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Valentine’s Day and grief

Facing Valentine’s Day after the death of your partner can be a painful reminder of what's changed. Find advice on how to cope with the day without the person you love by your side.

12 things young people have told us about grief

The death of a loved one is a huge thing to cope with - as a young person it may be the first time you have experienced loss. Here are some insights into grief from young people who’ve been through it.

Sue Ryder's Empty Chair Exhibit in Leeds Shopping Centre, where a dining table is set up with empty places to represent loved ones who have died

The Empty Chair: encouraging the nation to be more Grief Kind

As part of the Grief Kind campaign, Sue Ryder have installed a dining table surrounded by 13 empty chairs at Victoria Leeds. Find out more about the campaign and what it means.

Brass Memory Tree leaves with names of loved ones in black text

Sue Ryder Memory Trees

Make a special dedication and remember your loved one, today and tomorrow, with a leaf on one of Sue Ryder’s Memory Trees.

Sunita sits on a sofa holding up her phone which shows a picture of Tony

Sunita’s story: Loneliness after the death of a partner

Sunita shares her story of grief following the death of her husband Tony as part of our Grief Deserves Better campaign.

Hazel King Sue Ryder palliative care nurse wearing navy uniform

Hospice Care Week: Hazel's story

This Hospice Care Week, Hazel, Clinical Team Leader at Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire, is celebrating 27 years of providing palliative and end-of-life care.

How long does grief last?

There’s no timetable for how long grief lasts or how you should feel. On this page we explore “How long does grief last?” and the “grief timeline”.

'We are Sue Ryder' campaign

Sue Ryder's celebrity supporters have joined with them for ‘We are Sue Ryder’, to raise awareness of the need for palliative care nurses across the UK.

David and Sarah are smiling at the camera and holding up mugs with 'Mr' and 'Mrs' written on them.

David’s story: How wild swimming helped me cope with my wife’s death

David shares how wild swimming helped him cope while his wife Sarah was dying, and how Sue Ryder supported them both at the end of her life.

Let’s stop talking the palliative care sector down

James Sanderson, Chief Executive at Sue Ryder, discusses the ongoing debate at the moment on the state of palliative care and end-of-life care across the country.

£70,000 raised and counting! Sue Ryder, Lloyds and LCF host sustainable fashion show

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A Sue Ryder runner during a race, with his hands in the air

Team Sue Ryder

Meet your Team Sue Ryder Captains, read about the awesome experience that other members of Team Sue Ryder have had and find out why you should become part of our team.

An illustration of three Sue Ryder Nurses in their blue uniforms

International Nurses Day 2025

This International Nurses Day we're celebrating the skills, expertise and dedication of our Sue Ryder Nurses.

Coping with the death of a friend

We talk through how the death of a friend can affect you and explain why it’s important to remember that your grief and your feelings are valid.

Sue Ryder Nurse Bella, with her little black therapy dog on her lap

We're celebrating the furry, four-legged Sue Ryder volunteers who work so hard to brighten the days of our patients, residents and families – not forgetting their humans!

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The front entrance of Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice praised by CQC

Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, which provides care for people in Bradford, Airedale and Craven, has been rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with inspectors highlighting 'exceptional’ practice in Kindness, Compassion and Dignity.

Shireen sits on sofa, holding phone with a photo of her mum on it.

Shireen’s story: Loneliness after the death of a parent

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Losing a sibling

Losing a sibling can be incredibly painful as your brother or sister can hold a special place in your life. Here we share advice to help you cope with your grief.

Sue Ryder celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride month

Pride month is dedicated to celebrating and promoting equality, visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Naomi's Story: Understanding grief emotions

Lots of people describe going to university as one of the best times of their life. For Naomi, it couldn’t have been more different. She shares how the death of her mum, Rachel, has shaped her early adult years and left her with new emotions to process.