‘Dying Matters’ – come and find out why
Death is one of the few things all people have in common, regardless of their background or lifestyle. It’s also something a lot of people don’t like to talk about or even think about.
But dying shouldn’t be a conversation killer, and as part of the national Dying Matters week, John Taylor Hospice in Erdington is welcoming anyone to come along and find out more about what happens there, and some of the sensitive issues that come up at the end of life.
A drop-in session is being held between 11am and 2pm on Friday 26th March at the hospice’s day centre, in Grange Road. It will be an opportunity to chat in an informal environment and learn more about death, dying and the celebration of life.
Visitors are welcome from the general public, professionals, carers, patients and families – anyone who is keen or curious to talk and find out more about the help, support and resources available at the end of life.
Laura Tooley, deputy head of the hospice, said: “We know it isn’t easy to think about dying or serious illness, but talking about it can make a big difference. It has been said that what we fear most about dying is the sense of a loss of control. By empowering patients to express their wishes, that control can be restored. I’d encourage anyone to come along to the drop-in session.”
Hospice details:
John Taylor Hospice
76 Grange Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B24 0DF0121 465 2000
You can find more about Dying Matters at www.dyingmatters.org.
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See also: Night and day: Stories about life-threatening illness from Rosetta Life
Enquiries
For more information, please contact Sally Brooks, NHS Birmingham East and North External Communication
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