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Man who learned to walk again takes on '26 miles in 26 days' challenge for Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry
Paul Osborne, a client at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry is taking on a ‘26 miles in 26 days’ challenge to raise funds for the centre, where he received specialist care and physiotherapy, after surgery to remove a brain tumour left him unable to walk properly.

Sue Ryder comments on extending bereavement benefits to unmarried partners with children
Sue Ryder has commented on extending bereavement benefits to unmarried partners with children, to help broaden access to these crucial bereavement benefits and make the process itself more flexible for those in need of this financial support.

“There are so many elements of my job that I love.” Fern, Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice's Inpatient Unit Manager
After a variety of other nursing environments and more than a decade on from her first placement at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Fern is now their IPU Manager. She describes her nursing and managerial responsibilities, as well as the challenges and joys of working in palliative care.

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.

'I honestly enjoy my job so much it doesn’t feel like going to work every day’
For Sharon Wotherspoon, it was the start of a whole new career when her children volunteered at their local Sue Ryder shop. That was six years ago and Sharon is now Shop Manager of Sue Ryder’s Mengham shop on Hayling Island.

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.

Silence is deadly: stigma attached to 'the D-word' means Brits are missing out on a better death
Whilst Brits know how they would spend their last days on earth, few are preparing for them, our new survey has revealed. As a result of this, we are calling on the nation to start talking about death.

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.

"No decision about me without me": why families must be involved in 'do not resuscitate' orders
Yesterday’s Daily Telegraph reported that, according to NHS nurses, too many patients are being subjected to Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders without families being told. Our Human Rights Lead Jacqui Graves provides the important clinical context behind the headlines.

Bereavement benefit must change to better support those left behind
Sue Ryder is calling on the Government to better support those who have been bereaved as many are missing out on vital benefits and face falling into debt to pay for basic funeral packages.