Blog Archives

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.

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.

Martlets FC vs. HPS Newhaven

Blog Fundraising inspiration

See Martlets FC play HPS Newhaven, in a match that will raise funds for life-changing hospice care. HPS have been long-term supporters of Martlets since their manager Matt Reed was cared for at the Hospice.

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.

Loss, love, and sheep

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Earlier this year, Cat’s dad was cared for by Martlets and spent his final days on our inpatient ward. Cat was supported by our bereavement counselling service, and Shaun the Sheep.

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.