Youth Session Volunteer
July 2017
Lend a hand at Hope’s regular youth sessions and ‘Hope on the Road’ trips!
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day 2023
October 2023
Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day in October, and this year’s theme is that ‘Mental health...
Read moreWorking with BBC EastEnders
November 2022
It’s been kept under wraps until now, but we’re pleased to share that over the last...
Read moreWhy I Became a Y-Teamer, by Poppy
February 2022
From the very start, our Youth Management Team (Y-Team) has been a massive part of what we do; for...
Read moreWhy do I feel guilty about moving on after someone has died?
July 2021
When someone has died, we may feel guilty at the thought of carrying on as normal without them. ...
Read moreWhat is this feeling?
October 2022
When you find out that a loved one has a serious illness you are likely to find yourself feeling a...
Read moreThree Boys Crying
July 2017
One of Hope's young people explains how Hope helped him realise that it is OK to cry and shares...
Read moreThe Importance of Youth Work
June 2020
This is a guest blog from Ian, who wanted to share his thoughts and experiences about what makes Youth Work...
Read moreStaying in touch with an ill family member
May 2021
When a family member is ill, there’s lots of reasons why we can’t be there as...
Read moreSleeping Problems
March 2017
QUESTION My Dad has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I feel so tired all the time and exhausted but...
Read moreShowcase: Sara – Y-Team Secretary
April 2020
Sara has been involved with Hope in so many ways over the last year and a half, from accessing support...
Read moreShowcase: Harry – Sam Solandt Award Winner
March 2020
At Hope's tenth anniversary celebrations, Harry was presented with Hope's annual Sam Solandt award...
Read moreSessional Skills Volunteer
July 2017
Share your skills at Hope’s youth sessions and away days.
Read moreNobody Understands
March 2017
QUESTION My sister has Leukaemia and nobody understands how I feel; I don’t know how to talk to my...
Read moreNew research heard from the siblings of child cancer sufferers
April 2017
Earlier this month, BPS Research Digest editor Christian Jarrett (@Psych_Writer) wrote about the shock and fear experienced by children when...
Read moreMy friend’s dad has cancer and I don’t know what to say to her
April 2017
In friendships there are times when one person has to support the other. There are times when your friend can ...
Read moreMy estranged family member is terminally ill, what should I do?
November 2023
It’s strange isn’t it – you share blood, but you haven’t shared a conversation in...
Read moreMy Brother’s Diagnosis
November 2017
A brave individual got in touch with Hope and agreed to share her experience of coping with her brother's...
Read moreManaging stress when a loved one is seriously ill
March 2022
When a loved one is seriously ill it can feel like the world is full of problems with very few...
Read moreLet’s talk about mental health… but not just today
October 2020
You’ve probably have heard of World Mental Health Day recently, but let's talk about why it's important...
Read moreIntroducing Eve!
September 2019
Hold on to your hats, there's a brand new member of the Hope team! Here. She. Is...
Read moreHUGS for Hope
October 2019
HUGS for Hope at St. Michael's is a really exciting new project. Some thoughtful ladies at Herefordshire and Ludlow...
Read moreHRH The Earl of Wessex visits Hope
July 2020
In July 2020, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex paid a virtual visit to Hope...
Read moreHow to support yourself during the summer holidays after a bereavement
July 2023
Summer holidays can be a challenging time if you’ve been bereaved of a loved one. You lose the...
Read moreHow to grieve when others are grieving too
August 2022
The world can become very small after a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. Fear, anger and grief...
Read moreHow to cope when it’s Mum’s last Christmas
December 2020
How do we handle special occasions when a loved one is unwell? It can be hard to know where to...
Read moreHow do I tell my children that I have a life-threatening illness?
April 2017
We have gathered together some expert information and resources to help you work out how to share the facts with...
Read moreHow do I tell my child I’m dying?
January 2023
The minute you hear the news that you have a life threatening illness, everything changes. The minute you find out...
Read moreHope’s response to the Coronavirus
May 2020
Hello! I'm Eve, Media Officer for Hope through the Rank Foundation's Rank Aspire Program. I've watched Covid...
Read moreHope at St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford
April 2017
Hope is working at St Michael’s Hospice, Herefordshire to deliver its Children and Young People's Support Services...
Read moreHerefordshire Y-Team Member
September 2022
We're looking for confident, capable and enthusiastic team players aged 14-25 from across Herefordshire to join our Y-Team!
Read moreGeneral Trustee
July 2022
We are looking for a talented, passionate individual to join the board as a Trustee.
Read moreFrom primary to secondary school: tips for parents and carers
August 2023
The transition from primary to secondary school is a significant change for children. It is often an exciting yet nerve...
Read moreFinance Trustee
July 2022
We are looking for a talented, passionate individual to join the board as our new Finance Trustee.
Read moreEvent Support Volunteer
June 2017
Come and help out at one of Hope’s many, fun-filled events!
Read moreDealing with the loss of both my parents
June 2017
One of Hope's young people tells their story of dealing with grief and coping with the devastating loss of...
Read moreCoping with University Life After a Bereavement
September 2023
Going to university and being away from home puts distance between you and your family and friends. This may feel...
Read moreCoping On Special Days
April 2017
Rochelle Bugg shares the things that made getting through significant dates such as Mothers' Day and Christmas that little bit...
Read moreClinical Trustee
January 2021
We are looking for a talented, passionate individual to become our new Clinical Trustee.
Read moreCan’t concentrate.
March 2017
QUESTION I am so worried about my Mum and her cancer and what is going to happen to her. I...
Read moreBBC Mind Set confirms need for exam support as Hope launches new online space!
April 2017
Earlier this month we launched a brand new online group to support year 10's and 11's through their...
Read moreAnxiety, the forgotten stage of grief
January 2022
When someone we love is ill there are a range of emotions and feelings we might experience. Some of these...
Read moreAdvisory Team Members
November 2020
We're looking for confident, capable and enthusiastic team players to join our group from across the UK
Read moreA Year of Hope: 2019
December 2019
We have so much to shout about - here are our highlights as we look back on 2019...
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