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Marc pictured at home wearing a brown T-shirt. He has grey hair and a short grey beard. He is pressing the tracheostomy vent in his throat which enables him to speak

Marc is supporting our joint-hospice appeal this winter: “We’re here for you. Will you be here for us?”

With hospices nationwide facing a funding crisis, we are asking for community support this winter so we can keep on caring for patients like Marc. Here, Marc explains how hospice care has supported his wellbeing over the past few years. He also shares his hopes and fears as he approaches the end of his life.

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 ...

Alex’s story

Blog Stories

When Alex’s mum, Paula, received care from Martlets it marked the beginning of a deeper connection between mother and daughter. Alex shares how our nurses helped her build a closer relationship with her mum. She has also embraced Paula’s love of sewing, which has brought her comfort while also supporting the hospice.

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.

Hundreds of sunflowers appear at Martlets and St Barnabas House hospices

Blog Summer campaign 2025

Hundreds of sunflowers have appeared on the windows at Martlets and St Barnabas House hospices in Sussex this month as part of the hospices’ Making Memories appeal.

Taking Pride this summer and always

Blog

Community fundraiser Henna Edwards has been organising our participation in this year’s Brighton Pride parade, and it’s a special one as for the first time we join with sister hospice Chestnut Tree House to march together. Here, they tell us more about their involvement.

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.

Sunflowers and hospice care – what’s the link?