The Dorothy House Podcast

Mindful Breathing (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!
In this edition, join Becky as she takes us through this extended mindful breathing exercise.
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/
 

Mindful Breathing (Short) - 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 edition, join Becky as she takes us through this short mindful breathing exercise.
Find out more about anxiety and relaxation via our Information Hub: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/information-hub/symptom-control/anxiety-and-relaxation/
 

Shop Manager - A Day in the Life - Episode 4

We’re moving away from the Clinical side of things for the final episode in this series of the podcast and shining the spotlight on our wonderful Retail Team! In this episode, we paid a visit to our Devizes charity shop for a chat with Shop Manager Roos Morsman. Roos tells us all about her time in the role, finding vintage gems among donations, and the importance of providing a listening ear to donors and customers.
If you would like to find out more about our services, shops, or joining our team, head to our website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk

Therapies - A Day in the Life - Episode 3

This week, Hollie’s joined by Therapies Clinical Lead, Aimee Jones, who tells us about her journey into her role, the people who make up the Therapies Team, and the importance of tailoring our care to meet each individual patient’s needs.
If you would like to find out more about our services, or joining our team, head to our website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk

Nurse Specialist - A Day in the Life - Episode 2

This week’s episode of The Dorothy House Podcast is now available! In this edition, Hollie’s chatting with Nurse Specialist Rebekah Jones. Rebekah tells us all about what it’s like working with patients across our community, what a typical day looks like for her, and the importance of being there not just for the patient, but for the whole family.
 
If you would like to find out more about our services, or joining our team, head to our website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk

Hospice at Home - A Day in the Life - Episode 1

Join Hollie Gale from our Communications Team as she chats to different members of the Dorothy House family about their roles and how we ensure no one faces death alone. In today’s episode, she’s talking to Hospice at Home carer, Sue Spanswick, who tells us about what a typical night shift looks like, and the relationships she builds in her time with patients and families.
If you would like to find out more about our services, or joining our team, head to our website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk

Psychological Support - Family Support Team

Psychological Support Lead Anne Montague shines the spotlight on how our Family Support Team are there to ensure that no one faces death alone. In this episode, Anne’s joined by Senior Social Worker Rachel Burns to talk about the importance of psychological support for both adults and children.
 
For more information on social care at Dorothy House, visit our website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/what-we-do/our-care/emotional-and-psychological-support/

Bereavement Services - Family Support Team

In this edition, Anne is chatting with Bereavement Service Co-ordinator Linda Owens about the different types of bereavement support we offer at Dorothy House, the process of grief, and how we all experience it differently.
For more information on our Bereavement Service, visit our website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/what-we-do/bereavement-support/