An important update on our services
Following an extensive review, we're proposing changes to our clinical services, meaning that support to our patients and families might soon look different.
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Caring for Sam on our inpatient ward
Sam, who had motor neurone disease, received end-of-life care on Martlets inpatient ward in April 2025. Her husband Steve and daughter Evie talk about the difference hospice care made to Sam and their family.
An important update on our services
Our three hospices – Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel, Martlets in Hove, and St Barnabas House in Worthing – have collectively provided over 100 years’ service to our local communities. That’s over 100,000 patients and their families supported with specialist end-of-life and palliative care, helping them to make memories and die with comfort, dignity and choice. Our services ...
Nathan’s story: Bekki and I got married at Martlets
Nathan’s wife Bekki was cared for at home by our community nursing team, and on our inpatient unit during her last weeks. The couple got married in our Sanctuary a week before Bekki died at the age of 34. Here, Nathan shares their story and talks about the support Martlets provided.