Sue Ryder

Christmas is a time of joy, warmth and family for many people. A special occasion to spend quality time with loved ones, play board games, watch favourite films, and make treasured memories. But we also know for lots of seriously ill people, their last Christmas will be nothing like this. Right now, without the specialist support they need, people at the end of their life face spending this Christmas alone and in pain. Our hospice and community teams are there to provide expert care by making our patients and their families comfortable, meeting their individual needs, and bringing them some festive cheer. Your donation could help make sure no one spends their last Christmas in pain and feeling desperately alone. Please give a gift today: https://lnkd.in/ehrssYfF

We welcome the Government's announcement today of £100 million in funding for hospices and an additional £26 million to support children's and young people's hospices. Read the full statement from our Chief Executive, James Sanderson on our website at https://lnkd.in/gC8t4MU2

Our Chief Executive James Sanderson sets out Sue Ryder's recommendations to the Government on how the NHS 10-Year Plan can support terminally ill people. Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/eH4gzhJi

We believe everyone deserves to die in comfort and with dignity. Sadly, every 5 minutes someone will die without the specialist end‑of‑life care they need. This Christmas, our hospice and community teams will be providing expert care and reducing the pain for people at the end of their life. With your help, we can make their last Christmases better with the support they urgently need. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/ehrssYfF

For many, Christmas is a time filled with traditions and memories of loved ones. But if you're grieving, these traditions may bring up difficult emotions. It can be hard when you're unable to celebrate in the same way as before. This festive season, if you'd like to, take a moment to reflect on the meaning behind your traditions and how they connect to those around you. Remember, it's okay to find new ways to honor those memories. We’re here to support you through this difficult time, swipe to see some of our suggestions for creating new traditions 💙

Our Chief Executive, James Sanderson, took his Daily Dash to Village Hotels Nottingham this week! We'd like to say a big thank you to Village Hotels for partnering with us on this year's December Daily Dash, allowing more people to get involved and raise vital funds for those who need it most. To find out more, visit decemberdailydash.com

Today we held a roundtable event with colleagues to discuss the action we need to see within the NHS 10-Year Plan to improve palliative and end-of-life care.   Thanks to NHS England, Department of Health and Social Care, Hospice UK, Marie Curie UK, Compassion in Dying, British Geriatrics Society, Nuffield Trust, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Together for Short Lives and Association for Palliative Medicine for taking the time to contribute to a lively session.

Today we attended the launch of the Independent Commission for Palliative and End of Life Care. We are pleased to be a member of the Commission as there are urgent improvements needed in palliative and end-of-life care provision. Research estimates 1 in 4 people are not receiving the care they need. We look forward to working with Rachael Maskell and the rest of the Commission to highlight the inequalities and work together to create a new ecosystem for palliative and end-of-life care.

You are not alone. If you are struggling with grief this festive period, our Online Community is a place to share experiences, get things off your chest, ask questions and chat with people who understand. Find out more, visit sueryder.org/community

“Mummy’s going to die, and probably quite soon” - After ten years of living with cancer, Richard’s wife Heather was told she may have only a year left of her life. Together, they had to tell their three children, aged 11, 14 and 15. Ten years on, Richard has shared his story and advice with us, including how his children remember what they told them. Telling a child when someone important to them, like a grandparent, parent, sibling or other friend or family member is dying, can feel almost impossible. Perhaps you feel like if you get it ‘right’ you will be able to protect your child from sadness and grief. But research shows that having an ongoing, open and honest conversation about what is happening, in an age-appropriate way, is what is best for the child or young person. It will help their mental wellbeing and build a strong and loving relationship between you, now and long into the future. Richard says: “From my experience, I would say: be kind to yourselves, savour every moment with loved ones, and you and your family will probably be a lot stronger than you think.” You can real his full story here: https://lnkd.in/edsf7hKP