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SUMMARY:Make a Will 2025
DESCRIPTION:Make a Will to care for your loved ones\, and St Clare\nYour will is the only way you can be sure your wishes will be carried out\, and your loved ones protected after you die.  \nProtect your loved ones by taking part in our Make a Will campaign\, where local solicitors will waive their usual fees (often starting at around £220 for a basic will!) in exchange for a donation to St Clare Hospice. \nHow it works\nFrom 1st June\, you can make or amend your will – all that your chosen solicitor will ask is that you kindly make the suggested minimum donation to St Clare Hospice: \n\n£180 – Single will\n£220 – Double will\n£95 – Amended will\n\nStep 1 – Choose your solicitor and call them directly \nContact one of our participating solicitors (shown below) and quote ‘St Clare Make a Will’ to book your appointment. \n\nFoort-Tayler – Dunmow\nGKP Legal & Wealth – Ongar\nStapley & Co – Loughton\nWade & Davies – Dunmow – 4 appointments available\nWestcott Wills – Bishop’s Stortford – 5 appointments available from October 2025\nKerry Nabarro at Pluto Probate – St Clare Hospice & Hastingwood\n\nStep 2 – Make your donation \nBefore your appointment with your chosen solicitor\, make your donation to St Clare Hospice – in lieu of the will writer’s usual fee. Please note: You may incur further charges if your will is complex. \n \n\n \n  \nStep 3 – Have your appointment \nFeel the satisfaction of finally organising your affairs or making amends to your will that you’ve been meaning to make for some time – all while supporting your local hospice. \n\nGet in touch with us\nFor more information\, please contact our Corporate Relationship Fundraiser\, Sydney Sykes by emailing sydney.sykes@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773769.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/make-a-will/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Corporate
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SUMMARY:Paws for a Cause: St Clare's Virtual Dog Walking Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Unleash the love for St Clare and make every step count in our virtual dog walking event this March\nGive 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. \nThis is your chance to make a difference while enjoying quality time outdoors with your furry friend. Whether you’re walking\, running\, or jogging\, this is a fantastic way to stay active while supporting a cause that truly matters. \nHow Paws for a Cause works\nYou can complete this March dog walking challenge at your own pace\, in your own way – and getting started is easy! \n1. Sign up for FREE and fetch your very own Paws for a Cause mile tracker to track your paw-some progress \n2. Start your 31 or 62 mile dog walking challenge with your dog(s) \n3. Fundraise using your personal Paws for a Cause Enthuse page along the way! \n\nRaise £30 for a free St Clare branded doggy bandana\nRaise £30 for a free branded St Clare t-shirt\nRaise £150 for an entry into the draw for our doggy photoshoot!\n\n4. Complete your 31 or 62 miles and receive a medal and certificate to celebrate your paws-itively amazing achievement! \n\nReady to join the pack? Register below!\nMake this March one for you and your pooch to remember and register for Paws for a Cause today. \nRegister for Paws for a Cause \n  \n\nOnce you sign up\, you will receive… \n\nA personal Enthuse fundraising page\nHelpful tips and tricks\nDog-friendly walk suggestions\n\nEvery step you take and every pound you raise will help St Clare to provide compassionate care and support to individuals and families in our community when they need it most. \n\n \nFor more information contact our Challenge Events Fundraiser\, Sarah Piercy by calling 01279 773732 or emailing sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/virtual-dog-walk/
LOCATION:Anywhere!
CATEGORIES:Sports and challenges
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SUMMARY:St Clare Shimmer Ball: Black Tie Charity Ball Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:St Clare Hospice’s annual black-tie Shimmer Ball fundraiser makes its grand return in March 2026\nWe’re raising the stakes at the St Clare Shimmer Ball – are you in?\nExperience an evening of elegance\, casino entertainment\, and a touch of flair at our annual charity black-tie fundraising ball in Essex. \n\nFriday 6th March\n6.30pm – late\nRadisson Blu Hotel\, Stansted\, Essex\nReserve a table for £925 (10 people)\nBook individual tickets at £98 per person\n\nThis is more than a black-tie event – it’s an opportunity to support your local hospice while enjoying an unforgettable evening with colleagues and friends. \nAll proceeds go directly to St Clare Hospice\, helping us provide expert care and support to people in our community living with a life-limiting illness. \nReserve your spot at the St Clare Shimmer Ball\n\n\n \n\n  \nContact us\nFor more information on the St Clare Shimmer Ball\, please get in touch with Lucy Woodington (Corporate Relationship Fundraiser) via – \nEmail – lucy.woodington@stclarehospice.org.uk \nPhone – 01279 773753
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/st-clare-shimmer-ball-black-tie-charity-ball-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel\, London Stansted Airport\, Waltham Close\, Stansted\, Essex\, CM24 1PP
CATEGORIES:Our big events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Woodington":MAILTO:lucy.woodington@stclarehospice.org.uk
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SUMMARY:DNACPR Training for Senior Responsible Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training for experienced regional clinicians\nLed by Trevor Farrington\, Nurse Consultant & Tracy Reed\, Clinical Lead End of Life Care (EPUT) | Tier 3 Advanced Level  \nSt 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 designed to empower Senior Responsible Clinicians with the confidence\, clarity and clinical authority to lead sensitive DNACPR conversations\, navigate complex decision-making and complete documentation to the highest governance standards. \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this free Tier 3 training?\nThis full-day face-to-face Tier 3 Advanced DNACPR study day has been developed in partnership with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and is designed specifically for experienced healthcare professionals who are ready to take on the role of Senior Responsible Clinician. As DNACPR conversations require clinical confidence\, ethical sensitivity and robust governance awareness\, this course provides the advanced skills needed to lead these discussions safely and effectively. \nThe training is led by experienced senior clinicians from St Clare Hospice’s specialist team: \n\nTrevor Farrington – Nurse Consultant\nDr Jonathan Riordan – Consultant in Palliative Medicine\n\nSupported by: \n\nTracy Reed – Clinical Lead End of Life Care\, EPUT\nDr Jane Hegarty – Consultant in Palliative Medicine\, Princess Alexandra Hospital\n\nDelivered as a full-day\, in-person course\, the training combines expert-led teaching with practical application\, ensuring participants leave confident in both DNACPR decision-making and documentation. \nThe training is aligned with EPUT and St Clare Hospice clinical governance frameworks\, ensuring best practice and patient safety remain central. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis Tier 3 advanced training is designed for: \n\nExperienced healthcare professionals specialising in palliative and end-of-life care\nClinicians supported by their employer to act as a Senior Responsible Clinician\nProfessionals who have completed Advanced Communication Skills Training and are ready to progress to advanced practice\nThose responsible for leading complex DNACPR conversations and completing associated documentation\n\nThis is an advanced Tier 3 course and is not intended for clinicians new to DNACPR or advance care planning discussions. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 8 hours \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 9am to 5pm (tea\, coffee and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking) \nBlending expert insight\, reflective practice and practical application\, this full-day\, face-to-face training equips Senior Responsible Clinicians with the skills\, knowledge and confidence to lead high quality DNACPR conversations and complete documentation accurately. \nThe training builds on knowledge gained in Tier 2 courses and focuses on advanced communication\, decision-making and leadership skills required in specialist palliative care settings. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate competence as a Senior Responsible Clinician in leading DNACPR conversations and completing documentation\nUnderstand and apply clinical governance frameworks aligned with EPUT and St Clare Hospice to ensure safe and effective DNACPR practice\nIdentify service users who would benefit from timely Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions\, including DNACPR decision-making\n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nAdvanced Tier 3 content tailored to experienced palliative care professionals\nStrong emphasis on real-world clinical practice and complex scenarios\nClear alignment with local governance and organisational standards\nDelivered in person to maximise discussion\, reflection and peer learning\nSupports clinicians in meeting professional\, ethical and legal responsibilities\n\nThis training goes beyond theory\, focusing on practical competence and clinical leadership. \n\nBenefits for senior clinicians\nAttending this advanced training provides significant professional and personal benefits\, including: \n\nIncreased confidence is leading sensitive and complex DNACPR conversations\nEnhanced understanding of clinical accountability and governance\nImproved ability to identify patients who would benefit from early ACP discussions\nStrengthened professional role as a Senior Responsible Clinician\nContribution to safer\, more consistent and patient-centred end-of-life care\n\nThis course supports clinicians in delivering high quality\, compassionate and legally robust DNACPR practice\, benefiting both patients and healthcare services. \n\nHow to book your place on St Clare’s DNACPR Training\nAcceptance onto this course is by invitation only. To reserve your place\, please first speak to your Clinical Lead End-of-Life Care at EPUT or Nurse Consultant at St Clare Hospice and then complete the online form below. \n\n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/dnacpr-training-for-senior-responsible-clinicians-2/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Rehabilitative Palliative Care in Action: Understanding Experiences and Embedding Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can transform palliative practice and support people to live well with serious illness. \nLed by Alice Jones\, Senior Therapist and Wellbeing Hub Lead | Tier 2 Intermediate Level   \nRehabilitative 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 to Rehabilitative Palliative Care\, focusing on lived experiences\, meaningful goal setting and embedding best practice into everyday clinical work.  \nLed by Alice Jones\, senior therapist and Wellbeing Hub lead\, this interactive session supports clinical staff to deepen their understanding of rehabilitative approaches that promote independence\, dignity and quality of life for patients and their families.   \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this Tier 2 course? \n\nDelivered by St Clare Hospice\, a recognised leader in palliative and end-of-life care education \nFacilitated by an experienced senior therapist actively working in Rehabilitative Palliative Care \nFocused on real-world application\, not just theory \nExplores patient\, family and carer perspectives to enhance compassionate practice \nDesigned to build confidence and competence in clinical decision-making \nThis course is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to embed Rehabilitative Palliative Care principles into routine practice while improving patient outcomes.\n\n\nWho is this course for? \nThis course is designed for clinical staff working with patients experiencing palliative conditions\, including:  \n\nNurses and nurse specialists \nAllied Health Professionals \nTherapist and rehabilitation staff \nHospice and community clinicians \nHealth and social care professionals working regularly in palliative care \n\nThis Tier 2 session offers deeper knowledge and practical skills for those who want to enhance their expertise in managing complex palliative care scenarios.  \n\nAbout the course \nDuration: 1 hour  \nFormat: Online via Teams  \nTime: 1pm to 2pm  \n Rehabilitative Care in Action explores how rehabilitative principles can be integrated into palliative and end-of-life care to support patients to live as well as possible for as long as possible. It will examine what rehabilitative palliative care means in practice\, how lived experiences shape patient-centred care\, the role of healthcare professionals in supporting meaningful activity and the practical opportunities and common challenges when embedding this approach into a range of care settings and services.  \n\nLearning outcomes \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\nDefine Rehabilitative Palliative Care and understand its importance within the wider healthcare context \nExplore and discuss lived experiences of Rehabilitative Palliative Care from patient\, family\, and carer perspectives \nSupport patients with goal setting to achieve meaningful and valued activities \nIdentify opportunities and challenges in implementing Rehabilitative Palliative Care into clinical practice \n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable? \nAs palliative care continues to evolve\, healthcare professionals are increasingly expected to balance symptom management with rehabilitation\, autonomy and wellbeing. This course provides essential insight into how Rehabilitative Palliative Care can:  \n\nEnhance quality of life \nPromote independence and choice \nStrengthen multidisciplinary working \nSupport person-centred and strengths-based care \n\nIt equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to apply rehabilitative thinking in complex and emotionally demanding clinical environments. \n\nBenefits for healthcare professionals \n\nIncreased confidence in applying Rehabilitative Palliative Care principles \nA deeper understanding of patient and carer experiences \nPractical strategies for supporting meaningful goal setting \nEnhanced ability to embed best practice within their clinical role \nContinuing professional development aligned with palliative care competencies \n\n\nHow to book Rehabilitative Palliative Care in Action training\nYou can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online.  \nAlternatively\, if you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email.  \n\n\n \n\n\nFor further information about this training\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/rehabilitative-palliative-care-in-action-understanding-experiences-and-embedding-best-practice-2/
LOCATION:Essex
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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SUMMARY:Domiciliary Care Providers Training - Frailty & Hospice Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:Free training for domiciliary care providers on frailty and hospice palliative care.\nLed by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta\, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level  \nSt Clare Hospice is proud to offer free\, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers\, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in frailty and palliative care. \nLed by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta\, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes. \nThis interactive\, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood\, offering practical tools\, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff. \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this free training?\nDomiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people living with frailty\, and those approaching the end of life\, in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge\, language and tools needed to recognise changes\, communicate effectively and provide compassionate\, person-centred care. \n\nWho is this course for?\nThis training is ideal for: \n\nDomiciliary care workers\nHome care assistants\nCommunity support workers\nTeam leaders and care co-ordinators\nNew starters in the care sector\nAnyone supporting people with frailty and/or life-limiting illness\n\nWhether you are new to care or an experienced support worker\, this free course will enhance your understanding and improve the quality of care you provide. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: 3 hours \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice \nTime: 1.30pm to 4.30pm (tea and coffee will be available) \nTrainer: Paula Bavetta\, Access & Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) \nSt Clare Hospice is committed to supporting the health and social care workforce across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Through education\, collaboration\, and high-quality training\, we help ensure that every person receives compassionate\, dignified care – wherever they call home. \n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe frailty as a health condition and understand its impact on wellbeing.\nList the five key symptoms associated with frailty\nUse the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to assess the level of frailty in a client.\nPlan appropriate care and signpost clients based on their needs\nDescribe the scope of services provided by St Clare Hospice and know when and how to refer\n\nThis ensures domiciliary care providers feel confident in early recognition\, assessment and response to frailty in their community.  \n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\n\nDesigned specifically for domiciliary care workers and those seeking to improve outcomes for people receiving care at home\nDelivered by experienced facilitators with specialist knowledge\nCase-based learning and practical scenario discussions\nTools you can immediately apply in domiciliary care settings\nClear guidance on when and how to access hospice services\n\n\nBenefits for domiciliary care providers\nInvesting time in high-quality training has a direct impact on the care you deliver and the confidence of your staff\, helping you to: \n\nEnhance quality of care by equipping staff with practical skills and evidence-based knowledge to ensure clients receive earlier interventions\, more personalised support and improved overall care outcomes\nImprove confidence when supporting people with complex needs\, with clear understanding of frameworks to help guide decision-making and reduce uncertainty in challenging situations\nGain skills in having sensitive conversations\, understanding care priorities and recognising when to escalate concerns\, helping to build trust with families\, strengthen collaboration with healthcare teams and support smoother care transitions\nMeet CQC expectations in relation to staff training and competency\, safe care and treatment\, person-centred dignified care\, advance care planning\nReduce avoidable crises and hospital admissions by improving recognition of frailty and early signs of deterioration so staff can act sooner\nBuild stronger team resilience and morale\, helping to reduce burnout\, increase job satisfaction and help retain a skilled and motivated workforce\n\n\nHow to book your free training session\nSecure your place today by completing the online form below. \n\n\n\n \n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/domiciliary-care-providers-training-frailty-and-hospice-care/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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