We’re here through life’s most difficult journey
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 both at home and in our hospice. We have a dedicated team of nurses, doctors, therapists, and counsellors. 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, but we need to raise more than £27,000 every day with the support of the local community, in order to continue our services.
Find out how to support us here
Take on a challenge for Weldmar in 2026
If it’s your New Year’s Resolution to do something adventurous or have a new experience, why not sign up for one of our challenges? From running and walking locally or overseas, to skydiving and wingwalking, we’ve got you covered!
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
Choose a distance that suits you, from 10km to 100km, for this amazing fundraising adventure in May!
Find out moreCamino de Santiago: Our 2026 Overseas Challenge
This October, take on the historic pilgrimage trail to raise funds for Weldmar
Find out moreWeldmar's Abseil Challenge
Will you pledge to go over the edge this May? This event books up fast so secure your place today!
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Write your Will for free with Weldmar
No gift is too small and it’s more affordable than you may realise to leave a something to Weldmar – and gifts left to us in Wills pay for the care of one in three patients experiencing life limiting illness.
We have a very useful information pack that we can send you, with advice on how to get started, and a glossary of common words and phrases. We have a dedicated Legacy Officer, Sarah, who is ready to answer your questions and provide support.
With almost 60% of UK adults not having a Will, make it your New Year’s Resolution to get yours sorted! We can even arrange for you to write your Will for free – it’s fast, simple, and secure.
Find out more1,859
patients and loved ones in Dorset received our care last year
£27k
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
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How supporting Weldmar makes a difference for those in our care
Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care for local adults in Dorset who have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, and expected to be in their last twelve months of life. There is also support for their loved ones throughout life’s most difficult journey.
To find out how your support makes a difference, you can read stories from patients and loved ones about the impact Weldmar’s care has had on them.
Read our stories here
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This is a great way of keeping up to date with how your support is making a difference, the latest news and developments from Weldmar, and more ideas on how you can get involved.
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Charity Shopping with Weldmar
Weldmar Hospicecare has a number of shops, outlets, and superstores located across Dorset!
Each a fabulous treasure trove of pre-loved fashion, homeware, electricals and more. Our larger outlets and superstores also sell furniture, which can be delivered.
We also welcome donations of good quality items in our charity shops, which will be sold to fund specialist care for local adults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
More about shopping with usInformation 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 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.
Learn moreMaking a referral
How to refer a patient to Weldmar Hospicecare, with a summary of our services.
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