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Who we are

Welcome to St Wilfrid's Hospice

We want to see 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. 

Our mission is to transform end of life care for the people of Eastbourne, Seaford, Hailsham, Uckfield, Heathfield and all the points in between. 

We serve a population of 235,000 people covering an area of around 300 square miles. Our expert teams work to help people to live well until the end of their lives and to support their family and friends. We provide care in our 20-bed Inpatient Unit, through our Wellbeing service and, increasingly, to families in their own homes.  

We are a charity that relies on voluntary gifts to support over 70% of our vital work. It costs just over £15,000 a day to provide our care and support services across our catchment area. 

Thank you for visiting our website.

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 Read more

Published: 25th November, 2019

Updated: 19th October, 2020

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Our core values

Our core values

Together we are St Wilfrid's. Find out more about our core values here Read more

Published: 27th February, 2019

Updated: 16th September, 2020

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Our services

Our services

Our care services are set up with patients, families and carers in mind. You come first and so does your care Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Visitors information

Visitors information

Please read before thinking about visiting through the COVID-19 outbreak Read more

Published: 24th February, 2019

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Our Community shops

Our Community shops

Our retail teams are working hard to keep you safe while you shop with us.
Please check our pages regularly to view our various opening times.

You can find information on our online stores here as well!

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Published: 23rd February, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Fundraise for us

Fundraise for us

With the Covid-19 pandemic dramatically impacting our fundraising events this year - we need your help more than ever!
There are still many ways you can fundraise for us

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Published: 18th February, 2019

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Come and volunteer

Come and volunteer

Our volunteers are often at the heart of our work. We are thankful to each and every one and have many different roles available Read more

Published: 13th February, 2019

Author: Stephen Blundell

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In Memory Giving

In Memory Giving

When someone dies, often their family and friends like to pay tribute to their lives and help those in need by doing something to benefit future patients and families Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2019

Updated: 9th May, 2019

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Connect with us

Connect with us

Join in the conversation on our popular Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts Read more

Published: 1st January, 2019

Updated: 21st June, 2019

Author: Stephen Blundell

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    Contact us and find us

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

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    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

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    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!

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

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    The Street Café

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

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    Eastbourne shop

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

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    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

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  • 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]
Additional ways to contact us: Media enquiries

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