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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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Sunita sits on a sofa holding up her phone which shows a picture of Tony
Sunita’s story: Loneliness after the death of a partner
Sunita shares her story of grief following the death of her husband Tony as part of our Grief Deserves Better campaign.
Grief personal stories
27 Dec 2024
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Grief support at Christmas and new year
Christmas can be a difficult time when you're grieving. Some of the usual sources of support may not be open, or celebrations and events might bring up hard feelings.
Grief and bereavement
20 Dec 2024
Government announces £100m funding for hospices – our response
Today (Thursday 19 December 2024) the Government has announced £100 million of funding for adult and children's hospices and an additional £26 million revenue funding to support children and young people's hospices.
End-of-life care
19 Dec 2024
How the NHS 10-Year Plan can deliver for terminally ill people
Our Chief Executive, James Sanderson, sets out Sue Ryder's recommendations to the Government on how the NHS 10-Year Plan can support terminally ill people.
End-of-life care
16 Dec 2024
Rachel and Annabel, wearing blue Sue Ryder nurse uniforms, smile into the camera. Annabel rests her hand on Rachel's shoulder.
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
Katherine and her dad wearing paper hats
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.
Grief personal stories
06 Dec 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
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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.
Grief personal stories
28 Nov 2024
Man sits next to his wife who is lying in a hospice bed. Man is wearing a mask but smiling and woman is smiling, holding a wooden cross in one hand and a paper note in the other reading 'Run Mike Run'
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.
Palliative care personal stories
25 Nov 2024