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I want to talk about it, but where do I start?

Dying shouldn't be a conversation killer

Talking about dying can make all the difference to someone.
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Have you talked about it?

Start now with our help. The Dying Matters coalition is encouraging people to talk about their wishes towards the end of their lives. It’s in everyone’s interest to talk about it, before it’s too late.

Good progress, but a lot more to do...

The Dying Matters Coalition and The National Council for Palliative Care and respond to the publication of the End of Life Care Strategy Second Annual Report.

A great deal has already been achieved, but there remains much more to do. This is the message of the second annual report on the End of Life Care Strategy, published this week. Progress has been made both nationally and regionally across a range of areas, but the report emphasises the importance of improving end of life care in an increasingly challenging economic climate.

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A film by the Dying Matters Coalition: “A Party for Kath”

“A Party for Kath” is a 5-minute film produced by the Dying Matters Coalition, demonstrating the benefits of greater openness around death and dying. Centring on the story of a son, a mother, and an extraordinary party, the film is a unique and poignant representation of the Awareness Week’s message.

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New report highlights that with a death every minute in England, we still are not dying where we want

Report gives national and regional information on where and how we die

The first comprehensive overview of end of life across England clearly shows we are still a long way from dying where we want. Although 70%* of people would prefer to die at home, 58% of us die in hospital. 

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Celebrate Day of the Dead

Monday 1st November 2010.

“La Dia de los Muertos”,  the “Day of the Dead”, is a colourful and vibrant Mexican celebration held annually in early November, for families and friends to come together to celebrate and remember ancestors who have passed away.

All members of Dying Matters are encouraged to arrange an event or activity for the Day of the Dead.  This is a great opportunity to get your community, organisation, friends and family involved in an exciting celebration.

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