Raising awareness of dying, death and bereavement
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"I want to talk about it, but where do I start?"
Talking about dying can make all the difference to someone.
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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.
The Coalition's year kicks off with Dying Matters Awareness Week (15 – 21 March 2010). We hope that activities during the week will help spark conversations across the country, and encourage a greater willingness to engage on death and bereavement issues.
The English Community Care Association (ECCA), the leading representative body for independent care providers, is delighted to announce the formation of a strategic partnership between themselves and the Dying Matters Coalition, an initiative by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC), which aims to promote public awareness around dying, death and bereavement.
We have nearly 7000 members so far, and are actively enlisting those that are committed to supporting changing knowledge, attitudes and behaviours around death and dying.
A good life needs a good ending; it’s vital that people talk about their needs and plan their death with those around them. When given the chance to discuss their wishes and needs, dying people feel less isolated and more empowered. By talking about death and dying, families and professionals are able to support the dying in their final wishes.
Hearing about others' experiences can be helpful when dealing with death and bereavement. Do you have a personal experience that you'd feel comfortable sharing with the campaign? If so, let us know... Share your story
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Running an article on the LifeChannel
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Why is it so difficult to talk about death?
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New research, commissioned by the Dying Matters Co...
The Church of England has joined nearly 7000 organ...
The English Community Care Association (ECCA), the...
