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Image of Sue Ryder directions signage outside Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

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

Visiting a Sue Ryder hospice or neurological centre remains significantly limited and continues to be carefully managed to ensure the safety of the people in our care, our staff and visitors.

Ashlie Meadows, Occupational Therapy Lead at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry

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.

Alexander Winter sitting at his desk in the office.

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.

Clare Cole, Therapies and Rehabilitation Service Lead at The Chantry

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.

New intensive rehabilitation bedroom at The Chantry

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.

Image of Sue Ryder team member sat at computer on a virtual Dementia Together helpline meeting

Sue Ryder's 'Dementia Together' service launches virtual meetings

Suffolk’s Dementia Together service led by Sue Ryder has seen a big increase in the number of calls to its helpline and has launched virtual meet-ups to support people living with dementia and their families during this difficult time.

Stuart Fisher - Volunteer at The Chantry

‘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.

Two volunteers at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Take the leap and volunteer for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is asking people to seize a new opportunity this leap year by volunteering.

A patient with a nurse during an art session at The Chantry

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.

MP Sandy Martin, resident and carer at The Chantry

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.