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Sue
Ryder
reacts
to
the
Spring
Statement
In the Spring Statement today, the Chancellor spoke about the Government's commitment to improving patient care. We look forward to seeing more on this in their 10 Year Plan for the NHS, as right now is an important moment in time for end-of-life care.
Influencing
26 Mar 2025
Running
1,000
miles
inspired
by
mum
-
David's
story
David Clyde, a 57-year-old ultrarunner from Thatcham, is gearing up to take on the challenge of his life - running 1,000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats in just five weeks. David’s journey is driven by the exceptional care his mum received at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading.
Personal stories
24 Mar 2025
Volunteering
in
memory
of
mum
-
Sophie's
story
After experiencing some back pain, Sophie's mum Angela was diagnosed with terminal bile duct cancer, and was referred for palliative care. She died the day before her 64th birthday at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, where she was cared for in the last three weeks of her life.
Personal stories
24 Mar 2025
Penny's
story:
A
legacy
of
kindness
and
care
Penny left a significant gift in her Will to make sure others could experience the same kind of quality care she had.
21 Mar 2025
Have
your
say
on
shaping
the
future
of
the
NHS
The Government is developing its 10-Year Plan for the NHS, to tackle the challenges in our healthcare system – and they want to hear from you.
Campaigns
19 Mar 2025
Help
shape
our
services
at
Sue
Ryder
Thorpe
Hall
Hospice
Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice is inviting local people to get involved in its re-launched Hospice User Group (HUG) to help shape the services it provides supporting people through dying and grief.
28 Feb 2025
Let’s
stop
talking
the
palliative
care
sector
down
James Sanderson, Chief Executive at Sue Ryder, discusses the ongoing debate at the moment on the state of palliative care and end-of-life care across the country.
End-of-life care
27 Feb 2025
Sue
Ryder
responds
to
funding
boost
for
hospices
in
England
Sue Ryder has responded to the government's announcement that more than 170 hospices across the country will receive a multi-million pound investment boost for their services and facilities.
End-of-life care
26 Feb 2025
Jake's
story:
Talking
to
my
dad
about
dying
Seven months after his dad died of cancer Jake is inspired by his dad's bravery and his generous nature. Here he shares his reflections on grief and how being able to talk openly about death with his dad before he died has affected his grief.
20 Feb 2025
Sue
Ryder's
Hospice
at
Home
service
on
Channel
5
News
We were pleased to be part of a piece on Channel 5 News last night which discussed the importance of end-of-life care.
06 Feb 2025