An important update on our services

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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 ...

Nathan and Bekki on their wedding day flanked by their children Cameron and Katelyn. The theme colours are white and mauve. Bekki carries a bouquet of mauve and white flowers, Katelyn is wearing a mauve bridesmaid's dress and the men wear mauve ties.

Nathan’s story: Bekki and I got married at Martlets

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Nathan’s wife Bekki was cared for at home by our community nursing team, and on our inpatient unit during her last weeks. The couple got married in our Sanctuary a week before Bekki died at the age of 34. Here, Nathan shares their story and talks about the support Martlets provided.

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 ...

Tom placing a ring on Penny's finger during the marriage ceremony. He is wearing a suit, Penny is wearing a gold dress and cream, embroidered jacket.

Tom’s story – remembering Penny

Blog winter campaign

Tom’s wife Penny spent her last weeks on Martlets’ inpatient ward in December 2014 and the couple got married in our Sanctuary. Tom talks about the vital care he and Penny received from Martlets and the marathons he’s run in her memory to fundraise for the hospice.

Five reasons to support your local hospice

Blog winter campaign

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.

Stuart Palma, CEO of Southern Hospice Group

Please help us keep on caring this winter

Blog winter campaign

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.