Our blog

Stories about enabling people to live well at end of life, including fundraising journeys and more.

‘The event does a fantastic job at bringing people together’
Dave Longman, owner of SCHMIDT Eastbourne, shares why the business has chosen to sponsor our Starlight Stroll event this year.
Learning Disability project expands knowledge
We recently completed a project which aimed to help people with Learning Disabilities, their families and carers to prepare for death and bereavement.
Closer to the community
Find out how we have been bringing our care and support closer to you through two of our community projects.
‘An uncrushable spirit’
Wendy Early shares her husband's experience receiving end of life care from St Wilfrid's and how he is being remembered.
Sunshine Moments
Hospice supporter Kerry Knight has published a book of poetry in memory of her husband and will be donating £1 of each sale to St Wilfrid's.
‘Being here feels like the best thing that has ever happened to me’
Former MasterChef winner Peter Bayless is currently receiving care in our Inpatient Unit. He has shared his experience so far.
Making our care more dementia friendly
Over the last year we have been making improvements around the hospice to make our care more inclusive for those with dementia.
Support for all the family
One family share how the hospice has been supporting them beyond the patient's direct care, including with Learning Disability support.
‘Nobody should ever suffer’
Registered Nurse Charlotte shares what she values the most about her role on the Inpatient Unit.
‘A truly valuable service’
Pete Constanti shares how our Bereavement Support Service has helped him to process the death of his mum, Maureen.
A skydive for Sue
Hospice supporter Wendy shares why she is taking on a fundraising challenge completely out of her comfort zone.
The Dave Goodman Special
In August 2022, Andrew Banfield is going to be racing his 54-year-old motorcycle along the Bonneville Salt Flats while raising money for hospice care.
Scroll to Top