Blog Archives - Claire House Children's Hospice

Posted on 12th September 2024

The Importance of Day Care

For some of the families that are supported by Claire House, coming in for respite is not what they necessarily need right now. That is where our day care service comes in. Families can come to our Wirral or Liverpool sites, or the team can visit a family’s home. Whilst there, the Claire House team […]

Posted on 5th September 2024

You’ve got a friend in me

Having a brother or sister who is seriously or terminally ill can be incredibly hard to deal with. It can feel like not everyone understands what you’re going through. That’s why, Claire House offers emotional support to the families of children and young people who access our services. This can be anything from one-to-one or […]

Posted on 18th March 2024

One Swing at a Time

Find out how a bag of clubs, some tees and being with other parents similar to themselves, has made the Claire House Golf Days a regular fixture for many of the parents and grandparents we support. For the parents of the children and young people Claire House supports, golf isn’t always something they get to […]

Posted on 22nd September 2023

Land of Beds Team Triumphs: A Mud-Splattered 15km Run Raises £4,475!

The wonderful team at Land of Beds recently took on a pretty tough challenge, and we are thrilled to announce their fantastic fundraising achievement! Picture this: a 15-kilometre run through mud-soaked terrain, dotted with 31 gruelling obstacles. It may sound like a scene from an action movie, but for the Land of Beds team, it […]

Posted on 17th July 2023

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Hello, I am Liam, I am 19 years old and have been going to Claire House for over 11 years. As it is Disability Pride Month, I would just like to talk about what my disability means to me and how Claire House has helped me deal with it. I don’t usually define myself as […]

Posted on 11th July 2023

Giving back gave me a newfound confidence

Giving back gave me a newfound confidence Claire House receptionist Trish explains why volunteering has helped her as well as others Trish took up volunteering to help others less fortunate and is now encouraging people to do the same after it restored her self-esteem. Trish started volunteering for Claire House Children’s Hospice in Wirral five […]

Posted on 12th May 2023

Meet Claire House Nurses Becky Plested and Jess Dunn

Every year on International Nurse’s Day we celebrate our nurses, two of whom are Jess and Becky, who look after seriously ill children and their families, offering the very best of care whenever and wherever needed. As part of the rapid response team, Jess and Becky bring all the services offered at the hospice to […]

Posted on 9th May 2023

There for each other

Kat from the perinatal team at Claire House explains how our Butterfly Babies group supports parents bereaved through baby loss. Butterfly Babies is a group for mums and dads bereaved through baby loss. The group allows parents going through similar things to support and talk to each other. Alice, who lost her twins Zara and […]

Posted on 25th April 2023

Helping Out to Celebrate the Coronation

The King’s Coronation is due to be a wonderful celebration for the country. Whether you’re looking for some activities for the long weekend or fancy doing some good for your local community, the Coronation is a great time to do something to help Claire House! Take a collection bucket along to a party Attending […]

Posted on 17th November 2022

A Child at Heart

Brothers and sisters of children who come to the hospice can have a tough time. Alex Wheeler, therapeutic support worker, explains how thanks to funding from Children in Need and your support, his work makes a massive difference. I organise the sibling events. These can be anything from a visit to the cinema, a bake […]

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