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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.

“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.

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.

Demand for neurology plan following largest patient survey
People with neurological conditions are facing long waiting times, limited access to specialists and say they are being discriminated against, a new survey by The Neurological Alliance has found.

It’s time to get it right for people with neurological conditions in England
People with neurological conditions in England are being let down by the very health and care systems that are supposed to be supporting them – that’s the finding of our new report Time to get it right, writes our Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England) Duncan Lugton.

Over 15,000 people with neurological conditions are being placed in nursing homes for the elderly, our shocking report reveals
Our new report, 'Time to get it right' published today, gives a comprehensive picture on how people with neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury are being let down by health and social services in England.

Crucial new beds for brain injury patients unveiled at The Chantry
Sue Ryder The Chantry Neurological Care Centre and Ipswich Hospital have joined forces to provide more specialist care packages for head injury patients in response to growing numbers of people being diagnosed with neurological conditions.

Sue Ryder comments on latest delay to adult social care green paper
The government has confirmed today that the Green Paper on adult social care has been further delayed and won't be published until next year.

The Chantry opens new specialist neurological rehabilitation service
This month, we are opening three new purpose-built ground floor bedrooms, each with ensuite wet room, at The Chantry to meet the needs of people requiring specialist neurological rehabilitation in the East of England.

"I am now living a life rather than just an existence. That’s why I decided to volunteer: I wanted to give something back"
These are the powerful words of ex-Cuerden Hall-service user-turned-volunteer Beverley Sharrock. Here, Bev tells her story in her own words.