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Health and happiness

Your wellbeing matters to us. On this page you’ll find information and resources to help make sure you’re healthy and happy during your time as a volunteer with Sue Ryder.

Mental health awareness

It is very important to consider the emotional wellbeing of ourselves and others. We have lots of help, guidance and support available.

Watch our volunteer mental health awareness video

This short video offers an introduction to mental health awareness.

Three ways to seek support

Below, we have three ways you can seek support if you need to. Remember, you are not alone. Be kind to yourself. Make the most of our resources and let someone know if you’re struggling and need some help.

Upcoming learning sessions

To help support your wellbeing, we have set up some online learning sessions which cover different topics. You can find out more about these upcoming sessions below.

If you would like to join any of these sessions, please email learning.team@sueryder.org to register, or speak to your line manager who can help you book a place.

Financial wellbeing

Here, we have guidance, advice and further resources to help you manage your financial wellbeing.

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Our financial wellbeing guidance

We have created five new financial wellbeing guidance sheets, which you are welcome download, or print and keep. These cover the following topics:

We hope these financial tools and tips will help to support colleagues navigating through the cost-of-living crisis.

More financial support and advice

If you need further support, help and advice is available from a range of external organisations, including:

  • MoneyHelper  – free and impartial help with money, on topics ranging from how to make a budget, to how to manage different bills and payments. 
  • Citizens Advice – guidance around debt and money, including advice around mortgage problems, debt management and how to get your finances back on track.
  • StepChange's Online Debt Advice Tool - Receive debt support by email or text, helping you take the first steps towards resolving money concerns you have, with a budget plan and personal action plan.
  • StepChange's Money Health Check - Answer a few simple questions for bespoke financial advice to help you understand what to do next.

Grief and bereavement support

At Sue Ryder, we believe grief deserves better. We want the nation to open up about death and grief. Together we can make sure no one faces death or grief alone.

Read more about our grief and bereavement support services and how you can access them.

If you are experiencing grief or loss or any kind, please speak to your line manager or Volunteer Coordinator, who can support you in your role.

Bereavement, grief and loss awareness e-learning

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Start the bereavement training course

An online course for anyone interested in raising their awareness, understanding and compassion for yourself or others when learning to live with the death of someone or something close.