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.
Learn moreInformation for Patients & Families
Find out more about the services we offer to patients and their loved ones
Learn moreSelf Care Hub
See our videos and downloadable resources for all, to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Learn moreWhat happens when we are close to death? A guide for relatives
The experience leading up to death can be a very worrying and upsetting time for you. This information has been written to give you some advice and reassurance at this difficult time.
Learn moreWhat to do when someone dies
There are some important things that you need to do over the coming days following a death. This guide is designed to support you with the various steps that you need to take.
Learn moreInformation for health care professionals
From referrals to education and training, here, you’ll find more information about our services, and how to refer a patient to Weldmar Hospicecare. We are committed to developing strong relationships with others in Dorset who are involved at any stage with palliative and end of life care.
We also have a wide range of education and training programmes to ensure that we share our knowledge and expertise, which are suitable for fellow health and care professionals in Dorset.
Ensuring that everyone has access to palliative care – no matter what their circumstances or background
Weldmar Hospicecare’s Vision is that 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.
We are committed to ensuring that we are able to provide services to people, including those:
- Who live in particularly rural areas of Dorset
- Who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation
- Who are part of the travelling community
- Who are in prison
- From all ethnic backgrounds
Weldmar’s specialist community nursing team includes colleagues who specifically help those in harder to reach groups or in vulnerable circumstances, providing people with the information they need as well as clinical support. Weldmar also provides advocacy and social support to those who need it, with advice and help with accessing appropriate support from other agencies.
Our Patient and Family Support Services team also includes counsellors and those who can provide emotional and spiritual care.
We also provide a number of educational courses to anyone who provides care and support to those whose health is deteriorating.
If you are concerned about someone who you believe needs palliative care, please make a referral.