Tiger Painting Workshop Local artist Tracey Ingram is hosting a painting workshop in the Community Space at the Hospice on Friday 21st November 2025 (10am - 2.30pm) and the theme will be 'Tiger'. The workshop is open to all, whether you are a complete beginner or someone who simply enjoys relaxing with a paintbrush in hand. […]
'Tis the season to share: A festive gathering to connect, create and help improve local services Join us for a free festive event designed to bring older adults together to connect, enjoy good company and share valuable experiences. This special gathering is a collaboration between NHS West Essex Talking Therapies and St Clare Hospice, supported by […]
Put your knowledge to the test at the St Clare Hospice Christmas Quiz this November! Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for an evening of festive fun, trivia, and friendly competition – all in support of St Clare Hospice. Date - Friday 28th November 2025 Time - 7.30pm - 10pm (doors open at 7pm) Location […]
A Magical Christmas Experience with St Clare Hospice at Harlow Garden Centre Tickets for this event have now sold out* and we cannot wait to welcome you this Christmas for a heartwarming festive adventure! If you’re still looking to meet Santa at Harlow Garden Centre this Christmas, you can join our waiting list to be notified if tickets […]
Remember someone special at Loughton Methodist Church, Essex We would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service held in Loughton. Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our […]
Remember someone special at Jubilee Hub, Saffron Walden this December We would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us at this year's Light up a Life service held in Saffron Walden. Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families […]
Remember someone special at Old Park Meadow, Dunmow this December We would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service held in Dunmow. Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from […]
Remember someone special at St John's Church, Stansted this December We would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service held in Dunmow. Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from […]
Taking place on Tuesday 9th December 2025 from 1pm-4pm, this introductory course will be held at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. The 'Introduction to Namaste Care' workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid […]
Join St Clare specialty doctor Dr Arjun Kingdon and Clinical Nurse Specialist Joanne Turner for a free lunchtime lecture on communication at the end of life. Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams. <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, […]
Remember someone special this December *NOTE: We have reached our ticket limit for this event. You can find an alternative Light up a Life service near you by clicking here.* Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community […]
Remember someone special this December *NOTE: We have reached our ticket limit for this event. You can find an alternative Light up a Life service near you by clicking here.* Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in […]
Join the festive fun this Christmas with Barringtons Jingle Bell Sleigh! Get ready for some festive cheer this December as Barringtons Funeral Directors' Jingle Bell Sleigh dashes through the streets of Harlow and Old Harlow - all in support of St Clare Hospice. On Saturday 13th December, Santa and his merry helpers will be spreading […]
Remember someone special at the United Reform Church, Hatfield Heath this December We would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us at this year's Light up a Life service held in Hatfield Heath. Light up a Life stars, dedications and donations If you would like to request a Light up a […]
This virtual training day will support the development of knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including: Advance Care Planning Care of the dying patient Ethical issues Managing delirium and terminal agitation Pain Management Psychological symptoms Syringe drivers The day’s learning events will be delivered via […]
Remember someone special at Budworth Hall, Ongar this December We would like to invite you, your family and friends to join us at this year's Light up a Life service held in Ongar. Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across […]
Remember someone special this December Light up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in honour of their loved ones. Candles are lit as we remember, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one. […]
Santa's Sleigh Painting Workshop Local artist Tracey Ingram is hosting a painting workshop in the Community Space at the Hospice on Friday 19th December 2025 (10am - 2.30pm) and the theme will be 'Santa's Sleigh'. The workshop is open to all, whether you are a complete beginner or someone who simply enjoys relaxing with a […]
St Clare Hospice's Christmas Tree collection service in West Essex and East Hertfordshire returns this January Online bookings for our Christmas Tree Collection have now closed. If you have any further queries, please contact our Fundraising team on 01279 773750. This year's collection has kindly been sponsored by Exertis and supported by: B&Q Wincanton, Bishop's […]
Specialist training for registered and unregistered practitioners in West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Led by Amanda Orange, Family Therapist | Tier 1 Foundation Level Supportive, confident and compassionate bereavement care is essential within every care home and domiciliary care setting. St Clare Hospice’s Bereavement Support Training for Care Homes is a highly practical course designed […]
Online education for healthcare professionals to advance their skills in managing nausea and vomiting in palliative care. Led by Dr Ros Marvin, Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Nausea and vomiting are among the most distressing and complex symptoms experienced by patients with life-limiting conditions. Effective assessment and management are essential to […]
Free online dementia care training for paid and unpaid carers delivered by St Clare Hospice Led by Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Co-ordinator | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice’s Introduction to Namaste Care workshop is a free online training session designed to support both paid care staff and unpaid family carers who look after people […]
Unleash the love for St Clare and make every step count in our virtual dog walking event this March Give your daily dog walk purpose this March and join us for 'Paws for a Cause', our exciting virtual dog walking event that brings dog lovers together to support St Clare Hospice’s vital services. This is […]
St Clare Hospice's annual black-tie Shimmer Ball fundraiser makes its grand return in March 2026 We're raising the stakes at the St Clare Shimmer Ball - are you in? Experience an evening of elegance, casino entertainment, and a touch of flair at our annual charity black-tie fundraising ball in Essex. Friday 6th March 6.30pm - […]
DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training for experienced regional clinicians Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant & Tracy Reed, Clinical Lead End of Life Care (EPUT) | Tier 3 Advanced Level St Clare Hospice offers free Tier 3 DNACPR training for experienced clinicians working in palliative and end-of-life care. This full-day, face-to-face course is […]
Discover how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can transform palliative practice and support people to live well with serious illness. Led by Alice Jones, Senior Therapist and Wellbeing Hub Lead | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Rehabilitative palliative care is transforming how healthcare professionals support people living with palliative conditions. This one-hour online course from St Clare Hospice provides a practical, evidence-informed introduction […]
Free training for domiciliary care providers on frailty and hospice palliative care. Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in frailty and palliative […]
PLEASE NOTE: This event is now SOLD out Thank you to everyone who has signed up to the St Clare 10k. Due to the popularity of this event, we are unable to offer on-the-day registrations. Making every kilometer matter: How to raise sponsorship Whether it's your first 10k or your fiftieth, fundraising turns every kilometer […]
Online education for healthcare professionals on managing diabetes in the last year of life. Led by Dr Helen Saxena, Specialist Doctor | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Diabetes management becomes increasingly complex in the last year of life. As patients’ goals shift towards comfort and quality of life, healthcare professionals must balance symptom control, medication burden […]
St Clare Hospice is delighted to be one of the chosen charities for the Nick Olejnik Memorial Cup - a special football tournament held each year in Nick’s memory. We’re incredibly grateful to every team, supporter, and organiser taking part and helping raise vital funds for local hospice care. This family‑friendly event will offer plenty to […]
Represent St Clare Hospice at one of the all-time greatest sporting challenges in the city of London! Want to experience the euphoria of taking part in one of the world’s largest fundraising events in aid of St Clare? The TCS London Marathon is the largest annual one-day fundraising event on the planet, with participants raising […]
Discover how Advance Care Planning, DNACPR and ReSPECT conversations can enhance confidence and clarity in palliative care. Led by Trevor Farrington, Nurse Consultant | Tier 2 Intermediate Level Advance Care Planning (ACP), DNACPR and ReSPECT are vital components of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. This Tier 2 training from St Clare Hospice provides healthcare professionals with […]
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also come with its challenges. Whether you are supporting a relative, friend or neighbour, we know how much you give…and we want to give something back to YOU! This April, we will be hosting our second annual Carers Connections Day — in partnership with […]
