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A runner raises his arms as he crosses Tower Bridge in the London Marathon 2026

Runners raise £200k for hospice care

Spring run season is coming to an end and our runners have raised an incredible £200,000 in support of our hospices - what a team! We hear from family members about the loved ones that inspired them to run, and what hospice care means to them.

An important update on our services – consultation outcome

News Organisational updates

Following a period of consultation with colleagues, we have made the very difficult decision to make changes to some of our services. We understand this news will cause concern, and we are writing directly to the patients and families affected to ensure they continue to receive the care and support they need. These changes will allow us to focus on ...

An important update on our services

News Organisational updates

Our three hospices – Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel, Martlets in Hove, and St Barnabas House in Worthing – have collectively provided over 100 years’ service to our local communities. That’s over 100,000 patients and their families supported with specialist end-of-life and palliative care, helping them to make memories and die with comfort, dignity and choice. Our services ...

Marc sitting at home, wearing a brown T-shirt. He is pressing the valve in his neck which enables him to speak.

Vote for us in the Smiley Charity Film Awards

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Recognising local hospice care The short film ‘We’re here for you. Will you be here for us?’ launched as part of the Group’s adult hospices’ winter appeal – raising vital funds for hospice care across Sussex and awareness of the growing funding crisis in the sector. It has been named as a finalist in this year’s awards, and the public ...

Patient and a hospice Health Care Assistant

Protect hospice care in Sussex

News Stories

Hospice care is more than you think, but funding gaps put it at risk. The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks, is speaking with hospice leaders about the challenges facing care across Sussex, and what must change. You can read the full article via Sussex Express. Dignity and choice Hospice care is about dignity, choice, and comfort. Our ...

Mike Rymer speaking at an event at Chestnut Tree House

Southern Hospice Group mourns the passing of former Chair, Mike Rymer

News Organisational updates

Southern Hospice Group is profoundly saddened to announce that our former Chair of Trustees, Mike Rymer, passed away last week after a short illness.

Charlie and her nurse Emma sitting outside smiling

Help your local hospices make memories this summer

News Summer campaign 2025

This summer, three Sussex-based hospices will be celebrating the work they do helping families make precious memories in their first joint fundraising campaign.

Shop here, shop now. Fatboy Slim officially opens Martlets’ reimagined charity shop.

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“The whole ethos of this shop is centered around sustainability. Brighton is the ideal place for us to trial a brand-new look and feel which provides a high-end, yet ethical shopping experience."

Front of the hospice with Welcome to Martlets sign

Grant allocation announced for essential services

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This much needed funding allows us to continue improving the services we offer to our communities despite the financial pressures of the hospice sector.

Runners raise £200k for hospice care

An important update on our services – consultation outcome

An important update on our services

Vote for us in the Smiley Charity Film Awards

Protect hospice care in Sussex

Southern Hospice Group mourns the passing of former Chair, Mike Rymer

Help your local hospices make memories this summer

Shop here, shop now. Fatboy Slim officially opens Martlets’ reimagined charity shop.

Grant allocation announced for essential services

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