News
As well as news releases, we will be posting articles here about life at St Clare and living with a life-limiting illness.
Local artist’s pet portraits raise funds for St Clare Hospice
Following the death of his wife, Sue, in February 2025, Doug Copeland has discovered a renewed purpose through his love...
Baptism at St Clare Hospice highlights the importance of spiritual care at the end of life
A recent baptism at St Clare Hospice highlighted the vital role spiritual care plays alongside expert clinical support for patients...
Tiny Ted helps create precious family moments at St Clare Hospice
A miniature pony standing at a patient’s bedside isn’t something most people would expect to see in a clinical setting...
Coping with loss on Valentine’s Day
Grieving a loved one is hard, especially on Valentine’s Day – a holiday all about celebrating love and your loved...
Finding new love after loss
Finding new love again after loss is…complicated. It’s joy tangled with guilt, love intertwined with longing. One moment, your heart...
Young fundraiser creates a buzz, bringing in over £2,000 for St Clare Hospice through honey sales
Ula Samms, aged 8, from Ongar, has turned her love of beekeeping into a sweet success, raising over £2,000 for...
Dedicated St Clare Hospice supporter takes on her biggest challenge year yet to raise £25,000 for hospice care
Claire Bodiam (52), mother of three from Ongar, who has already raised an incredible £20,000 for St Clare Hospice, is...
St Clare Hospice expert features on new CBeebies Parenting podcast this Children’s Grief Awareness Week
St Clare Hospice’s children and family therapist Amanda Orange has shared advice on how to support children who have been...
St Clare Hospice launches night-sitting appeal to raise £75,000 by Christmas to help care for families in their darkest hours
St Clare Hospice has launched an appeal to raise £75,000 by Christmas to help fund a year of night-sits for...
St Clare Hospice names new Chair of Trustees
St Clare Hospice has appointed former hospital consultant Dr Jeff Phillips as the charity’s new Chair of Trustees. Jeff brings...
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