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Sue Ryder Nurses take on China trek to raise crucial funds for Leckhampton Court Hospice
Sue Ryder hospice nurses Cath Shatford, Bex Pearce and Heather Mitchell are going on the adventure of a lifetime trekking along one of the Seven Wonders of the World to raise money in support of Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Volunteering; the best New Year’s resolution you will ever make!
Tracey Le Gallez, Sue Ryder's Volunteer Business Partner for Retail & Corporate, discusses the importance of our dedicated volunteers, her first-hand experiences since her beginnings as a charity shop volunteer and how joining us as part of the team could be your New Year's resolution in 2020.
Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry hosts its first conference for health and social care professionals
Sue Ryder The Chantry will be hosting its first conference for health and social care professionals on April 30th at Trinity Park in Ipswich. 'Establishing Effective Neurorehabilitation Services' will bring together a number of experts in the field of Neurorehabilitation to speak on relevant topics.
Fundraising adventure for Sue Ryder Manorlands culminates with Great Wall trek
Jane Barrett's husband Ian was supported by Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2015. Following his death in 2019, Jane, their family and friends spent the year fundraising in Ian's memory, culminating in Jane’s epic trek across the Great Wall of China.
Volunteers gear up for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice's first ever PaintRush event
Volunteers are making preparations to bring the first ever PaintRush event to St Neots on 29th March next year, raising vital funds for families needing the expert palliative care and bereavement support provided by Sue Ryder St John's Hospice.
Young people given warm welcome as Cambridgeshire hospices join forces for transitions event
Three Cambridgeshire hospices, including Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, have teamed up to deliver a special event supporting young people transitioning from children to adult hospice services.
Carers’ Thursday Christmas celebrations and carols at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice
The support group held a Christmas party on Thursday 12th December, with lots of carol singing and a chance to talk to other carers, at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice.
Inspirational Sue Ryder colleagues take on final epic trek to raise funds for Duchess of Kent Hospice
Two colleagues who both work at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice are taking on the challenge of a lifetime to raise crucial funds for the hospice in Reading.
'Even though we knew we would not have Martin for Christmas we still planned for it.'
When Sarah’s husband Martin was given only weeks to live after being diagnosed with a brain tumour her world was turned upside down. Supported by Sue Ryder’s Leckhampton Court Hospice at Home team, the couple determined to make the most of the short time they had left together.
National Rubber Duck Day races return to raise funds for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
On Sunday 12th January 2020 at Pittville Park boating lake, the popular National Rubber Duck Day races return, organised entirely by volunteers hoping to raise as much as possible for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court 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.
Voluntary hospice movement underpins NHS, says Sue Ryder hospice director in response to reports of 118,000 patients being denied end of life care
Elise Hoadley, our Director of Gloucestershire-based Leckhampton Court Hospice has responded to Hospice UK reports that 100,000+ people a year are left without the vital hospice care they need across the UK. The findings, from Hospice UK, report that more than 118,000 people with a terminal or life-limiting condition are denied specialist palliative hospice care because of funding pressures within the NHS.
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.
Sue Ryder responds to the new research report from The Neurological Alliance on the state of neurological services in England
Pamela MacKenzie, Director of Neurological Services at Sue Ryder, said: "The findings of the new patient survey released today (Tuesday, 14 March) present a damning picture on of the state of neurological services in England. It shows that services are deteriorating and greater investment in neurological services is needed so people can get the help and support they need and deserve."