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A shout-out to the therapy dogs of Sue Ryder (and an alpaca, too)
In our latest blog, we want to celebrate the furry, four-legged Sue Ryder volunteers who work so hard to brighten the days of our patients, residents and families – not forgetting their humans!
“It just struck me that with my experience in mental health counselling, perhaps I could help out in some way.”
After working at MIND for many years, Meg has became a volunteer at The Chantry Neurological Care Centre. She visits weekly as a befriender to several of the residents, each of whom has been impacted by a neurological condition and is also training as an end of life ‘Doula’.
'Even if it's just to one person, or just one word, say something.' Jess Bacon's struggles with grief and the importance of opening up to others
At sixteen, Jess Bacon tragically lost her Dad. Here, she describes her struggles with depression and communicating about her loss, the silence of those around her who were scared to say the wrong thing and the liberating power of reaching out to people for support; 'Even if it's just to one person, or just one word, say something.'
Take the leap and volunteer for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is asking people to seize a new opportunity this leap year by volunteering.
‘I was in quite a dark place and just being able to talk to someone made a huge difference.' How our bereavement support has given Lee hope and perspective after losing his mum Jean
Lee Jackson signed up for a trek to the Great Wall of China after his mum Jean received end-of-life care at Sue Ryder’s Manorlands Hospice. He explains why he was determined to give back to the Manorlands team who cared for Jean, how his trip turned out to be a cathartic experience and how comforting Manorlands' bereavement counselling has been for him since Jean's death.
BGL’s support helps us be there when it matters
It’s been a year since BGL announced it would support Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice as its chosen Charity of the Year in a special two year partnership. During the first year, the group, which has its head office in Peterborough, has raised vital funds, supported fundraising events and volunteered staff to help with projects across the hospice.
Sue Ryder survey reveals almost half of people experience poor mental health following the death of a loved one
In response to the survey commissioned by Sue Ryder, we are launching our #JustSaySomething campaign in a bid to encourage everyone to open up about grief and bereavement, enabling a more honest, supportive grieving process for those affected and people supporting them.
Sue Ryder issues stark warning to Government that UK hospice services will collapse without imminent funding reform
Sue Ryder is today releasing a public warning to the Government that hospice services in the UK are in a state of crisis and will collapse without imminent funding reform.
Meet Mabel, St John’s Hospice’s latest volunteer and furry four-legged friend
Meet the latest volunteer at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice – a loveable, furry, three year old Cockapoo called Mabel. Pets as Therapy dog Mabel started volunteering at the hospice last year and has proved to be a ‘pawsome’ pal to patients, relatives and staff. Here, Mabel’s owner and fellow volunteer Debra tells us about their experiences.
Year of the Nurse: Meet Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice's new Ward Manager Jacqui
For Year of the Nurse, where we celebrate the important work of our Sue Ryder Nurses, we begin by talking with Jacqui Ackroyd, who has been appointed St John's Hospice's new Developmental Ward Manager. “I am honoured to be a nurse and I am proud to work at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice.”
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Announcement regarding our services at South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub
The Sue Ryder South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub is planning to close its hospice inpatient unit at Nettlebed at the end of March 2020. The charity will continue to provide specialist palliative hospice care in the home, in the South Oxfordshire community.
Sue Ryder responds to latest NHS Continuing Healthcare report
Sue Ryder was delighted to be able to help the Public Account Committee’s recent investigation into NHS Continuing Healthcare funding by giving evidence in person to the MPs and are very pleased to see our evidence reflected in the committee's findings.
Sue Ryder position statement: Holme Hall
Sue Ryder Holme Hall neurological care centre in Yorkshire will close by the end of March 2018.
Sue Ryder responds to new research published in BMC Medicine that finds at least 42% more people will need palliative care in England and Wales by 2040
When asked, the majority of people, some 82%, say that they would like to die at home. There is also evidence that only just over half of people (some 54%) actually get their wish. At Sue Ryder, we are working to support people in their choice of their end of life care and setting.
Neil Goulden appointed as our new Chair of Trustees
Neil Goulden has been appointed Chairman of Trustees for Sue Ryder following a formal selection process. Neil has served as a trustee at Sue Ryder for four years and is currently the Chair of the Financial and Audit committee. He takes over from the current Chair Roger Paffard on 12 July 2017.
Sue Ryder comments on the changes in bereavement benefits that come into force today
Sue Hogston, Chief Nurse at Sue Ryder, said: "We are incredibly disappointed that the Government is going ahead with plans to make significant changes to bereavement support payments, which come into force today, 6th April 2017."
Bigger and better neurological care centre facility for Scotland gets one step closer
National healthcare charity Sue Ryder has just announced that planning permission to extend Sue Ryder Dee View Court in Aberdeen has been granted. The extension to the care centre will help develop and expand our neurological care services to better meet the needs of people with long-term neurological conditions in and around Aberdeen
Sue Ryder statement on end of life care ahead of debate in House of Lords
Ahead of the debate in the House of Lords today, Tuesday 14th March, Sue Ryder comments on why it’s so important to hear about how the Government will follow through on its National Commitment to improve end of life care.
Statement: Our reaction to the death of Sir Ken Morrison
We are very sad to hear about the death of former Morrisons chairman Sir Ken Morrison.
A human rights approach to end of life care
Sue Ryder has launched a new approach to end of life care using the Human Rights’ Act (HRA). The work has provided a practical tool to help practitioners caring for people at the end of their lives make some, often difficult, decisions.