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Can you choose where you want to die?

Choosing where to die can be hard to think about. But whether you want to die at home, a hospice, a nursing home or in hospital, being in the right place for you can be really important. Your needs may change, but most people find it helpful to think abou

What is palliative or end-of-life care?

This page explains what palliative care and end-of-life care is, what type of care and support Sue Ryder provides, and who provides it.

Out of grief came friendship

Earlier this year, Pippa and Barbara, whose husbands were both cared for at our Thorpe Hall Hospice, were sadly widowed within a month of one other. Here, they talk about how Sue Ryder's family support team brought them together.

Dispelling hospice myths

This year’s Hospice Care Week is about celebrating hospice care, explaining its reality, and countering the misconceptions and fears so many people have. Allison Mann takes on the common myths and shows what hospice care is really about.

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The cost of dying crisis: we need your support

Rising costs mean we won’t be there for everyone who needs us. But with your support, we can continue to provide essential palliative care and bereavement support to everyone facing the most difficult times of their lives. Together, we can make sure they get the care they need.

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Grieving for my daughter - Sarah’s story

When Sarah’s daughter Laura died suddenly at the age of just 25 she found people began to act differently around her. Through Sue Ryder’s online bereavement services she discovered support and comfort and the opportunity to connect with other parents who were grieving for adult children.

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Debbie’s story: How Sue Ryder helped me cope with my grief

Debbie shares how Sue Ryder's online bereavement services have helped her cope following her husbands death.

General Election 2024: Questions for candidates and doorknockers

With a General Election just around the corner, we need you to speak up about end-of-life care and bereavement support.

Sue Ryder announces new Chief Executive

Sue Ryder, the national healthcare charity has appointed James Sanderson as the new Chief Executive. James will be joining Sue Ryder in August and will lead the charity to deliver its new long-term vision and strategy.

Remember a Charity Week

Gifts in Wills from kind supporters like you are vital to help our work continue.

Cause marketing

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Support for executors and solicitors

If you are administering an estate that includes a gift to Sue Ryder, you can find all the information you need here.

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Choose your partnership

Each of Sue Ryder's corporate partnerships are different - take a look at some of our typical corporate partner activities.

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Grief Kind Spaces volunteer opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to support our Grief Kind Spaces drop-in sessions across the UK. Read more about where and how to get involved.

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Lottie Tomlinson, Digital creator

Lottie Tomlinson has been an Ambassador for Sue Ryder’s bereavement support services since 2020. Lottie’s mum died in 2016 and her sister died in 2019.

Registering a death

Registering your loved one’s death is one of the first things you need to do after they’ve died. Find out how to register a death and what documents you’ll need.

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Our history

How we have supported people in their most difficult moments, since 1954.

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How we spend your donations

The vital contribution of our many supporters helps to provide our patients and residents with the expert care and compassionate support they need and deserve. 79p in every £1 spent goes towards supporting people at the most difficult times of their lives

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Lisa Riley

In the first instalment of our new Grief Kind podcast, Clover Stroud speaks to BAFTA-winning actress and television presenter Lisa Riley about her mum, Cath, who died in Lisa’s arms from pancreatic cancer.

Lottie Tomlinson

Sue Ryder Ambassador Lottie Tomlinson talks about her personal experience of grief and how being kind to yourself after a bereavement can help you through even the darkest of days.