Over the past year our costs have risen by a staggering £1 million, with only a small increase of £27,000 in government funding helping to offset these additional costs.

Can you help us to continue our vital services at a time when demand for hospice care is on the rise?


Imagine not only facing a life-limiting illness, but the worry of not having access to the care you need. At Dove House, we provide comfort, personalised care and support to patients and their families; a beacon of hope during an incredibly difficult time. However, with rising costs, we are struggling to keep pace with inflationary pressures.

At a time when the demand for our services continues to grow, we are more reliant than ever on the generosity of our community to fund the essential care provided at Dove House.

Despite these challenges, we remain dedicated to serving our community as specialists in a range of services, including pain management, rehabilitation, bereavement support and care at the very end of life. We are committed to being there for more local people in their time of need. 

Frankie, who lost her Dad at just 10 years old, has kindly shared her
experience of grief at a young age and how our Children's Bereavement Group has supported her.
"The sessions at the hospice have helped me to understand how I feel about things and come to terms with my dad dying. Nothing will ever take away that pain, but it feels lighter now."
Read Frankie's Story 

Christine has also kindly shared her hospice experience after her Husband, Keith, received end-of-life care on our inpatient unit.
"The nursing staff at the hospice were so good at settling him, sorting his pain, and going the extra mile to meet his needs. For this, my family and I will be forever grateful. We were able to have family and friends visit at any time, and Keith was able to say goodbye to those he loved. I even took our beloved dog, Bob, to see him. He loved that."
Read Christine's Story

A donation at this time will have a direct impact on our services, ensuring that local people like Christine, Keith and Frankie will always have a hand to hold during even the hardest of days.

Together we can ensure that every patient receives the love, care, and dignity they deserve in their final days, while also supporting the needs of families and carers. 

Thank you for standing with us during these challenging times.