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Your summer ‘Thank you’

Read Tracey’s story and find out how Sue Ryder honoured her father, David’s, wish to die at home. Plus, explore how your support is helping to make a difference to people in their most difficult moments.

Support our work

Thank you for being there when it matters. Because of our wonderful supporters – kind people like you – we are able to continue to provide essential palliative care and bereavement support to people facing the most difficult times of their lives.

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Tracey's story
Tracey’s father, David, was cared for by a Sue Ryder Hospice at Home team during the final two weeks of his life in 2023. David had always expressed his wish to die at home – and thanks to the expert care by the team, this was honoured.
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Latest news
We want to work with the Government and NHS to fix the current challenges in palliative and end-of-life care.
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Spotlight on our shops
We have almost 400 charity shops across the UK selling donated items such as clothing, furniture, books, music and much more.
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A decade of vital grief support

Thanks to kind-hearted supporters like you, we’ve been able to provide 10 years of essential grief support through our Online Bereavement Community.

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Penny's story
Penny was cared for at home in her final months by our palliative care hub in South Oxfordshire. After she died aged 84, she left a generous gift in her Will to thank the Sue Ryder Nurses who supported her.
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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.
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Our promise to you
Our supporters are incredibly important to us. Without your help, we simply wouldn’t be able to help the people who need us – or carry on providing and developing the services that so many depend on.