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Richard’s
story:
Telling
our
children
their
mum
was
dying
Richard writes about how he spoke to his children's about the fact their mum was dying to help others facing similar challenges.
Palliative care personal stories
19 Nov 2024

Our
response
to
the
Autumn
budget
How announcements in 2024's Autumn Budget will affect palliative and end-of-life care.
Influencing
31 Oct 2024

Sue
Ryder
Chief
Executive
responds
to
assisted
dying
bill
Sue Ryder's Chief Executive, James Sanderson, responds to the assisted dying bill being discussed in the House of Commons today.
End-of-life care
16 Oct 2024

Keeping
mum's
memory
alive
-
Holli's
Special
Memories
Tribute
Holli began fundraising for Sue Ryder in 2017 to mark twenty years since her mum's death. She has now raised over £25,000 for the services that cared for her mum.
08 Oct 2024

Luke's
story:
My
family's
experience
of
cancer,
palliative
care
and
grief
Luke's dad died of prostate cancer while being supported by Sue Ryder Nurses in Leeds. Here he shares his story and how he is paying tribute to his Dad and learning to live with his grief.
Grief personal stories
26 Sep 2024

Molly's
story:
Embracing
life
with
a
terminal
illness
Molly, who is supported by the community team at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, has been fulfilling some long-held ambitions since she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer.
Palliative care personal stories
25 Sep 2024

Lord
Darzi's
NHS
review:
Our
response
Sue Ryder has commented on Lord Darzi's Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England report.
End-of-life care
12 Sep 2024

Using
my
grief
to
help
others:
Michele's
volunteer
experience
at
a
Grief
Kind
Space
After her husband was cared for by the expert team at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Michele King, 66, started volunteering to give something back to the charity. This year she took on a new volunteer role at the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space in Cheltenham, using her own experiences to help others navigate their grief. Here she explains how the Grief Kind Space works, and why it’s such an important form of support for its members.
Grief personal stories
12 Sep 2024

Grief
Kind
Space:
A
lifeline
for
Sue
after
her
husband’s
sudden
death
When Sue O’Shea’s husband died unexpectedly, she struggled to cope with her grief. Then the 68-year-old heard about Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind Space in her hometown of Cheltenham, and she decided to attend. Here she talks about her experience at the Grief Kind Space, and how for her it’s been a lifeline at an incredibly difficult time.
Grief personal stories
12 Sep 2024

Grief
support
groups:
How
Sue
Ryder’s
Grief
Kind
Space
transformed
Kevin's
grief
When Kevin Humble’s dad died suddenly of a stroke, he was left to look after his mum, and struggled to find time and space to process his own grief. Then he discovered Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind Space in his hometown of Cheltenham and decided to go along to one of the very first sessions in March 2023. Here he talks about his experience of attending the Grief Kind Space, and how it has helped him find the support he so desperately needed.
Grief personal stories
06 Aug 2024