St Clare Hospice

St Clare Hospice St Clare Hospice is a local charity and each year we care for hundreds of people across West Essex and the East Hertfordshire border.

We provide free, compassionate care and support to adults with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers.

27/11/2025

“Every night-sit reminds me why this work matters. I meet people at the most vulnerable moment of their lives, and the relief on their face when I arrive at the door stays with me.

“They’re exhausted, so worried about what the night might bring, and unsure who to turn to. We, as healthcare assistants, step in so they don’t have to face those hours alone. We protect their loved one’s comfort and dignity, and we give families the gift of rest.”

But to keep doing this every night of the year, St Clare Hospice needs your help. We’re trying to raise £75,000 by Christmas to bring light into their darkest hours ✨

Your donation will bring safety, warmth and kindness into someone’s home when their world feels small and dark. Help us keep that light shining 🧡

Please donate today: https://bit.ly/3WztdEN

THE XMAS COUNTDOWN IS ON⏰ Have you got tickets to meet Santa at   Garden Centre this Christmas?🎅 Don't miss out on the c...
26/11/2025

THE XMAS COUNTDOWN IS ON⏰ Have you got tickets to meet Santa at Garden Centre this Christmas?🎅

Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy a magical Christmas experience at Santa's Grotto in Harlow. Come along and meet Santa on...

• Saturday 29th November - SPACES AVAILABLE!
• Sunday 30th November - SPACES AVAILABLE!
• Saturday 6th December - SPACES AVAILABLE!
• Sunday 7th December - Limited spaces left
• Saturday 13th December - Limited spaces left
• Sunday 14th December - FULLY BOOKED
• Saturday 20th December - Limited spaces left
• Sunday 21st December - Limited spaces left

Every ticket includes:

• Entrance to Santa's magical grotto
• A chance to gather food for Rudolph ready for Christmas Eve
• A visit to Father Christmas - including entry for up to two accompanying adults.
• Photo opportunities
• A special gift

All ticket sales help to raise vital funds for St Clare Hospice ❤️

BOOK TICKETS NOW: https://bit.ly/460fT1T

Our Santa’s Grotto is in partnership with Harlow Garden Centre, part of Blue Diamond Garden Centres



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“When I walk into someone’s home at night, I see the strain in their face before they even say a word. Families caring f...
25/11/2025

“When I walk into someone’s home at night, I see the strain in their face before they even say a word. Families caring for a loved one at the end of their life are so tired, holding everything together with pure love and not much sleep.

“My role is to ease that weight. To sit beside their loved one with gentleness and skill so they can finally close their eyes without and get some much-needed rest. I saw that with Doug. He just needed to know Sue was safe, cared for and not alone. Being that reassurance is something I’ll never take for granted.”

But Pauline can’t deliver this exceptional care without you. Help us raise £75,000 by Christmas to make sure families aren’t left to cope alone next year 🧡

Please give what you can and help us bring calm, care and compassion into homes when it matters most: https://bit.ly/3WztdEN

Caring for someone at the end of life is emotionally heavy and physically draining. Many families stay awake all night, ...
24/11/2025

Caring for someone at the end of life is emotionally heavy and physically draining. Many families stay awake all night, whispering worries into the dark, unsure who to turn to 😟

£50 could offer 3 hours of skilled, compassionate night-sitting care, giving families a listening ear, expert support and the rare gift of rest.

Your donation becomes a lifeline. Give £50 and help us raise £75,000 by Christmas so more families can feel safe, held and supported through the night 🧡

Please donate: https://bit.ly/3WztdEN

FINAL TICKETS REMAINING‼️ Don't miss out on an evening of festive fun, trivia and friendly competition at the St Clare C...
23/11/2025

FINAL TICKETS REMAINING‼️ Don't miss out on an evening of festive fun, trivia and friendly competition at the St Clare Christmas Quiz THIS FRIDAY (28th November) 🎅

• Date – Friday 28th November 2025
• Time – 7pm (for a prompt 7:30pm start)
• Location – Harlow Cricket Club, CM17 0DJ
• Price – £65 (for a team of up to 8 people)

A bar will be available to purchase drinks, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks to enjoy during the evening.

May the best team win...🏆

Book now: https://bit.ly/4nOpEWB



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22/11/2025

“Pauline took care of Sue just the way I would, but with such skill and in half the time. She was a godsend, and for me too. Knowing she was close by gave me permission to finally shut my eyes.

“Yet the greatest gift St Clare Hospice gave us was the chance to be together at the end. They knew when the moment was close, and all three of us were with Sue, holding her hand and whispering to her. It was a blessing for us all.”

St Clare Hospice gives families the precious gift of being together when it matters most 🧡

This Christmas, please help us raise £75,000 so our night-sitters can continue bringing peace, care and comfort through every dark hour ✨

Donate: https://bit.ly/3WztdEN

21/11/2025

Save yourself a stressful Christmas and book your hassle-free Christmas tree collection with St Clare Hospice 🎄

We collect and recycle your tree right from your doorstep, saving you the fuss of clearing up pine needles and trekking to the tip - with every booking supporting local hospice care.

Collection postcodes: CB10, CB11, CM5, CM6, CM16, CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24, EN9, IG7, IG9 & IG10

Book your Christmas tree collection now - while availability lasts: https://bit.ly/3WDeI2Q

This year's collection has been kindly sponsored by Exertis

21/11/2025

Did you catch us on ITV Anglia last night? 📺 St Clare night-sitter Pauline and family member Doug appeared on last night's news to shed light on our night-sitting fundraising appeal 🧡

When Doug's wife, Sue, was dying, he desperately wanted to be by her side, but the long nights became unbearably heavy. Our night-sitting service offered the respite he needed.

“As Sue became frailer, the nights felt longer and lonelier,” Doug said. “I was so tired, but I worried about what would happen if I closed my eyes. What if Sue needed me and I didn’t hear? What if she was in pain, or scared? And if something happened, what would I do? Who would I turn to?

“Then Pauline from the St Clare Hospice at Home team came into our lives and brought something we didn’t expect – specialist, expert care through the night for us both. At the most difficult time of our lives, St Clare eased the path. The night-sitters are just wonderful.”

We're calling on our supporters to help raise £75,000 by Christmas to help fund a year's worth of specialist night-sitting care in 2026, so more families like Sue and Doug's can receive the compassionate care and comfort they deserve.

Please donate and help us be the light someone desperately needs in their darkest hours: https://stclarehospice.org.uk/night-sitting/

This Christmas, remember someone special by dedicating a star on our virtual online Light up a Life tree⭐Personalise you...
21/11/2025

This Christmas, remember someone special by dedicating a star on our virtual online Light up a Life tree⭐

Personalise your dedication with a heartfelt message and photo, and let your fond memories of them shine on.

Together, you will create a legacy of hospice care, as each glowing star helps St Clare Hospice continue to light the way for families going through the toughest, darkest moments in their lives.

Make a dedication today: https://bit.ly/4n5PqoD

“As Sue became frailer, the nights felt longer and lonelier. I was so tired, but worried about what would happen if I cl...
20/11/2025

“As Sue became frailer, the nights felt longer and lonelier. I was so tired, but worried about what would happen if I closed my eyes. What if Sue needed me and I didn’t hear? What if she was in pain, or scared? And if something happened, what would I do? Who would I turn to?

“Then Pauline from the St Clare Hospice at Home team came into our lives and brought something we didn’t expect – specialist, expert care through the night for us both. At the most difficult time of our lives, St Clare eased the path. The night-sitters are just wonderful.”

Our night-sitting service is often the difference between exhaustion and relief, fear and comfort. But we can’t keep this vital support going without you.

Help us raise £75,000 by Christmas to fund nights of care, compassion and calm for families like Sue’s.

Donate now and bring a light in the darkest hours: https://bit.ly/3WztdEN

DON'T MISS OUT! Santa Claus is coming to   Town - are you booked in to meet him this Christmas?! 🎅A magical Christmas ex...
19/11/2025

DON'T MISS OUT! Santa Claus is coming to Town - are you booked in to meet him this Christmas?! 🎅

A magical Christmas experience awaits you as Santa's Grotto opens at Harlow Garden Centre this Christmas. Come along to meet Santa on...

• Saturday 29th November - Spaces available
• Sunday 30th November - Spaces available
• Saturday 6th December - Spaces available
• Sunday 7th December - LIMITED SPACES LEFT!
• Saturday 13th December - Spaces available
• Sunday 14th December - LIMITED SPACES LEFT!
• Saturday 20th December - LIMITED SPACES LEFT!
• Sunday 21st December - Spaces available

Every ticket includes:

• Entrance to Santa's magical grotto
• A chance to gather food for Rudolph ready for Christmas Eve
• A visit to Father Christmas - including entry for up to two accompanying adults.
• Photo opportunities
• A special gift

All ticket sales help to raise vital funds for St Clare Hospice ❤️

BOOK NOW BEFORE TICKETS GO!: https://bit.ly/460fT1T

Our Santa’s Grotto is in partnership with Harlow Garden Centre, part of Blue Diamond Garden Centres

Imagine watching over someone you love at the end of their life, worried about falling asleep in case they need you. The...
18/11/2025

Imagine watching over someone you love at the end of their life, worried about falling asleep in case they need you. The uncertainty. The exhaustion. The endless nights.

£21 could pay for 1 hour of specialist night-sitting care from St Clare Hospice, giving families comfort, reassurance and the space to breathe when they are most vulnerable. That hour can change everything.

Donate today and help us reach £75,000 by Christmas so no-one has to face the night alone: https://stclarehospice.org.uk/night-sitting/

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About St Clare Hospice

St Clare Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care to improve the lives of people living with a terminal or life-limiting illness in West Essex and East Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

Our approach to care gives patients, their families and carers, the confidence to cope so that, together, they can enjoy the best possible quality of life, whether at home or in the Hospice.

With limited NHS funding, we need to raise around 60% of our costs each year to provide our vital services; this year our costs were £4.8m and we forecast this will rise to over £5m next year.

We therefore rely on our local community to help us raise money each year so we can continue being there for local families facing one of the most difficult journeys in life.