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All of the latest news and blogs from Sue Ryder, where you'll find healthcare, fundraising, policy and volunteering stories from across the charity.

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

We understand that visiting loved ones is crucial to the health and wellbeing of all our patients and clients, and the safety of the people in our care remains of paramount importance.

“I have nothing but praise for Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire. Without them, I am sure that I would still be bed ridden”

Barry Whaite was admitted to Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire in April 2020, his head the only part of his body he could move independently. Barry spent all of the first national lockdown undergoing physiotherapy and rehabilitation, but in August 2020, he left the centre, walking again with help from a walking aid.

Man Utd star Phil Jones leads the famous faces donating to Sue Ryder auction in aid of new Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire

An array of Lancashire's famous faces from TV, sport and music have got behind Sue Ryder's latest fundraising appeal to raise funds for the new Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire.

It's time to change the vision

Nicola Murray, Head of Business & Governance at the Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire, discusses the new specialist centre and the move to rehabilitation care which encourages people to remain more independent.

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 report, 'Time to get it right', published today, gives a detailed 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.

“The first time we came to Cuerden Hall to have a look round, it felt like home.”

Danny Gallagher has lived at our Sue Ryder Cuerden Hall Neurological Care Centre since January 2018. Here, his daughters Daniella and Gemma describe how he came to be at Cuerden Hall and the positive impact it has had on all of their lives.

Eddie Redmayne and Kate Moss lead celebrity donations for our first ever Sue Ryder pop-up shop

Famous faces, including Eddie Redmayne, Kate Moss, Gillian Anderson and Daniel Radcliffe, have donated personal items to a new Sue Ryder pop-up shop that will be open in Mayfair for one day only.

Zero to hero in six weeks: Henry's half marathon challenge

Can you really go from couch to half marathon in 39 days? Our Events Fundraiser and Team Incredible Captain Henry Fleming is attempting just that – despite not having even touched his trainers in months... Join him as he starts his training for the Royal Parks Half next month.

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

We understand that visiting loved ones is crucial to the health and wellbeing of all our patients and clients, and the safety of the people in our care remains of paramount importance.

“I have nothing but praise for Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire. Without them, I am sure that I would still be bed ridden”

Barry Whaite was admitted to Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire in April 2020, his head the only part of his body he could move independently. Barry spent all of the first national lockdown undergoing physiotherapy and rehabilitation, but in August 2020, he left the centre, walking again with help from a walking aid.

Man Utd star Phil Jones leads the famous faces donating to Sue Ryder auction in aid of new Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire

An array of Lancashire's famous faces from TV, sport and music have got behind Sue Ryder's latest fundraising appeal to raise funds for the new Neurological Care Centre in Lancashire.

It's time to change the vision

Nicola Murray, Head of Business & Governance at the Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Lancashire, discusses the new specialist centre and the move to rehabilitation care which encourages people to remain more independent.

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 report, 'Time to get it right', published today, gives a detailed 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.

“The first time we came to Cuerden Hall to have a look round, it felt like home.”

Danny Gallagher has lived at our Sue Ryder Cuerden Hall Neurological Care Centre since January 2018. Here, his daughters Daniella and Gemma describe how he came to be at Cuerden Hall and the positive impact it has had on all of their lives.

Eddie Redmayne and Kate Moss lead celebrity donations for our first ever Sue Ryder pop-up shop

Famous faces, including Eddie Redmayne, Kate Moss, Gillian Anderson and Daniel Radcliffe, have donated personal items to a new Sue Ryder pop-up shop that will be open in Mayfair for one day only.

Zero to hero in six weeks: Henry's half marathon challenge

Can you really go from couch to half marathon in 39 days? Our Events Fundraiser and Team Incredible Captain Henry Fleming is attempting just that – despite not having even touched his trainers in months... Join him as he starts his training for the Royal Parks Half next month.