What we do

Our vision is a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care.

For more than 40 years, St Catherine’s has been there for people across West Sussex and East Surrey. Whether in people’s homes, in our Wellbeing Centre or on our Ward in Pease Pottage, our specialist teams provide physical, emotional and practical support to those living with a life-limiting or terminal condition. We also offer bereavement and carer support to their loved ones, helping them through the hardest days and nights.

Tailored care

We are incredibly proud of our team, and the care we deliver has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.

It could be a bath, a favourite meal, or helping someone manage their pain. At St Catherine’s, hospice care is whatever patients and those closest to them need it to be. It’s different for everyone, and they empower patients to make their own decisions whenever they can.

Community generosity

Our care is only possible thanks to the generosity of the local community who fundraise for and donate to us. Each year around £7.5 million is donated by our supporters, an incredible amount that means they can continue to deliver this tailored care to people when it’s needed most. From joining the hospice lottery and participating in events to shopping in our charity shops and leaving generous gifts in their Wills – which make up around 30 per cent of our voluntary income – our community makes such an important difference.

What’s more, we’re very fortunate to be supported by more than 1,000 volunteers who give their time and expertise to all areas of St Catherine’s. From supporting our Fundraising Team and working in our hospice kitchen, to working in our shops across Sussex and Surrey and providing counselling to patients and families alike, we couldn’t do what we do without them.