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A man with grey hair looks at a woman with dark hair wearing a Sue Ryder lanyard. In the background is a poster advertising our Grief Kind Spaces.
Why work for Sue Ryder?
We've been providing expert care for over 70 years. We put personalisation at the heart of our care provision and it’s also at the heart of our organisation, in our people, and in what we do.
Two people stand behind the till in a Sue Ryder shop, one male and one female. Both are smiling and looking at the till.
The benefits of working in retail with Sue Ryder
Interested in joining Sue Ryder, but want to know more about our benefits? If you’d like to join one of our retail teams, you might want to know more about the benefits we offer as a charity.
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The benefits of working for Sue Ryder
If you’re interested in joining our team to be there when it matters, you might want to know more about the benefits we offer.
Image of Sue Ryder's Senses of Grief exhibit featuring a flower bed and other stands showing examples of the five senses of 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.
As we prepare for Her Majesty’s funeral, we share advice about how to approach the day when you are already grieving for someone close to you.
As people across the United Kingdom prepare for Her Majesty’s funeral on Monday 19 September, our Head of Bereavement, Bianca Neumann, shares her advice about how to approach the day when you are already grieving for someone close to you.
What does grief feel like?
Every person’s experience of grief is different. It is very common to feel shock, guilt, anger, relief, despair and many other emotions.
Lisa Riley, Richard Arnold and Katherine Holland sitting together in the Grief Kind Garden
Celebrity supporters visit the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Sue Ryder Ambassadors Lisa Riley and Richard Arnold were joined by TV presenter, Kate Garraway, as the first visitors to the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 Press Day.
Growing around grief
Growing around grief, also known as Tonkin's model of grief or the fried egg model, can be helpful after a bereavement. It is way of understanding grief without the idea of 'moving on' or 'getting over it'.
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Strategic partnerships
Truly transformation partnerships can help us get closer to achieving our mission, while helping to achieve your own business objectives.
Grieving for a public figure
When a public figure dies, the news can elicit a range of emotions. You may feel a deep sense of loss if they were someone you admire, or you might find that their death brings feelings of your own grief to the surface again.
What happens immediately after a death?
Information about what happens immediately after someone has died, including who to call to confirm the death, caring for the body and who can help you.
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Our history
How we have supported people in their most difficult moments, since 1954.
A nurse in a dark blue uniform is sat next to a bed, where a female patient is sitting. In the foreground is the back of another woman.
How we spend your donations
The vital contribution of our many supporters helps to provide our patients and residents with the expert care and compassionate support they need and deserve. 79p in every £1 spent goes towards supporting people at the most difficult times of their lives
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How to cope with death anniversaries
Whether you’re grieving for your mum, dad or someone else, find advice about how to prepare for and cope with a loved one’s death anniversary.
Supporting someone who is dying
There are lots of things you can do to make someone as comfortable as possible in their final hours - here's a few things that can help make a difference.
Can you choose where you want to die?
Choosing where to die can be hard to think about. But whether you want to die at home, a hospice, a nursing home or in hospital, being in the right place for you can be really important. Your needs may change, but most people find it helpful to think abou
What is palliative or end-of-life care?
This page explains what palliative care and end-of-life care is, what type of care and support Sue Ryder provides, and who provides it.
Out of grief came friendship
Earlier this year, Pippa and Barbara, whose husbands were both cared for at our Thorpe Hall Hospice, were sadly widowed within a month of one other. Here, they talk about how Sue Ryder's family support team brought them together.
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.
A woman holds her husband's hand as he lies in a hospice bed. A stamp with text saying 'The Cost of Dying Crisis' is over the image, in the top left
The cost of dying crisis: we need your support
Rising costs mean we won’t be there for everyone who needs us. But with your support, we can continue to provide essential palliative care and bereavement support to everyone facing the most difficult times of their lives. Together, we can make sure they get the care they need.