Talking About the End of Life: A Conversation worth Having
Some conversations matter too much to avoid.
This event explores why talking about death and dying, and planning for the end of life, is so important, and how we can start these conversations with confidence and care.
The session will include short discussions, brief presentations, and practical input from two speakers on various aspects of planning for the end of life: Waltham Forest’s End of Life Clinical Lead and Allistair Anderson from Compassionate Funerals in Wanstead.
Getting Organised Before You Die, Hospice UK
Planning what you want to happen after your death can save your loved ones a lot of worry, and make things less stressful for you too. The leaflet lists some important things to think about. They are all straightforward, but can make a big difference in the long term. https://hukstage-new-bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2023-04/GETTING%20ORGANISED_WEB.pdf?VersionId=XHpvLxUWu4f7_F0wcXsA102CxfZ4TEj6
Planning Ahead Tool, Hospice UK
Most of us have no idea what medical decisions it would be wise to discuss with our loved ones and plan ahead for. This tool explains the kinds of decisions many people wish they had prepared for, and it gives you the various options to think about. This Planning Ahead tool will lead you, step by step, to think about your own values and the things that matter most to you in life and in dying. It will offer you a chance to think about the pros and cons of being cared for at home, or in hospital. https://advancecareplanning.org.uk/planning-ahead