What's on: Dying Matters Awareness Week

7th - 21st April 2025, 12pm - 1pm

MortaliTea Circle Collective. I'm inviting people to host their own MortaliTea Circle—a gentle space to gather, share, and simply be heard. You don't need to be an expert, just someone willing to hold space. And you won't be alone! From April 7-21st, I'll be offering supportive guidance to help you feel confident in bringing people together for this important conversation. ☕ What is a MortaliTea Circle? - A small, intimate gathering where people can talk openly about death over a cup of tea. There's no agenda, no advice—just listening and being heard. Anyone can host! No special training needed, just an open heart. Visit the MortaliTea website to find out how you can learn how to plan and host a MortaliTea circle of your own. Let's normalise conversations about death and create meaningful connections in our communities—one cup of tea at a time. Find out more.

1st May 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am 

Lead Person for End-of-Life Care. The Quality Improvement Lead for Recognising a Deteriorating Resident and End of Life Care at The Orders of St John Care Trust, is redeveloping the Lead Person for End of Life Care. The trust will be holding quarterly workshops. The first workshop will be held May 1st, in readiness for Dying Matters Awareness Week. This workshop will look at how we can break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying been look at how we can raise awareness into Death, Dying and Greif within the Trust.                   

5th - 11th May 2025, various times from 9am - 4pm

HIOW Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust - ‘The Culture of Dying Matters’: This year the Trust’s specialist palliative care team are hosting ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’ and inviting all staff across Hampshire and IOW Healthcare Trust to join the conversation. We are keen to share and discuss cultural experience and expressions of loss and grief, but also how we create a culture within our Trust, where death and dying becomes ‘everyone’s business’ and where compassion and pastoral care of ourselves and our colleagues caring for people who are dying, is prioritised. Webinars will be hosted over ‘Microsoft Teams’ and we welcome participation from across our new Trust. Look out for links in Trust Communication Bulletins, Staff Facebook page, and forwarded by Trust EOL Champion leads, and via the Trust ‘End of life care’ portal page.

6th May 2025

1:30pm - 3pm

Digital planning: Helping others to plan/prepare' online learning event. This free online learning event for health & social care professionals working at all levels is designed to help you navigate what happens to digital accounts and assets—such as Facebook, Instagram, and shopping accounts—before and after death. Gain valuable insights to help patients understand their choices and make informed decisions regarding all password-protected digital accounts. Book your place.       

6pm - 7pm

Accelerate Session: MORTAL. Animate presents an online discussion that considers how differing perspectives on death and dying can be visually represented for Dying Matters Week. Join us on Tuesday 6 May, 6-7pm, when we will be reflecting with the participants of our 'Mortal' commissioning project on thoughts and questions raised during the development of the project, and the power of animation to ignite conversation around this taboo topic. Joining the discussion will be the commissioned artists, Ben Faircloth, and Eilidh Nicoll, along with social anthropologist Dr Hannah Rumble. ‘Mortal’ is supported by Arts Council England. Find out more. 

8th May 2025, 6pm - 7pm

Beatrice Godwin Memorial Lecture: "In the midst of day-to-day pressures". This is the Centre for Death and Society's annual Beatrice Godwin Memorial Lecture, which explores the relationship between ageing and the end of life. Book your place.

5th - 9th May 2025

Dying Matters Week: We will be  organising a Dying matters week commencing the 5th of May until 9th May 2024. Address: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 5NW.

9th May 2025, 7pm - 10pm

Kathryn Mannix and Julian Stair: doctor and ceramicist discuss the concept of "closure". A single word can carry many meanings, speak truth, lies, cause confusion, grant wisdom or deception: is “closure” one such word? In conversation with Professor Douglas Davies FBA, Dr Kathryn Mannix (retired palliative care physician) and Julian Stair OBE (one of the UK’s leading ceramicists) will explore the contested concept of “closure”. The conversation will be interactive, with plenty of scope for audience participation. We are absolutely delighted that these two talented individuals are uniquely brought together for this special event. To mark the event, a drinks reception will follow with views overlooking the River Wear and Durham Cathedral. This public lecture is part of our larger two-day conference which broadly explores the concept of “closure”, featuring over 20 speakers representing a diverse range of professional and disciplinary perspectives. The public lecture and full conference can be booked here. Public lecture only: £10. Full two-day conference (access to all sessions, refreshments, etc), including public lecture: £185. Address: Fonteyn Ballroom, Dunelm House (Durham Students' Union), New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN. Book your place.

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Dying Matters Week. This event is for staff, patients, relatives and anyone who may be interested. It will take place from 6th May to 9th May at the hospital main entrance. We have a great team involved and also have The Manchester Choir booked, a singer songwriter has agreed to perform on the grand piano, a group called Handmade Harmonies from Pure Innovations (support group who work with people across Greater Manchester with disabilities or health related issues) will perform a sing and sigh session TBC, there will also be artwork on display from staff, patients and relatives. Religious discussion slots have been arranged over two days. There are balloons for messages to hang on an LED tree, seeds to plant in tubs and take away, labels for messages and cupcakes. During all sessions there will be key staff from various relative departments. Address: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Oak Road, Entrance, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 4BX.

6th - 8th May 2025, various times:

The Culture of Dying Matters Festival - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Tuesday 6th: Stall in Gledhow Wing, St James' Hospital, featuring items from the Leeds City Museum Living with Death exhibition. Tuesday 6th 11am-12:45pm Gledhow Wing Seminar rooms screening films. Wednesday 7th - stall in Jubilee Wing, Leeds General Infirmary. Thursday 8th - Culture of Dying Matters Festival 10am - 3pm in Gledhow Wing entrance featuring art, literature, poetry and music. Thursday 8th 3pm-5pm: Gledhow Wing Seminar rooms screening films. Address: St James' Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF.

6th May 2025, 10am - 2pm

Dying Matters Awareness Week at LTHT – Information Stall. Lets Talk About it: Join the LTHT Adult Palliative Care Team to celebrate Dying Matters Awareness Week at LTHT.  We are inviting all LTHT staff, along with visitors to join us in Gledhow Wing Entrance, SJUH at our Dying Matters stall. Meet experts from Leeds City Museum “Living with Death” exhibition and get up close and personal with some historical artefacts that represent the culture of dying through the ages. Address: St James' University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.

6th May 2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dying Matters Week Short Films Screening. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Adult Specialist Palliative Care Team are holding a screening of thought-provoking films exploring themes of death, dying, and bereavement in various cultures and faith identities for LTHT staff in the Gledhow Wing. Popcorn, sweets and refreshments served alongside. Address: St James University Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF. 

6th - 9th May 2025

The culture of Dying Matters. We will have an event at our canteen hub on Wednesday and Friday, and we will have information available at the main entrance Tuesday and Thursday. Address: York Hospital - Ellerby's, York, YO31 8HE  

Every Thursday in May, 10:30am - 1pm

What Would Love Do Now? Movement and dance for living and dying well: Through movement and dance, we will create a safe, accessible and supportive space to reflect on living and dying well through expressive movement, guided prompts and gentle reflection in a supportive community. No prior dance experience needed. All bodies, abilities and genders are warmly welcomed to this 5 week programme starting on Thursday 1 May. Facilitated by Amanda Hawley and Julie Barnes. The programme is free; donations welcome. Sign up here or contact Julie Barnes. Address: IMPACD CIC Studio, Unit G7, Roden House, Ashley Street, Nottingham, NG3 1JG


 

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1st May 2025, 9am - 3pm

Dying Matters - Supporting You to Support Others. Dying Matters Awareness Week encourages discussions about death, dying and bereavement, aiming to make it easier to talk about these matters and access the right help. Join us for: Information, advice & drop-in sessions from charities, businesses and organisations supporting end of life issues; support and conversations with Norwich Death Cafe - tea & cake provided; arts activities to create your own token of remembrance. Join our expert speakers for presentations to help you or loved one with: communication tips for supporting someone during an end of life journey; planning ahead for the future; understanding what a normal death looks like; Unexpected Loss, Supporting Children and Living with Grief. Visit 'Continuum' - a contemplative space where natural materials and gentle music alongside sounds and visuals inspired by nature invite reflection on our connection to the rhythms and cycles of life. Brought to you by Off The Twig. Event supported by Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System & Compassionate Communities Norfolk. Address: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF. Book your place. 

6th May 2025, 11am - 1pm

Drop in - Coffee morning. The Team from the Alan Hudson Centre, an Arthur Rank Service in Fenland, are hosting a drop in Dying Matters coffee morning, with local services attending to support. Address: The Park Pavilion, Wisbech Park, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 3AH

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7th May 2025, 10am - 5pm

Dying Matters in Brentwood: Dying Matters will be celebrated in Brentwood High Street with a number of stalls encouraging people to have the Big Conversation and a strong focus on culture. Address: Brentwood High Street, Essex, CM14 4RP.

7th May 2025, 11am - 4:30pm

Walking with loss together. Join Nickie Aven, Grief counsellor and Emma Capper, forest therapy guide for a deeply healing time in nature, walking in the woods by the river Erme. Finding creative ways to honour, manage and release our grief from all kinds of loss in our lives. Booking essential - Your contribution = £15 - £25. Bring a packed lunch. Any questions email nickie.aven@gmail.com. Address: Longtimber Wood, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0JG. Book your place.

8th May 2025

1pm - 4pm

Dying Awareness Week - Garden Conversations. The Growing Well Garden is a green social prescribing project based at Bow Medical Practice in Devon. The project provides gardening as a therapeutic activity in a friendly, supportive, and very beautiful countryside setting. The Growing Well Garden is an innovative, community, healthcare project. For Dying Matters Awareness Week, the garden will provide a calm, reflective setting for a display and sharing of Dying Matters materials, along with garden conversations about death and dying with a Practice GP, a Humanist Funeral Celebrant and Healthcare Chaplain, and with a Therapeutic Gardener. Address: Bow and North Tawton Medical Practice, Iter Cross, Junction Road, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6FB

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Talking About the Big Questions: A Conversation with Dr Kathryn Mannix. Death is as natural as childbirth; yet, while we love to talk about babies and birth, we do everything we can to avoid thinking about death and dying. For this special event for Dying Matters Awareness Week, we are delighted to welcome to Weston-Super-Mare Dr Kathryn Mannix, renowned expert on death, dying and end-of-life care and best-selling author. The evening will offer a safe space for the audience to ask any questions they have. On registration you are welcome to let us know what questions you would like to cover. Kathryn will be in conversation with Lucy Selman from the University of Bristol, founding director of Good Grief Festival. After the conversation, books will be available for signing. Bar open for hot and cold drinks and snacks. Ticket cost: £5-£8. Event accessibility information: Front Room is fully wheelchair accessible with step free access and wheelchair accessible toilets. If you would like to discuss your access requirements, please email hello@goodgrieffest.com. Address: Front Room, 13 Central Walk, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Last Writes: An Evening With Salena Godden. Join award-winning poet and novelist Salena Godden at Exeter Library for an evening of poetry, prose, and candid conversation about death. At this event we'll be joined by award winning poet and novelist Salena Godden (Mrs Death Misses Death) to talk about all things poetry, prose, death & dying. Expect frank, funny and fascinating conversation alongside some captivating readings and performances. Salena will be joined by Bard of Exeter and performance poet Ceri Baker, "End of life doula" and host of the Library's Death Cafe, Aly Dickinson. Plus more guests TBA. This event will take place on the main Library floor and will last for 2 hours including a 15 min break. There will be a pop-up bar serving a range of alcoholic and soft drinks. Tickets are Pay What You Can starting from £4. Suitable for all ages, though please note there will be some frank and open chat about death & dying. Address: Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3PQ. Book your place.

9th May 2025, 12pm - 1pm

Dying for Beginners: An Interview with Kathryn Mannix. We are excited to welcome to Bristol Dr Kathryn Mannix, palliative care doctor and therapist, and best-selling author. Since taking early retirement from her clinical work, Kathryn Mannix has been campaigning to reclaim public understanding of dying. In this special lunchtime session for Dying Matters Awareness Week, Dr Andrew Blades from the University of Bristol will interview Kathryn about her life and work. Refreshments will be available. After the interview, Kathryn will sign books. Kathryn Mannix’s interview will be the first event run by the newly established Grief Centre, Bristol. The Centre will be officially launched in July. Ticket cost: £5-£8. Event accessibility information: There is a wheelchair lift for a few steps at the entrance and then the room is on the ground floor. There are accessible toilets. If you would like to discuss your access requirements, please email hello@goodgrieffest.com. Address:, 11 Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TB. Book your place.                                            

10th May 2025, 10am - 3pm

Dying Matters Open Day. An open day for everyone to come to St. Andrews Church Hall in Ashburton to discuss Dying Matters. To ask questions, raise issues, chat and listen to a variety of people who have many years of experience. Present will be: Dr Sarah Human, Palliative Care Consultant from Rowcroft Hospice; Emma Oakley, a lawyer specialising in Will making and creating Lasting Powers of Attorney; Rupert Callender, a local funeral director and author; The local District Nursing Team. Local author and journalist Sophie Pierce will conduct a Q&A session with these experts between 12pm - 1pm. There will be masses of information and all questions can be answered and chatted through whilst clutching hot soup, rolls, tea, coffee and cake. For more info please contact Anna on apdunscombe@gmail.com. Address: St Andrews Church Hall, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7DT.

9th May 2025

12pm. Dying Matters at YG. Address: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd Road, Bengor, LL57 2PW
 

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