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.

Did you know that Weldmar Hospicecare provides support for the loved ones of those in our care? During half term, our Pa...
23/02/2026

Did you know that Weldmar Hospicecare provides support for the loved ones of those in our care? During half term, our Patient and Family Support Services team took a number of families to The Ranch Xtreme on Portland, many of whom are experiencing bereavement and continue to have our support.

it was an opportunity to come together with others who are experiencing one of life’s most difficult journeys, and create connections and happy memories with each other.

“We’ve just had such a lovely morning!” said Weldmar's Children and Young Person Counsellor Sandra Francis. “Getting to know more about the animals, the young people have been picking them up and making a fuss of them. The parents are having a good coffee and cake here as well. It’s just lovely to get these families together, talking ... about how things are for them.”

Many thanks to the team at The Ranch for their continued help in facilitating wonderful activities like this 💙💚

Read all about it! The latest Weldmar Magazine is out now!If you receive post from Weldmar, you may have seen this arriv...
21/02/2026

Read all about it! The latest Weldmar Magazine is out now!

If you receive post from Weldmar, you may have seen this arrive through your letterbox. Otherwise, you can now pick it up this weekend for free at your local Weldmar Hospicecare shop, outlet or superstore, at our hospice in Dorchester, or wherever you see our Community Outreach Vehicle.

It's packed with stories that tell the difference your support makes to those in our care.

You'll meet Mike, who is currently in our care and says: "When you hear the word ‘hospice’, it’s quite a scary thing. It seems that once you say the word, that’s it for you, but it’s not that way. Hospice care is a way of making the time you’ve got left better.”

There's also the story of four of our hospice nurses who went to junior school together in Dorchester ... and recently all celebrated their 60th birthdays!
..and so much more. Give it a read today, and understand a little more about how you make a difference by doing what you do for Weldmar Hospicecare 💙💚

A new chapter begins! 📖✨Today marked the re-opening of our much-loved Bookshop in South Street, Dorchester.From the mome...
20/02/2026

A new chapter begins! 📖✨

Today marked the re-opening of our much-loved Bookshop in South Street, Dorchester.

From the moment Weldmar Community Nurse Lucy Moxam cut the ribbon this morning, the shop has been buzzing with old friends and new faces keen to check out the redesign.

Bookshop Manager, Rob Mutter said it best: as well as everything being donated and sold raising important funds for Weldmar, whether it’s a tourist hunting for books about Thomas Hardy or a little boy so excited about his new book he had to tell his nan, these are the moments that make the bookshop special, and there were plenty of them today.

Come and see the transformation for yourself. We’ve got more books out on the shop floor, new lighting, an improved layout for accessibility, and even a vinyl booth to test out your records before you buy!

🚨Our third ‘convict’ has been summoned to the dock for Weldmar’s Jail and Bail! Introducing Pippa Aaron from Metro Rod ,...
18/02/2026

🚨Our third ‘convict’ has been summoned to the dock for Weldmar’s Jail and Bail! Introducing Pippa Aaron from Metro Rod , who has been charged with the crime of unwarranted office serenading, regularly subjecting her colleagues to unsolicited musical performances.

Her plea? Guilty as charged! She’s not even trying to deny her vocal crimes. However, a confession won't save her from the judge at the group trial on Friday 13th March. Pippa will be hauled off to the cells at Shire Hall Museum where she’ll have to raise her £999 ‘bail’ to secure her release and return to her adoring (or perhaps relieved) fans.

EDIT: Weldmar's Jail & Bail 2026 is now full!

Thank you to everyone who's signed up. Now the question is, will you raise your bail to get out of jail? Or will you be spending a long stretch in the cells? We'll find out on Friday 13th March...

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. 💙💚

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Herringston Road
Dorchester
DT12SL

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+441305215300

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