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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.

04/09/2025

She did it! 🏊‍♀️🏅 Earlier this summer, our CEO Sarah Thompson set herself a mission to complete a mighty 26.2-mile marathon swimming challenge - all in aid of Hospice care.

Not only did Sarah absolutely smash her challenge, completing approximately 1,406 lengths over 14 weeks, but she also raised over a whopping £2,200 for St Clare! 😲

Speaking about her motivations for the challenge, Sarah shared: 'It's been a couple of years since I have taken on a fundraising challenge for the hospice and so I felt it was time.

‘While our NHS funding has remained steady at £2 million, the cost of delivering our services has risen significantly in recent years. As a result, the proportion of our income that comes from the NHS has dropped - from around 40% to closer to 25%.

‘This means we now rely more than ever on the generosity of our local community. It’s thanks to people who believe in what we do that we’re able to keep our services running. I’m committed to supporting our fundraising efforts and being an active part of that side of hospice life.’

Raising £2,200, Sarah's efforts could pay towards the cost of running a day of specialist care from the Therapy team, including physiotherapy and occupational therapy, for someone who needs help regaining confidence. Through learning techniques, patients will be able to live their lives to the fullest.

A massive well done to Sarah 👏 We couldn't be prouder of her sheer determination and hard work, all in aims of helping to fund more of our expert, compassionate hospice care 💙

Has Sarah inspired you to go to extra lengths for hospice care? Get in touch with Sarah Piercy, our Challenge Events Relationship Fundraiser, by emailing: sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750

03/09/2025

Thanks to a partnership between St Clare Hospice, Saffron Walden Community Hospital and North Uttlesford Primary Care Network, two specialist end-of-life care beds have just opened on Avocet Ward at Community Hospital.

Offering families in the same expert, compassionate care that our Hospice is known for - but closer to where they live 🏡

Families will also be able to access bereavement support after their loved one has died, so they never feel alone on their journey.

This partnership is about more than just beds. It's about bringing care, comfort and dignity to more people in our community, and sharing our hospice expertise so that even more lives can be touched by the care that we believe every person deserves to receive at the end of their life.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this into your local community groups!

01/09/2025

Thorley, meet your NEW favourite shop! 💙

We're so excited to have opened our brand-new St Clare Hospice shop right here in Thorley. And you blew us away with your generosity this weekend, with lots of donations coming in to help stock your local St Clare shop!

Located in Thorley Neighbourhood Centre, you have plenty of parking to choose from. Meaning you can shop to your hearts content and easily drop off any pre-loved goods you wish to give a new lease of life.

If you haven't already, be sure to step inside and explore our treasure trove of pre-loved fashion, stylish accessories, children's toys and homeware buys 🛍️ Every item donated and every purchase made helps us support local people with expert, compassionate hospice care.

Come and say hello: https://bit.ly/3M16byG

Know someone who would love to volunteer their time with us? Tag them in the comments below 👇

28/08/2025

We're so thrilled to share our 13th shop is opening in Thorley THIS WEEKEND! 🛍️

Join us this Saturday (30th Aug) from 10am as we welcome you into our latest treasure trove of high-quality pre-loved fashion, accessories, children’s toys, and homeware gems…

Pop in to enjoy a spot of purposeful pre-loved shopping – with every purchase supporting the care St Clare Hospice provides in West Essex and across the East Hertfordshire borders.

Located in Thorley's Neighbourhood Centre, there's plenty of parking. Meaning you easily drop off your pre-loved goods and enjoy a short trip back to the car with your shopping bags!

Visit us at: Unit 6, Thorley Neighbourhood Centre, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4EG

We can't wait to see you there 🤩 Make sure to let your friends and family know by tagging them below!

27/08/2025

Thanks to the support from our Lottery, St Clare Hospice can be there when it matters most - behind each ticket is a story 💛

A story of a nurse who arrived just when they were needed most.

A story of someone who got to stay at home, surrounded by the people they love.

A story of a patient who was struggling with pain, and finally felt some relief.

A story of a family who had time to say goodbye, together, in the comfort of hospice care.

A story of someone who didn’t feel alone, because support was there - thanks to you.

Stories of care. Stories worth being part of. Stories made possible by people like you.

Play the St Clare Hospice Lottery today: https://bit.ly/3DS1uDO

Players must be 18 and over. Please play responsibly. All profits go to St Clare Hospice. For more information and full Terms and Conditions, visit our website.

Essex

25/08/2025

Ever feel like your wardrobe is bursting at the seams?

Opening your wardrobe to squeeze in *just* one more t-shirt. Shoes that sit on your shoe rack waiting to be worn. Jackets you haven't reached for in years, still hanging silently behind the door.

It's easy to ignore – until the clutter starts to feel like noise 😩

Make your Bank Holiday Monday a productive one this and give yourself the gift of relief.

Declutter with purpose, knowing your pre-loved clothes, shoes and accessories can bring comfort and dignity to people St Clare care for 💚

Drop off your pre-loved purchases at a St Clare Hospice shop near you: https://bit.ly/3M16byG

24/08/2025

They haven't heard their name spoken aloud in days.

The recycling van rattles past. Children chatter on their way to school. A dog barks next door. These sounds fill the air – but not the silence.

Because no one knocks and no one calls. No one checks in.

This is the reality for many people in your local community - especially those who are older, frail, and living alone. The days pass by without a single conversation, and the weeks and months roll into one.

They're not asking for much. Just someone to talk to and someone who will listen.

You can be that someone.

This autumn, train to become a Compassionate Neighbour and help bring care, comfort and connection to those who need it most 🍂

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T32Fcp

22/08/2025

Summer holiday chaos? We've got you.

It's week six, and the snacks, patience, and ideas are running low. The kids are climbing the walls, screen time's creeping up, and you're trying to make this summer one to remember.
..what if you could turn the chaos into something amazing?

Take a scroll through our handy guide packed with fun, family-friendly fundraising ideas - from lemonade stands and bake sales to talent shows and sports challenges.

Keep the kids busy and teach the joy of giving - all while helping families in need of hospice care in your local community.

Have a scroll and get started – we can't wait to see what you get up to!

Small hands, big impact 🤚

Got a question? Our friendly Fundraising team would love to hear from you.

Get in touch:

Email – nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk

Phone – 01279 773750

19/08/2025

Hospice care is more than you think. Being there for someone at the end-of-life can feel like carrying a thousand emotions at once.

Your support helps us bring calm to the chaos 🌬️

Our Therapy team offer glass painting sessions. Giving family members a quiet moment to step away, have some time for themselves, and let their mind rest – if only for a little while.

Alice, Senior Therapist at St Clare, said: 'We offer glass painting in the Inpatient Unit as it offers simple yet meaningful pleasure - fostering creativity, connection, relaxation and a sense of purpose that supports wellbeing and lasting memories.'

Thank you to our Therapy team for making these moments possible 💙

18/08/2025

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Sherlock Holmes? 🕵️ Does this feel all too familiar? Well...it might just be the next home of our newest St Clare shop 🛍️

We've dropped some clues, but can you crack them? 🔍 Let us know in the comments below!

Address

Hastingwood Road
Hastingwood
CM179JX

Telephone

+441279773700

Website

https://stclarehospice.org.uk/

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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.