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Family's Christmas light display shines bright for much loved wife and mother
A family from Cirencester are making their home shine bright this Christmas with a beautiful light display dedicated to a much loved wife, mother and grandmother, Sandra Wearing, who was cared for at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Human Rights Day 2019
Today is Human Rights Day, a day that celebrates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In her latest blog, our Human Rights Lead, Jacqui Graves, explains how we are asking party leaders to commit to protecting human rights in the UK.
Mum to run 5k every day this December in support of Sue Ryder St John's Hospice
For her third December Daily Dash, mum of two Lindsay O'Kane is taking on the challenge of running 5km every single day throughout December, including Christmas Day, in support of Sue Ryder St John’s, who cared for her grandmother.
The power of volunteering
Bluebell Smith, Volunteer Manager (Healthcare and Fundraising), discusses how volunteering has shaped her life, the friends she has made, the perspective gained, the enduring reminder this has given her of the kindness of others and the amazing work of our volunteers.
Christmas Coffee Morning and Fayre at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
The volunteer-run monthly coffee morning will be a festive fundraising affair with a range of craft stalls, Christmas cards and gifts, a festive tombola and delicious cakes and festive treats to enjoy, in support of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
National Grief Awareness Week: Let's open up to grief
This week sees the UK’s first ever National Grief Awareness Week, encouraging us all to #OpenUpToGrief and break the taboo around death and bereavement, for a more open discussion of a subject which affects us all at some time in our lives.
'You as a human being can make a difference' Breaking the news of a terminal illness
When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, how do you break the news to them and their family? Dr Paul Perkins, Chief Medical Director, explains in his blog that there are no right or wrong answers, and it's the human connection which counts.
Lights of Love 2019
A much-loved annual event, Lights of Love is an opportunity for you to gather with friends, family and our staff as we remember your loved ones and join together to sing some carols, with proceeds helping support our hospices.
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission after a rigorous two day inspection of the hospice's expert palliative care services, including its palliative care hub, in September and October 2019.
Grace Woodward appointed as Retail Ambassador for Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder has recently appointed fashion stylist and consultant Grace Woodward as Retail Ambassador to advise on its sustainable fashion and clothing offer for its national retail network.