Overview
Together, we will build a stronger foundation for compassionate, life-changing hospice services in our communities. Some highlights from the year include:
- Shaun by the Sea art trail for Martlets
- St Barnabas House turned 50
- Martlets hospice renovation
Chestnut Tree House in numbers
2,293
attendees at our various events throughout the year.
293
Provided support for 293 children and young people.
1,250
1,250 visits made by the nursing team.
64
New referrals accepted.
In focus: Chestnut Tree House
This year, there has been a huge focus on welcoming our children and their families to use our inclusive and accessible facilities, with the opening of the new Play Park and Sensory Garden in August, the launch of Swim Club, and the introduction of family fun days to use the facilities at Chestnut Tree House.
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We’re winners!
One of our Chestnut Tree House nurses won the category of Best Nurse in the prestigious national 2023 WellChild Awards, which celebrate the resilience of children and young people living with serious illnesses and honour the dedication of those individuals who go the extra mile to help them.
Martlets in numbers
2,218
During 2023-2024 we directly helped 2,218 local people affected by terminal illness
1,716
1,716 patients and 502 carers were helped across all of Martlets’ services
144
144 people were cared for on our inpatient wards.
5,155
5,155 home visits were made to 898 individuals
Spotlight on our new Martlets hospice
Our enhanced facilities and services are making a phenomenal difference to patients and their loved ones and will ensure that Martlets can provide the very best care to local people for many years to come.
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Improved inpatient facilities
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Specialist gym and rehabilitation centre
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Enhanced patient and family services
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Essential hubs for community outreach
St Barnabas House in numbers
1,544
During 2023-2024 we directly helped 1,544 local people affected by terminal illness
4,228
face-to-face patient appointments were completed for 1,132 patients by our Community Palliative Care Nurses.
188
188 people were cared for on our inpatient unit.
18,503
hours of care delivered over 9,602 visits to patients in their homes by our Hospice at Home Team.
St Barnabas House updates
St Barnabas has seen more than 1,500 patients throughout the year, for whom we delivered a range of services including clinical care, physio and complementary therapy, and bereavement and counselling support. Each of these services is important, with different patients and families having different needs.
Where we spent your money
For every £1 donated
Martlets
- 81p spent on delivering hospice care
- 19p spent on fundraising to generate income
For every £1 donated
St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House
- 68p Spent on delivering hospice care
- 32p Spent on vital support costs – like fundraising
