The beginning of a new year can bring expectations of fresh starts and resolutions, but when you’re grieving, January can feel especially heavy. If you're struggling as we enter into 2025, read our latest GriefLine blog for ways to look after yourself:

🛒 Shopping at @Tesco this week? Vote for us to win a #TescoStrongerStarts grant of up to £1,500 to help fund our Echo Connect groups for bereaved children by dropping your little blue token into our box at Church Langley, Edinburgh Way and the Harvey Centre

Make volunteering for St Clare your New Year’s resolution and start 2025 with purpose! Check out our volunteer vacancies and discover the difference you could make to your local Hospice this year:

@WRGardening @FarleighHospice @StHelenaHospice @CompanyLawn Thank you 🙏

From our St Clare family to yours, Merry Christmas 🎄❤️ Our 24hr Advice Line is here for you all day, every day. You can call us at any time of the day. The number is 01279 773773.

The festive season can be a tough time for those grieving. But what can you do to offer comfort and support to someone who is struggling at Christmas? 💔🎄Here are some of our top tips for helping someone who is coping with grief over the holidays.

Being a Compassionate Neighbour doesn’t just transform the lives of those you help – it can change yours too. Our next Compassionate Neighbours training takes place in January and we'd love to have you join us:

Proud of #TeamStClare presenting their research posters at this week’s @hospiceUK conference on topics including #eyedonation #acupuncture #palliativerehabilitation #frailty and more! Helping lead the way in shaping the future of #hospicecare #hospiceukconf

#StClareHospice's hassle-free #Christmas tree collection and recycling service RETURNS!🎄 Dates - 9th - 11th Jan 2025 Trees collected - Real spruce, fir or pine! Collect from across West #Essex and East #Herts borders! Book your collection now:

If you work in #healthcare or #socialcare there’s still time to join us for our #LearningTogetherStudyDay this coming Thursday 21st November where we will be taking an in-depth look at Spirituality at the End of Life: Faith, Belief and Meaning. Book now:

“Giving your time is the greatest gift you can give and if you can help put a smile on someone’s face who is towards the end of their life, why wouldn’t you?” Give the gift of friendship this Christmas by becoming a #CompassionateNeighbour

Get in the #Christmas spirit at a #StClareHospice Christmas Quiz near you! Pick from our #Harlow and #SaffronWalden events🎅 Pay £60 per team (6-8 people) and make your night out go the extra mile for your local hospice this festive season. Learn more:

Get the tissues at the ready as our wonderful Gracie is set to appear on tonight's @BBCCiN talking about how our Echo Connect creative bereavement group has been supporting her since losing her dad, Simon, when she was just seven years old. Don’t forget to tune in from 7pm.

St Clare’s occupational therapists support our patients to pursue the things they want, need and like to do, helping them to live fully and meaningfully – even in the final chapters of their life. #Occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapists #meaningfuloccupation #OTWeek2024

Our Patient & Family Support Team were excited to welcome a @BBC film crew into the Hospice to capture something very special – our Echo Connect creative bereavement group for children. Tune in to see our inspiring young people featured on @BBCCiN when it airs on Friday night!

Tuned into @BBCRadio2 this morning? You might have caught our nurse Sam on the @vernonkay show today playing his Ten to the Top quiz and talking about our Echo Connect children’s service, which is funded by @BBCCiN. Listen to how she got on here:

Did you see us on @itvanglia recently talking about our #Dementia friendly gardening club? The club is part funded by @NGSOpenGardens so people with dementia can enjoy the many therapeutic benefits of #gardening and connecting with #nature 🌱

Volunteering is more than just giving time - it's about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enriching your own. Every act of kindness adds up to something powerful. And reminds us that we all have something unique to contribute. 🌎❤️

#StClareHospice's hassle-free #Christmas tree collection and recycling service RETURNS!🎄 Dates - 9th - 11th Jan 2025 Trees collected - real spruce, fir or pine! Collect from across West #Essex and East #Herts borders! Get organised and book now:

This December, Oliver and Max will celebrating their dad’s memory at a St Clare Light up a Life service.🕯️Find full details on how you can join us in remembering someone special here