St Clare Hospice

Every day, local families are navigating the challenges of living with dementia, often with little or no support. St Clare Hospice is here to make sure they don't face it alone 💙 This February, we're inviting unpaid carers and paid care staff to learn more about providing high-quality compassionate care for local people living with advanced dementia 🧠 We'll teach you how to use everyday items and other resources to spark the senses and improve wellbeing, helping people with advanced dementia stay connected to those around them. Our free 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop takes place on Tuesday 11th February (2pm – 4pm) on Zoom. Book your place via: https://bit.ly/3CDhm21

Calling All Carers! Caring for a loved one is an incredible act of kindness, but when you're looking after a relative, friend or neighbour, we know you deserve support too. That’s why St Clare Hospice is here for YOU! 📅 Join us on Tuesday 18th March for our Carers Connections Day – a free event where you can access support, advice & connection in a warm and welcoming space. What’s in it for you? ✅ Expert advice – Learn about financial benefits, resources & services 💡 ✅ Practical support – Discover helpful equipment & home adaptations 🏠 ✅ Emotional wellbeing – Connect with people who truly understand 💬 ✅ Community connections – Meet local organisations ready to support you 🤝 Whether you're new to caring or have been doing it for years, you don’t have to do it alone. Drop in anytime between 10am – 4pm to access the support you need. 📍 St Clare Hospice | No need to book in advance – just pop in! https://bit.ly/42A9GIu Tag a carer you know or share to spread the word! 💬👇

Did you know it's estimated that the UK drinks 95 million cups of coffee a day?! 🫨 Make your coffee round count by hosting a St Clare Coffee Morning this March or April ☕ Coffee mornings are a fun way to get together with your colleagues, all while supporting a local charity! For every brew made, your team will help support St Clare provide compassionate care and support to those with life-limiting illnesses 💛 Learn more via: https://bit.ly/40RTn8D #StClareHospice #Hospice #StClareCoffeeMorning #Charity #Fundraising #Essex #Hertfordshire

30 miles, 31 days...put yourself, your colleagues and your pooches to the test this March in our BRAND-NEW Paws for a Cause dog walking challenge! 🐕🦺 Every step counts as you make a paw-sitive difference for your local community and raise vital funds for compassionate St Clare care 🧡 Go on, sign up free and begin your fundraising journey today 👇 https://bit.ly/3PVE1K8 …PSST, the first in your team to fundraise £100 will be in with the chance to win an exclusive doggy photoshoot 📸 #StClareHospice #PawsForACause #Hospice #Charity #Fundraising #Essex #Hertfordshire

Our fantastic supporters HTS Group Ltd. enjoyed the Shimmer Ball so much last year they're joining us again...and you can too! > Date: Friday 7th March > Time: 7.30pm 'til late! > Location: Down Hall - Hotel | Spa | Estate #Essex The evening is full to the brim with live entertainment, a delicious 3-course meal and the thrilling chance to win big in our live auction! 😃 Enjoy a glam night out with colleagues at Down Hall, all while raising vital funds for your local hospice 🩷✨ Tickets are available at £95pp or £900 per table (10 people) 🎫 Buy tickets today: https://bit.ly/4gtvAkd #StClareHospice #Hospice #Charity #Hertfordshire #Fundraising #CharityBall

Thank you so much to KGK Genix for choosing us as their charity of the year 🩷 We cannot wait for all of the exciting things you have planned!

This International Day of Education we want to share Bie's St Clare story 📖 At St Clare, we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and skills with our health and social care colleagues, including those in training! Last year, Bie joined St Clare Hospice's therapy team on a 6-week placement as part of her studies at university 🎓 "I chose to train in occupational therapy because I enjoy caring for others, making a positive impact, and being a part of their journey toward independence and improved quality of life. Working holistically with individuals and addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of their well-being deeply resonates with me," Bie shared. When asked about any standout moments during her time at St Clare, Bie said: "One standout moment was observing a patient, who has been experiencing pain and anxiety, visibly relax during a relaxation session. "Their expression of gratitude and the immediate positive impact of the therapy session highlighted the profound difference small interventions can make in someone's life." 💙 Work in the #Healthcare or #SocialCare sector and wants to learn more about Hospice care? Subscribe to receive our education updates: https://bit.ly/3PJ7Ux3 #StClareHospice #Hospice #Charity #Education #PalliativeCare #EndOfLife #Essex #Hertfordshire

Keep active before or after work hours by training for the St Clare 10k 👟 Our HTS Group Ltd. and Jewson Partnership Solutions sponsored 10k returns this April 😍 Whether you jog, wheel, run or walk, the 10k has something for everyone to help you reach your personal best 💪 FLASH SALE ALERT‼️🚨 Sign up for discounted entry* via Enthuse, and begin raising sponsorship today – every donation supports St Clare services to keep running 💙 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4fpmjJm *Offer lasts until 31st Jan. #StClare10k #StClareHospice #Hospice #Charity #Running #Essex #Hertfordshire

St Clare Coffee Morning is back...did you and your colleagues miss out on taking part last year? 👀 This March and April, host your own coffee morning and make every coffee round count! ☕ Coffee mornings are a fun way to get together with colleagues, enjoy a brew and a slice of cake - all in support of St Clare 💛 Your support helps to provide compassionate care and support to those with a life-limiting illness. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PEA2RS #StClareHospice #Hospice #StClareCoffeeMorning #Charity #Fundraising #Essex #Hertfordshire

🌟 Could you offer comfort and connection to someone with dementia? 💜 📈 Referrals to our Dementia Support Service are increasing – and we need more volunteers 🙋♀️🙋♂️ to help us provide our free, personalised support to families navigating the challenges of living with the condition. People like Diane, who started volunteering with us after caring for her mum, who has dementia. Diane now visits two people at home 🏠 once a week to deliver meaningful, sensory activities designed to enhance their quality of life. ✨ Diane’s sessions engage the senses through sound, touch, smell, taste, and sight, helping people stay connected 💞 by focusing on their emotional and physical needs. Activities may include: 💆♀️ Gentle hand massages 🎵 Listening to their favorite music 📖 Reading cherished books ✨ Using resources to spark memories Diane shared: “It’s amazing to see someone’s personality unfold and to learn their preferences for certain sounds, tastes, and touches. Finding what makes someone laugh or shed an emotional tear is an honor to share. "I feel lucky to do this role. Supporting someone to be themselves and to feel enjoyment is so rewarding. I always feel more whole, refreshed, and calmer afterwards – and hopefully, they feel the same way.” 🌟 Interested in becoming a Dementia Support Volunteer? Find out more here: https://bit.ly/40upafP ❤️ We'd love to hear from you!