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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.
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.
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.
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent staff rock odd socks for Lymphoedema Awareness Week
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice's Lymphoedema team are donning odd socks to mark Lymphoedema Awareness Week (2-8 March), shining a light on the condition and showing support for those who have to wear compression garments to manage their symptoms from day-to-day.
A day in the life - Jan Bell, Lymphoedema Therapist at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice
During Lymphoedema Awareness Week, we meet Jan Bell, a Lymphoedema Therapist at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice. Jan is a qualified nurse and has worked at the hospice for 23 years. The Lyphoedema service provides specialist care and support to help people manage their symptoms. In this blog, she talks us through a day in her life.
‘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.
Carers’ Thursday Christmas celebrations and carols at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice
The support group held a Christmas party on Thursday 12th December, with lots of carol singing and a chance to talk to other carers, at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice.
Lights of Love 2019
A much-loved annual event, Lights of Love is an opportunity for you to gather with friends, family and our staff as we remember your loved ones and join together to sing some carols, with proceeds helping support our hospices.
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.