St Barnabas House

St Barnabas House St Barnabas is a charity providing specialist palliative care within the hospice and the community.

St Barnabas House is the hospice for the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas. Our care extends well beyond the hospice walls, with nurses visiting patients and families at home. While others might need to stay at the hospice to get help with complex symptoms. For those dealing with the impact of a recent diagnosis, there are opportunities to meet others who are on a similar journey. They can take part in a range of activities from relaxation and exercise classes to gardening, art, cooking, and talking groups - helping them to live well for longer. And, when the time comes, St Barnabas is there at the end of people’s lives so they can die with dignity in a warm and caring environment. It's thanks to the generosity of the local community that all of this is possible. It costs nearly £10 million every year to provide hospice care for local people, with only 22% of this coming from government funding. You can show your support by fundraising, volunteering, taking part in a challenge event, playing the St Barnabas House lottery, or leaving a gift in your Will.

Come together with our local community and join in Reindeer Fun! 🦌Reindeer Fun is for everyone – schools, workplaces, sp...
20/10/2025

Come together with our local community and join in Reindeer Fun! 🦌

Reindeer Fun is for everyone – schools, workplaces, sports clubs, and more – and you can choose how you want to take part!

Whether it’s doing your yoga class in reindeer antlers, running a reindeer-themed bake sale at work, or hosting a “best-dressed reindeer” competition at school, every activity helps raise vital funds for St Barnabas this Christmas.

Find out more and sign up: www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/fundraise/reindeer-fun

We spoke to Danny Pike at Sussex this morning about why we need long-term government funding for our adult hospices – ...
16/10/2025

We spoke to Danny Pike at Sussex this morning about why we need long-term government funding for our adult hospices – Martlets Hospice and us.

Our services could – and should – be expanding to meet the rising demand, but the reality is that hospices across the UK are facing some difficult decisions.

You can listen to the interview on catch up, skip to 2:11:40: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002kgyk

Our beautiful Christmas cards are on sale in our shops. With so many lovely designs to choose from, it’s never too soon ...
16/10/2025

Our beautiful Christmas cards are on sale in our shops. With so many lovely designs to choose from, it’s never too soon to get ahead for Christmas.

Every pack sold helps support local hospice care. 💙

Shop in store now. Visit our website to find your nearest shop: www.stbh.org.uk/shops

Hospice Care Week may be over, but our care never stops. Our dedicated teams here at St Barnabas House, and also at ou...
10/10/2025

Hospice Care Week may be over, but our care never stops.

Our dedicated teams here at St Barnabas House, and also at our sister hospice Martlets Hospice have supported over 3,900 people and their families this past year, providing specialist end-of-life and palliative care.

This week we've shown you a snippet of what we do, and we are proud to be here for our communities - at the hospices and in people's homes. Thank you for your support in making this possible 💚

Did you see us on ITV News Meridian yesterday? If not, you can watch it on catch up. Our CEO Stuart, along with Clinica...
09/10/2025

Did you see us on ITV News Meridian yesterday? If not, you can watch it on catch up.

Our CEO Stuart, along with Clinical Nurse Specialist Louise, spoke about the importance of hospice care in our community and the need for more funding from the government. Shaun, one of our patients highlighted how invaluable his care has been. (Louise and Shaun are featured in the image).

Stuart is urging the government to commit to more funding saying: “It’s time to turn words into action. If they do not act now, local hospice care will be in crisis in years to come.”

Watch it here – https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2025-10-08/sussex-hospices-fears-services-will-be-cut-if-government-funding-fails

08/10/2025

“It was the most incredible achievement.” ✨

Ten years on, Jayne still remembers every step of her Great Wall of China Trek.

Could this be your next big adventure?

To find out more, visit www.stbh.org.uk/events/china-trek-2026 or email our fundraising team at events@stbh.org.uk

Tune into ITV Meridian tonight at 6pm! We welcomed ITV News Meridian into our hospice this week to help raise awareness ...
08/10/2025

Tune into ITV Meridian tonight at 6pm!

We welcomed ITV News Meridian into our hospice this week to help raise awareness of the urgent need for improved funding for hospice care.

One of our patients, Shaun, shared his experience of hospice care, showing just how vital a lifeline it is for someone facing a life-limiting illness.

He said: “St Barnabas gives me hope, it is a place filled with love and light. To quote a poet – their work is love made visible.”

It's Hospice Care Week! Our CEO, Stuart Palma is taking this opportunity to urge the government to increase funding so t...
06/10/2025

It's Hospice Care Week!

Our CEO, Stuart Palma is taking this opportunity to urge the government to increase funding so that hospices can keep caring for our communities in years to come.

He said: "Each year, most of the Group’s funds come from public donations and income from the hospices’ charity shops. With just over a fifth of the Group’s funding coming from the government, this has failed to keep pace with rising costs… this is not enough to provide the level of palliative care that is needed in Sussex, and many will be unable to access the care they need unless urgent changes are made.”

Supporters are being encouraged to write to their MP to raise awareness and help protect our hospices for the future.

The Group – which includes St Barnabas House in Worthing, near Arundel, and in Hove – merged last year and are working together towards financial sustainability.

Read more in our latest news release:
www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/2025/10/06/news-government-funding-hospice-care-week/

Have you been meaning to write your Will? Don’t miss out on Will Writing Month. Having an up-to-date Will is the best wa...
03/10/2025

Have you been meaning to write your Will? Don’t miss out on Will Writing Month.

Having an up-to-date Will is the best way to make sure your wishes are respected, and your loved ones are taken care of – it's also an amazing way to protect local hospice care.

We’re delighted to be working with local solicitors who can write or update your Will in exchange for a donation or a gift in your Will to St Barnabas House, with appointments available throughout October.

Take care of those you love and leave a legacy of care for future generations.

Find out more and reserve your space today: https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/donate-old/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/will-writing-month/

5 reasons to take part in Reindeer Fun! 🦌Whether you’re part of a sports club looking for some festive activities, work ...
02/10/2025

5 reasons to take part in Reindeer Fun! 🦌

Whether you’re part of a sports club looking for some festive activities, work for a local company that fancies a workplace fundraiser, or know children who’d love to get involved through their school - Reindeer Fun is for everyone.

Come together this Christmas, have some festive fun, and raise vital funds for your local hospice.💙

Visit: www.stbh.org.uk/fundraise/reindeer-fun

“Nobody knows what’s going to happen to us – when we’re going to fall ill or die, or what care we’re going to need. “O...
01/10/2025

“Nobody knows what’s going to happen to us – when we’re going to fall ill or die, or what care we’re going to need.

“One thing I do know is that making a Will and arranging to include St Barnabas in it has brought me real peace of mind. It’s wonderful to know that my support will still be making a difference, even when I’m not here to see it.

“That’s why I would urge you to consider a gift to St Barnabas in your own Will, once you’ve taken care of your own loved ones. Any financial contribution, no matter its size, will help safeguard St Barnabas’ loving care for the future – so more people like my wife Susan can die with the dignity they deserve.”

Read more about why Ian has decided to leave a gift in his Will to St Barnabas Hospice: https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/blog-post/ian-and-susans-story/

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Worthing
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