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Sue Ryder statement on planned phased re-opening of charity shops: Summer 2020
Sue Ryder will begin to re-open a small number of its high street charity shops from Monday 22 June. The charity will look to open more shops throughout July and August, once it is confident that this can be done safely.
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.
Sue Ryder supports a temporary increase in the level of Gift Aid
Sue Ryder has joined with other charities to call on the government to introduce a temporary increase in the level of Gift Aid on donations to help fund its palliative, bereavement and neurological support.
Lottie Tomlinson announced as new Ambassador for Sue Ryder
Lottie Tomlinson announced as Sue Ryder Ambassador at first official appearance to unveil new mural commissioned by the charity to encourage people not to grieve alone.
“The support has been above and beyond what I could have imagined.” Bel Cornwell's marathon challenge in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Bel Cornwell was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease more than five years ago. Since then she has lost the ability to walk and talk and is confined to a wheelchair, but is still determined to complete her own ‘marathon’ challenge in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, who have supported Bel and her family.
Sue Ryder warns of increase in need for palliative care as a residual impact of coronavirus pandemic
National healthcare charity Sue Ryder has found that over one third (34 per cent) of the public said that they, or somebody they know, have delayed seeking medical advice or treatment for potentially serious symptoms during lockdown.
Volunteers support Sue Ryder patients to record life stories over Zoom
Beth Singleton and Tracy Hannam are currently volunteering with the Palliative Rehabilitation Team at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, using Zoom to speak to patients and record their life stories.
Sue Ryder announces Clover Stroud as Ambassador
National healthcare charity, Sue Ryder, has appointed writer and journalist Clover Stroud as its newest Ambassador. Clover will join forces with the charity to help raise awareness of the palliative, neurological and bereavement support it provides.
Volunteers' Week 2020: Alison, a telephone befriender
Alison Hilken is a long-term supporter of Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and has been volunteering at the hospice for the last 12 years. Due to the coronavirus pandemic she's unable to carry out her normal role supporting day therapy patients, so has become a telephone befriender.
Volunteers' Week 2020: Meet our blooming brilliant gardeners
Meet some of our green-fingered volunteer gardeners who help to keep our grounds safe, tidy and looking lovely for patients and staff at Sue Ryder Manorlands and Thorpe Hall Hospices.