Dr Emma Clare
@dremmaclare.bsky.social
Chartered Psychologist & End of Life Doula | Death Wired Differently (neuro-affirming end-of-life support) | PhD/MSc on death competency & death anxiety | Founding member EoL Doula International Research Group | AuDHD | Taphophile | October Drift super-fan
Very pleased with this! 😊
We’re thrilled to share Dr Emma Clare & Rita Ball are finalists in the 2025 Daffodil Standards Awards. Recognised for our NHS Sutton & Merton project tackling inequalities in end-of-life care. Huge thanks to @mariecurieuk & RCGP.
#EoLDUK #DaffodilStandards #EndOfLifeCare
#EoLDUK #DaffodilStandards #EndOfLifeCare
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Very pleased with this! 😊
I’ve been writing about neurodivergence in end-of-life care and advance planning and hearing from people who want to do better but don’t know where to start.
This work means a lot to me. I’ve gathered it all in one place - my new site is live: www.deathwireddifferently.co.uk
#DeathWiredDifferently
This work means a lot to me. I’ve gathered it all in one place - my new site is live: www.deathwireddifferently.co.uk
#DeathWiredDifferently
Death Wired Differently | Death Doula & Inclusive End-of-Life Support
Compassionate, inclusive end-of-life care and death doula services across the UK. Dr. Emma Clare provides neurodivergent-friendly guidance, training, and resources to support individuals, families, an...
www.deathwireddifferently.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I’ve been writing about neurodivergence in end-of-life care and advance planning and hearing from people who want to do better but don’t know where to start.
This work means a lot to me. I’ve gathered it all in one place - my new site is live: www.deathwireddifferently.co.uk
#DeathWiredDifferently
This work means a lot to me. I’ve gathered it all in one place - my new site is live: www.deathwireddifferently.co.uk
#DeathWiredDifferently
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RFK Jr. is not a vaccine skeptic. He's a vaccine denier whose anti-science extremist views and actions are destroying one of humanity's greatest scientific achievements. He's going to kill a lot of people, and those deaths are on the 52 Republican senators who confirmed him and those enabling him.
August 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
RFK Jr. is not a vaccine skeptic. He's a vaccine denier whose anti-science extremist views and actions are destroying one of humanity's greatest scientific achievements. He's going to kill a lot of people, and those deaths are on the 52 Republican senators who confirmed him and those enabling him.
Good to see VSS being covered, this is very similar to my own experience
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
#VisualSnowSyndrome #Neuroaffirming
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
#VisualSnowSyndrome #Neuroaffirming
Experience: I see the world through a layer of snow
My condition has a name – visual snow syndrome – and it could be with me for the rest of my life
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Good to see VSS being covered, this is very similar to my own experience
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
#VisualSnowSyndrome #Neuroaffirming
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
#VisualSnowSyndrome #Neuroaffirming
Special interest grief is a disenfranchised grief. When a special interest becomes inaccessible it can feel like losing part of yourself. For many neurodivergent ppl these aren’t hobbies they’re ways of making sense of the world,regulating overwhelm,finding joy,expressing identity.It's valid & real.
August 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Special interest grief is a disenfranchised grief. When a special interest becomes inaccessible it can feel like losing part of yourself. For many neurodivergent ppl these aren’t hobbies they’re ways of making sense of the world,regulating overwhelm,finding joy,expressing identity.It's valid & real.
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I’ve been screaming from the rooftops that life under authoritarianism feels mostly normal most of the time for most people. Rights get stripped away and minorities get targeted and most people keep going to work and dealing with the minutia of life. It’s hard to know how to fight or when to flee.
If you've ever wondered what life would have been like or what you would have done had you been living in Germany in the early 1930s, wonder no longer. Every day that passes now is an answer.
August 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I’ve been screaming from the rooftops that life under authoritarianism feels mostly normal most of the time for most people. Rights get stripped away and minorities get targeted and most people keep going to work and dealing with the minutia of life. It’s hard to know how to fight or when to flee.
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I've got another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about!
@raytom81.bsky.social will buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20.
That's any book at all.
So, if you have something in mind, let us know what it is.
UK only
@raytom81.bsky.social will buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20.
That's any book at all.
So, if you have something in mind, let us know what it is.
UK only
Hiya 👋 I'd love the percival Everett if available and to repay with any book of someone's choice up to £20 x
August 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I've got another #buyastrangerabook day offer to tell you about!
@raytom81.bsky.social will buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20.
That's any book at all.
So, if you have something in mind, let us know what it is.
UK only
@raytom81.bsky.social will buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20.
That's any book at all.
So, if you have something in mind, let us know what it is.
UK only
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More #buyastrangerabook (Sunday Special) magic!
@sarahalba.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch.
UK only.
@sarahalba.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch.
UK only.
I can buy a stranger a book up to £15 @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
More #buyastrangerabook (Sunday Special) magic!
@sarahalba.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch.
UK only.
@sarahalba.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch.
UK only.
If anyone is interested in 50 minutes of me talking about end of life doulas, death, dying, and grief (as usual) you can watch/listen to the latest DACI podcast episode below. Pleased to include two @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social mentions
youtu.be/jUhy2J5qZKA?...
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
youtu.be/jUhy2J5qZKA?...
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
The Truth About Life & Death From a Death Doula (Dr Emma Clare)
YouTube video by DACI
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August 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
If anyone is interested in 50 minutes of me talking about end of life doulas, death, dying, and grief (as usual) you can watch/listen to the latest DACI podcast episode below. Pleased to include two @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social mentions
youtu.be/jUhy2J5qZKA?...
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
youtu.be/jUhy2J5qZKA?...
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
My brilliant EoL doula colleague Rachel Hawthorn is hosting an online screening of The Luddenden Shroud – a 30-min film about a hand-felted shroud, nature, grief, and place. Followed by a Q&A. All welcome. Book here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ludden...
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ludden...
The Luddenden Shroud Film Screening
An online screening of The Luddenden Shroud film followed by a Q&A with the producer
www.eventbrite.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My brilliant EoL doula colleague Rachel Hawthorn is hosting an online screening of The Luddenden Shroud – a 30-min film about a hand-felted shroud, nature, grief, and place. Followed by a Q&A. All welcome. Book here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ludden...
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ludden...
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Leeds became the first city in the UK to commission end-of-life doula support through the NHS in May 2022.
Explore the learnings to date from this pilot project ⤵️
#EndOfLife #PersonCentredCare
Explore the learnings to date from this pilot project ⤵️
#EndOfLife #PersonCentredCare
Interested in how #EndofLifeDoulas can collaborate with and complement NHS services? Our evaluation report for our Leeds EoL Doula Pilot Project is now available to read/download here 😊
eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...
eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...
Leeds NHS Commissioned Project - End of Life Doula UK
Our Leeds NHS pilot project concluded in September 2024. You can download and read our full service evaluation report here. In a pioneering step for end of life care, Leeds became the first city in th...
eol-doula.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Leeds became the first city in the UK to commission end-of-life doula support through the NHS in May 2022.
Explore the learnings to date from this pilot project ⤵️
#EndOfLife #PersonCentredCare
Explore the learnings to date from this pilot project ⤵️
#EndOfLife #PersonCentredCare
Interested in how #EndofLifeDoulas can collaborate with and complement NHS services? Our evaluation report for our Leeds EoL Doula Pilot Project is now available to read/download here 😊
eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...
eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...
Leeds NHS Commissioned Project - End of Life Doula UK
Our Leeds NHS pilot project concluded in September 2024. You can download and read our full service evaluation report here. In a pioneering step for end of life care, Leeds became the first city in th...
eol-doula.uk
June 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Interested in how #EndofLifeDoulas can collaborate with and complement NHS services? Our evaluation report for our Leeds EoL Doula Pilot Project is now available to read/download here 😊
eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...
eol-doula.uk/leeds-nhs-co...
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Sharing this on the eve of tomorrow's vote.
I am a palliative care doctor who is not opposed to AD. But enshrining in law a state-funded right to die, while not enshrine a similar right to the palliative care that might make life worth living, is so very wrong.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I am a palliative care doctor who is not opposed to AD. But enshrining in law a state-funded right to die, while not enshrine a similar right to the palliative care that might make life worth living, is so very wrong.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that’s why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown
Our obligations to each other are ill served if laws focus unduly on those who want assisted dying. The priority should be the best palliative care, says former prime minister Gordon Brown
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Sharing this on the eve of tomorrow's vote.
I am a palliative care doctor who is not opposed to AD. But enshrining in law a state-funded right to die, while not enshrine a similar right to the palliative care that might make life worth living, is so very wrong.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I am a palliative care doctor who is not opposed to AD. But enshrining in law a state-funded right to die, while not enshrine a similar right to the palliative care that might make life worth living, is so very wrong.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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So important to see RCP make this statement about the preventable deaths and diseases poor air quality causes. We know it worsens infections , allergy,asthma and COPD severity too 🧪
UK air pollution killing more than 500 people a week, doctors say
Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a week
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
So important to see RCP make this statement about the preventable deaths and diseases poor air quality causes. We know it worsens infections , allergy,asthma and COPD severity too 🧪
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Good morning! A friendly wee reminder that The Algorithms + Miscarriage Project is now seeking participants for interview. See poster for details...
@tommyscharity.bsky.social @cendeathsociety.bsky.social @asdsdeath.bsky.social @bsatheory.bsky.social
#miscarriage #algorithms #onlinesafety
@tommyscharity.bsky.social @cendeathsociety.bsky.social @asdsdeath.bsky.social @bsatheory.bsky.social
#miscarriage #algorithms #onlinesafety
June 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Good morning! A friendly wee reminder that The Algorithms + Miscarriage Project is now seeking participants for interview. See poster for details...
@tommyscharity.bsky.social @cendeathsociety.bsky.social @asdsdeath.bsky.social @bsatheory.bsky.social
#miscarriage #algorithms #onlinesafety
@tommyscharity.bsky.social @cendeathsociety.bsky.social @asdsdeath.bsky.social @bsatheory.bsky.social
#miscarriage #algorithms #onlinesafety
Very pleased to be announcing this! A huge amount of work and real team effort. Excited to see what is next! 😊🥳
#EndofLifeDoula
#EndofLifeDoula
June 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Very pleased to be announcing this! A huge amount of work and real team effort. Excited to see what is next! 😊🥳
#EndofLifeDoula
#EndofLifeDoula
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RFK Jr. has just removed every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
June 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
RFK Jr. has just removed every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
Reposted by Dr Emma Clare
Save the date!
The fourth annual End of Life Doula International Research Group symposium is September 5-6 with the theme Research is a verb: Sharing knowledge as collaboration.
Online Sept 5-6, tickets and full programme live soon.
#EOLDIRG #research #event #EOLD #DeathLiteracy
The fourth annual End of Life Doula International Research Group symposium is September 5-6 with the theme Research is a verb: Sharing knowledge as collaboration.
Online Sept 5-6, tickets and full programme live soon.
#EOLDIRG #research #event #EOLD #DeathLiteracy
June 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Save the date!
The fourth annual End of Life Doula International Research Group symposium is September 5-6 with the theme Research is a verb: Sharing knowledge as collaboration.
Online Sept 5-6, tickets and full programme live soon.
#EOLDIRG #research #event #EOLD #DeathLiteracy
The fourth annual End of Life Doula International Research Group symposium is September 5-6 with the theme Research is a verb: Sharing knowledge as collaboration.
Online Sept 5-6, tickets and full programme live soon.
#EOLDIRG #research #event #EOLD #DeathLiteracy
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Opportunities for self-awareness, reflection and honest evaluation are always important - this goes for end of life doulas, too. How we work with opportunities and realities in the workplace, in tandem with our highest goals for work are shown in this graphic.
#EOLDIRG
#research
#resources
#EOLDIRG
#research
#resources
June 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Opportunities for self-awareness, reflection and honest evaluation are always important - this goes for end of life doulas, too. How we work with opportunities and realities in the workplace, in tandem with our highest goals for work are shown in this graphic.
#EOLDIRG
#research
#resources
#EOLDIRG
#research
#resources
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Hello world of #research - we are new here!
The End-of-Life Doula International Research Group (EOLD-IRG) is a collective of diverse individuals interested in developing a collaborative approach to research relevant to end-of-life doulas across national and international boundaries.
#EOLDIRG
The End-of-Life Doula International Research Group (EOLD-IRG) is a collective of diverse individuals interested in developing a collaborative approach to research relevant to end-of-life doulas across national and international boundaries.
#EOLDIRG
June 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
A quote from the brilliant Alexandra Derwen, shared during our end of life doula panel at last year’s Lifting the Lid Festival. Now on my wall as a daily reminder of why I’m here and how I want to show up.
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
May 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A quote from the brilliant Alexandra Derwen, shared during our end of life doula panel at last year’s Lifting the Lid Festival. Now on my wall as a daily reminder of why I’m here and how I want to show up.
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
#EndofLifeDoula #DeathDoula
As a neurodivergent CEO leading a small soon-to-be charity this report was sad reading. I’m lucky to have strong compassionate support from our board & chair.
85% of small org leaders say work is harming their mental health
Read Fair Collective’s full report: www.faircollective.co.uk/breaking-poi...
85% of small org leaders say work is harming their mental health
Read Fair Collective’s full report: www.faircollective.co.uk/breaking-poi...
Breaking Point Report | Fair Collective
Research on the mental health of leaders in small organisations in England.
www.faircollective.co.uk
May 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
As a neurodivergent CEO leading a small soon-to-be charity this report was sad reading. I’m lucky to have strong compassionate support from our board & chair.
85% of small org leaders say work is harming their mental health
Read Fair Collective’s full report: www.faircollective.co.uk/breaking-poi...
85% of small org leaders say work is harming their mental health
Read Fair Collective’s full report: www.faircollective.co.uk/breaking-poi...
It was amazing to see our annual gathering come to life this week. So very grateful to call bringing this wonderful community of doulas together my job. We included a memorial for a dear friend and colleague, making it a 3 day event with many of us staying together on site. Truly something special 💚
What a weekend. Our biggest annual gathering yet brought members together in the most beautiful space. A time to learn, reflect, connect, and nurture our EoL #doula community through inspiring talks, workshops, shared feasts, and connection with nature. Huge thanks to all who made it so special.
May 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
It was amazing to see our annual gathering come to life this week. So very grateful to call bringing this wonderful community of doulas together my job. We included a memorial for a dear friend and colleague, making it a 3 day event with many of us staying together on site. Truly something special 💚
Very excited for this!
We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event this #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek Join us for an intimate online conversation on 16th May 6–7pm to raise funds for subsidised support.Email your maximum bid (min £100) to [email protected] – the top 6 bidders will be contacted on Monday 12th May
May 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Very excited for this!