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Sue Ryder's Empty Chair Exhibit in Leeds Shopping Centre, where a dining table is set up with empty places to represent loved ones who have died

The Empty Chair: encouraging the nation to be more Grief Kind

To highlight our new research, which has revealed that mealtimes are particularly difficult for people who are grieving, we’ve installed a dining table surrounded by 13 empty chairs at Victoria Leeds shopping centre. Each seat at the table represents a person who has died, and acts as a call to the public to support their grieving family and friends so that no one has to go through grief alone.

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Sue Ryder Memory Trees

Make a special dedication and remember your loved one, today and tomorrow, with a leaf on one of Sue Ryder’s Memory Trees.

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How long does grief last?

There’s no timetable for how long grief lasts or how you should feel. On this page we explore “How long does grief last?” and the “grief timeline”.

'We are Sue Ryder' campaign

Sue Ryder's celebrity supporters have joined with them for ‘We are Sue Ryder’, to raise awareness of the need for palliative care nurses across the UK.

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David’s story: How wild swimming helped me cope with my wife’s death

David took up wild swimming when his wife Sarah was diagnosed with a life-changing illness. Having given up work to care for her, he found his new hobby was not only good for his own health, but also provided much-needed structure and a sense of community. Since Sarah’s death in March 2023 wild swimming has continued to bring David solace. He recently completed the Thames Marathon to raise funds for Sue Ryder after the Wokingham team provided palliative care for Sarah in her final months.

£36,000 raised and counting! Sue Ryder, Lloyds and LCF host sustainable fashion show

After more than 8 months of planning, this week we joined forces with Lloyds Bank and partnered with London College of Fashion (LCF) for a special sustainable fashion show, featuring pre-loved clothes from our Sue Ryder shops.

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Team Sue Ryder

Meet your Team Sue Ryder Captains, read about the awesome experience that other members of Team Sue Ryder have had and find out why you should become part of our team.

Sue Ryder Nurse Bella, with her little black therapy dog on her lap

We're celebrating the furry, four-legged Sue Ryder volunteers who work so hard to brighten the days of our patients, residents and families – not forgetting their humans!

We want celebrate the furry, four-legged Sue Ryder volunteers who work so hard to brighten the days of our patients, residents and families. Read on to meet Chica, Maggie, Harley, Bella, Mac and Jess, and Cosmo the alpaca – not forgetting their humans!

Celebrities back Sue Ryder campaign to encourage the UK to become Grief Kind

Famous faces share personal accounts of grief in support of Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind campaign to help the nation better support loved ones through a bereavement.

Sue Ryder celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride month

Pride month is dedicated to celebrating and promoting equality, visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Naomi's Story: Understanding grief emotions

Lots of people describe going to university as one of the best times of their life. For Naomi, it couldn’t have been more different. She shares how the death of her mum, Rachel, has shaped her early adult years and left her with new emotions to process.

Alpacas, art projects and getting active: stories from across Sue Ryder this December

We highlight some of our favourite stories from a very busy December month at Sue Ryder as the year comes to an end.

Our Awards

Whether it’s helping people with disabilities to live an ordinary life or feel part of their community, or supporting someone who's been in prison to find a career.

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Corporate volunteering

You can support Sue Ryder's work by offering your staff the chance to volunteer in one of our care services or shops.

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How to make a memory box

Read about how making a bereavement memory box could help you throughout your grief journey. Plus, ideas to help you start your own box.

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Katharine's story - My first Christmas without dad

After three years without her dad, Katharine shares her advice for those who will be struggling with grief for the first time this Christmas.

Humour and grief

Jokes, comedy, and laughter are not just normal parts of grief, they can also help us feel better. We know that often people can feel guilty about laughing or joking after someone important to them has died, and we want them to know that it is normal and nothing to be ashamed of.

Your Winter Thank You

Your generous donations fund our expert, compassionate care so that we can help people through the most difficult times of their lives. Thank you for your incredible support.

Losing a parent

Losing your mother or father can be an incredibly painful experience and you may go through a range of emotions, like shock, regret and anger after their death.

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Preparing for Christmas when you're dying

Our palliative care team offers advice on finding joyful moments and making memories during your last Christmas.