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Book
list:
Supporting
a
child
when
someone
is
dying
When someone is dying, it is hard to know how to support the children and young people in their lives. Bereavement specialist Dr Vida Kennedy explains how books can help, and shares her recommendations for families exploring the topic of terminal illness.
Grief and bereavement
14 Jul 2025
Government
publishes
NHS
10
Year
Health
Plan
for
England
Our CEO James Sanderson responds to the launch of the 10 year plan for the NHS by emphasising the importance of the hospice sector as a key partner.
Influencing
03 Jul 2025
MPs
vote
to
accept
the
Terminally
Ill
Adults
(End
of
Life)
Bill
Today, MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to progress on to its next stage to become law. It will now be debated in the House of Lords over the coming weeks.
End-of-life care
20 Jun 2025
Government
announces
investment
in
health
in
Spending
Review
-
our
reaction
Today, the Chancellor announced the outcome of the Spending Review, which decides government spending over the next few years until 2029.
Influencing
11 Jun 2025
Lisa
Riley
-
Back
for
a
Moment
Lisa Riley, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Grief personal stories
10 Jun 2025
Lottie
Tomlinson
-
Back
for
a
Moment
Lottie Tomlinson, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Grief personal stories
10 Jun 2025
New
survey
reveals
serious
gaps
in
palliative
and
end-of-life
care
Our new survey has revealed serious gaps in communication and care between health professionals and people nearing the end of their life.
End-of-life care
10 Jun 2025
Walking
630
miles
in
memory
of
Anna
-
Paul's
story
Phil Brown will be walking around 21 miles every day for a month to remember his wife Anna and raise money for Sue Ryder, who cared for her at the end of her life in January 2025.
Fundraising
09 Jun 2025
Bereavement
and
fatherhood
-
Harry's
story
As Harry was saying goodbye to his dad Steve, he was becoming a father himself. Here he shares how this affected his experience of the end of his dad's life and how Sue Ryder helped his family.
Palliative care personal stories
09 Jun 2025
Hospice
care
and
LGBTQ+
inclusivity
-
Sal
and
Hiedi's
story
In the final stages of her life, Sal was cared for at Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Her wife Hiedi shares how this allowed her to become Sal's wife rather than her carer.
Palliative care personal stories
06 Jun 2025