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Posted on 31st July 2020

Remembering Claire on her 41st Birthday

On the 31st of July, we are remembering Claire Cain on her 41st birthday. Claire was the inspiration behind Claire House, and last year her family and friends smashed their target of £40,000 and raised over £80,000 in her memory. Claire’s 40 for 40 appeal was set up to fund a Music and Care package, […]

Posted on 27th July 2020

Update on Claire House Shops

We are really looking forward to seeing all our customers again, we’ve missed you so much during lockdown. We will be opening our shops as quickly as we can in a phased plan, but only when we know it is safe for you and our staff. We will be following the latest government advice to […]

Posted on 22nd June 2020

Helping Claire House, One Fancy Dress Step at a Time

During Children’s Hospice Week, Play Specialist Lawren shines a light on the importance of children’s hospices, dressing up in fancy dress every day for two weeks to walk 100km. When lockdown was announced Lawren Harris, Play Specialist at Claire House Children’s Hospice, along with her colleagues, adapted the way they work so they could continue […]

Posted on 16th June 2020

Remembering Ellie

Today, on the first day of the fishing season, The Claire House Club Challenge is paying for a day at Claire House. Colin Cook, his family and all of the Claire House Club Challenge team would like to thank everyone who has kindly supported the Challenge since it began in 2012. Every year we are […]

Posted on 7th May 2020

Remembering Henry

Today, the Jeanrenaud family are Paying For a Day at Claire House on their son Henry’s birthday. Henry’s favourite colour was yellow and he loved playing with lego. To commemorate Henry’s special day, we are sharing this image of bright yellow lego bricks! Thank you to the Jeanrenaud family and their friends for supporting the […]

Posted on 14th April 2020

Remembering Ana

Today, Tuesday 14th April, the family and friends of baby Ana have fundraised to Pay for a Day at Claire House. Ana’s mum Emma said: “My husband and I were excitedly expecting twin girls, but at our 20 week scan, we found out that one of our girls, Ana, had a problem with her kidneys […]

Posted on 3rd April 2020

Coronavirus update

COVID-19 – CLAIRE HOUSE’S CURRENT SERVICE UPDATE We realise this is a very difficult time for everyone, but we want you to know that at Claire House great efforts are being made to keep the children we care for safe and out of hospital. Working alongside our colleagues in the NHS, we have an important role to play. […]

Posted on 22nd March 2020

Remembering Beryl

Today, George McGrath, his family and friends are celebrating the birthday of Beryl, George’s late wife. Beryl was an incredibly kind and special lady who was touched by the wonderful work of the care team and the support that local families receive at Claire House. It was Beryl’s wish that George continued this support into […]

Posted on 20th March 2020

Remembering Mia

Today, Friday 20th March, the family and friends of Mia Loudon have fundraised to Pay for a Day at Claire House. Mia’s mum said: “Claire House looked after our little girl Mia for 13 years since she was 2, and continued to look after her when she became much more medically complex. Mia had a […]

Posted on 29th February 2020

Claire House Staff Pay for a Day at the Hospice

Did you know today is Leap Day? There’s an extra day in 2020 so our staff and trustees decided to fundraise to cover the cost so that we can continue to provide the very best care to local children. It costs £8,278 to pay for a day at Claire House and every day counts. From […]

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