News and blog
All of the latest news and blogs from Sue Ryder, where you'll find healthcare, fundraising, policy and volunteering stories from across the charity.
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Supporting
people
at
home
during
their
last
Christmas
Sue Ryder Nurses Rachel and Annabel share how their team will be visiting and supporting people nearing the end of their life at home at Christmas.
End-of-life care
16 Dec 2024
Katharine's
story
-
My
first
Christmas
without
dad
After three years without her dad, Katharine shares her advice for those who will be struggling with grief for the first time this Christmas.
Personal stories
06 Dec 2024
Sue
Ryder
calls
on
government
to
fix
end-of-life
care
as
Terminally
Ill
Adults
(End
of
Life)
Bill
progresses
End-of-life care
29 Nov 2024
Sue
Ryder
survey
reveals
terminal
patients
could
be
forced
to
consider
assisted
dying
due
to
support
gaps
The UK public have concerns that gaps in end-of-life care could mean terminally ill people would view assisted dying as their only option if it were legalised.
End-of-life care
29 Nov 2024
Colin's
story:
Coping
with
grief
through
volunteering
In Christmas 2018, Colin's partner died, leaving him devastated. In his blog he shares how volunteering at a Sue Ryder shop has brought new friends and a way to live with his grief.
28 Nov 2024
Mike
and
Brenda’s
story
of
cancer,
hospice
care
and
grief
Mike's wife Brenda was looked after at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice at the end of her life. He has since become a volunteer and fundraiser for us. Here he shares his story.
Personal stories
25 Nov 2024
Our
statement
on
the
UK
energy
cap
rise
and
the
effect
on
terminally
ill
people
Our Chief Executive, James Sanderson, comments following the announcement of an energy cap rise for England, Wales and Scotland, in January 2025.
21 Nov 2024
Richard’s
story:
Telling
our
children
their
mum
was
dying
Richard writes about how he spoke to his children's about the fact their mum was dying to help others facing similar challenges.
End-of-life care
19 Nov 2024
Our
response
to
the
Autumn
budget
How announcements in 2024's Autumn Budget will affect palliative and end-of-life care.
Influencing
31 Oct 2024
Sue
Ryder
Chief
Executive
responds
to
assisted
dying
bill
Sue Ryder's Chief Executive, James Sanderson, responds to the assisted dying bill being discussed in the House of Commons today.
End-of-life care
16 Oct 2024