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

Wondering what to do with your real Christmas tree once the festive season is over? Our reliable and friendly team of volunteers will collect your real Christmas tree directly from you. We're collecting real trees this January and with an optional donation here's how you could help: £12.50 could help fund a home visit from a Sue Ryder Nurse £25 could help fund one of our Sue Ryder Nurses £65 could help fund a therapy session for a seriously ill patient £100 could fund four hours of expert care and compassion Capacity is limited, so book your collection today - sueryder.org/treecycling

Season’s Greetings from all of us at Sue Ryder this Christmas Day 💙 We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our dedicated team who are working around the clock this festive season. Your hard work and kindness make all the difference.

"I remember that first Christmas after my Dad died I felt like the world was bright and cheery and I just wanted to pretend Christmas wasn't happening. I remember hating walking into the supermarkets and hearing Christmas music over the speakers. I began to dread the question “what are you doing for Christmas this year?” it made me think back to other Christmases and how different things would be." Katharine's story highlights how difficult the festive period can be when you're grieving. Taking the time to remember your person in a way that matters to you can help you learn to live with grief and find joyful moments in your Christmas again. She shares: "If you need to cancel or change plans give yourself permission to do that and don't be afraid of being honest with people." Read Katharine's full story here: https://lnkd.in/ewuvFECp

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined me in the Sue Ryder December Daily Dash - your efforts are so appreciated in helping us to ensure that no one should face death or grief alone. Thank you for the support!

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