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Volunteering
in
memory
of
mum
-
Sophie's
story
Inspired by Mum: Sue Ryer supported Sophie's mum Angela when she needed it most. Since then, Sophie has been volunteering as a way of giving give back and to feel connected to her mum.
Palliative care personal stories
24 Mar 2025
Penny's
story:
A
legacy
of
kindness
and
care
Penny left a significant gift in her Will to make sure others could experience the same kind of quality care she had.
Palliative care personal stories
21 Mar 2025
Have
your
say
on
shaping
the
future
of
the
NHS
The Government is developing its 10-Year Plan for the NHS, to tackle the challenges in our healthcare system – and they want to hear from you.
Campaigns
19 Mar 2025
Help
shape
our
services
at
Sue
Ryder
Thorpe
Hall
Hospice
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is inviting local people to get involved in its re-launched Hospice User Group (HUG) to help shape the services it provides supporting people through dying and grief.
28 Feb 2025
Let’s
stop
talking
the
palliative
care
sector
down
James Sanderson, Chief Executive at Sue Ryder, discusses the ongoing debate at the moment on the state of palliative care and end-of-life care across the country.
End-of-life care
27 Feb 2025
Sue
Ryder
responds
to
funding
boost
for
hospices
in
England
Sue Ryder has responded to the government's announcement that more than 170 hospices across the country will receive a multi-million pound investment boost for their services and facilities.
End-of-life care
26 Feb 2025
Jake's
story:
Talking
to
my
dad
about
dying
Seven months after his dad died of cancer Jake is inspired by his dad's bravery and his generous nature. Here he shares his reflections on grief and how being able to talk openly about death with his dad before he died has affected his grief.
Grief personal stories
20 Feb 2025
Sue
Ryder's
Hospice
at
Home
service
on
Channel
5
News
We were pleased to be part of a piece on Channel 5 News last night which discussed the importance of end-of-life care.
06 Feb 2025
Sue
Ryder
responds
to
new
report
on
end-of-life
care
costs
in
hospitals
James Sanderson, Chief Executive at Sue Ryder, responds to the news that more than 80% of healthcare costs in the final year of life are spent on hospitals, according to a new report from Nuffield Trust, Health Economics Unit and Marie Curie.
05 Feb 2025
New
report
on
inequity
in
palliative
and
end-of-life
care
and
bereavement
support
Sue Ryder and the University of Birmingham have released a new report, “Inequity in palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement support: An umbrella review”. This report looks at the needs and experiences of disadvantaged population groups and highlights evidence gaps to guide future research.
End-of-life care
31 Jan 2025