Blog Archives - Claire House Children's Hospice

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 and Paula from the perinatal team at Claire House explain 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 […]

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 […]

Posted on 1st November 2022

Nursing and Nursing Associate Q&A

We recognise that working in a children’s hospice is very different to that of the NHS and we want to help answer any questions you might have. Where is Claire House located and what does it provide? Claire House Children’s Hospice is located near Clatterbridge Hospital, Wirral, just off Junction 4 M53. We also have a […]

Posted on 19th August 2022

Becoming a Claire House Legend

Sisters Emma and Issy decided they would like to help others and whilst searching the internet, found out about our Claire House Legend Award. The Claire House Legend Award asks young people aged between 16 and 18 to complete 2-3 tasks that will help Claire House. Upon completion, they will receive a badge and certificate, […]

Posted on 5th June 2022

Volunteering gives me a sense of satisfaction

For Volunteers’ Week, Estelle explains why she volunteers for her local children’s hospice and the difference it makes. Estelle has been making a difference at Claire House since the 90s, when she worked as a Producer at BBC Radio Merseyside. During this time, she would broadcast “how wonderful volunteering was”, and eventually became a volunteer […]

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