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Successful projects announced by Dying Matters Community Grants Programme
Dying Matters

Successful projects announced by Dying Matters Community Grants Programme

We are pleased to announce the four successful projects to receive funding from the Dying Matters Community Grants programme in 2022.
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Phoebe shares her story of the death of her auntie Denise for Hospice UK 'share your story'
Dying Matters

Your stories - Phoebe and Denise

Phoebe, a registered nurse, had years of experience in healthcare settings. However that wealth of experience did not prepare her for the death of her special auntie, and at times ...
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A selection of the best adult and childrens' books to read to help with death, dying and grief
Dying Matters

Books to help us think about death, dying and grief

A recommended selection of the best books to help us think about death, dying and grief, from the author of With the End in Mind, Kathryn Mannix.
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Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Chloe Smith MP
Dying Matters

Why is Dying Matters Awareness Week so important?

A guest article from Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Chloe Smith MP, on why Dying Matters Awareness Week is so important.
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Dying Matters

Your stories - Lucy and Heather

When Lucy lost her wife, she had to process her grief and learn how to live as a trans person on her own. This is her story.
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Dying Matters

Your stories - Wendy's reflection on grief

Being a professional eulogist, Wendy thought talking about her experiences of grief would come easily, but like so many of us, she found the uniqueness of grief, and its continuati...
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Your stories - Lisa and her parents

When Lisa lost her parents, she struggled under the weight of grief, until she found tools to help her with her loss. This is her story.
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