10 Years of Childhood Bereavement Counselling
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult, especially for children. That is why East Cheshire Hospice set up a childhood bereavement service 10 years ago. It helps those who have lost someone close, whether a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, friend or neighbour. Children between 4 and 18 access the service, having […]
Cuddly Grief Bears
Cuddly Grief Bears are bringing comfort to children coping with bereavement. Many of the woollen bears are knitted by East Cheshire Hospice volunteer Betty Malkin. The Hospice supports bereaved children, or those with a close relative with a life-limiting illness. Children choose their favourite six-inch bear colour and a personal message which is sewn into […]
East Cheshire Hospice Childhood Bereavement Service
The Dream Beams donation provides vital funding for the Childhood Bereavement Service run by East Cheshire Hospice. During a 12-month period it supported 226 youngsters, aged between four and 18, and more than 1,000 family members. A child who has experienced bereavement within the last three years, or is about to be bereaved, can be […]
Elspeth Retires from volunteering after 33 Years
One of our longest serving volunteers Elspeth Julian has retired after 33 years with the Hospice. Elspeth, from Prestbury, has been an adult bereavement counsellor almost since the day the Hospice opened its doors in 1988. A special afternoon tea marked Elspeth’s farewell and well-earned retirement. It also gave colleagues the chance to thank her […]
