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Peterborough hospice holds first ever Palliative Care Seminar
Recently, healthcare professionals attended the first Palliative Care Seminar at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, to discuss their specialist palliative care, future plans and partnership working.
Running through grief
“Running teaches us to keep moving forward, one step at a time – especially in our most painful moments.” These are the words of Sarah Riley who, five months ago, lost her dad to cancer. Since then, she has been fundraising in his memory and is taking on the London Marathon 2020.
“Bella was born to be a Pets as Therapy dog”: meet Duchess of Kent Hospice’s four-legged volunteer
Pets can be a great support during illness and beyond – as volunteer Barry discovered when, following his wife Sarita’s death, he signed up their puppy Bella to become a certified Pets as Therapy dog.
It’s time to get it right for people with neurological conditions in England
People with neurological conditions in England are being let down by the very health and care systems that are supposed to be supporting them – that’s the finding of our new report Time to get it right, writes our Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England) Duncan Lugton.
Why don't we talk about death?
It’s a tough question that Sue Ryder are trying to tackle. Our latest marketing campaign has been launched to encourage people to start the conversation about death, and to cement our position as experts in this area.
Denise raises £7,000 to say thank you to our Palliative Care Hub Berkshire
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, Denise Shippen from Newbury was referred to her local Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub Berkshire by her GP. As a way of showing her gratitude for the care she is receiving, Denise hosted a charity party to help raise vital funds.
“Tou de Lou” – the mega memory ride for my mum, Lou
In April 2018, Chris' mum Lou was diagnosed with late stage cancer. The Palliative Care team at Sue Ryder Nettlebed made her feel safe, comfortable and able to live life to the fullest and Chris wanted to give something back, so he took on an epic 220 mile bike ride.
Thorpe Hall Hospice says “Thank you Thursday” to local community
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough said a big thank you to its local community yesterday (Thursday 11th October) during Hospice Care Week 2018.
“Making people feel good about themselves at such a difficult time is a privilege.”
Self-employed hairdresser Cristina Tant spends five hours a week volunteering at our Thorpe Hall Hospice. She is part of the centre's specially trained Get Creative team, who offer hospice patients the chance to get involved in arts and crafts, use the hospice’s iPads to complete puzzles or crosswords, visit the shop and take part in other activities.