Dying Matters Awareness Week 8th – 14th May 2023

This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week. This is an awareness that my sister and I had not known about, but since discovering it, we have done topics on it. The theme for this year is Dying Matters at Work, with the aim of encouraging people to talk about death, dying, and grief in the workplace…..

Please see Dying Matters Awareness Week 8^th – 14^th May 2023 which covers:

1. Introduction to the topic
2. Dying Matters Awareness
3. Compassion in Dying
4. End-of-Life Planning Resources
5. Our final thoughts
6. Our YouTube video

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1. Introduction to the topic

This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week. This is an awareness that my sister and I had not known about, but since discovering it, we have done topics on it. The idea of planning your end of life, knowing that the final decisions made were your own choice can make a difference to the end of such a journey. Mentally it helps you to feel you kept your dignity and respect right up until the end. This is also why my sister and I feel that although maybe awkward, difficult, or uncomfortable, these sorts of conversations are very important to have in the here and now.

The theme for this year is Dying Matters at Work, with the aim of encouraging people to talk about death, dying, and grief in the workplace.

My sister and I feel very passionate about this. Especially with our situation and dealing with the loss of our Dad whilst in full-time employment. We spend the majority of our time at work, therefore our mental state of mind both physically and mentally is very important. Feeling supported, understood, and heard is also very important. Feeling supported at work when going through a loss really would make a difference. There are so many things going on when going through something like this, so the less stress and worry there is for you the better you can manage and make your way through your journey.

My sister and I will always continue to try our best to advocate for matters of this kind and share information whenever possible.

Please see Dying Matters Awareness Week 8^th – 14^th May 2023:

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2. Dying Matters Awareness

2.1 Dying Matters Awareness Week

“From 8 – 14 May 2023, we’re encouraging communities across the country to come together to talk about death, dying and grief in the workplace. Introduction”…

2.2 Dying Matters

“Dying Matters Awareness Week … From 8 – 14 May 2023, we’re encouraging communities across the country to come together to talk about death, dying and grief in”…

2.3 Dying Matters Resources

“Dying Matters Awareness Week … From 8 – 14 May 2023, we’re encouraging communities across the country to come together to talk about death, dying and grief in”…

2.4 What is the end of life awareness?

“Nearing death awareness is a special communication of the dying. It usually occurs when patients are approaching or are in the dying process. Most patients who have signs of nearing death awareness are more peaceful after the experience”.

2.5 Dying Matters Awareness Week – Swindon

“The theme of Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023 is ‘Dying Matters at work‘. At Prospect Hospice, there will be an interactive display in the Heart of the”…

2.6 Dying Matters Week 2023 focuses on support in the…

“In May 2023, Dying Matters Awareness Week will encourage people to talk about death, dying and grief in the workplace”.

2.7 Dying Matters Week 2023

“Did you know that every year in the UK, Dying Matters Awareness Week is held? Death is something many of us find difficult to talk about, and”…

2.8 Dying Matters Awareness Week (Week commencing 8^th…

“The national Dying Matters Awareness week (week commencing 8th May) will be encouraging communities across the country to come together to”…

2.9 Dying Matters Week 2023

“This year, Dying Matters Awareness Week takes place from 8 – 14 May 2023 with the theme talking about death, dying and grief in the workplace”.

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3. Compassion in Dying

3.1 Compassion in Dying

“We want you to be in control of your end-of-life decisions. Because there is no-one better to make them”.

3.2 Who we are

“Everything we do starts with what dying people tell us. We listen to what they say and amplify their voices. We shift attitudes and drive changes to the healthcare system.”…

3.3 How we can help

“We support you to make informed choices, start honest conversations about death and dying with your loved ones, and record and revisit your wishes whenever you want, for free”.

3.4 Living Will (Advanced Decision)

“A living will is a form which lets you refuse any medical treatments that you do not want to be given in the future”.

3.5 Are living wills legal in the UK?

“A living will is legally binding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland if it meets certain criteria, known as valid and applicable. If valid and applicable, a living will has the same effect as a decision made by a person with mental capacity and doctors must follow it”.

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4. End-of-life planning resources

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5. Our final thoughts

We hope this will be of use to those who read it.

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6. Our YouTube video

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