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All of the latest news and blogs from Sue Ryder, where you'll find healthcare, fundraising, policy and volunteering stories from across the charity.

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance: visiting a Sue Ryder hospice or neurological centre

We understand that visiting loved ones is crucial to the health and wellbeing of all our patients and clients, and the safety of the people in our care remains of paramount importance.

National Occupational Therapy Week 2020: “We all work together to ensure the best outcome for the clients”

2-8 November is National Occupational Therapy Week. Here, Ashlie Meadows, Occupational Therapy Lead at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry, talks about her passion for the work they do and its importance in helping those with a neurological condition.

Sue Ryder The Chantry apprentice wins inspirational national learning award

Alex Winter, Activities Supervisor at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry, has been awarded the Higher Apprentice of the Year Award at the Qube Awards 2020.

How Sue Ryder The Chantry's neuro-rehab unit adapted to Covid-19

Clare, the Therapies and Rehabilitation Service Lead at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry's neuro-rehab unit, describes the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their care services and how the team had to rapidly adapt to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Adapting quickly so we can be there when it matters - neuro rehab update

In this blog, Centre Director, Jo Marshall, explains how Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry responded swiftly and safely by adapting their rehab model during Covid-19.

‘I do it because I absolutely love it.’ Chantry volunteer Stuart on the joys of helping others, getting back what you put in and the perils of Scrabble

Stuart Fisher, 69, has been a volunteer at Sue Ryder’s specialist neurological care centre, The Chantry, for more than five years. He drives residents to appointments, takes them on outings, to visit family and also visits a particular resident once a week for coffee, a chat and the occasional game of Scrabble.

Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry hosts its first conference for health and social care professionals

Sue Ryder The Chantry will be hosting its first conference for health and social care professionals on September 15th at Trinity Park in Ipswich. 'Establishing Effective Neurorehabilitation Services' will bring together a number of experts in the field of Neurorehabilitation to speak on relevant topics.

Man Utd star Phil Jones leads the famous faces donating to Sue Ryder auction in aid of new Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire

An array of Lancashire's famous faces from TV, sport and music have got behind Sue Ryder's latest fundraising appeal to raise funds for the new Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire.

It's time to change the vision

Nicola Murray, Head of Business & Governance at the Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire, discusses the new specialist centre and the move to rehabilitation care which encourages people to remain more independent.

Local MP visits Ipswich neurological care centre The Chantry

Sue Ryder's Specialist Neurological Care Centre, The Chantry, had a recent visit from MP for Ipswich, Sandy Martin, who discussed the centre's crucial role providing care in the local area and the upcoming expansion of this key service.