Blog Archives

Martlets will continue to be here for patients and families

Despite difficulties across the hospice sector, we're committed to being there for our patients.

Recognising our colleagues on International Doctors’ Day

As a way to highlight the incredible work of all the doctors working at or with Martlets, we are marking International Doctors’ Day today (October 7), to sing their praises and thank all of our doctors for their hard work.

Two nurses with a patient reading a tablet

World Book Day – the healing power of books

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Today is World Book Day, a celebration of the joy of reading. Jaheda, a healthcare assistant at Martlets, talks about the healing power of books and the importance of reading to patients on the inpatient ward.

Rita hugging a patient in the hospice gardens

Rita’s Story

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Rita, who is 95, volunteered for Martlets for 14 years in various roles, up until the age of 85. She shares the moving story that inspired her to volunteer after her husband died.

Ana our Armed Forces Service Champion smiling in front of flowers

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

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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.

Spring into life

Blog Our gardens and allotment

Our Martlets allotment is starting to spring into life! Jane Newman gives us an update on what’s happening at Plot 98.

We couldn’t have done it without ewe!

Blog Fundraising inspiration

Shaun by the Sea has generated over £850,000 of income for Martlets! The whole team here at Martlets is so grateful for your support.