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

Visiting a Sue Ryder hospice or neurological centre remains significantly limited and continues to be carefully managed to ensure the safety of the people in our care, our staff and visitors.

Alexander Winter sitting at his desk in the office.

Sue Ryder The Chantry apprentice wins inspirational national learning award

Alex Winter, Activities Supervisor at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry, has been awarded the Higher Apprentice of the Year Award at the Qube Awards 2020.

Duncan in his tartan with a Sue Ryder Dee View care staff member

Dee View Court residents take on Kiltwalk to raise funds for Sue Ryder

The residents at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre Dee View Court in Aberdeen will be taking on the Kiltwalk to raise crucial funds for the centre they live in.

Clare Cole, Therapies and Rehabilitation Service Lead at The Chantry

How Sue Ryder The Chantry's neuro-rehab unit adapted to Covid-19

Clare, the Therapies and Rehabilitation Service Lead at Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry's neuro-rehab unit, describes the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their care services and how the team had to rapidly adapt to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Sue Ryder announces Clover Stroud as Ambassador

National healthcare charity, Sue Ryder, has appointed writer and journalist Clover Stroud as its newest Ambassador. Clover will join forces with the charity to help raise awareness of the palliative, neurological and bereavement support it provides.

New intensive rehabilitation bedroom at The Chantry

Adapting quickly so we can be there when it matters - neuro rehab update

In this blog, Centre Director, Jo Marshall, explains how Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre The Chantry responded swiftly and safely by adapting their rehab model during Covid-19.

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Sue Ryder's 'Dementia Together' service launches virtual meetings

Suffolk’s Dementia Together service led by Sue Ryder has seen a big increase in the number of calls to its helpline and has launched virtual meet-ups to support people living with dementia and their families during this difficult time.

Image of Elizabeth, Sue Ryder case study for Right to Rehab campaign, on a beach

MPs and peers pledge their support for better access to community rehabilitation

A hard-hitting new report, published today by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Sue Ryder, asks MPs to ensure the NHS delivers on patients’ right to rehabilitation.

Stuart Fisher - Volunteer at The Chantry

‘I do it because I absolutely love it.’ Chantry volunteer Stuart on the joys of helping others, getting back what you put in and the perils of Scrabble

Stuart Fisher, 69, has been a volunteer at Sue Ryder’s specialist neurological care centre, The Chantry, for more than five years. He drives residents to appointments, takes them on outings, to visit family and also visits a particular resident once a week for coffee, a chat and the occasional game of Scrabble.

A patient with a nurse during an art session at The Chantry

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.