News and blog
All of the latest news and blogs from Sue Ryder, where you'll find healthcare, fundraising, policy and volunteering stories from across the charity.
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Showing 29 news articles
Roz's
story:
Finding
community
in
grief
at
Christmas
Roz found the support available on Sue Ryder’s Online Community to be a ‘lifeline’ over the Christmas period.
Grief personal stories
10 Nov 2025
Lisa
Riley
-
Back
for
a
Moment
Lisa Riley, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Grief personal stories
10 Jun 2025
Lottie
Tomlinson
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Back
for
a
Moment
Lottie Tomlinson, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Grief personal stories
10 Jun 2025
Sarah's
Story:
Coping
after
the
death
of
a
daughter
When Sarah’s daughter Laura died suddenly at the age of just 25 she found people began to act differently around her. Through Sue Ryder’s online bereavement services she discovered support and comfort and the opportunity to connect with other parents who
Grief personal stories
31 May 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
Shireen’s
story:
Loneliness
after
the
death
of
a
parent
In the UK we have a real problem. Grief is a normal part of life, we’ll all face it at some point. Yet 88% of people, including Shireen, feel alone in their grief*.
Shireen is sharing her story as part of a nationwide campaign to change the conversation on grief.
Grief personal stories
29 Dec 2024
Sunita’s
story:
Loneliness
after
the
death
of
a
partner
Sunita shares her story of grief following the death of her husband Tony as part of our Grief Deserves Better campaign.
Grief personal stories
27 Dec 2024
Katharine's
story
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My
first
Christmas
without
dad
After three years without her dad, Katharine shares her advice for those who will be struggling with grief for the first time this Christmas.
Grief personal stories
06 Dec 2024
Colin's
story:
Coping
with
grief
through
volunteering
In Christmas 2018, Colin's partner died, leaving him devastated. In his blog he shares how volunteering at a Sue Ryder shop has brought new friends and a way to live with his grief.
Grief personal stories
28 Nov 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