The Dorothy House Podcast

A day in the life of our Community Palliative Care Teams

In this month’s episode, we spend the day with Helena King, Clinical Lead and Gemma Read, Specialist Nurse in our Community Palliative Care Team. Out on the road and meeting patients, we learn more about their roles and what inspires them to do the job they do – providing outstanding palliative care to patients in their homes, care homes and where they need it most.
 

Jo and Anthony Millard share their emotional story of losing their son to bowel cancer

In this episode, we hear the deeply personal and emotional story of Jo and Anthony Millards son Benj who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2018, aged 33. He died less than eight months later. As Benj fought his battle with courage, he found his way to Dorothy House, a sanctuary where he was showered with love, kindness, and compassionate care during his final days.
As Jo and Anthony open up about the painful journey they went through, we witness the heartbreaking emotions they felt as they watched their precious son's life slip away. They share with us the memories of Benj, his radiant passion for life, and the impact he had on everyone around him. They also bravely open up about the immense difficulties they faced in dealing with their devastating loss, social impacts and how they turned to the support of their local community and bereavement groups to find some solace.
This emotional and moving conversation is a heartrending tribute to Benj's life and legacy, a loving testimony of the enduring bond between parents and child, and a poignant reminder of the devastating impact that a terminal illness can have on individuals and families. Above all, it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of talking about death, grief, and loss, and the healing power of sharing our stories with others.

Interview with our Director of patient and family services, Maggie Crowe

In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Crowe, the Director of Patient and Family Services at Dorothy House. Maggie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the discussion, sharing her insights on how to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. She shares stories from her years of working in the field, and discusses the challenges that healthcare providers face when working with terminally ill patients. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a caregiver, or simply someone interested in learning more about hospice care, this episode is not to be missed.

Intro - Rest and Relax

We're bringing you something completely different for this series of The Dorothy House Podcast! Rest and Relax is our brand new album of guided relaxation exercises, created by our wonderful Therapies Team. We'll help you unwind by focusing on your breath, relaxing the body, and using visualisation techniques. Enjoy!
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/

Slow|Waves - Alex Hobbis - Rest and Relax

We're bringing you something completely different for this series of The Dorothy House Podcast! Rest and Relax is our brand new album of guided relaxation exercises, created by our wonderful Therapies Team. We'll help you unwind by focusing on your breath, relaxing the body, and using visualisation techniques. Enjoy!
Round off your relaxation experience with this beautiful piece of music, created by Alex Hobbis.
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/

Senses - Rest and Relax

We're bringing you something completely different for this series of The Dorothy House Podcast! Rest and Relax is our brand new album of guided relaxation exercises, created by our wonderful Therapies Team. We'll help you unwind by focusing on your breath, relaxing the body, and using visualisation techniques. Enjoy!
In this episode, Rupert takes us through this simple exercise to help focus on our senses.
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/
 

Kind Words - Rest and Relax

We're bringing you something completely different for this series of The Dorothy House Podcast! Rest and Relax is our brand new album of guided relaxation exercises, created by our wonderful Therapies Team. We'll help you unwind by focusing on your breath, relaxing the body, and using visualisation techniques. Enjoy!
In this episode, Lisa helps to bring peace and relaxation to your day with some kind words and soothing affirmations.
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/
 

Visualisation (Long) - Rest and Relax

We're bringing you something completely different for this series of The Dorothy House Podcast! Rest and Relax is our brand new album of guided relaxation exercises, created by our wonderful Therapies Team. We'll help you unwind by focusing on your breath, relaxing the body, and using visualisation techniques. Enjoy!
For this episode, Rupert helps us to unwind using a simple visualisation exercise. 
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/