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All of the latest news and blogs from Sue Ryder, where you'll find healthcare, fundraising, policy and volunteering stories from across the charity.

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Sue Ryder survey reveals terminal patients could be forced to consider assisted dying due to support gaps
The UK public have concerns that gaps in end-of-life care could mean terminally ill people would view assisted dying as their only option if it were legalised.
End-of-life care
29 Nov 2024
A bearded man wearing a flatcap and glasses smile in front a wall displaying the Sue Ryder logo and glittery rainbow decorations.
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.
28 Nov 2024
Man sits next to his wife who is lying in a hospice bed. Man is wearing a mask but smiling and woman is smiling, holding a wooden cross in one hand and a paper note in the other reading 'Run Mike Run'
Mike and Brenda’s story of cancer, hospice care and grief
Mike's wife Brenda was looked after at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice at the end of her life. He has since become a volunteer and fundraiser for us. Here he shares his story.
Personal stories
25 Nov 2024
Our statement on the UK energy cap rise and the effect on terminally ill people
Our Chief Executive, James Sanderson, comments following the announcement of an energy cap rise for England, Wales and Scotland, in January 2025.
21 Nov 2024
Heather and her three children on a walk in 2012.
Richard’s story: Telling our children their mum was dying
Richard writes about how he spoke to his children's about the fact their mum was dying to help others facing similar challenges.
End-of-life care
19 Nov 2024
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Our response to the Autumn budget
How announcements in 2024's Autumn Budget will affect palliative and end-of-life care.
Influencing
31 Oct 2024
Sue Ryder Chief Executive responds to assisted dying bill
Sue Ryder's Chief Executive, James Sanderson, responds to the assisted dying bill being discussed in the House of Commons today.
End-of-life care
16 Oct 2024
Keeping mum's memory alive - Holli's Special Memories Tribute
Holli began fundraising for Sue Ryder in 2017 to mark twenty years since her mum's death. She has now raised over £25,000 for the services that cared for her mum.
08 Oct 2024
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Luke's story: My family's experience of cancer, palliative care and grief
As Luke welcomed his newborn son to the family, he was also saying goodbye to his dad James. Here he shares how after this "rollercoaster" of a year he has learned to live with his grief.
Grief and bereavement
26 Sep 2024