Welcome to the St Barnabas House Blog

Joe’s story

Joe, a primary school teacher from Shoreham, was only 34 when he died in 2021, leaving behind wife Tania and their two young daughters. In this blog, Tania pays tribute to her “funny, loving” husband and describes how St Barnabas House helped them navigate such devastating loss.

Liz’s story

When Liz's husband Tony came to St Barnabas House for his final days, the family found a wealth of care and support. Liz wanted to ensure other families got the same care, so she made a substantial gift in her Will. Her daughter Sarah tells their family's story.

Remembering mums on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day can be an emotional day in the calendar if you’re bereaved and feeling the loss of your mum. Here are ten meaningful ways to remember your mum at this time.

Five reasons to support your local hospice

Hospices nationwide are facing a funding crisis, despite growing demand for these essential services. Here are five important reasons to show your support.

10 ways to remember a loved one at Christmas

Sarah Bell, from the St Barnabas House chaplaincy team, shares tips and advice for remembering a loved one during the festive season.

Why I’m here for you – staff stories

We're here for our patients. Two members of staff - Katie, our future care coordinator, and Terry, a nurse on our inpatient unit - explain why they work for St Barnabas House and what they love most about their roles.

Please help us keep on caring this winter

As hospices across the country face ongoing financial challenges, and many face heartbreaking decisions about care, CEO Stuart Palma shares our call for support this winter and our determination to be here for Sussex families for many more years to come.

10 ways to create special memories with a loved one who is approaching the end of their life

Making special memories with a loved one isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about showing up with love, compassion and positive intentions. Here, we share some tips and ideas for making precious memories with your loved one.

Sarah’s story

"She makes me laugh all the time, and everyone she meets loves her because she’s so bubbly and chatty. Just being around Sarah makes you feel better."

Helen and Adrian’s story

“I have learnt so much and coming to the art room at St Barnabas has really given me the opportunity to explore my creativity, talk, and work through my grief. It’s also a great opportunity to talk to other people in a similar situation, while discovering things about yourself."

What is Advance Care Planning?

Start planning for the future with an Advance Care Plan (ACP), so you can enjoy living in the moment. Clinical Nurse Specialist Heather explains what an ACP is, and what it might contain.