Children's Grief Awareness Week

1 in 29 school-aged children in the UK have been bereaved of a family member. Over the next 29 days we will be posting to highlight Children's Grief Awareness Week, taking place on 15th-21st November.

On the week itself our mascot, Wilfie Bear, will be around to say hello in our Street Café, there will be hospice-led activities and more to engage with coming up!

Remember to share and let others know - you never know who is carrying around secret pain and may need your (and our) support.

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Wilf Walk

Join us for a stunning walk across the south coast of Sussex; a 40km walking challenge to celebrate 40 years of hospice care.
'The kitchen became my domain.'

The first cook at the hospice in Mill Gap Road, Ruby Clemence, tells us about her time helping to prepare the house and choosing kitchen equipment from Marks & Spencer!
Brighton Marathon 2021

Brighton Marathon is taking place on Sunday 12th September, and you could take part in this iconic race by joining Team Wilfs today.
Virgin London Marathon 2021

The London Marathon is back for 2021 and we're looking for runners for both the race itself and the virtual race to join Team Wilfs and help raise money for the hospice.

'The kitchen became my domain.'

The first cook at the hospice in Mill Gap Road, Ruby Clemence, tells us about her time helping to prepare the house and choosing kitchen equipment from Marks & Spencer!
Brotherly volunteering

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. We spoke to brothers Nour and Najm Karkach who have both been Young Clinical Volunteers.
Life as a Host volunteer on the IPU

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. In this post we speak to Aida Parvaneh, a Host volunteer who is currently studying her A Levels.
'It is so much more than bereavement support.'

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. In this post we speak to Jo Laws, a mature student who is currently volunteering as a Bereavement Counsellor.
'Volunteering is really important for young people.'

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. In this post we speak to Lily McGregor, a Host volunteer who is currently studying her A Levels.
'From the first shift I felt so welcome.'

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. In this post we speak to Jess Avery, a Host volunteer and student at the University of Brighton.
St Wilfrid's first patient

In 1983, the first patient was admitted to St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Mill Gap Road. His name was Denis Nolan, and Sheila, his wife of 21 years, has kindly shared their story.
Seven marathons in seven days

From 1st February, Danny Sadler will be challenging himself to seven marathons in seven days in support of St Wilfrid's and the care that his mum is currently receiving from the Care at Home team.
Creating community links with SCDA Hailsham

We recently spoke to Michelle Hocking and Julie Hollister from SCDA Hailsham to find out more about the organisation and why they became a Community Link.
The beginning of St Wilfrid's Hospice

In celebration of the hospice's 40th anniversary, Dr Joan Hester, who had the first idea for building a small inpatient unit in Eastbourne for patients at the end of their lives, has shared her story and how the idea came about.

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit (IPU)

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Unit team to provide outstanding care for patients and families at the end of life Read more

Ruby celebrations

Our 40^th Anniversary Year is here! Find out how we are celebrating your support and how you can get involved Read more

Firewalk 2021

Can you handle the heat? Face the flames and put your best foot forward at our hottest event of the year! Read more

Our Community Links

Creating a vibrant community network across our catchment area by becoming a point of contact for your organisation or community group Read more

Starlight Stroll 2021

We are so excited to bring Starlight Stroll back to Eastbourne Seafront for the 7th year running, and we would love to invite you to join us on the 10th July for a very special Starlight Stroll Read more