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Ana our Armed Forces Service Champion smiling in front of flowers

How asking about military service supports Martlets’ person-centred approach to palliative care.

Ana Da Silva Vicente, a Sister on our inpatient Unit and our Armed Forces Service Champion, explores how asking about military service supports Martlets’ person-centred approach to palliative care.

Celebrating Martlets’ nurses

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For Nurses Day, Ana Da Silva Vicente, a Sister on Martlets’ inpatient wards, offers this reflection on nursing and end-of-life care.

Andy walking in the woods with his family

Caring for Andy

Blog Spring Campaign Stories

Jen’s brother Andy was cared for on our inpatient unit in 2021. Here, Jen tells us about the care Andy received from Martlets and the difference it made to their family.

Emma one of our healthcare assistants smiling

Celebrating our healthcare assistants

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To highlight Nursing Support Workers’ Day, Emma Lewery, a Martlets healthcare assistant, talks about her role on our community nursing team.

Remembering Margaret

Blog Stories

Sue’s sister Margaret was a nurse on Martlets’ inpatient unit (IPU).  After becoming ill with terminal cancer, Margaret was cared for in her last days by Martlets on the IPU. Sue shares her story here.

Why I’ve left Martlets a gift in my Will

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Paula has been a volunteer for Martlets for more than ten years. Her son Gordon was cared for on our inpatient unit. She tells us about the care he received and why she has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to Martlets.

Kim volunteering in our Blatchington Shop

Kim volunteers in our Blatchington Road shop

Blog Volunteering

Kim puts her ‘retail gene’ to good use volunteering in our Blatchington Road shop. She tells us why she enjoys helping out in her local Martlets store and how if you have a few hours to spare, it could be just for you.

Christine, Staff and Norman Cook in our IPU

Caring for Christine