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Posted on 4th October 2021

Side by side or miles apart, we are sisters connected by the heart

Tracey’s sister Claire was the inspiration behind Claire House, here Tracey explains how she is truly thankful that Claire House is there to support the whole family. Claire and I were just like any other siblings, loving one minute arguing the next. With only two years between us we were always together. We were a […]

Posted on 7th June 2021

A little help can go a long way

How COVID-19 has affected the charity sector and what you can do to help from your own home. It comes as no surprise that businesses, communities and charities have been hit hard by COVID-19 in 2020. In fact, eight out of ten charities in the UK have stated that their financial and in-person aid has […]

Posted on 21st April 2021

Why you should make the switch to second-hand

With charity shops now able to open up after months of uncertainty, we wanted to remind you why you should switch to second-hand shopping. In the UK, £140 million worth of clothing is put in landfill each year. What you may not know is that the majority of returned online orders that didn’t quite fit […]

Posted on 16th December 2020

We are so proud of you

You were there when we needed you During 2020 you kept the doors of our hospice open, which meant we were able to be there for over 400 families. During the initial lockdown, care in the hospice was restricted to end of life care and emergency stays, but as restrictions eased we were able to […]

Posted on 9th October 2020

Volunteer stories: Meet Sheila

Sheila is our wonderful stock sorting volunteer at the Donation Centre and also at our Liscard shop. Sheila joined Claire House as the country started to come out of lockdown, and we’re so glad she did. Why did you sign up as a Claire House volunteer? Lockdown was a very hard time for people like […]

Posted on 8th October 2020

Our vital work hasn’t stopped.

Coronavirus has made our important work even more difficult. This Winter, we are facing an enormous challenge and your support for local sick children is more important than ever. Because of you, Claire House has remained open throughout the pandemic and continues to offer vital care to some of the region’s most poorly children. […]

Posted on 22nd July 2020

Stepping Up for Jacob

Joanne Harrison’s son Jacob died from a brain tumour last December. Whilst in lockdown the Warrington family decided to raise money for Claire House Children’s Hospice, the hospice who looked after their son. “Me and my family have climbed 1,474 flights of stairs, the equivalent to each covering the distance of the Three Peaks, to […]

Posted on 3rd June 2020

Volunteer Stories: Meet Rachael

Meet Rachael, a junior doctor, who volunteers at Claire House. Why did you choose Claire House to volunteer? I’d met families and children supported by Claire House through my work as a junior doctor and had heard how much of a difference the hospice had made to their lives. I could see that the support […]

Posted on 12th May 2020

International Nurses Day

This International Nurses Day we wanted to share a poem with you written by our Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, Louise Smith. “My heart aches a little right now, I said goodbye to you today, I hid my tears behind my smile, As I turned and walked away. I’ve cared for you for many months, I’ve listened […]

Posted on 17th April 2020

Self Isolation & Your Spring Clear Out

The Charity Retail Association have provided a really useful guide to Spring clear outs which the Claire House Stock Collection team want to share it with you. Organise – write ‘Keep’ ‘Throw’ ‘Donate’ on 3 separate pieces of paper & create 3 distinct piles next to them. Ask the Question – Does this item have […]

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