Martlets Hospice

04/05/2026

Today marks the start of Dying Matters Awareness Week — an opportunity to break down the stigma and taboo around talking about death and dying.

The words we use can make these conversations feel more supportive — or more difficult. At Southern Hospice Group, we’re updating our guidance for colleagues, and we asked our medical director, Dr Jane Whitehurst, why clarity and consistency matter.

Read our blog, ‘Died’ or ‘passed away’? Why language matters in hospice care:
martlets.org.uk/awareness-days/died-or-passed-away-why-language-matters-in-hospice-care/

Which words feel most respectful and helpful to you when talking about this sensitive topic? We’d love to hear what language our community uses (and why) in the comments.

01/05/2026

Huge congratulations to the winner of our Valentines Day raffle, Alison, who enjoyed a delicious meal prize, courtesy of The Crazy Goose Pub, with her family. 🎉

“Winning the raffle prize was so exciting — one of those moments that instantly brightens your week. Going for a meal at the Crazy Goose with my husband and daughter was perfect! The three of us had a wonderful time... it was a real treat, and we enjoyed every minute of it.”

— Alison

Thank you to The Crazy Goose for kindly supporting the Southern Hospice Group with their generous raffle prize donation and thank you to all who entered. 💙

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01/05/2026

What a terrific day at the London Marathon! 🎉

A huge shoutout and thank you to all the incredible runners who took on the challenge on Sunday in support of Martlets, Chestnut Tree House or St Barnabas. The atmosphere was electric, and we loved cheering you on every step of the way!

Your fundraising will make a real difference to local people and their families who use our services - thank you 💙

Interested in taking part in the London Marathon 2027? Register your interest here: www.martlets.org.uk/london-marathon/

29/04/2026

Does a lovely day of golf at the beautiful Ham Manor Golf Club sound like your cup of tee? ⛳

Our 2026 golf day will be held on Thursday 9 July – so make sure to sign up now to secure your place!

Find out more and sign up here: www.martlets.org.uk/events/golf-day-at-ham-manor-golf-club

26/04/2026

Good luck to all our amazing runners taking on the London Marathon today!

Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first marathon, or running for a cause close to your heart, we are so proud of every step you’re taking.

Inspired by today’s runners? Applications for London Marathon 2027 charity places are now open!

Visit our website to register your interest: www.martlets.org.uk/london-marathon/

25/04/2026

Marathon week magic is here! 🏃‍♀️

Meet Nadia, one of our incredible inpatient unit nurses, who’s been caring for patients at Martlets for the past two years. 💙

She’s no stranger to a challenge – having already run the Brighton and Paris Marathons for Martlets – and this weekend, she’s taking on her biggest one yet: the London Marathon 🙌

“I’m proud to be fundraising for Martlets again, this time by running the London Marathon. It’s an absolute honour and privilege to work in hospice care. My colleagues are brilliant, and together we’re able to give patients truly holistic care, finding out what really matters to them. Please support Martlets if you can.”

— Nadia

Nadia is going the extra mile for our patients – and we couldn’t be more grateful 💙
👏 Good luck, Nadia and all our runners taking part in London – we’ll be cheering every step of the way!

If you’d like to support her incredible effort, you can donate here:
👉 Support Nadia: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/nadia-ponting

21/04/2026

A big thank you to the members of our clinical team who ran the Brighton 10k and raised £2,500 for Martlets: Ana, Angela, Lesley, Leila, Julie, Sebastian, Sarah, Sophie and Sue.

Ana says:

“It was such a special experience to run with . It meant so much to fundraise together to support our community 🙂💙. And a huge thank you to everyone who donated and who cheered for Martlets along the route - it really carried us through the finish line.” 🏃‍♀️

17/04/2026

⏰ Final week – we need your vote! 🎬✨

We’re incredibly proud to be a finalist in the People’s Choice category of the Smiley Charity Film Awards — and this is the last chance to have your say.

Our film, ‘We’re here for you. Will you be here for us?’, has already helped raise funds for hospice care. Now, in the final week of voting, your support could help it reach thousands more people across the UK and win vital funds.

Marc’s story gives voice to the comfort and compassion palliative care brings — and the very real fear many people feel about whether this care will be there when they need it most.

❤️ Every vote counts - it's close at the top!

⏱️ Voting takes just 10 seconds.

👉 Vote now: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/were-here-for-you-will-you-be-here-for-us

🗳️ Voting closes April 23 – this is the final push!

Thank you for helping us shine a light on the life‑changing importance of hospice care. 💛

15/04/2026

12/04/2026

Eleven members of our clinical team are running the Brighton 10k today to fundraise for Martlets. Ana, Leila, Lesley, Angela, Sophie, Julie, Nadia, Sarah, Tracy, Susan, Kathleen we’ll be thinking of you and cheering you on!

If you’re going along to watch our runners today, thank you for your support. Please give anyone in a Martlets vest a big cheer and look out for our clinical team.

You can also support our community team runners on their Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/page/brighton10kformartlets?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM&utm_campaign=021

11/04/2026

Thank you to everyone running Brighton Marathon Weekend to fundraise for Martlets. We’ll be thinking of you and cheering you on! 🏃‍♂️

Christian is taking on the Brighton Marathon in memory of his mum, Maria — and to give back to Martlets after the compassionate care she received during her final weeks.💙

He shares how running has helped him navigate his grief and why hospice care meant so much to his family:

“I lost my mum to cancer in July 2025, and running has become a kind of therapy for me — a way to process my grief. When Mum moved to Martlets it was a sanctuary after weeks of hospital noise and distress, where small acts of kindness from staff made all the difference. The lack of hospice funding in the UK is heartbreaking, so please help fundraise in any way you can.”

— Christian

Read Christian’s story: www.martlets.org.uk/blog/every-mile-for-mum-why-christian-is-running-the-brighton-marathon/