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New report finds 200,000 people could die because of healthcare delays and economic effects of coronavirus lockdown
A new report from the Department of Health and Social Care, Office for National Statistics, Government Actuary's Department and the Home Office has found that 200,000 people could die because of delays in healthcare and the economic effects of the coronavirus lockdown.
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.
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.
Mum to run 5k every day this December in support of Sue Ryder St John's Hospice
For her third December Daily Dash, mum of two Lindsay O'Kane is taking on the challenge of running 5km every single day throughout December, including Christmas Day, in support of Sue Ryder St John’s, who cared for her grandmother.
'You as a human being can make a difference' Breaking the news of a terminal illness
When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, how do you break the news to them and their family? Dr Paul Perkins, Chief Medical Director, explains in his blog that there are no right or wrong answers, and it's the human connection which counts.
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission after a rigorous two day inspection of the hospice's expert palliative care services, including its palliative care hub, in September and October 2019.
Paramedic students learn about the importance of palliative care at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice
An innovative placement scheme at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice has given first year paramedic students the chance to find out more about end of life care.
“We help people in our care live their lives to the full.”
“When living with a life-limiting condition, there is still life to be lived. And here at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice our multi-disciplinary teams do all we can to make sure that life is fulfilling.” These are the words of Funmi Shitta-Bey, Physiotherapist and Day Therapy Lead at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Bedfordshire, who tells us more about her role.
Sue Ryder responds to Boris Johnson's £25m cash boost for hospice services
Today (20th August 2019), Boris Johnson has secured a £25 million cash boost for hospice services. The Prime Minister said he's hopes the money 'alleviates the everyday pressure' faced by the sector.
Why I wrote 'Postcards from the Land of Grief': a book about bereavement
After Richard Littledale lost his beloved wife Fiona back in 2017, he decided to chronicle his experience of bereavement in the hope of comforting others. They have been turned into a book Postcards from the Land of Grief, published today, and 100% of the royalties will go directly towards Sue Ryder's expert and compassionate care.