Weldmar Hospicecare

Who we are

Weldmar Hospicecare is a Dorset charity providing specialist end of life care for adults with a life limiting illness. Our compassionate approach supports patients and their families in the community, at home, and in our hospice. All of our hospice care is provided free.

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 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.

Our Vision

All people in Dorset living with a life limiting illness being able to access the palliative care services they need, when and where they need them.

Our Mission

• To provide the highest quality care for patients living with a life limiting illness.
• To offer support to families and others affected by the patient’s illness.
• To be an active and constructive partner in the health and social care community in Dorset.
• To provide our services free of charge.
• To provide excellent working conditions and development opportunities for our staff and volunteers.

Our Values

• We care for the people we support, who support us, each other and ourselves.
• We act with integrity by building relationships based on being honest and fair with open communication.
• We are warm and welcoming to everyone.
• We are adaptable, always seeking ways to improve and develop as a charity and as individuals.