
Specialist care for adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness
We provide specialist end of life care to people in Dorset who are living with a life limiting illness, which includes conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease, and heart disease.
We also support their loved ones throughout what can be one of life’s most difficult journeys.
Weldmar Hospicecare provides most of this care in the comfort of patients’ own homes. Our Specialist Hospice at Home Service has hubs with locally based teams in the north, south, and west of Dorset. Our Inpatient Unit is set in beautiful grounds in Dorchester.
As well as our doctors and nurses, our approach to providing specialist care extends to services such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and our Patient and Family Support Services team is there to help patients, their carers, and loved ones through this difficult time.

Specialist Hospice at Home Service
The team at your local Specialist Hospice at Home Hub will be there to support you, in the comfort of your own home. They will provide and coordinate the care that you – and your loved ones – need.
The care and support we provide is as individual as you are.
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Our Inpatient Unit
For those patients who need a more sustained professional input, for example to help manage symptoms, we have our Inpatient Unit based in beautiful surroundings in Dorchester.
Our team of doctors, nurses, and other professionals are on hand at the hospice to provide bespoke and tailored care around the clock. They ensure patients are comfortable and treated with the respect they deserve.
Find out more about our Inpatient Unit hereMore support from our specialists and experts
We have a range of additional support available to help patients retain their independence and quality of life for as long as possible.
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Find out how these services can make such a difference
Learn moreMND (Motor Neurone Disease) Service
Our aim is to support those individuals, and the people that care for them, with advice including benefits, planning, and symptom management.
Learn morePatient and Family Support Services
At Weldmar Hospicecare, we support family members and loved ones though what can be life’s most difficult journey. Our Patient and Family Support Service is made up of a number of professionally qualified and specially trained support staff and volunteers. The service offers both emotional support and practical help or advice.
Wellbeing Support Sessions
Our tailored weekly sessions to support patients, carers, and those going through bereavement
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Providing a safe space for patients and loved ones to talk
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We have a dedicated Carer Support Coordinator who provides practical and emotional help and advice to those people who are providing caring duties for their loved ones.
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