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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Our merger with Martlets

We're proud to announce a merger that aims to create a stronger, more sustainable and comprehensive hospice care organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding patient care across the communities.

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The St Barnabas Choir
Together in song
In September, a group of volunteers and staff from got together to form a new community choir. Their first public performance took place virtually on Monday 13 December for Light up a Life.
21 December 2021
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Supporting St Barnabas House in memory of wife
Scott shares his story about the last Christmas he spent with his wife, Fran, at the hospice.
14 December 2021
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Will you follow in nurses’ steps to support hospice care?
10-year-old Amelie took on the Nurses' Steps challenge in memory of her sisters, Heidi and Eloise
6 December 2021
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Over £13,000 raised in memory of husband
"When Ben went into the hospice, I stayed in the family room at night, I had a sofa bed in the room, but it wasn’t close enough, so I slept on the chair at his bedside. It didn’t matter if I was comfortable or not, I just wanted to be close to him. The team noticed so they pulled in a hospital bed right next to Ben’s, so I could sleep right by his side.
6 December 2021
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Abseil in memory of Dad
Meet Amy and find out why she's taking on this one of a kind fundraising event.
16 October 2021
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Why sign up for Night to Remember?
Find out how you're helping with your fundraising
17 September 2021
Bereaved husband’s pledge to support local hospice
6 September 2021
Sussex hospices working together
3 September 2021
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South Coast Challenge in memory of Mum
2 September 2021
The Mayor of Worthing visits our new shop at Lyons Farm
2 September 2021
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Cycling the length of the UK in memory of Dad
10 August 2021
Mother and Son take on Hit the Downs!
"It was our first organised bike ride together and it was so much fun!"
15 July 2021

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