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Peacehaven Cliffs Abseil Get a birds eye view >> Page 4
Home VisitorsService Social and practical support for patients >> Page 9
News from Martlets Spring 2015
Care, compassion and support
Grant a Martlets Wish The choice is yours ... >> Page 11
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Events, personal stories and more inside
Open Gardens 2015 Sunday 17 May, 1 – 5pm
A pretty suburban garden just a stone’s throw away from the Martlets Hospice. Flower borders, tree ferns, rose arch and alliums. Vegetable garden and shoffice (shed office). In memory of Simon Lee – a passionate gardener who the Martlets cared for so lovingly.
Location: 57 Elm Drive, Hove BN3 7JA
Tickets: Admission by donation
Sunday 19 July, 11.00am – 5.00pm
Lady Helena Hughes is kindly opening her beautiful garden in aid of the Martlets Hospice. Also includes a plant and cake sale.
Location: Challoners, The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 7DD
Tickets: Admission by donation
Welcometo the Spring Martlets Mail, packed with good news, volunteer and family stories as well as lots of ways you can get involved and support your Hospice. This edition we’re focusing on how we care for our community with features on Day Services, the Home Visiting Service and Bereavement Support - plus a look back over the year at how your support has helped us care for our patients and their families.
As ever our Diary of Events is bursting at the seams, and I’m very excited to tell you that we’re opening a new shop in central Brighton this spring. We’re on the lookout for volunteers, turn to page 10 for all the details.
On behalf of our patients, staff and volunteers at the Martlets I’d like to thank you for your support over the last year – we couldn’t do this without you.
Very best wishes
Imelda Chief Executive Officer
Martlets HospiceWayfield Avenue Hove BN3 7LW
[email protected] 01273 273400
Green shoots are popping up in our gardens at the Hospice and it’s clear that spring is here! We’ll be opening the gardens this year for visitors and we’re on the lookout for local gardeners to do the same. Size really doesn’t matter, whether you’ve got a small and perfectly formed city ‘yarden’ or are lucky enough to have a rambling, green oasis of your own, we’d like you to open it for the Martlets this summer.
Every year our Open Garden scheme raises thousands for patient care at the Hospice. It’s a
wonderful opportunity for garden lovers to look around gardens that are normally hidden away from public view.
You choose the date you want to open and we’ll help you organise it. We look after the publicity and will supply you with posters, collecting boxes and anything else you need.
If you’d like to get involved this year contact Antonia our Events Manager on 01273 718782 or email [email protected]
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Join our open garden scheme this summer
Happy Birthday This year we’re celebrating; we’ve been providing excellent care for our patients and their families since 1997. That’s eighteen years, something to celebrate we think. Over the year look out for our community roadshows, join our special 18th birthday celebrations and keep an eye on our shops. We couldn’t celebrate without involving them! All the information will be up on our website www.themartlets.org.uk from this Spring.
Will Writing Fortnight 2015 Our 2015 Will Writing Fortnight runs from 11th May - 22nd May. 12 local Will Writers are donating their services in return for a donation to the Hospice. We suggest a minimum donation of £80 to update a codicil, £120 for single Will and £160 for a joint Will. Bookings can be made between 13th April and 8th May - all the information is on the back cover of Martlets Mail.
Martlets 18th Birthday Halloween BallCome along and join our 18th birthday celebrations at this Halloween themed ball at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, organised by IEP Financial. You’ll enjoy a three course meal dancing until late and all sorts of spooky surprises throughout the evening.For tickets contact Elizabeth inFundraising on 01273 718785 or email [email protected]
Milestone for Martlets LotteryLast autumn we hit a milestone of 12,000 weekly players in our Lottery. It is hardly surprising the numbers have gone up, as whilst the odds in the national lottery are around 1 in 14 million, the Martlets Hospice Lottery odds are more like 1 in 300. Every week one lucky player wins £1,000.
Our Lottery started in the year 2000 and still has 277 of the original players. Beryl Biggs is one of them. She explained why she continues to support the Hospice: “It is such a worthwhile charity as it is the only place like it in the local area. It’s not just an In-patient unit, they offer respite care to give carers a break too. I’ve had friends who have been looked after by them and I just don’t
know how Brighton & Hove would manage without the services they provide.”
Since its beginning, our Lottery has raised over £2 million for patient care. Speaking about reaching this milestone, Sheila Green, Lottery Manager said: “We would like to thank all past and current players for their fantastic support since the Lottery began.”
Martlets Lottery prizes range from £5 to £1000 every week – to be in with a chance to win join today!
Call Shelia, Martlets Lottery Manager on 01273 747455 or email [email protected].
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Artistic supporters needed Here’s an exciting, unique and quirky way that you can support us. Join celebrities and professional artists participating in our Top Secret Art Project by producing a drawing or painting that will be auctioned on-line later this year.
We are asking well known TV personalities, professional and amateur artists and hospice supporters to produce a piece of A5 size art. However, all the artists responsible will remain anonymous until the end of the
auction so winning bidders won’t know who has produced the art they have bought until they receive it.
We aim to have 500 pieces of art. To join in and show us your artistic flair please contact Elizabeth in our Fundraising Department on 01273 718785 or email [email protected] to sign up and receive your A5 size card. We hope to raise over £20,000 from this initiative which will go to fund our vital hospice at home respite service.
Beryl Biggs, Sir Lance-a-lotteryand Martlets staff
Peacehaven Cliffs Abseil
Last year, Tracey Colwell, her sister Claire Docteur and Claire’s husband Kenny, raised £310 for the Martlets through their sponsored abseil. It’s one of our most popular events and Tracey had a very personal reason for signing up.
Tracey was diagnosed with bowel cancer in April 2013. After her operation and treatment Tracey felt an overwhelming desire to do something to support a local charity. Her sister Claire works in our Fundraising department, so when she mentioned abseiling 115ft off Peacehaven Cliffs, they signed up – and even roped in Claire’s husband Kenny.
Claire said: “When I first mentioned it to Kenny, he laughed and then agreed - why not! It’s an amazing achievement and an incredible experience.
“Working for the Martlets, I see first-hand the compassion, dedication and support given to patients and their families. Standing on the cliff top with my sister will be one of my proudest moments in life.”
Tracey continued: “Being diagnosed with bowel cancer was my biggest nightmare, but also my biggest lesson in life. It taught me how short life can be.
“I was 33 years old with a young daughter, and if things had been different I would quite possibly have needed the services and support of the Martlets myself. When Claire told me about the abseil, I didn’t hesitate. I was there, wearing my ileostomy bag abseiling 115ft and living. I knew I was raising money for those who need it most.”
Join the Peacehaven Cliffs Abseil
Sunday 26th July & Sunday 23rd August
Get a birds eye view from the top of the cliff face before you abseil 115ft down to the seafront below.
All the money raised will go to patient care at the Hospice. Everyone’s welcome, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and the minimum age is 8 yrs old.
To sign up call Clem on 01273 747455 or email [email protected]
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Events
Kenny, Claire and Tracey
At 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and in places one mile deep, the Grand Canyon is a breath-taking sight – and provides some unforgettable trekking. Basecamp is on the Havasupai Indian Reservation west of the Grand Canyon’s main tourist focus.
The trekking is challenging and the heat can be exhausting, but you will walk through incredible landscapes with striking colours and rock formations, and beautiful blue-green creeks and waterfalls which are great for a dip! This is an outstanding way to experience one of the Natural Wonders of the World. You’ll finish with a celebration in Las Vegas, an energetic city in stark contrast with the natural beauty you’ve been immersed in!
For more information please contact Clem on 01273 747455 or email [email protected]
Running for the MartletsLindsey Wright signed up to run for us at this year’s Brighton half-marathon, and this is what she had to say before the event: “I’m really looking forward to it, although terrified at the same time! I’m running with my friend Karen Topham and we have been training together – as much as we can – but probably not enough...
“I’m taking part for several reasons. Firstly, because I’m privileged enough to volunteer and see first-hand the wonderful care, compassion and support ALL the staff give to patients, family and friends, and the difference it makes, I am in awe of them all!
“Secondly, for looking after my beautiful friend Ghita Schuy, the Martlets helped her so much. Ghita was supported and welcomed back
after discharging herself too soon. It could have been so difficult to go back in after leaving, but the Martlets team were amazing and made it much easier for her.
“Thirdly, I’m running with Karen, whose partner John was cared for by the Martlets. Without the support of the Martlets team, Karen wouldn’t have been able to care for John at home, which is where they both wanted to be. The half-marathon is our way of saying thank you.”
“Basically, I’m running for you because the Martlets is amazing!”
Thanks Lindsey, we think you’re amazing too!
If you think we’re amazing and you’d like to run for us, contact Clem on 01273 747455 or email [email protected]
Lake District EnduroSaturday 20 JuneThe beautiful Lake District provides the backdrop for this demanding multi-activity challenge. The route is designed to test your skills, stamina and mental strength as you set off through this fabulous scenery – by canoe, then bike and on foot, before returning to bikes once more to finish the route.
Whether you take part on your own or with friends, this long, tough day offers a great challenge – and the sense of achievement and camaraderie at the end will be unforgettable!
This event is designed to be challenging for those of good health and fitness, and is achievable for most people provided they train well in advance. Training for the challenge is all part of the preparation and requires commitment!
Thames Path ChallengeSaturday 12 and Sunday 13 SeptemberWalk it, Jog it, or Run it! A unique Ultra Challenge, through beautiful scenery that’s steeped in history. You can take on the full 100km, or choose a 50km half, or perhaps the more modest 25km section. And the new 100km Relay Team option is perfect to enter as a group of friends, family or colleagues. Most challengers will walk it, some will jog parts, and others will run the whole course! This is not just a challenge - it’s a unique test of determination and an unforgettable journey.
For more information about either of these events please contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
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Grand Canyon TrekSaturday 10 to Sunday 18 October
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Events Diary MARCH 2015
Sunday 1 March, 2 – 5pm
Barn DanceCharity Barn Dance in aid of the Martlets Hospice, with caller Jill Thompson and Tight Squeeze. Tea, coffee and soft drinks provided.
Venue: All Saints Church Hall, The Drive, Hove
Tickets: £7.50 Adults, £3 Children over 12. Contact Anna on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
Friday 6 March, 7 - 11pm
Zumba GlowBack by popular demand our high energy, glowing, sponsored Zumba event. 3 hours of expert instruction, accompanied by live percussion.
Venue: The Old Market, Hove, 11A Upper Market St, BN3 1AS
Registration: £15. Register online www.themartlets.org.uk/zumba or contact Clem on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
Saturday 7 March, 7pm
Best of Brighton BallA black tie ball with live music and a disco. Organised by Brighton College Students in aid of Martlets Hospice.
Venue: The Empress Suite at the Grand Hotel, Brighton.
Tickets: £60.00 per person. Contact Clem on 01273 747455 or [email protected] for more details.
Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm
Music QuizChallenge your musical knowledge with our fun quiz for teams of up to 6 people. Cash bar. Doors open at 6.45pm.
Venue: Sussex County Cricket Club, Hove
Tickets: £17 per person to include supper. Contact Anna on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
Sunday 22 March, 11am
Forget Me Not WalkJoin our family friendly 4 mile sponsored walk in memory or celebration of someone special.
Venue: Stanmer Park Woods, Brighton
Registration: £10 per adult, £5 per child, £20 family (2A & 2C under 16). Register online at www.themartlets.org.uk/forgetmenot or contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
Saturday 28 March, 3pm
Men in HeelsSlip into a pair of stilettos for our fun and laughter fuelled sponsored obstacle race along Cliffe High Street, Lewes. Strictly men only, 16yrs+
Venue: The Dorset, Lewes
Registration: £12. Register online www.themartlets.org.uk/meninheels or contact Clem 01273 747455 [email protected]
APRIL 2015
Sunday 12 April
Brighton MarathonEntries are closed but we are always looking for cheerers to help our runners round the course. Please contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
MAY 2015
Sunday 17 May
Parachute for PatientsThe Martlets annual Skydive! 12,000 feet tandem freefall parachute jump. Meet other Martlets supporters and take part on an experience of a life time.
Location: Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent
Registration: Raise £415 in sponsorship. For an information pack contact Clem on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
Monday 25 May
Bupa 10kThe route passes many of London’s famous sights including, Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Gallery, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.
Location: St James’s Park, London
Registration: £30 and minimum sponsorship of £150. Contact Clem on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
Monday 25 May, 12noon – 6pm
Hove CarnivalA family friendly fun day with amusements, displays, rides and arena acts starring The Amazing Galloping Acrobatics. To book a stall or general information about the day contact Anna on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
Location: Hove Park
Saturday 30 May, 10am – 1pm
Coffee Morning & SaleMorning coffee or tea, and sale of Bric-a-brac, books, cakes and tombola.
Venue: 17 Fernhurst Crescent, Hollingbury, BN1 8FA
Tickets: £1 Entry & Refreshments
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Zumba Glow
Hove Carnival
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JULY 2015
Sunday 26 July
Peacehaven Cliffs Abseil Get a bird’s eye view of the channel from the top of Peacehaven Cliffs before you abseil 115ft down the spectacular cliff face and onto the sea front below. No experience necessary, 8yrs + (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).
Location: Peacehaven Cliffs
Registration: £20 and minimum sponsorship of £100. Early booking recommended - places sell out fast. Contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
Sunday 26 July – Saturday 1 August
Fe ManThe Fe-Man triathlon challenge is a unique opportunity to complete the full ‘IRONMAN’ distance (swim 2.4miles; cycle 112miles; & Run 26.2miles) but over a 7 day period.
Location: Brighton & Hove
Registration: Contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
AUGUST 2015
Sunday 2 August
Prudential RideLondon – Surrey 100Starting in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the course follows a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside. With leg-testing climbs and a route made famous by the London 2012 Olympics, it’s a truly spectacular sponsored ride.
Location: Route starts and finishes in London
Registration: £50 and min £750 Sponsorship, Contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
Sunday 23 August
Peacehaven Cliffs Abseil Location: Peacehaven Cliffs
Registration: £20 and minimum sponsorship of £100. Early booking recommended - places sell out fast.
Sunday 30 August
Martlets Sea Swim Event is open to all swimmers, even if you have never swam in the sea. To register your interest, please contact Clem on 01273 747455 or [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 2015
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September
Thames Path ChallengeLocation: Start from Putney Bridge
Registration: Starts from £29 plus fundraising target depending on your distance. Contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
Tuesday 15 September, 12noon
(Lunch at 12.30pm, cricket 10.30am)
Cricket meets Rotary and The MartletsWatch top-class cricket with Sussex v Somerset and enjoy a 3 course lunch and a Guest Speaker.
Venue: Boundary Rooms, Sussex County Cricket Club, Hove
Tickets: £47.50 per person or £475 inc VAT for a table of ten. Contact Antonia on 01273 718782 or [email protected]
OCTOBER 2015
Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 October
Grand Canyon TrekRegistration: £425 PLUS Fundraising Target £3950. Please contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected]
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Midnight WalkSkydive
JUNE 2015
Saturday 13 June
Martlets Midnight Walk.Gather your friends and sign up for the biggest fundraising girls’ night out. This year we have three different routes to choose from – 6 miles, 13 miles or our new 20 mile walk, so anyone can take part. 2015 is also the Martlets Hospice’s 18th Birthday Year so our Midnight Walk will have even more of a party atmosphere.
Venue: Walk starts at Brighton Racecourse. The 6 mile and 13 mile routes will start at midnight, the 20 mile route will start at 10pm
Registration: £15 and minimum sponsorship of £25. Online registration at www.themartlets.org.uk/midnight
Saturday 20 June, 7.30pm
Concert by The Regent’s OrchestraAn evening of summer music including works by Vaughan Williams, Bridge and Tchaikovsky, conducted by Peter Michael Davison. All money raised goes towards the Martlets
Venue: Holland Road Baptist Church, Hove
Tickets: £12 adults/£10 concessions, available on the door.
Saturday 20 June
Lake District Enduro: Multi-activity challengeLocation: The Lake District
Registration: £49 and minimum Fundraising Target £250. Contact Clem on 01273 747455 [email protected] for full details
Martlets Day Services
At Day Services we provide supportive care in a relaxed environment for patients living at home. There are different clinics and workshops each day, designed to be used by patients and their carers.
If you or anyone you know is living at home with a serious life limiting illness then Martlets Day Services is here to support you.
For more information speak to a member of the team on 01273 273400
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Monday
ThursdayFriday
TuesdayWednesdayLight Touch
Massage ClinicYour therapist will gently massage your hands, head and feet, relieving aches and pains. Ragroof PlayersReminiscence Workshopsand tea dances
Macmillan Benefits Advice Clinic Help with benefits applications and assessments.
Rehabilitation ClinicYou’ll receive advice on mobility, fatigue management and staying active.
Acupuncture ClinicThis can help relieving stress, pain and nausea.
Legal ClinicFree legal advice from local solicitors
Light Touch Massage Clinic
Writing and Storytelling Group Art Therapy GroupA chance to get messy and express your feelings Carers Massage ClinicPamper Suite - Hairdressing appointments at variable
days and times+ EFT also known as Tapping therapy can help to ease fears and anxieties, calm emotions and ease pain. Available twice a month, alternating Mondays and Fridays.
Acupuncture
Advice clinics
Light Touch Massage
Martlets Home Visitors ServiceSocial and practical support for isolated patients at home“When I first visited Doris she’d really lost her confidence and wasn’t able to go out at all. By my second visit she was able to walk, with me as support, to the end of the road. I honestly think that all she needed was someone to take her mind off it all so she could start walking again.”
Ann first started visiting Doris, a 91 year old pensioner who was living alone, after she’d fallen and been diagnosed with cancer. With Ann’s support Doris was soon back on her feet again.
“I just gave her the arm to lean on and we chatted along the way. Very gradually, after four or five weeks, she was able to go to the shops on her own. It was a joy to see the change in her.”
Ann’s been a volunteer for the project since 2011 when it started and it’s clear she finds it immensely rewarding.
“It’s lovely to see the anticipation on patients faces as you arrive, for two hours they can forget about their illness. That’s the important thing – the visit is all about them,
We were able to support Graham after his cousin and close friend Micheal passed away. “I received a letter from the Martlets informing me of their bereavement service. Part of me said I don’t need bereavement counselling, that’s for people who really can’t cope. And deep down I knew I wasn’t coping. I admit that in agreeing to have bereavement counselling I had the passing thought of having failed in handling my life. And yet with that came a huge relief - that someone cared enough for me in the way I had cared for Michael.
The greatest gift for me was having the opportunity to explore my feelings, my love, my anger, my frustrations and my tears. It was surprising how much was in there! I got to see and understand our relationship in a whole new light and that helped me make sense of my loss and my emotions. From then on grieving felt normal and healing happened. It has made me stronger.”
Last yearthanks to your
donations…
Key facts
333 patients received support at
home and in the hospice from our Occupational Therapist
and Physiotherapist.
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Our Hospice at Home nurses made it possible
for 197 people to die with dignity in their
own homes
Did you know we support our bereaved families for as long as they need it ?
157The number of people who used our Bereavement Service last year.Thanks for your support
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To reach more patients in the community we need to recruit more volunteer visitors like Ann to join the project. If you’d like to support some of our isolated patients living at home with day to day tasks or trips out why not have a chat with Emma who is coordinating the project. Contact Emma on 01273 273400 or email [email protected] you’ll receive full training and the support of our Home Visiting Service team.
The respite team made 1,340 visits
giving 54 carers an invaluable break
Without your support we simply couldn’t deliver
this kind of care.Thank You.
The number of
sessions Martlets
social workers
held with
patients and
carers
The number of patients our chaplaincy team gave spiritual support and guidance to
they guide it. I’d say this role is as fulfilling for the volunteer as it is for the patient.”
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94patients were able to return
home from the InPatient Unit, their pain and symptoms
managed
Ann
Our shops
We have a big, brand new, shop opening in London Road, Brighton in March. Inspired by th e recently renovated London Road Open Market the new shop – Martlets Trading Co – will have a real market feel to it. There’ll be a huge Vintage Me section with clothes, furniture, home ware as well as jewellery and accessories from the 1920’s to the 1990’s. You’ll be able to stock up on white goods for your home, furniture large and small, there’ll be a book corner and of course a huge range of clothes for men, women and your little ones.
We’re even keeping an eye out for a table football game to keep our customers entertained!
The shop is being refurbished and will open to the public in March, it’ll open seven days a week and we want to open late at least once a week.
Martlets Trading Co Opening Soon
Martlets House Clearance Service Our house clearance service is going from strength to strength, the team leave properties not just empty but spotless too. If you’d like more information about our service contact Mark on 07823 344723 or email [email protected]
Help us keep running … Treadmills, cross trainers, rowing machines and vibration plates are selling like hot cakes for us in our Ebay shop. So, if you’ve got any exercise kit you bought with good intentions but never quite got round to using, why not donate it to the Martlets. They need to be modern and makes like Reebok, Nordic Track, York or Roger Black. We can sell electrical equipment but we must have the power supply or adaptor. Don’t forget we can collect your donations as well, call 01273 721188 to arrange a free collection.
We need volunteers for Martlets Trading CoThere are some fantastic opportunities to volunteer in our new shop. Perfect if you’d like to get some retail experience, we’ll give you training in customer service and cash handling. If you want to boost your CV we’d love to hear from you. It’ll be a busy, exciting shop to work in with lots of different shifts available.
For more information about volunteering contact Philippa or James, our Retail Volunteer Coordinators on [email protected] or call 01273 273400
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Grant aMartlets Wish
Martlets Wishes are great if you’d like to support something specific, for instance you could pay for a counselling session, or part of a volunteer’s training. Perhaps you could give a carer a real break by supporting a day’s respite care. The choice is yours ….
For a full version of our wish list please visit www.themartlets.org.uk/donate
Our kitchen provides a huge range of
meals for hospice patients, tempting
them to eat when they are so ill is a
tough job. But our kitchen staff will
cook whatever patients want to eat.
A favorite roast dinner just like Mum
used to make it or simple buttered
toast and scrambled eggs. They
can also help devise menu ideas that can be cooked
at home, which is perfect for family members who are
struggling to encourage their loved one to eat.
WOULD BUY INGREDIENTS FOR
3 DAYS MEALS FOR 1 PATIENT£10
Our complementary therapies volunteers provide free massages, reflexology and reiki to patients.“I love doing the treatments. People find it incredibly calming and relaxing, most of the patients fall asleep which is good! There’s been so much research into the physiological benefits of massage and I think it’s wonderful to have it in the hospice.” Cathy - Volunteer Massage Therapist
WOULD PAY FOR 2 MASSAGES
£26
Supporting patients at home so that their main carer can have a few hours or a day’s break. “The aim of the respite service is to provide carers, looking after loved ones with a life limiting illness such as MNDA, Parkinson’s and dementia with a valuable break. It’s so important to look after the carers as they are often caring 24/7 and can feel isolated and trapped at home.” Ginny - Respite Manager
WOULD PAY FOR 1 DAY’S RESPITE SERVICE
£110
WOULD SUPPORT AND TRAIN
1 VOLUNTEER FOR 1
We have over 500 volunteers who
support patient care on the Inpatient
unit, provide clinics in
Day Services, offer bereavement
support at home, give spiritual
guidance to patients and families
as well as work in our shops, help at
fundraising events and with office
work. We simply couldn’t exist without them - training
a volunteer for a year is a great investment for the
organisation.
£142
Many families and patients benefit
from emotional support especially
during bereavement.
“ Our service is here to help patients
and their families come to terms
with a terminal diagnosis or death,
find the words to say goodbye or
share important things that they’re
struggling to say. We’re also here for the things a
patient might not want to share with their family.
Jane - Counsellor
WOULD PAY FOR
1 COUNSELLING SESSION£52
WOULD SUPPORT AND TRAIN
1 VOLUNTEER FOR 1 YEAR
The rehabilitation service supports safe, independent living and maximises patients’ strength and movement. It’s aimed at patients who are living at home and starting to feel the impact of their illness on their independence. Our Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist work together with patients in the rehabilitation sessions. Their support can help patients live at home for longer.
WOULD PAY FOR 7 REHABILITATION SERVICE SESSIONS
£189
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to buy ingredients for 3 days meals for 1 patient
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Will Writing Fortnight11th to 22nd May 2015Book from 13th April
Our Will Writing Fortnight is supported by 12 local Will writersoffering their services in return for a donation to the Martlets Hospice
About WillsHaving a professionally written Will is the best way to ensure thatyou can protect those you love and remember the causes you careabout. Landmark life events – such as moving house, havingchildren, marriage, civil partnership, divorce, and retirement – aretimes to consider writing or reviewing your Will. Or perhaps you havejust never got round to making your Will.
About the SchemeBookings can be made from 13 April to 8 May. Please ensure youquote ‘Martlets Hospice Will Writing Fortnight’ when making yourappointment. You must be able to meet the Will writer during theperiod 11th to 22nd May. Places are limited so do make your
appointment as soon as possible with any of the firms listed.Payment must be made to the Will writer on the day of yourappointment by cheque to ‘The Martlets Hospice’. Please note thatcomplex Wills are excluded from this offer.
The Martlets Hospice is only one-third NHS funded. We care forpeople affected by terminal illness living in Brighton & Hove. We relyon people making gifts to us in their Wills for around 15% of ourincome equivalent to funding 1 in every 7 of our patients. We needmore people to remember us in their Wills so that we can continueto help local people cope with terminal illness. The Will WritingFortnight is an ideal opportunity for you to remember us in your Will.
in aid of Martlets Hospice
www.themartlets.org.uk Registered Charity No. 802145
Suggested minimumdonations are:
• £80 for anupdating codicil
• £120 for asingle Will
• £160 for ajoint Will
For more information about our Will Writing Fortnight or about the Martlets and our need for gifts inWills contact Gary Moyle our Legacies Manager on 01273 718778 or email [email protected]
A great opportunity to make or updateyour Will and to support your local hospice
Nicola JonesBarwells238 South Coast RoadPeacehaven01273 582271
Greg WoodsCrosby & Woods 75 Church RoadHove01273 734702
Carl IngramGoodlaw6 The DriveHove01273 956270
Julie LathamBurnand Brazier Tisdall39 Church RoadHove01273 734022
Kirsty Claridge Dean Wilson96 Church StreetBrighton01273 249200
Deanne FergusonMcMillan Williams11 Prince’s StreetBrighton01273 447884
Maureen EdwardsBurt Brill & Cardens30 Old SteyneBrighton01273 604123
Maria TurnerDeibel & Allen10 Franklin RoadPortslade01273 430999
Jonathan HornerSussex Law45 Ladies Mile RoadBrighton01273 561312
Christopher LoadsmanCockburn Gostling61 Church RoadHove01273 229500
Christopher ThomasFitzhugh Gates3 Pavilion ParadeBrighton01273 666323
Roger TuffinJohn A Tuffin12 Ship StreetBrighton01273 202071
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Your details will be held on the Martlets database and will not be sent on to any third parties. If you
do not wish to receive any future mailings from the Martlets Hospice please tick here.
Please return this form:Elizabeth Baxter , Martlets Hospice, Freepost SEA 2529, Hove, BN3 7ZZ
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Please pay to: Barclays Bank PLC, Hove Branch Account No: 30428728 Sort Code: 20-12-75For Martlets Hospice quoting payment reference ‘Reg’
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I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to, will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 28p of tax on every £1 that I gave up to 5 April 2008 and will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give on or after 6 April 2008.
Please notify the charity or CASC if you want to cancel this declaration; change your name or home address; no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
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Please treat as Gift Aid donations all qualifying gifts of money made today in the past 4 years in the future
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Will Writing Fortnight11th to 22nd May 2015Book from 13th April
Our Will Writing Fortnight is supported by 12 local Will writersoffering their services in return for a donation to the Martlets Hospice
About WillsHaving a professionally written Will is the best way to ensure thatyou can protect those you love and remember the causes you careabout. Landmark life events – such as moving house, havingchildren, marriage, civil partnership, divorce, and retirement – aretimes to consider writing or reviewing your Will. Or perhaps you havejust never got round to making your Will.
About the SchemeBookings can be made from 13 April to 8 May. Please ensure youquote ‘Martlets Hospice Will Writing Fortnight’ when making yourappointment. You must be able to meet the Will writer during theperiod 11th to 22nd May. Places are limited so do make your
appointment as soon as possible with any of the firms listed.Payment must be made to the Will writer on the day of yourappointment by cheque to ‘The Martlets Hospice’. Please note thatcomplex Wills are excluded from this offer.
The Martlets Hospice is only one-third NHS funded. We care forpeople affected by terminal illness living in Brighton & Hove. We relyon people making gifts to us in their Wills for around 15% of ourincome equivalent to funding 1 in every 7 of our patients. We needmore people to remember us in their Wills so that we can continueto help local people cope with terminal illness. The Will WritingFortnight is an ideal opportunity for you to remember us in your Will.
in aid of Martlets Hospice
www.themartlets.org.uk Registered Charity No. 802145
Suggested minimumdonations are:
• £80 for anupdating codicil
• £120 for asingle Will
• £160 for ajoint Will
For more information about our Will Writing Fortnight or about the Martlets and our need for gifts inWills contact Gary Moyle our Legacies Manager on 01273 718778 or email [email protected]
A great opportunity to make or updateyour Will and to support your local hospice
Nicola JonesBarwells238 South Coast RoadPeacehaven01273 582271
Greg WoodsCrosby & Woods 75 Church RoadHove01273 734702
Carl IngramGoodlaw6 The DriveHove01273 956270
Julie LathamBurnand Brazier Tisdall39 Church RoadHove01273 734022
Kirsty Claridge Dean Wilson96 Church StreetBrighton01273 249200
Deanne FergusonMcMillan Williams11 Prince’s StreetBrighton01273 447884
Maureen EdwardsBurt Brill & Cardens30 Old SteyneBrighton01273 604123
Maria TurnerDeibel & Allen10 Franklin RoadPortslade01273 430999
Jonathan HornerSussex Law45 Ladies Mile RoadBrighton01273 561312
Christopher LoadsmanCockburn Gostling61 Church RoadHove01273 229500
Christopher ThomasFitzhugh Gates3 Pavilion ParadeBrighton01273 666323
Roger TuffinJohn A Tuffin12 Ship StreetBrighton01273 202071
Become a regular giver
