The Dying Matters Awareness Week runs all this week, through until 17th of May.
The theme is -
"Talking about dying and death is the last taboo. People who are dying can feel very isolated,” reports Revd Meg Burton, the Secretary for Healthcare Chaplaincy for Free Churches. Meg goes on to say that…” Often, when people do want to talk, their relatives don't, because they find it too hard to accept that their loved one is dying. This Awareness Week is looking at dying from the dying person's perspective and will give ideas for people to help encourage conversations."
Dying Matters is led by Hospice UK and aims to raise awareness of dying, death and bereavement. They have produced a range of leaflets on this year’s theme - Dying to be Heard - you can review and download these using links below.
No.1 - Things to do before you die
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No.2 - Supporting bereavement
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No.3 - Let's talk about dying
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No.4 - Talking about dying with people affected by dementia
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No.5 - Talking about dying with children
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Dying to be heard leaflet
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(photo by Sara Iles, FCG Media Support Officer)