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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
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.
Palliative care personal stories
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
Keeping
mum's
memory
alive
-
Holli's
Special
Memories
Tribute
Holli began fundraising for Sue Ryder in 2017 to mark twenty years since her mum's death. She has now raised over £25,000 for the services that cared for her mum.
08 Oct 2024
Luke's
story:
My
family's
experience
of
cancer,
palliative
care
and
grief
Luke's dad died of prostate cancer while being supported by Sue Ryder Nurses in Leeds. Here he shares his story and how he is paying tribute to his Dad and learning to live with his grief.
Grief personal stories
26 Sep 2024
Molly's
story:
Embracing
life
with
a
terminal
illness
Molly, who is supported by the community team at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, has been fulfilling some long-held ambitions since she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer.
Palliative care personal stories
25 Sep 2024
Lord
Darzi's
NHS
review:
Our
response
Sue Ryder has commented on Lord Darzi's Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England report.
End-of-life care
12 Sep 2024
Using
my
grief
to
help
others:
Michele's
volunteer
experience
at
a
Grief
Kind
Space
After her husband was cared for by the expert team at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Michele King, 66, started volunteering to give something back to the charity. This year she took on a new volunteer role at the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space in Cheltenham, using her own experiences to help others navigate their grief. Here she explains how the Grief Kind Space works, and why it’s such an important form of support for its members.
Grief personal stories
12 Sep 2024