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The beginning of St Wilfrid's Hospice

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. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Highlights of 2020

Highlights of 2020

Despite what 2020 had in store for us, we were incredibly lucky to have some good times along the way – and a lot of them! Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 23rd December, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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An early Christmas at St Wilfrid's

An early Christmas at St Wilfrid's

Christmas came early to St Wilfrid's Hospice, when we helped patient Anne Read celebrate it in the final days before she died. Read more

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Published: 21st December, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Lights of Love 2020

Lights of Love 2020

Our Lights of Love service looked a little different this year, but we were still able to remember together, online, from the beautifully-lit hospice garden. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 18th December, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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St Wilfrid’s has been chosen as a Co-op local cause!

St Wilfrid’s has been chosen as a Co-op local cause!

We are pleased to share that St Wilfrid’s Hopsice has been selected as a Co-op local cause, meaning that until October 2021 Co-op members can raise money for the hospice every time they shop. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Community Links Get Together on Zoom

Community Links Get Together on Zoom

On Wednesday 4th November, our Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Lucy Cheshire, hosted the fourth Community Links Get Together event on Zoom. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Danny's Advent Challenge

Danny's Advent Challenge

With Christmas only around the corner, Danny Leach has decided to count down the 25 days with a 10K run every single day, all in support of St Wilfrid’s. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 30th November, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Three generations of nursing

Three generations of nursing

Barbara Tingley has been a Healthcare Assistant at St Wilfrid’s Hospice for 27 years. She is the first of three generations to work at the hospice, with her daughter Lauren and her granddaughter Charlie. Read more

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Published: 27th November, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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'I couldn't see myself doing anything else!'

'I couldn't see myself doing anything else!'

Karen Blaker has been a Registered Nurse at St Wilfrid’s for 18 years. She has kindly shared the story of her time at the hospice. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Celebrating the Year of the Nurse and Midwife

Celebrating the Year of the Nurse and Midwife

Our Clinical Services Director, Colin Twomey, shares a few words about the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Read more

Posted to: Our blog

Published: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Joe's Eastbourne Half Marathon

Joe's Eastbourne Half Marathon

Joe Filsell will be running the Eastbourne Half Marathon 2021 in memory of his mum, Gail, who spent her final days at the hospice. Read more

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Published: 13th November, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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Newshome Candles supports UK hospices

Newshome Candles supports UK hospices

Between now and Thursday 31st December, Newshome Candles will be donating a percentage of their candle and wax melt sales to hospices across the UK. Read more

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Published: 10th November, 2020

Author: Georgia Hendry

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  • inmemorytestpage

    inmemorytestpage

    During our 40th anniversary year, our thoughts naturally turn to all those we have cared for but are sadly no longer with us. We are marking this milestone by turning our forget-me-not flower ruby and making it a beautiful keepsake

  • The Deans Senior Tea Clubs

    The Deans Senior Tea Clubs

    The Deans Senior Tea Clubs aims to combat loneliness in older age

  • Eastbourne Station Health Centre Patients Participation Group

  • Eastbourne Talking Newspaper Association

    Eastbourne Talking Newspaper Association

    Eastbourne Talking Newspaper Association - provides new recordings to visually-impaired people in Eastbourne and the surrounding district

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  • Superstore and Donation Centre

    Superstore and Donation Centre

    Our Superstore is the pride of Eastbourne and is packed full of brilliant bargains

  • Contact us and find us

    Contact us and find us

    Details on where to find us, how to contact us and when we're available

  • Donate to a shop

    Donate to a shop

    St Wilfrid's community shops wouldn't exist without your generosity. Find out how to make a donation during the Covid-19 pandemic

  • Dave dives 10,000ft to defy pancreatic cancer

    Dave dives 10,000ft to defy pancreatic cancer

    Despite stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Dave Fox-Dossett took on the challenge of a heroic 10,000ft skydive for the hospice!

  • Senior Management Team

    Our executive team sets our goals and steers our hospice’s course.

  • The Street Café

    The Street Café

    Our café is open 8.30am to 5pm – 7 days a week

  • Eastbourne shop

    Eastbourne shop

    Our town centre store in Eastbourne has a great reputation for curating vintage womenswear

  • Memory Tree

    Memory Tree

    The beautiful Memory Tree is on the wall in the central Street area of St Wilfrid’s Hospice for all visitors to view and enjoy

  • Professional placements

  • Paul cycles 100 miles in memory of Denise

    Paul cycles 100 miles in memory of Denise

    'Denise and I were married for a month short of 34 years. I'm sad that Denise won't see me cycle but it gives me a great sense of pride to complete the ride in her memory.'

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Our Community Links

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

Published: 25th November, 2020

Author: Stephen Blundell

Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist with relevant experience to join our Community Nursing Team based across our catchment area. Read more

Published: 29th December, 2020

Updated: 30th December, 2020

Author: Theodora Fisher

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Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No: 1594410  
Registered Charity in England and Wales No:283686 
VAT number: GB 322 9910 05

Contact us

St Wilfrid’s Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9PZ
Phone: 01323 434200 Nurse Line: 01323 434222

Patient-related enquiries or referrals: [email protected]
General email enquiries: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a healthcare professional sending us a referral or other information about a patient, please use NHS Mail and send your communication to us at [email protected]
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