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40% of people believe gardening has 'saved them from grief'
Our new research shows the profound impact of gardening and nature on the grieving process.
Sue Ryder's Emma Vasey and an MP near a long dining table showing personal stories in the empty spaces
The Empty Chair campaign is starting conversations at the heart of government
Our powerful Empty Chair exhibit goes on display in the House of Commons between 6-9 March 2023.
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.
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What does the palliative and end-of-life care sector need from the next Government?
Sue Ryder, Hospice UK, Marie Curie, the National Bereavement Alliance and Together for Short Lives join forces to produce a sector-wide manifesto ahead of the next General Election.
Sue Ryder launches Grief Kind campaign
Today we are launching our Grief Kind campaign, to help people support their friends and family who are grieving.
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
To highlight our new research, which has revealed that mealtimes are particularly difficult for people who are grieving, we’ve installed a dining table surrounded by 13 empty chairs at Victoria Leeds shopping centre. Each seat at the table represents a person who has died, and acts as a call to the public to support their grieving family and friends so that no one has to go through grief alone.
Celebrities back Sue Ryder campaign to encourage the UK to become Grief Kind
Famous faces share personal accounts of grief in support of Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind campaign to help the nation better support loved ones through a bereavement.
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Grief is universal; it crosses all boundaries and is something that we will all share.
"Death is something that’s personal to everyone, but when you engage with other people who have lost someone, they can really empathise with your thoughts and feelings” writes Online Community member Nilesh Makwana. Here Nilesh recounts how losing his parents, Subhadra and Ramniklal, prompted him to join our online bereavement community in 2017.
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How the Grief Kind campaign helped me after my Dad died
Tracy describes how Sue Ryder's Grief Kind campaign helped her learn to live with grief after her dad died.
Free grief support publications
On this page you’ll find information to download or order about learning to live with grief and what to do when someone dies.
Grief in the workplace
Most people will experience the death of someone they know at some point during their working lives. In the last twelve months 24% of working-age people, which equates to 7.9 million employees, have experienced a bereavement.
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 Ambassador, Dr. Amir Khan
Our Ambassadors
Sue Ryder's Ambassadors and celebrity supporters help to raise awareness of the charity and allow us to reach even more people. Whether supporting our fundraising or promoting our palliative, neurological and bereavement support, they play a crucial role
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How we make an impact
How we are making a difference by providing vital care and support to people going through the most difficult times of their lives.
Announcing Sue Ryder’s new partnership with HomeServe UK
We are thrilled to announce a partnership with HomeServe, one of the UK’s leading home assistance providers. Through fundraising activities, staff training and skill-sharing projects, this exciting collaboration will help us to be there when it matters for people going through the most difficult time of their lives.
Sue Ryder urges Government to include the Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech
Sue Ryder is urging the Government to include the Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech on 10 May, as a legal right to paid bereavement leave for all could be introduced within an Employment Bill.
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Marking Grief Awareness Week 2023 at Sue Ryder
National Grief Awareness Week, 2 - 8 December 2023, aims to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. This year’s theme is 'Better Together' to create stronger communities for open conversations and to help normalise grief.
Lottie Tomlinson announced as new Ambassador for Sue Ryder
Lottie Tomlinson announced as Sue Ryder Ambassador at first official appearance to unveil new mural commissioned by the charity to encourage people not to grieve alone.
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Tips for reducing your heating bill
Keeping your home at 18°C is important, especially if you have a serious health condition or are grieving. Here are some low-cost tips for reducing your heating bills.
Grief and the New Year
The start of a new year can mean hope and renewal. But when you’re grieving, the return of January can sometimes bring difficult emotions with it too.