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Finding
community
and
creativity
at
a
Sue
Ryder
Hospice
-
Steph's
story
After being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, Steph thought she'd only attend a hospice to die. Instead she found a way to manage her pain and a community who now feel like family at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice.
Palliative care personal stories
16 May 2025
Why
I
chose
community
based
palliative
care
For International Nurse's Day, Ellen shares her experience of working in palliative care, and what inspired her to work in a community-based role.
End-of-life care
12 May 2025
The
start
of
my
career
in
palliative
care
For International Nurses Day Olivia shares what she's learned about caring for people at the end of their lives and how it will impact her future career as a doctor.
End-of-life care
12 May 2025
A
profession
of
giving:
Thirty
years
as
a
hospice
nurse
For International Nurses Day, Frances shares her experience of thirty years offering palliative care at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
End-of-life care
12 May 2025
What
I've
learned
about
life
and
loss
after
40
years
as
a
nurse
An Advanced Clinical Practitioner who joined the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice team in 2022, after working in the NHS for 40 years, shares their personal experiences of working in palliative care.
End-of-life care
12 May 2025
Using
my
skills
and
experience
to
honour
my
dad
Bobby's career was inspired by the expert and compassionate care her father received at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice.
End-of-life care
12 May 2025
Why
can
death
be
such
a
challenging
topic
to
talk
about?
Sue Ryder CEO, James Sanderson, James Sanderson reflects on the importance of opening up about end-of-life conversations, and how planning ahead can lead to a more fulfilling life.
09 May 2025
Dying
Matters
Awareness
Week:
local
events
This May, we’ll be supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week (6th–12th May 2025) - a national campaign led by Hospice UK that encourages open, honest conversations about death, dying and grief.
05 May 2025
“There
is
no
more
we
can
do
for
you”
–
changing
the
conversation
around
palliative
care
Our Chief Executive, James Sanderson, and Chief Medical Director, Dr Paul Perkins, share their thoughts on how we can change the conversation around palliative care.
End-of-life care
15 Apr 2025
New
research
partnership
with
Lancaster
University
Sue Ryder has announced a new partnership with Lancaster University, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring no one faces death or grief alone.
09 Apr 2025