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Man who learned to walk again takes on '26 miles in 26 days' challenge for Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry
Paul Osborne, a client at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry is taking on a ‘26 miles in 26 days’ challenge to raise funds for the centre, where he received specialist care and physiotherapy, after surgery to remove a brain tumour left him unable to walk properly.
“There are so many elements of my job that I love.” Fern, Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice's Inpatient Unit Manager
After a variety of other nursing environments and more than a decade on from her first placement at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Fern is now their IPU Manager. She describes her nursing and managerial responsibilities, as well as the challenges and joys of working in palliative care.
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.
A day in the life - Lucy Sansom, Palliative Care Social Worker at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice
Meet Lucy Sansom, a Palliative Care Social Worker at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice. She provides social care support to patients, families and carers at the hospice and in the community. Here, Lucy talks us through a day in her life.
Meet the Sue Ryder St John's Family Support Team
Meet Sue Ryder St John’s Family Support Team, a multi-disciplinary team who support people from diagnosis onwards, during life-limiting conditions, and we also offer bereavement support after a loved one has died.
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.
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.
Ed Sheeran donates signed tour merchandise for auction in aid of Sue Ryder The Chantry Neurological Care Centre
Internationally acclaimed singer Ed Sheeran has donated signed tour merchandise to be auctioned off in aid of Sue Ryder The Chantry, a neurological centre based in Ipswich.
“At the hospice, I was able to become Mum’s daughter again instead of her carer – and grant her final wish.”
Emma Rayner's mum Clarissa spent her last two weeks at our hospice in Peterborough. In this blog post and moving video montage, Emma shares her family’s story.
"What do you say to someone facing a life-changing diagnosis? I have no idea - but I'm a good listener and that helps."
Penny Fisher has volunteered as a befriender and bereavement supporter at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice since 2008, following the death of her husband. Here, she tells us why she gives her time.