For those who have lost a loved one, Christmas can be a difficult time. Sarah Bell, chaplain at our sister hospice St Barnabas House in Worthing, shares some thoughts on coping with grief at this poignant time of year.
At Martlets, our specialist teams work day and night to ensure patients and their loved ones receive the very best care and support. Here, two members of staff explain why they work for Martlets and what they enjoy about their roles
Hospices nationwide are facing a funding crisis, and there is growing demand for these essential services. With seasonal pressures on our healthcare system, there are lots of reasons to get behind your local hospice and make sure it is still there in years to come. Together, we can make a difference – here are five important reasons to show your support.
This week we are launching our winter appeal – ‘We are here for you, will you be here for us?’. As hospices across the country face ongoing financial challenges, and many face heartbreaking decisions about care, CEO Stuart Palma shares our call for support and our determination to be here for Sussex families for many more years to come.
With hospices nationwide facing a funding crisis, we are asking for community support this winter so we can keep on caring for patients like Marc. Here, Marc explains how hospice care has supported his wellbeing over the past few years. He also shares his hopes and fears as he approaches the end of his life.
When Alex’s mum, Paula, received care from Martlets it marked the beginning of a deeper connection between mother and daughter. Alex shares how our nurses helped her build a closer relationship with her mum. She has also embraced Paula’s love of sewing, which has brought her comfort while also supporting the hospice.
Hundreds of sunflowers have appeared on the windows at Martlets and St Barnabas House hospices in Sussex this month as part of the hospices’ Making Memories appeal.
Community fundraiser Henna Edwards has been organising our participation in this year’s Brighton Pride parade, and it’s a special one as for the first time we join with sister hospice Chestnut Tree House to march together. Here, they tell us more about their involvement.