Hospice news

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

Image of the bicycle exchange showroom
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."
9 July 2023
Daegan running in the Littlehampton10k
Daegan runs 100km to raise funds for hospice that cared for his dad
“When Dad entered the hospice’s care, we just felt instant gratitude, like a weight had been lifted. I thought I need to give something back and I'm not good at very much, so it was running or nothing really.”
9 July 2023
A group of volunteers at the Heart awards
Heart Awards celebrate hospice volunteers
Our Vice President, Sally Gunnell OBE presented the awards, which were given to three individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support.
9 July 2023
Mark and Lola on their hike
Mark and Lola walk the Pennine Way
"Doing this fundraising has restored my faith in humanity: you can watch the news and think how awful we are as a species, but the work people do at St Barnabas House is just incredible. It has been fantastic to do something to help and say thank you.”
9 July 2023
Becky and her dad at home
Becky tackles Man Vs Mountain
“They helped prepare us for what was to come and did everything in their power to keep Dad comfortable.”
9 July 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.”
9 July 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."
9 July 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!)"
9 July 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.
9 July 2023

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