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‘Outstanding’ Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice praised by CQC
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, which provides care for people across Peterborough, Stamford, Oundle, Whittlesey, March, Yaxley, Ramsey, Market Deeping and surrounding communities has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.
BGL’s support helps us be there when it matters
It’s been a year since BGL announced it would support Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice as its chosen Charity of the Year in a special two year partnership. During the first year, the group, which has its head office in Peterborough, has raised vital funds, supported fundraising events and volunteered staff to help with projects across the hospice.
Young people given warm welcome as Cambridgeshire hospices join forces for transitions event
Three Cambridgeshire hospices, including Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, have teamed up to deliver a special event supporting young people transitioning from children to adult hospice services.
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.
Why don't we talk about death?
It’s a tough question that Sue Ryder are trying to tackle. Our latest marketing campaign has been launched to encourage people to start the conversation about death, and to cement our position as experts in this area.
“Making people feel good about themselves at such a difficult time is a privilege.”
Self-employed hairdresser Cristina Tant spends five hours a week volunteering at our Thorpe Hall Hospice. She is part of the centre's specially trained Get Creative team, who offer hospice patients the chance to get involved in arts and crafts, use the hospice’s iPads to complete puzzles or crosswords, visit the shop and take part in other activities.