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![David and Sarah are smiling at the camera and holding up mugs with 'Mr' and 'Mrs' written on them.](https://media.sueryder.org/images/David_and_Sarah.2e16d0ba.fill-800x600.jpg)
David’s
story:
How
wild
swimming
helped
me
cope
with
my
wife’s
death
David took up wild swimming when his wife Sarah was diagnosed with a life-changing illness. Having given up work to care for her, he found his new hobby was not only good for his own health, but also provided much-needed structure and a sense of community.
Since Sarah’s death in March 2023 wild swimming has continued to bring David solace. He recently completed the Thames Marathon to raise funds for Sue Ryder after the Wokingham team provided palliative care for Sarah in her final months.
Grief and bereavement
05 Oct 2023
![Debbie and Doug hold hands as they smile into the camera. In the background there are a few cars and some bungalows.](https://media.sueryder.org/images/Debbie.2e16d0ba.fill-800x600.jpg)
Debbie’s
story:
How
Sue
Ryder
helped
me
cope
with
my
grief
Debbie shares how Sue Ryder's online bereavement services have helped her cope following her husbands death.
Personal stories
04 Oct 2023
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What
does
the
palliative
and
end-of-life
care
sector
need
from
the
next
Government?
Sue Ryder, Hospice UK, Marie Curie, the National Bereavement Alliance and Together for Short Lives join forces to produce a sector-wide manifesto ahead of the next General Election.
Influencing
01 Oct 2023
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Addressing
palliative
end-of-life
care
within
Integrated
Care
Systems
Over the last 12 months, the Influencing team have been developing relationships within the ICS footprints of our hospices, with the aim of creating positive changes to how PEoLC services will be delivered and planned for in England.
Influencing
20 Sep 2023
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Search
begins
to
secure
sustainable
future
for
Peterborough
landmark
and
protect
vital
care
services
Sue Ryder is working with local and national heritage experts to explore potential options to preserve the much-loved local landmark Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough and help protect the care the charity gives.
20 Jul 2023
Our
reaction
to
the
NHS
Long
Term
Workforce
Plan
Today, the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan was published, laying out the action to be taken locally, regionally and nationally to address current NHS workforce challenges. Read our response.
Influencing
30 Jun 2023
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Volunteers’
Week
2023:
stories
from
across
Sue
Ryder
To tell you more about what volunteering with us is like, here are Lesley, Eddie, and Trevor’s experiences.
Volunteering
07 Jun 2023
![A woman holds her husband's hand as he lies in a hospice bed. A stamp with text saying 'The Cost of Dying Crisis' is over the image, in the top left](https://media.sueryder.org/images/Patient-and-loved-one_stamp-TL-cos.27ff422a.fill-800x600.png)
The
cost
of
dying
crisis:
we
need
your
support
Rising costs mean we won’t be there for everyone who needs us. But with your support, we can continue to provide essential palliative care and bereavement support to everyone facing the most difficult times of their lives. Together, we can make sure they get the care they need.
Campaigns
29 May 2023
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New
mural
revealed
in
Reading
as
a
heartfelt
‘thank
you’
to
local
nurses
Read about the mural displaying messages of thanks to Sue Ryder Nurses from family members whose loved ones experienced their expert and compassionate care.
Campaigns
24 May 2023
We
were
pleased
to
see
that
several
recommendations
for
improving
the
health
and
social
care
system
that
we
have
made
were
highlighted
within
the
review.
Today, 4th April 2023, the final report of Hewitt Review was published. This is an independent review into the oversight, governance and accountability of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) across England which has been conducted by Rt Hon. Patricia Hewitt (Chair of Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board).
Influencing
04 Apr 2023