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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Braving the shave for hospice care
Family braves the shave in memory of Diane
In January, Glenn, 54, from Wick, shaved his head to raise vital funds for St Barnabas House, the hospice that cared for his wife, Diane, when she died in December 2021.
24 February 2022
Classic Ford Cortina Visits St Barnabas Hospice
It’s the little things that make hospice care so special
St Barnabas House hospice had a special visit from a 1982 Ford Cortina after a patient told the Care Team that he adores classic cars.
15 February 2022
Two women laughing on the sofa
£100,000 grant awarded to Sussex Hospices
NHS Charities Together grant will help St Barnabas and six other Sussex hospices provide patient care and support when people leave hospital.
8 February 2022
Christmas tree recycling 2021
Christmas tree collection raises over £18,000 for hospices
Over 1200 residents signed up to the scheme with over 1,280 trees being taken to several local tree recycling plants.
1 February 2022
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
A woman and a man smiling together
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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We’ve launched a new website
Find out more about our new-look website.
11 November 2021
Two patients in the Living Well centre
Living well service
Over the past 18 months, we've been constantly adapting our services to meet the changing needs of our patients - the Living Well service is one new addition to our services.
10 November 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

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