Martlets Hospice

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/

08/04/2026

Exciting news – we're teaming up with our sister hospices Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House to hold a charity golf day Ham Manor Golf Club this summer! ⛳

Registration is now open for the event, which will be held on Thursday 9 July.

You and your friends can enjoy coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf followed by a two-course meal, prize-giving and auction - all while raising important funds for local hospice care.

Register today at: www.martlets.org.uk/events/golf-day-at-ham-manor-golf-club

07/04/2026

When Ian received end-of-life care on Martlets’ inpatient unit, his family experienced compassion, calm, and personalised support that made an overwhelming time feel bearable.

Neil says:

“The staff at Martlets took time to understand who Ian really was — his sense of humour, the things he loved talking about, and all the little nuances that made him Ian. That connection brought warmth and dignity to every moment of his care. After Ian died, I set up a monthly donation to Martlets and gave Ian’s belongings to their charity shops. Ian also left a gift to Martlets in his Will — a lasting act of kindness that will help other local families receive the same level of specialist care.”

Hospice care is in crisis across the UK, and we need your support now more than ever.
If you believe everyone deserves dignified end-of-life care, please consider helping in any way you can:

💙 Donating
💙 Leaving a gift in your Will
💙 Volunteering
💙 Fundraising

Every act of support helps ensure that families like Ian’s receive the care and comfort they deserve.

👉 martlets.org.uk/support-us

04/04/2026

A big thank you to staff on our inpatient unit, and to our community teams, who are keeping Martlets caring over the bank holiday weekend.

Our thoughts are also with those in our community who are bereaved this Easter and missing someone special. Whether you’re spending precious time with friends or family, or remembering a loved one, we wish you a restful weekend with lots of sunshine. 🌞💙

31/03/2026

“Dixie could come into Martlets and actually get on the bed with Mum, so they could have a cuddle! That was such a big deal and brought Mum so much peace.”

— Victor 💙🐾

Victor’s mum Annie was cared for on Martlets’ inpatient unit during the last week of her life. Victor talks about the importance of hospice care, and how enabling Annie to have her beloved dog by her side made all the difference during her last days.

🐶💙 Read the full story at: www.martlets.org.uk/blog/how-dixie-the-dog-brought-comfort-during-annies-last-days