Hospice news

Read the latest news about St Barnabas House, from what’s going on at the hospice, to event and fundraising updates.

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Bicycle Exchange supports local hospice
“When I was researching local charities for us to partner with, there were so many worthwhile causes that were recommended to me. However, St Barnabas House was a name that kept coming up and it was clear that the work they do is so important to the community and has really helped so many people."
26 May 2023
Jack, James and Mark with Jo family snap.
Worthing men cycle from Canterbury to Rome in memory of local geography teacher
“St Barnabas were a fantastic help for Mum and the family at the most challenging period of our lives. Mum had a lot of difficult times towards the end of her illness and St Barnabas was always only a phone call away."
25 May 2023
Sue at Night to remember
Upper Beeding businesswoman will make it a Night to Remember for much-loved colleague
Upper Beeding businesswoman will walk through the night this June in memory of a much-loved friend and colleague, as part of Worthing’s biggest annual charity event, Night to Remember.
6 April 2023
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Walking in memory of mum on her 10th anniversary
"I have always supported St Barnabas by donating every year, but this year, in the 10th anniversary of Mum leaving us, I wanted to go that extra mile (15 of them, actually!)"
5 April 2023
Hospice nurses take on high-stakes challenge to show “Life is there to be grabbed”
“In this job, you really appreciate how short life is. That takes the fear out of a lot of things, because you realise how lucky you are to have the option of doing it."
27 March 2023
Polly and her family taking a selfie in the sun
Worthing family make it a Night to Remember in memory of stepdad, David
“Excellent end-of-life care is priceless, but it does come at a price for the hospice, and so the funds we raise are very much needed.”
31 January 2023
Image of 6 fundraisers taking place in Nurses' Steps for 2023
Six friends from Worthing walk in nurses’ shoes
“Spending four days solid in the hospice at the end of my dad’s life, I saw the amazing work and compassion of the hospice nurses.”
24 January 2023
A van parked outside the hospice with two people delivering christmas trees
Local nursery Quercus decks the halls at St Barnabas House
“We are always happy to support such a good charity that does so much valuable work locally.”
15 December 2022
Dave after his Skydive with Sally
Local couple find love at bereavement support group
"Nobody will ever replace Karen or Tony, but we know the heart is a big organ that can hold different feelings for different people.”
24 October 2022
Ambrose at a charity event
We remember Ambrose Harcourt
We are saddened to share the news that our friend and Vice President Ambrose Harcourt died on Wednesday, following a short stay at the hospice.
2 September 2022
On a skydive in honour of Nan
Teenagers take to the sky in memory of Granny
“She would probably think we were crazy jumping 15,000ft out of a plane. But she did some crazy and amazing things for us and everyone in her life. We just wanted to do something to give back to St Barnabas for everything they did for Granny and all of us.”
16 August 2022
Molly's family at Sunrise To Remember
Family fundraising in memory of Mum
“I remember visiting Mum for the first time at the hospice and she just had a smile on her face. She loved the place – her room, the staff, everything. We were so happy there.”
14 July 2022

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