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Our
Awards
Whether it’s helping people with disabilities to live an ordinary life or feel part of their community, or supporting someone who's been in prison to find a career.
Corporate
volunteering
You can support Sue Ryder's work by offering your staff the chance to volunteer in one of our care services or shops.
How
to
make
a
memory
box
Read about how making a bereavement memory box could help you throughout your grief journey. Plus, ideas to help you start your own box.
Katharine's
story
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My
first
Christmas
without
dad
After three years without her dad, Katharine shares her advice for those who will be struggling with grief for the first time this Christmas.
Humour
and
grief
Jokes, comedy, and laughter are not just normal parts of grief, they can also help us feel better. We know that often people can feel guilty about laughing or joking after someone important to them has died, and we want them to know that it is normal and nothing to be ashamed of.
Your
Winter
Thank
You
Your generous donations fund our expert, compassionate care so that we can help people through the most difficult times of their lives. Thank you for your incredible support.
Losing
a
parent
Losing your mother or father can be an incredibly painful experience and you may go through a range of emotions, like shock, regret and anger after their death.
How
can
I
cope
with
grief?
The death of someone can be overwhelming and you may feel a mix of emotions. There are things you can do and people who can support you through your bereavement.
Preparing
for
Christmas
when
you're
dying
Our palliative care team offers advice on finding joyful moments and making memories during your last Christmas.
Coping
with
grief
at
Christmas
Whether it’s your first Christmas without a loved one, or you’ve been missing them for years, get tips and advice to help you cope with your grief and sadness.
Dispelling
hospice
myths
This year’s Hospice Care Week is about celebrating hospice care, explaining its reality, and countering the misconceptions and fears so many people have. Allison Mann takes on the common myths and shows what hospice care is really about.
Finding
comfort
and
connection
through
grief:
Celebrating
10
years
of
our
Online
Community
In 2025, we mark a powerful milestone - a decade of connection, comfort, and understanding through Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement Community.
Coping
with
the
loss
of
a
baby
or
child
Information about how the death of a child can affect you, as well as practical advice to help you cope with your grief.
‘A
Sense
of
Grief’:
How
the
five
senses
can
spark
grief
We’ve launched our new campaign, A Sense of Grief, to highlight the profound impact the five senses have on the grieving process.
Putting
the
'rest'
in
respite
care
Abi Brown, 42, was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in March 2018. She has recently been an inpatient at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice for two weeks of respite care. In her own words, Abi describes her time at the hospice.
Supporting
your
loved
one
through
grief
at
Christmas
Need some support with knowing what to say in a Christmas card for someone coping with grief? We are here to help you support your loved ones.
Volunteers’
Week
2022:
what
befriending
means
to
me
As part of our celebrations for Volunteer’s Week this year, we’re shining a spotlight on Cathy, one of our incredible befrienders.
A
message
of
hope
from
a
Hospice
Chaplain
this
December
Reverend Rob Pestell is Chaplain at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, and in his blog he shares a message of hope and light in what is the darkest of months.
Supporting
people
at
home
during
their
last
Christmas
Sue Ryder Nurses Rachel and Annabel share how their team will be visiting and supporting people nearing the end of their life at home at Christmas.