Weldmar Hospicecare is a Dorset charity providing specialist 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. All of our care is provided free.
We have a dedicated team of nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and counsellors, but only 17% of our funds are provided by the NHS – we need to raise £27,500 per day, with the support of the local community, in order to continue our services.
Our aim is to ensure all adults 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.
Stampede by the Sea
Have you herd? Wonderfully decorated elephants will be arriving in Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis in a fun, free, and vibrant art trail to raise funds and awareness for Weldmar!
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There for you throughout life’s most difficult journey
Complementary Therapy and new Self Care Hub
See our brand new video and downloadable resources for all, to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Learn morePhysiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Find out how these services can make such a difference
Learn moreJoin our team
Weldmar Hospicecare is hiring across a number of our departments, including clinical and nursing, through to catering, fundraising and retail.
View all our Dorset charity jobs.
Information for Professionals
Weldmar Hospicecare is committed to ensuring that those who need excellent palliative care in Dorset have access to it, and so we have a range of education and training courses available, and useful online guides such as our Advance Care Planning Hub.
Professional Courses
Weldmar Hospicecare is committed to providing training in order to improve palliative care for all in Dorset, and run a series of educational courses.
Learn moreMaking a referral
How to refer a patient to Weldmar Hospicecare, with a summary of our services.
Learn moreAdvance Care Planning
Resources for Advance Care Planning: the process of person-centred discussions between an individual and their care providers about their preferences and priorities for future care.
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Did you know...
2,123
patients and loved ones in Dorset received our care last year
£27,500
is how much we need to raise every day to provide our services
83%
of the care we provide is in the community and patients' own homes