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Stay informed with the latest updates from across our family of hospices: Chestnut Tree House, Martlets and St Barnabas House.

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Here, you’ll find news, stories and insights about our life-changing hospice services for adults, children, and young people throughout Sussex and South East Hampshire.

Discover how our combined efforts are making a difference, learn about upcoming events, celebrate fundraising successes, and read inspiring stories from our patients, families, staff, and volunteers. Thank you for being part of our community.

For all media enquiries, please email: media@southernhospicegroup.org.uk

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17 February 2026

An important update on our services

Following an extensive review, we’re proposing changes to our clinical services, mean...

Southern Hospice Group
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16 January 2026

Vote for us in the Smiley Charity Film Awards

Recognising local hospice care The short film ‘We’re here for you. Will ...

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Martlets
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10 December 2025

Rising numbers of younger adults need hospice care in Sussex 

Southern Hospice Group is a seeing a steady rise in the number of younger adul...

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St Barnabas House
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08 October 2025

Protect hospice care in Sussex

Hospice care is more than you think, but funding gaps put it at risk. The High...

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Martlets
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06 October 2025

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 Pal...

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St Barnabas House
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02 October 2025

Southern Hospice Group mourns the passing of former Chair, Mike Rymer

Southern Hospice Group is profoundly saddened to announce that our former Chai...

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St Barnabas House
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27 August 2025

Southern Hospice Group partners with Local Hospice Lottery

Southern Hospice Group has formed a new partnership with Local Hospice Lottery that ...

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Southern Hospice Group
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05 August 2025

Hundreds of sunflowers appear at St Barnabas House and Martlets hospices

Hundreds of sunflowers have appeared on the windows at St Barnabas House and M...

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St Barnabas House
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30 July 2025

Help your local hospices make memories this summer

This summer, three Sussex-based hospices will be celebrating the work they do helpin...

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Martlets