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Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance: visiting a Sue Ryder hospice or neurological centre
Visiting a Sue Ryder hospice or neurological centre remains significantly limited and continues to be carefully managed to ensure the safety of the people in our care, our staff and visitors.
“I can’t thank Wheatfields enough for the amazing care. There was such humanity, they genuinely care about each individual as a person”
Gemma Sisson and Ricky Moore had been together for nearly 16 years but never found the time to plan a wedding. So, when Gemma was admitted to Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice with terminal cancer at the height of the first lockdown, staff pulled out all the stops to help them tie the knot. Ricky has since vowed to keep on fundraising for Wheatfields.
Sue Ryder gains support from cross-party MPs and organisations to call on Government to bolster bereavement support in the workplace
Sue Ryder and a coalition of MPs, charities, businesses, faith leaders and healthcare professionals are calling on the Government to introduce a minimum of two weeks statutory paid bereavement leave for all UK employees grieving the loss of a close relative or partner.
Letter to the Business Secretary calling for bereavement leave
Sue Ryder and a coalition of MPs, charities, businesses, faith leaders, and healthcare professionals are calling on the Government to introduce statutory paid bereavement leave for all UK employees grieving the loss of a close relative or partner.
“I still find the tribute page so moving and it has helped me feel connected to Ben. I like that there is a tribute to him out there. It means a lot to me”
Sam Sykes’ husband Ben was cared for in the last weeks of his life at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, where he could be with Sam and their daughter Erin. Determined to ensure other families benefit from the same specialist care, Sam set up an Incredible Memories Fund tribute page for Ben and has since raised over £50,000 for Sue Ryder in his memory.
Finlay the therapy dog retires after years of helping residents at Sue Ryder Stagenhoe
For nearly a decade, Finlay the therapy dog has been helping and cheering up residents at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Stagenhoe, but now he is hanging up his collar and settling into retirement after bringing joy to so many people.
“It’s a privilege to care for people who are coming to the end of their life. You give a lot, but you receive so much more in return”
Sue Ryder Nurse Alexandra started working at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in April 2020. Here, she talks about starting a new role during the coronavirus pandemic, and how support from her colleagues and the local community kept her going through the difficult times.
Update - Sue Ryder charity shops now closed due to latest UK lockdown
In line with the latest Government announcement, Sue Ryder charity shops in the UK are now closed until further notice.
From Whitby to Filey in memory of Marc
Two years after the death of his partner Marc, Lee Sharratt will walk 26 miles from Whitby to Filey in his memory. Lee has chosen a route with special memories for them, and he will also be raising funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, where Marc received end-of-life care and where Lee is a member of their New Horizons bereavement group.
“I know we provide fantastic care, but when my dad was in the hospice I felt it”
Sarah Bottomley is Head of Clinical Services at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. As part of our 'We Can't Stop' campaign, she talks about her experience of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as her personal connection with the hospice.