Dying Matters Awareness Week

Dying Matters believes in an open culture that talks about death, and where people feel able to listen and support those who are planning for their end of life, who are dying and who have been bereaved. Dying Matters Awareness Week  is an annual campaign led by Hospice UK that encourages people to have open and honest conversations about death, dying, and grief. The goal is to break the stigma and taboo surrounding these topics, making it easier for people to talk, plan, and support one another.

It is estimated that now 99% of people wish to die in their own homes. Planning for the end-of-life care has a real positive impact on mental health and wellbeing – so take the first steps and discuss!

Death is inevitable for everyone – so why not plan for this?

There is no right or wrong place to die; it will be different for everyone. But it is important for families to think about it, to talk about it and to plan for it. Dying Matters want people of all ages to be in a good place when they die – physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, digitally and with the right care in place.

Planning supports your choices, respects your wishes & ensures you die peacefully without pain in the setting of your choice surrounded by those you love. Your family has the chance to prepare for grief, and are confident that everything appropriate was done to help you – this is all covered at the end-of-life discussions and planning.

Dying Matters offers a great range of publications to help:

• Things to do before you die: A guide on how to get started with thinking about and planning for the end of life.
• Supporting bereavement: Provides useful tips on how to help yourself and others through the difficult situation of grief.
• Let’s talk about dying: Helps break down the taboo around talking about death, encouraging open conversations.
• Talking about dying with people affected by dementia: Designed to support conversations about dying, especially when caring for someone with dementia.
• Talking about death with children: Helps you talk to children to alleviate any fears or misunderstandings they may have about death and dying.
• What to expect when someone important to you is dying: Information for those caring for someone in the last stages of life.

Join the @DyingMatters conversation on social media using the hashtag #InAGoodPlace.

How can Cavendish Homecare help?

At Cavendish Homecare we are experts in providing end-of-life homecare for clients who want to remain in their own homes. When it comes to your health and well-being, choosing the right homecare package is of utmost importance and navigating this process can be overwhelming. With Cavendish Homecare by your side, you’ll have the support you need to remain safely at home while enjoying elevated health and wellbeing.

If you would like to enquire about our homecare services, contact us on, 02030085210 or email us at info@cavendishhomecare.com.

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