Today, Care Minister Stephen Kinnock has announced plans for a new framework for palliative and end-of-life care. The plans will look to provide more consistent high quality care, closer to home and with better out-of-hours support. Read our Chief Executive @jamescsanderson.bsky.social comment:

We support today's call from @rcphysicians.bsky.social for a public campaign & national strategy for end-of-life care. Read the full comment from our CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social and hear about our proposal for a new ecosystem for palliative care on our website at sueryder.org/Call

Our extremely special Starlight Hikes are now open for sign up!

We’re celebrating a decade of the Sue Ryder Online Community - a safe space for those grieving and coping with loss. Thousands have found comfort and connection here. 🫶 Swipe to see what it’s meant to them.

📢 A new report from @hospiceuk reveals the tough reality for people in remote, rural & island areas trying to access palliative & end-of-life care. No one should be left behind at the end of life. www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...

Today, MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to progress to its next stage and for a full review of palliative & end-of-life care within a year - a vital step in ensuring everyone gets the care they need at the end of life. Our CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social comments:

Our Chief Executive @jamescsanderson.bsky.social explains what our team will be talking about at this week's NHS ConfedExpo, including our new ecosystem, five-point plan and how we can make a difference in people's lives. You can find us at stand A91; we look forward to meeting you. @nhsconfed.org

Fixing the gaps in palliative and end of life care must be a priority, and our new ecosystem provides a solution to do just that

It’s Pride Month! 🎉 At Sue Ryder, we proudly support our LGBTQ+ staff, volunteers and service users. Everyone is welcome to be their whole selves. Hear from our CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social as we kick off the celebrations.

Our Sustainable Fashion Show 2025, in partnership with Lloyds Bank & sponsored by CCLA, was an incredible celebration of creativity & pre-loved shopping✨ Watch highlights from the event including the talented UAL students' outfits & a message from our CEO, @jamescsanderson.bsky.social

My thoughts on how, despite the challenges, we need to be more open in talking about death and dying

Today on International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the incredible nurses who are at the heart of everything we do 💙 From all of us at Sue Ryder: thank you for the compassion, dedication and strength you show, not just today - but every single day.

Our Port Glasgow store is officially open! Acclaimed science fiction author Ken MacLeod came down to cut the ribbon, meet customers, and even do a bit of shopping himself 💙 📍 Gallagher Shopping Park, PA14 5DX @amendlocke.bsky.social @jamescsanderson.bsky.social

2/2 We are pleased to see these discussions continuing, and as our Chief Executive @jamescsanderson.bsky.social explains, we want to work with the Government to establish new models of care that are fairly funded and can reach more people in need of palliative and end-of-life care.

"My palliative care team – and when I say that word, everybody screams and runs away, but it’s symptom treatment – is working with the team here too." TV presenter Trisha Goddard is bringing important conversations about palliative care into the Big Brother house.

Many people with a terminal illness are facing impossible choices to stay warm.​ @jamescsanderson.bsky.social calls for action to support those hit hardest by rising costs.​ Through our Safe & Warm partnership with @sgngas.bsky.social, we have tips to cut heating bills: tinyurl.com/3wcbpcyr

Today the Chancellor delivered the Spring Statement, setting out the Government’s spending and taxation plans. Read our reaction and what we want to see from the Government to ensure terminally ill people get the support they need: www.sueryder.org/blog/sue-ryd...

You may have felt regret for a fleeting moment, but it can also be a sticky emotion which can hang around for years, decades or even a lifetime 😣 Why regret is a wasted emotion and how to get past it My advice @theipaper.com inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Just in time for National Craft Month, our wonderful wool range is now available in Sue Ryder shops and online. With colours exclusive to Sue Ryder, it’s a great opportunity to stock up for your next project 🧶 Pop into your local Sue Ryder or visit our website sueryder.org/shop

Our Chief Executive @jamescsanderson.bsky.social writes in eHospice about the upcoming NHS 10-Year Plan and the changes Sue Ryder is calling for, including increased community care and our plans for 'Alongside Suites' to be built within hospital grounds. Read more at ehospice.com/uk_posts/bui...

NHSE is not stuffed full of faceless bureaucrats, wasting public money. It’s full of smart, hard working public servants who sometimes get it wrong but try hard to get it right. Read this thread from close colleague for 8 years in NHSE @jamescsanderson.bsky.social

Our CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social continues his challenge to visit all of our shops (even making use of days off and weekends!)

Clearly the news yesterday regarding the abolition of @nhsengland.bsky.social is huge, but some of the commentary on this has lacked empathy regarding the impact this will have on thousands of people across the country who have worked tirelessly over many years to deliver for patients🧵

An impromptu visit to our @sueryder.bsky.social Chipping Norton shop, whilst passing through on a day off. Great to chat to Kelly and Anne and see our new range of yarn!

Our Back for a Moment campaign found that 83% of people think the nation is bad at talking about death and grief. We want to change this and encourage the nation to open up. Here are some things that bereaved people say are most helpful. Read more on our website: www.sueryder.org/grief-suppor...

Let’s look to frame the opportunities for palliative and end of life care in a more positive way…

My latest blog for @sueryder.bsky.social on the need to reframe how we talk about palliative and end of life care - let’s talk about hope rather than crisis!

My latest blog for @sueryder.bsky.social on the need to reframe how we talk about palliative and end of life care - let’s talk about hope rather than crisis!

Our Chief Executive @jamescsanderson.bsky.social responds to the news that more than 80% of healthcare costs in the final year of life are spent on hospitals, according to a new report from @mariecurieeolc.bsky.social, @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social sky.social, and The Health Economics Unit.

Read our CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social's comments on this latest report, which highlights the news that more than 80% of healthcare costs in the final year of life are spent on hospitals.

It can be hard to know what to write in a condolence message. This article from Cosmopolitan has some advice on what to say when you can’t find the words from our Assistant Director of Bereavement, Bianca Neumann. Read it at www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/lifestyle/a63541433/condolence-messages/

Following giving evidence yesterday, Sue Ryder CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 highlighting the importance of improving end-of-life care so no one chooses an assisted death because they can’t get the right care. Listen again from 24:45: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0027bgj

Yesterday, our CEO @jamescsanderson.bsky.social gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. He spoke about the importance of improving palliative and end-of-life care, so no one chooses an assisted death because they can’t get the right care.

Whatever kind of week you’ve had, it’s time to leave it behind. 💙

Our Chief Executive, @jamescsanderson.bsky.social, comments on The Royal College of Nursing report highlighting the crisis in overwhelmed hospitals across the country. Read the full quote on our website at sueryder.org/blog/sue-ryd...

Great to visit two of our fab @sueryder.bsky.social retail teams today in Stapleford and Beeston

Our latest research found that 88% of people feel alone in their grief. At Sue Ryder, we believe #GriefDeservesBetter. Together, we can make sure no one faces death or grief alone. Find out more about our campaign & our free grief support services at sueryder.org/our-campaigns/grief-deserves-better

Our CEO, @jamescsanderson.bsky.social, shares his thanks to all of our brilliant Dashers who are completing their final challenge today 💙

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported @sueryder.bsky.social with our December Daily Dash challenge

December Daily Dashing today to my local @Sue_Ryder shop, great to catch up with the team over a hot chocolate! Please check out the post Christmas bargains at your local store sueryder.org/shop-with-us/f…

Thank you to @sueryder.bsky.social healthcare teams across the country supporting people and their families over the Christmas period

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined me in the @sueryder.bsky.social December Daily Dash - your efforts are so appreciated in helping us to ensure that no one should face death or grief alone

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, @jamescsanderson.bsky.social on our website at www.sueryder.org/blog/governm...

Our Chief Executive @jamescsanderson.bsky.social 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 at sueryder.org/blog/how-the-nhs-10-year-plan-can-deliver-for-terminally-ill-people/

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

Today’s @sueryder.bsky.social December Daily Dash was a lovely long hike through fields chased by moody clouds

An oldie but a goodie - so nice to say thank you to our supporters for putting in the hard work to raise valuable funds for us. Fancy a challenge? Find out about our events and join Team Sue Ryder sueryder.org/events

As it's Giving Tuesday, we'd like to share a message from one of our Sue Ryder Nurses, Mari. Please donate to support nurses like Mari, and give people at the end of their life peace and dignity in their final days. Make a donation on our website: donate.sueryder.org/christmas-ap...

Great to join @kimbrunhuber.bsky.social @cnn.com this morning to discuss addressing gaps in palliative care provision following yesterday’s historic vote. At @sueryder.bsky.social we will be calling for a new ecosystem for palliative and end of life care to provide people with the support they need

Our statement following today’s vote on Assisted Dying