St Wilfrid's Hospice

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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 different 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

01/11/2026

Surprise someone special with a custom-engraved Memory Star to hang in their home. Presented in a St Wilfrid’s gift box, it’s a beautiful keepsake that makes the perfect gift.

With a suggested donation of £15, your star directly funds vital hospice care for local families this Christmas.

Order yours today at stwhospice.org/support-us/donate/in-memory-of/memory-stars/

31/10/2026

Look at these fun cards made by local East Sussex College students!

We recently held our Seahorse Project event, Dia de los Mu***os, for children and young people, and students from the college offered to create and donate some fun Halloween cards and sweets to give out at the event, along with some jokes.

They went down a treat! 🎃 Thank you for thinking of us!

31/10/2026

Next Thursday in The Street Café we are celebrating bonfire night with a delicious selection of Jacket Potatoes. Choose from:

Mild chilli.
Tuna, mayonnaise and cheese.
Baked beans and cheese.
Curried chickpea.
Cowboy beans (bacon, BBQ beans and cheese).

Jacket Potatoes will be served between midday and 1.30pm in the Street Café at the hospice on Broadwater Way, Eastbourne. We'll see you there!

30/10/2026

Creating opportunities for open conversations about death, dying and grief is an important part of building compassionate communities.

Earlier this week, Lucy, our Community Partnerships Lead and Vicky, our Volunteer Engagement Manager were invited to Berwick Church to facilitate a Compassionate Conversations workshop.

Together, they explored the language often used when talking about death and grief, discussed some of the common myths and realities surrounding hospice care, and encouraged open and honest conversations around topics that can sometimes feel difficult to discuss.

Thank you to Berwick Church for hosting us and helping to create a welcoming space for these important conversations.

29/10/2026

Feeling close to Mum at Lights of Love 💙

Last year, Wendy returned to St Wilfrid's Hospice for the first time since her Mum died, singing with a choir at our Lights of Love celebration.

"It was very emotional, but I felt very close to Mum, and the enormously powerful energy of love in the hospice was palpable."

Wendy's family experienced the care, compassion and support of St Wilfrid's during Mum's final days, and now she's inviting others to experience that same sense of love and connection through Lights of Love.

Dedicate a star in memory of someone special and help ensure local families continue to receive the care and support they need when it matters most.

To get involved, visit our website - https://events.stwhospice.org/event/lights-of-love/home

You can also read more of Wendy’s story - https://www.stwhospice.org/about-us/blog/wendy/

28/10/2026

50km walks, delicious cakes, and a splash of cocktails - what a great way to fundraise!

A huge shoutout to the incredible Walks and Wafflers walking group, who have raised an amazing £5,986.50 for St Wilfrid's.

Over the last two years, they tackled both the Thames Path Ultra Challenge and the South West Coast Ultra Challenge, smashing an incredible 50km in just one day for each event!

They also held various fabulous events to help boost their fundraising, including boot sales and a wonderful Cake and Cocktails Party.

Thank you so much, Walks and Wafflers, for your dedication, sore feet, and incredible support. You are all absolute superstars!

27/10/2026

The more local people that play, the more we receive.

Every Local Hospice Lottery player helps raise vital funds for our hospice every single
week, turning a little bit of fun into a big difference for local families. Play. Support.
Win. It’s that easy!

Already playing? Why not encourage a friend or family member to get involved too!

Together, we can make an even bigger impact.

Find out more or sign up today at: https://www.localhospicelottery.org/hospices/st-wilfrid-eastbourne

26/10/2026

We were recently delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Rod Buchanan, to St Wilfrid’s Hospice for his first visit. It was a pleasure to show him around, introduce him to the wide range of care and support we provide, and share how we support people across our community.

We were also grateful for the opportunity to thank Seaford Town Council for their generous grant of £1,000. Their support helps us continue to provide compassionate care and support for local people and their families when they need it most.

26/10/2026

Did you take part in the Fi pilot? We'd love to hear from you.

Thank you to everyone who helped us test Fi, an AI-powered grief support app designed to explore how digital technology might complement existing hospice bereavement support.

As the pilot comes to a close at the end of October, we're working with Andrea Heisse, a researcher from the University of Vienna, to learn more about people's experiences of using Fi and the role technology could play in supporting more people through grief.

If you'd be open to having a conversation with Andrea to help us evaluate Fi, please email Andrea:
📧 [email protected]
Or, get in touch with a member of the hospice team.

Thank you for helping us learn from the Fi pilot and shape what happens next.

24/10/2026

A huge thank you to Polegate Sundowners WI for kindly donating a selection of wonderful tote bags for children visiting the hospice. 🛍️

Our volunteer hosts on the Inpatient Unit were delighted to receive them. These bags get filled with games, activities and things to keep little hands busy and ensure that all children feel welcome, comfortable and supported when visiting a loved one.

Donations like this help us care for the whole family, creating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors of all ages. 💛

Address

1 Broadwater Way
Eastbourne
BN229PZ

Telephone

+441323434200

Website

http://www.stwhospice.org/

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