Wayne de Leeuw

It’s definitely feeling autumnal!

Gluten free blackberry crumble for pudding tonight (after some fabulous rugby #RWC)!!

I’m always moved by the work of my colleagues, never more so than witnessing the compassionate, skilful and caring interactions of our creative therapists when working with patients & families!
#HospiceCare
#HolisticCare

I’m signing up today! Anyone else interested in our latest fundraising event head to our Dorothy House Hospice website.

#Hospice #Fundraising

Wishing everyone, working hard across our health and social care system, including colleagues at Dorothy House Hospice, a calm bank holiday weekend, with grateful thanks for all you’re doing!
#BankHolidayWeekend

#SundayDogWalk

Visiting our Dorothy House charity shops today to thank our fabulous staff and volunteers for their hard work this past financial year and spotted this book, penned by the wonderful @susiedent.com

Wishing everyone a “forblissed” weekend filled with opportunities for “bellycheer”!

Wishing everyone a peaceful Easter break with grateful thanks to everyone working in support of our communities this weekend! #Easter

Wishing colleagues, friends and family a calm and relaxing weekend whatever you are doing with grateful thanks to everyone working hard in support of our communities!

Wishing colleagues and friends a good week.
#MondayMorning

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Whose decision was it for the clocks to go forwards on Mother’s Day…
#MothersDay

One of my favourite fundraising events… our “Men’s Walk to Support”… an opportunity for men (500+ today) to come together in support of the hospice but with an emphasis on creating opportunities to talk about friends, family and loved ones who have died!

It’s been a busy week with radio interviews, presentations to our amazing supporters & donors and the usual busyness of the day job BUT a real treat to end the week with a Zip Wire, 150ft up in front of Bath’s Royal Crescent! It’s there all weekend if you’re in Bath!

The 1st Snow drops (or as they’re known in Austria: “Snow Piercers”) of 2025…

So good to see signs of spring…

I’m sorry to hear about your friend Philip but I’m glad that we were able to provide the care & support needed to meet their needs!
BW Wayne

Everyone talks about seagulls invading our cities and moving inland… I haven’t heard how ducks are quietly making their move to the coast!

#SundayWalk

The luxury of a day wandering the streets and (National Gallery) halls of London! We’re so fortunate to enjoy free museum entry in England!

Hospice nurse leader’s plea for help over ‘critical’ finances A hospice charity that provides palliative care services for people in Somerset and parts of Wil...

Thank you to the @nursingtimes.bsky.social and Marika Hills for a powerful article on our “Together in Adversity” appeal and highlighting the financial challenges being faced at Dorothy House Hospice!
#FairFundingForHospiceCare

www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...

We urgently need the support of our community and the government to ensure we continue offering the specialist care and support that our patients and their families deserve.

Please can you help by sharing our message, thank you!

Together in Adversity Dorothy House Hospice Care campaign launched Dorothy House Hospice Care is facing a critical financial shortfall which, without remedy, threatens the specialist end of life care we currently provide

No one should face death alone!

Current funding (20% from the government) places huge pressure on who can receive our care, at a time when we want everyone to have equal access to our specialist support.

://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/news/dorothy-house-hospice-care-urgent-funding-appeal-launched/

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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year!

Wishing colleagues everywhere, working hard across health and social care including the fabulous team at Dorothy House, a peaceful day and huge thanks for being there when it counts for our communities!

Grief support at Christmas — Part of Life Christmas can be a difficult time of year for those who are bereaved or grieving. We have pulled together a list of resources that you can turn to when you need a break from the festivities to find so...

Whilst a wonderful and special time for many, Christmas can also be a sad time; triggering feelings of loss, grief and emotional distress.

You are not alone and support is there if you need it: www.partoflife.org/blog/grief-s...

Happy Monday from Dorothy House Hospice
#MondayMorning

A “bleak midwinter’s” dog walk in a raw and biting wind!

This may surprise you…one of the many joys of working at a hospice is the contagious laughter…

It’s been a very busy month & a lot of time given over to discussions & planning for next year against a challenging financial outlook for all hospices!

Huge thanks to @tobyhporter.bsky.social, @hospiceuk.bsky.social and @wesstreeting.bsky.social for making next year feel a lot more optimistic!

It’s a bit blowy on the plain today…
#SundayWalk

The GCHQ Christmas quiz is out today…