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Our
history
How we have supported people in their most difficult moments, since 1954.

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
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
Out
of
grief
came
friendship
-
Pippa
and
Barbara's
story
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.

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

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 will help you 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