - wow!💥 They're bound to make a comic fan very happy.

We've recently had quite a few messages asking how to donate items, what items our shops accept, and whether they will collect furniture items. While we never mind answering those, the fastest way to get this information is to get in touch with the shop you'd like to donate to directly.

Every Weldmar charity shop has its own page on our website where you can find out contact details, accepted donations, opening times and other useful information about things like arranging furniture collection, too.

SIGN-UP DEADLINE APPROACHINGThere are a few places remaining, and not long to make one yours!You have until Friday 10th ...
06/04/2026

SIGN-UP DEADLINE APPROACHING

There are a few places remaining, and not long to make one yours!

You have until Friday 10th of April to sign up and complete a fun challenge.

- A unique perspective of the Jurassic Coast
- Expert leadership from Adventure 4 All
- A sense of accomplishment

All while raising money to help us continue to provide specialist end of life care and support across Dorset. 💙💚

You can sign up on your own or as a group, and it's a terrific day out.

We hope you're enjoying an egg-citing Easter weekend! Every year, we really appreciate the generosity of the local commu...
06/04/2026

We hope you're enjoying an egg-citing Easter weekend! Every year, we really appreciate the generosity of the local community who donate eggs for the nurses, staff and volunteers who are on duty over the holiday period. Here's Tiffany from Kingsley Home Care - West Dorset with Emma, Di and Kelly from our hospice with some deserved chocolate treats.

Thank you!! 💙💚

Children and young people who have a relative in Weldmar's care - or who have recently been bereaved - and being support...
05/04/2026

Children and young people who have a relative in Weldmar's care - or who have recently been bereaved - and being supported by Weldmar's Patient and Family Support Services team will receive an extra special gift this Easter, thanks to talented crafters at Dorchester Family Church.

They have been busy knitting colourful hedgehogs, which can encase a small chocolate egg.

Julia Whiting from the church (pictured right) says: "We have a few church members who are physically disabled and they don't get to church very often. They can, at times, feel quite isolated from what's going on. They happen to be very, very good knitters and it helps them to feel included and part of something much bigger than themselves.

"Each Christmas and Easter we come up with a different idea. Just after Christmas we have people asking what are we doing for Easter! They're keen to take part because they know that they're going to children who are hurting, and it's part of their journey and their process. We can give them something that shows that they are loved and cared for by people who don't even know them.

"They really are made with love and a sense of purpose, and will give fulfilment not only to the people who are making them but hopefully the children and their families who can see that there are people aware of their situation and want to reach out and help in whatever way they can."

Sandra Francis, Weldmar's Children and Young Persons Counsellor, says these gifts are far more than just a chocolate treat: "We run various activities for families and these will be gifted to the children and young people that come to those activities over the Easter holidays, and also to the young people that I'm working with in schools across Dorset with counselling sessions."

A huge thank you to everyone from Dorchester Family Church for their continued support and these wonderful gifts.

Tickets to The Mayor of Weymouth's Charity Fundraiser 60s/ 70s Disco are now SOLD OUT!However, raffle tickets are still ...
03/04/2026

Tickets to The Mayor of Weymouth's Charity Fundraiser 60s/ 70s Disco are now SOLD OUT!

However, raffle tickets are still available to purchase from our website. (See the link below)

If you were lucky enough to get a ticket, our Weymouth St Thomas Street charity shop currently has a dedicated section with some groovy clothes, shoes and accessories to create some fabulous costumes!

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