46%
of our Inpatients
discharged home
1200
local people
cared for by Dove House last year
53%
of our patients
have a non-cancer illness
69
years old
is the average patient age

Our Vision & Values Positive, Professional and Passionate

Everyone involved with Dove House Hospice, including Trustees, Staff, and Volunteers are proud to live and work by the values of the hospice, that “United we will be passionate, positive and professional”. Click the link button below to learn more about mission, vision and values.
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We will be UNITED;

always willing to help, show empathy and support for others, and will wear the hospice uniform and/or badge with pride.

We will be PASSIONATE:

to be champion of the hospice, work hard to go the extra mile, and to be enthusiastic, committed and willing to adapt and change.

We will be POSITIVE:

to search for solutions when dealing with a problem, to encourage, give praise and be open to other people’s ideas, and greet people warmly with a smile.

We will be PROFESSIONAL:

to live the hospice values and follow our own professional code of conduct, to show respect for all persons and the environment, and to be polite and considerate to all persons within and outside the hospice.