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The
opportunity
to
transform
palliative
and
end-of-life
care
can’t
be
missed
In this blog, Sue Ryder's Chief Executive, James Sanderson, shares thoughts on how to transform palliative and end-of-life care in light of recent political changes.
Influencing
31 Jul 2026
Our
Westminster
influencing
update
-
July
2026
It's been a busy few weeks in Westminster with changes in Labour party leadership, the Prime Minister's resignation and the reintroduction of the Assisted Dying Bill. Learn more about what Sue Ryder's Influencing team have been working on.
Influencing
20 Jul 2026
Practical
heatwave
tips
for
people
living
with
a
terminal
illness
With hotter summers and more frequent periods of extreme heat, many of us are concerned about how to stay cool and hydrated, but for those living with a terminal illness it can be more difficult, as the heat can worsen symptoms.
End-of-life care
14 Jul 2026
Books
that
can
help
with
grief
after
a
death
or
bereavement
When you’re grieving, it can be difficult to understand what you’re feeling or put it into words. Reading about other people’s experiences of loss can offer reassurance, comfort, and insight.
Grief and bereavement
17 Jun 2026
Sue
Ryder
celebrates
LGBTQ+
Pride
month
Pride month is dedicated to celebrating and promoting equality, visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sue Ryder news
01 Jun 2026
Volunteers’
Week:
stories
from
across
Sue
Ryder
This Volunteers' Week, we celebrate our amazing Sue Ryder volunteers and their contributions by sharing their personal stories from across the charity.
Volunteering
28 May 2026
London
Marathon
has
become
a
way
of
keeping
my
dad
close:
Joe’s
story
A man who grew up in Reading ran the London Marathon in memory of his Dad, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder. Joe's dad, Roger, was cared for at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in the final days of his life. Joe has raised an incredible more than £7,000
Grief personal stories
20 May 2026
Running
the
London
Marathon
plus
100
miles
more
for
Leigh
On Sunday 26th April, Jane lined up for the TCS London Marathon with her husband Mark and then, the very next day, began a 100 mile run home to Gloucestershire, in memory of her close friend, Leigh.
Grief personal stories
15 May 2026
Providing
comfort
and
dignity
at
the
end
of
life
For International Nurses Day 2026, we celebrate Sue Ryder Nurse Vicki's story, who provides specialist palliative care to patients in their homes as part of the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice community team.
End-of-life care
08 May 2026
International
Nurses
Day
This International Nurses Day we're celebrating the skills, expertise and dedication of our Sue Ryder Nurses.
End-of-life care
08 May 2026