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. We have a dedicated team of nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and counsellors, but only 19% of our total costs are funded 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.

All of our care is provided free.

How to support Weldmar

All of Weldmar’s services are provided to those who need them for free. To provide these services, we need to raise the equivalent of £27,500 every day. Just 19% of our income is from the NHS.

There are lots of ways that you can support Weldmar. This could be playing Your Hospice Lottery for just £1 a week or making an affordable regular donation, taking on a challenge, or shopping with us. This will help us to continue to provide specialist end of life care to adults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.

It’s not just about raising money – a great way to support us is to volunteer, and there are opportunities across the charity.

How to donate and fundraise Volunteering with us

Information about Weldmar in your local community

Our Community Outreach Coordinator, Fran, is out and about in different locations across Dorset every week. You can ask any questions about our services and what we do, and also get useful information about volunteering, fundraising, and more.

As well as events with our Community Outreach Vehicle, Fran also attends village hall talks, library events, community groups, and more.

You can also apply to have a visit from Weldmar Community Outreach at an event you are organising.