St Wilfrid's Hospice

St Wilfrid's Hospice Providing hospice care to Eastbourne, Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield, Seaford & everywhere in between Our hospice is open to the public too!

Our vision is of a community where people talk openly about dying, live well until the end of their life and where nobody dies alone, afraid, or in pain. We provide specialist care for people with any progressive and advanced disease. Patients with uncontrolled symptoms or psychological distress are referred to us by their GP or by another healthcare professional. We offer our care through many di

fferent services, including our Inpatient Unit, our Community Team, the Living Well Centre, a 24/7 nurse-led support line and a counselling and bereavement support service. We have a wonderful, warm and welcoming café at the heart of the hospice, which is open every day from 8.30am to 4pm. We hope that you'll come in, enjoy a cuppa and some delicious food and start to think differently about hospices. Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 283686
Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No. 1594410

Jennifer, you've won a prize!If your name is Jennifer and you visited Friston Place Open Garden on Saturday 20th June an...
23/06/2026

Jennifer, you've won a prize!

If your name is Jennifer and you visited Friston Place Open Garden on Saturday 20th June and entered the "Post a £2" draw, please get in touch with us. We believe the mobile number written down was wrong, and we are keen to get your prize to you.

Please contact us so we can compare mobile numbers. Call Michele on 01323 434224 or email [email protected].

Thank you.

(Picture is of our volunteer Michael at a previous Open Garden)

Three new large hillside gardens in Peakdean Lane to explore, with terracing and steps to far reaching views of the sea....
22/06/2026

Three new large hillside gardens in Peakdean Lane to explore, with terracing and steps to far reaching views of the sea.

Wildlife ponds, meadow planting and summer colour, with plenty of places to sit. Open Saturday 27th June 11am – 4pm.

24 Peakdean Lane East Dean BN20 0JD - Refreshments served here
30 Peakdean Lane East Dean
34 Peakdean Lane East Dean

On street parking only – gardens are a short walk from each other. Please car share if you can! Alternative parking is available adjacent to the Village Green.

No Dogs (except assistance dogs), Not wheelchair accessible.

Find out more here: www.stwhospice.org/opengardens or in our Open Gardens brochure.

For many people, calendars don’t just mark dates, they carry memories.Father’s Day, alongside anniversaries of loss or i...
21/06/2026

For many people, calendars don’t just mark dates, they carry memories.

Father’s Day, alongside anniversaries of loss or important milestones, can bring a mix of emotions. For some, it’s a time to celebrate and feel close to their father; for others, it may feel heavy, painful, or unexpectedly quiet. Both experiences and everything in between are completely valid.

Our Bereavement Volunteer, Angee Addison, has kindly shared her feelings with us about this year's Father's Day, in the images below.

If you’d like to share a memory of someone with us this Father’s Day, we welcome you to do so on our Memory Wall; a place where you can share words, feelings and photos, creating a lasting tribute online.

stwhospice.org/memorywall

We'd like to give a big thank you to St Agnes Church Community for their wonderful donation of £1,250, raised throughout...
20/06/2026

We'd like to give a big thank you to St Agnes Church Community for their wonderful donation of £1,250, raised throughout lent from their raffles and sales of their weekly soup and lunches.

Thank you, all.

Our neighbours at East Sussex College, Motor Vehicle Department, raised an amazing amount of £1054.00 for the hospice at...
19/06/2026

Our neighbours at East Sussex College, Motor Vehicle Department, raised an amazing amount of £1054.00 for the hospice at their annual Car and Motorcycles Show.

The event featured an impressive display of classic cars and motorcycles, live demonstrations, student projects and carnival activities.

The Motor Vehicle Department has raised £4000 for the hospice in the last few years.

Thank you so much to all the organisers, exhibitors, volunteers and everyone who attended.

We are so grateful for your continued support of the hospice.

A sneak peak of our Vintage pop-up event.Discover a curated collection of true vintage finds, unique accessories, rare ...
18/06/2026

A sneak peak of our Vintage pop-up event.

Discover a curated collection of true vintage finds, unique accessories, rare books and nostalgic homeware at our Vintage pop-up event. Whether you are a dedicated collector or looking for a timeless statement piece, this exclusive event brings together the best vintage finds in Eastbourne.

When? Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June
Where? Our Terminus Road charity shop and Langney Road Home Store in Eastbourne.

Every purchase helps fund St Wilfrid’s Hospice, allowing us to continue providing vital, compassionate care to local patients and their families.

Head to our website for more info.

stwhospice.org/support-us/our-shops/pop-up-events/

🏆 Could your pub be home to the ultimate quiz champions?Join The Great St Wilfrid’s Pub Quiz Off and your winning team w...
18/06/2026

🏆 Could your pub be home to the ultimate quiz champions?

Join The Great St Wilfrid’s Pub Quiz Off and your winning team will be invited to compete in the Grand Final at the hospice.

Pick your date, host your quiz, and help make a difference in your community.

Get involved today https://www.stwhospice.org/st-wilfrids-pub-quiz/

We are always amazed by the lengths our supporters go to, but Claire took things to a whole new level for this year's Vi...
17/06/2026

We are always amazed by the lengths our supporters go to, but Claire took things to a whole new level for this year's Virtual TCS London Marathon. 🚢

After Claire and her sister Michelle signed up to run the virtual marathon in Eastbourne, they soon realised that the marathon date clashed with Claire's birthday cruise. Instead of cancelling, Claire decided to run the 26.2 miles on the cruiseship! Meanwhile, her sister Michelle smashed her virtual marathon back home in Eastbourne.

“I was pretty worried about the prospect of such a repetitive run and was sad not to be running with Michelle, as we’d been through all the highs and lows of training together, including running Eastbourne Half Marathon,” Claire said. “When it came to the Virtual Marathon, I realised I would need to run through the night in order to avoid the possible busyness of the deck during the day. I started just before 2am and although my husband saw me off, I was then running on my own in the dark for the next four hours. My music really kept me going!

“When the sun rose around 6am it was a real sight for sore eyes. The deck started to get busier with other runners and walkers and my husband joined me for the last few miles before rallying a few people to cheer me on for my last lap and to hold the St Wilfrid’s banner,” Claire said.

Claire and Michelle raised over £2,000 in memory of their beloved father, and brother David, honouring the care they received at St Wilfrid’s.

Read the full story on our blog.
stwhospice.org/blog/runner-completes-virtual-tcs-london-marathon-on-cruise-ship/

Catheterisation TrainingJoin us on Wednesday 15th July from 9.30am to 1pm for our practical workshop, aimed at registere...
17/06/2026

Catheterisation Training

Join us on Wednesday 15th July from 9.30am to 1pm for our practical workshop, aimed at registered nurses, looking for a refresher or introduction to the skills needed to safely insert and care for urinary catheters.

£35 per person. Head to our website for more information and to book your spot.

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/CatheterisationTraining15thJuly2026

Starlight Stroll returns for 2026 ✨Join us on Saturday 12th September on Eastbourne seafront for a truly special evening...
16/06/2026

Starlight Stroll returns for 2026 ✨

Join us on Saturday 12th September on Eastbourne seafront for a truly special evening — walking 5 or 10 miles beneath the stars in memory, reflection,and celebration of life.

Starting at Princes Park, you will follow the coastline at sunset before reaching the beautifully illuminated Italian Gardens at Holywell, where you can place a lantern in honour of someone special.

Every step supports vital hospice care in our community.

- Early bird entry just £15 until 31st July
- Under 5s go free

Sign up today: www.stwhospice.org/starlight

With thanks to Whiteline Manufacturing and Team Frames Ltd for sponsoring this event.

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1 Broadwater Way
Eastbourne
BN229PZ

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+441323434200

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