Hospice news

Sisters take on Wing Walk challenge in memory of their parents

“The level of support that they gave us at St Barnabas meant that Mum didn't feel panicked about passing.”

24 August 2023

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

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

We mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

We are saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

9 September 2022

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

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

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

Worthing to Gibraltar cycle for local hospice

“We’re delighted to raise money for these amazing charities. All money raised will make a huge difference to Together for Short Lives and St Barnabas House.”

5 July 2022

Andrew’s 1,618-mile cycle around the Irish coast for St Barnabas House

“I want to take on this challenge for my father-in-law who died in 2016. At this difficult time, he was cared for by St Barnabas House and the care they gave him was just incredible.”

29 June 2022

Football tournament raises over £20,000 for local hospice

“In 2006, a close friend of mine, Ivan, was diagnosed with cancer, and in 2007 he sadly died at the age of 32,” says Matt. “At this difficult time, he was cared for by St Barnabas House hospice, and I saw first-hand the difference they made to Ivan and his family.”

16 June 2022

Facing my fears in memory of mum

“I’ve never done anything like this before. But I wanted to do something for my mum. She spent her whole life putting others first, and now I want to put her front and centre."

15 June 2022

70-year-old’s Wing Walk for local hospice

“I’ve taken on charity walks and runs in the past, but my hips and knees are getting worse as I get older, so I wanted to try something different! I’m not very good with heights, so being strapped to the wing of a plane will be a real challenge for me.”

8 June 2022