Our influencing work

Our Influencing team works towards a future where our palliative care and bereavement support reaches more communities and where everyone can access the quality of care they need and deserve.

Our vision

Our vision is that if you are at the end of life or dealing with bereavement, you receive care designed around your life and needs.

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Our work with government and external stakeholders

We campaign to influence the Government and other key stakeholders so that they take action to improve palliative care and bereavement support.

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Our research

We carry out research projects and gather views from our service users to develop our policy positions in order to shape policy at a national and local level.

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Latest Influencing news

The Autumn Statement fails to adequately address the financial strain faced by people at the end of their life

Today, Wednesday 22 November, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement, setting out the Government’s plans for the economy.

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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. Donate today, and together, we can make sure they get the care they need.

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Teaching children about grief is an investment in public health

Death and grief are currently not included in the national curriculum. There is an urgent need for change, according to Sue Ryder.

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