Sue Ryder

@sueryder.bsky.social

We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need 💙 sueryder.org

Over the last year Sue Ryder teams made a huge difference to people and families across our communities. Behind every figure is someone receiving the expert, compassionate care they need. Thank you to everyone who helps make this support possible 💙

Image with text statistics: "657,000 hours of care delivered by Sue Ryder health care teams. 270,000 people supported in their grief through our Online Community. 39,000 face-to-face visits made by Hospice at Home teams."

Sue Ryder in Cinderford has been a big part of our community. It was great to visit their Cinderford shop, meet the team, and hear first-hand about the difference they're making to the lives of so many local people. A big thank you to the whole team for the work you do every day.

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At Sue Ryder, we believe that talking about the future and what we want to happen when we die is one of the most caring things we can do, for ourselves and for the people closest to us. That's why we're proud to support #AdvanceCarePlan Day on 1 July 💙

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It's Pride Month - a time dedicated to celebrating and promoting equality, visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community. We’re proud to show our ongoing support for LGBTQ+ people. From all of us – Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

This week is Volunteers’ Week and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers 💙 Our volunteers work across our shops and healthcare centres in a range of roles. Without their dedication and support, we wouldn’t be able to provide our expert care.

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Today we participated in the National Summit on Palliative and End of Life Care with senior leaders from across health and social care discussing access, quality and sustainability of care ahead of the modern service framework in the autumn. 1/2

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This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate our amazing nursing teams who provide exceptional, dedicated care every single day. Our London Marathon runners took the time to share what our nurses mean to them💙 Is there a Sue Ryder Nurse who you want to say a special thank you to?

🎉 What an incredible day! Our amazing runners faced the London Marathon, battling the heat, injuries and the 26.2 miles of the marathon itself. They have raised over £455k so far, with more coming in. Thank you all so much 💙

For when those last few miles feel like a marathon in themselves. We have a message to everyone running the London Marathon today – for when it gets tough. This is a letter to you, when you hit mile 20 💙

Grief is a long-distance journey. So is marathon training. But unlike a marathon, grief has no finish line - you keep moving forward, carrying your loved one with you. Our London Marathon team are running for Sue Ryder, because no one should face death or grief alone.

Is there anything more "Yorkshire" than a world-record-breaking race featuring people in giant foam costumes running over hurdles? 🌹 The Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby Racecourse (April 26th) is a local treasure. If you’ve never seen a panto pony jump a hurdle, this is your year. 🐴💦 shorturl.at/Zlfz5

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We have responded to the Public Accounts Committee report on the financial sustainability of adult hospices in England. The report examines the financial challenges in the sector and how government and NHS England need to respond. Read our quote from our Chief Executive, @jamescsanderson.bsky.social

Report highlighting issues in palliative care, urging reform from the committee and government. Emphasizes the importance of the Modern Service Framework. Notes urgency and consequences of inaction. Attributed to James Sanderson, Chief Executive, Sue Ryder.The image contains text discussing the need for improved end-of-life care in the UK. It highlights that over 600,000 people will die this year without sufficient care, emphasizing the importance of providing palliative care at home. The text urges collaboration between the sector and government to prevent unnecessary pain and ensure dignified conditions. It is attributed to James Sanderson, Chief Executive, Sue Ryder. The background is light with some areas in blue and beige.

The gap between what constitutes healthcare and social care has been rightly identified by Baroness Casey as a very real issue that causes unnecessary pain and suffering for a great many people with a terminal illness and their families.

Leanne Creighton, Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs at Sue Ryder, says:
This divide between the NHS and council-led social care leads to people being passed from pillar to post, without the care and support they need to manage their symptoms and live their lives well. People facing the most challenging conditions, including dementia, are often the most punished as they are forced into a system of bureaucracy, rather than one that wraps care and support around them. This system is long overdue an overhaul so it can put people ahead of processes and respect ahead of red tape.

Later today there's due to be a debate in Parliament on the future of palliative care, led by Rachael Maskell MP. We hope to see MPs discuss what must be addressed to improve care for people at the end of life - including tackling inequalities in access and delays in hospice care.