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Our Human Rights in End of Life Care Conference: a retrospective
Sue Ryder hosted a free conference on human rights in end of life care on Thursday 27th June 2019 in London, exploring further how applying a human rights approach to practice can help deliver person-centred and compassionate care.
“Dust off your bike and join us so that Manorlands can be there for more people like Chris.”
When she lost her husband Chris to cancer last October, Miki Mitchell was devastated. However, through it all, our Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice was there to provide support and now, one year on, Miki is supporting them – bringing with her 100 entrants to Manorlands’ annual Bronte Sportive cycling event.
Jim Leighton MBE pledges his support of our Sue Ryder Dee View Court Capital Appeal
Legendary Aberdeen and Scotland goalkeeper Jim Leighton MBE is supporting our fundraising appeal to extend Sue Ryder Dee View Court, Scotland’s only purpose-built specialist neurological care centre.
Why we conquered the Three Peaks Challenge
The Three Peaks challenge is a formidable one, and here Jacob talks tackling the hills to raise vital funds for our Dee View Court Capital Appeal.
"Sue Ryder Wheatfields will always have a place in my family's heart": Jamie Peacock MBE to take on London Marathon in memory of his dad
Rugby League legend Jamie Peacock MBE is taking on the incredible challenge of the Virgin Money London Marathon for a second time in memory of his dad Darryl and in support of our Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds.
“I will be imagining Mum is waiting for me at the end of the 26.2 miles.”
Our Wheatfields Hospice at Home team cared for Danielle Gill’s mum Jean nine years ago. This year, she is taking on the London Marathon for Sue Ryder to say thank you. This is Danielle’s story in her own words.
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.
Mike's Vietnam to Cambodia Adventure
After seeing the difference that his wife makes every day as a palliative care nurse, Mike decided to cycle 400 kilometres from Vietnam to Cambodia to raise money for our Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. Here he talks about his trip of a lifetime.
How can one song mean so much?
"It's amazing how you can attach feelings to a song, which will forever draw an emotional response. There are a few songs that make me think of my Mum, and for a number of reasons," writes blogger Ryan Judson, whose mum was cared for at our Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in West Yorkshire. "Tonight, the most important of all those songs came on, and it hurt more than ever."
Eddie Redmayne and Kate Moss lead celebrity donations for our first ever Sue Ryder pop-up shop
Famous faces, including Eddie Redmayne, Kate Moss, Gillian Anderson and Daniel Radcliffe, have donated personal items to a new Sue Ryder pop-up shop that will be open in Mayfair for one day only.