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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.
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.
Sarah's
Story:
Coping
after
the
death
of
a
daughter
When Sarah’s daughter Laura died suddenly at the age of just 25 she found people began to act differently around her. Through Sue Ryder’s online bereavement services she discovered support and comfort and the opportunity to connect with other parents who were grieving for adult children.
Debbie’s
Story:
Sue
Ryder
helped
me
with
how
to
cope
Debbie shares how Sue Ryder's online bereavement services have helped her cope following her husbands death.
Lottie
Tomlinson
-
Back
for
a
Moment
Lottie Tomlinson, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Lisa
Riley
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Back
for
a
Moment
Lisa Riley, Sue Ryder ambassador, shares memories and keepsakes that bring her comfort in her grief.
Dying
Matters
Awareness
Week:
local
events
This May, we’ll be supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week (6th–12th May 2025) - a national campaign led by Hospice UK that encourages open, honest conversations about death, dying and grief.
New
research
partnership
with
Lancaster
University
Sue Ryder has announced a new partnership with Lancaster University, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring no one faces death or grief alone.
Safe
and
warm:
Useful
contacts
Useful organisations and contacts that can support you to stay safe and warm after a bereavement.
Staying
safe
and
warm
-
information
and
support
Whether you have a terminal illness or are experiencing grief, these resources to help get the support you need to stay safe and warm this Winter.
Shireen’s
story:
Loneliness
after
the
death
of
a
parent
In the UK we have a real problem. Grief is a normal part of life, we’ll all face it at some point. Yet 88% of people, including Shireen, feel alone in their grief*.
Shireen is sharing her story as part of a nationwide campaign to change the conversation on grief.
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.
Colin's
story:
Coping
with
grief
through
volunteering
In Christmas 2018, Colin's partner died, leaving him devastated. In his blog he shares how volunteering at a Sue Ryder shop has brought new friends and a way to live with his grief.
Grief
and
isolation
-
May's
Story
May was already dealing with the unexpected death of her six year old granddaughter when her eldest son and father to her granddaughter, William, suddenly died from ‘broken-heart syndrome’ in the Philippines. She explains how
After
the
sudden
death
of
her
mother
in
2019
and
her
father's
death
in
2021,
Ellie
turned
to
our
Online
Bereavement
Counselling
Service
for
support.
Following the sudden death of her mother in the summer of 2019, Ellie managed to go on and complete her degree. But when her father fell ill and died in February 2021, Ellie turned to Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement Counselling Service for support.
General
Election
2024:
Questions
for
candidates
and
doorknockers
With a General Election just around the corner, we need you to speak up about end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Sue
Ryder
announces
new
Chief
Executive
Sue Ryder, the national healthcare charity has appointed James Sanderson as the new Chief Executive. James will be joining Sue Ryder in August and will lead the charity to deliver its new long-term vision and strategy.
Remember
a
Charity
Week
Gifts in Wills from kind supporters like you are vital to help our work continue.
Cause
marketing
Commercial partnerships can drive brand awareness while increasing sales and customer loyalty.
Telling
your
story
If you’d like to share your experience of grief with us, please complete this form.