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

Marc pictured talking about his care from the hospice
Vote for us in the Smiley Charity Film Awards
St Barnabas House is calling on public support for their entry in the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026.
16 January 2026
Clinical staff and CEO at Southern Hospice Group
Southern Hospice Group statement in response to BBC news report
We are committed to working alongside our system partners to improve access and effectiveness of palliative and end of life care in our locality. 
29 December 2025
Rising numbers of younger adults need hospice care in Sussex 
Since 2023, our adult hospices have seen a steady increase in patients aged 45 to 65 needing hospice care.
10 December 2025
CEO Stuart Palma speaks with clinical staff at one of our hospices
Sussex hospice group CEO urges the government to provide more funding
A funding crisis is putting hospice care at risk across the UK. CEO Stuart Palma is urging local communities to contact their local MP to show their support for keeping hospice services running.
6 October 2025
Mike Rymer speaking at a Chestnut Tree House event
Southern Hospice Group mourns the passing of former Chair, Mike Rymer
Southern Hospice Group is profoundly saddened to announce that our former Chair of Trustees, Mike Rymer, passed away last week after a short illness.
2 October 2025
Six friends at the top of Kilimanjaro
Worthing friends conquer Kilimanjaro in memory of loved ones
Six friends have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for St Barnabas House.
8 September 2025
Female physiotherapist wearing a white uniform doing gardening with a male patient
Southern Hospice Group partners with Local Hospice Lottery
Southern Hospice Group has formed a new partnership with Local Hospice Lottery that will significantly increase lottery income for their three hospices
27 August 2025
Sunflower stickers with the names of loved ones placed in memory.
Hundreds of sunflowers appear at St Barnabas House and Martlets hospices
Hundreds of sunflowers have appeared on the windows at St Barnabas House and Martlets hospices in Sussex this month as part of the hospices’ Making Memories appeal.
5 August 2025
A big group pf walkers taking part in Night to Remember wearing blue branded shirts
Over 500 people walk for St Barnabas
The fundraising total for Night to Remember sits at an incredible £51,000!
25 June 2025
A family at the starting point of the Night to Remember walk
Shine bright for local hospice care
St Barnabas House are calling on their local community to come together and join their night-time walking event – Night to Remember.
6 June 2025
A hand Painting a landscape on a pebble with a pen
Home is where the art is
Sue started painting pebbles when she was referred to St Barnabas House hospice with incurable spinal cancer.
29 May 2025
Man presenting as cheque for £2000
Eighty-one-year-old has 80 parties in aid of St Barnabas House
From Lancashire to Las Vegas, 81-year-old Ian Jaggard, has travelled far and wide to host 80 birthday parties – in memory of his late wife, Susan.
20 May 2025

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