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08 May 2023

Dying Matters Awareness Week is here

It's Dying Matters Awareness Week - how are you going to get involved?

“It was hard to grieve and look after the kids – but my workplace was amazing, their support and understanding of the changes I needed to make at work to be able to keep moving forward was vital."

10 May 2023

Emma's story: 'it was hard to grieve and look after the kids'

As a Royal Marine, losing her husband was always on Emma’s radar. But his death from cancer turned everything upside down…and led her to a new profession. This is Emma’s #Dyi...

Sally-Ann's #DyingMattersAtWork story

08 May 2023

‘I was back to work in just three days’

Being given just three days compassionate leave following the death of your father might seem inconceivable to most, but that’s exactly what happened to Sally-Ann.

Aongola's #DyingMattersAtWork story

08 May 2023

'Someone has died…I can’t come to my interview'

In 2021, a seemingly insignificant decision by a team of interviewers made a huge impact on Aongola. This is his #DyingMattersAtWork story.

Rubina’s story: how dying mattered at work for me

08 May 2023

Rubina’s story: how dying mattered at work for me

Losing both of her parents prompted Rubina to change both her mindset and conditions for her colleagues. This is her #DyingMattersAtWork story.

Tom Pursglove MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work

08 May 2023

Dying Matters at work

An article in support of Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023 written by Tom Pursglove MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work.

Stephen Bevan reflects on the four years since his cancer diagnosis in this blog for Dying Matters

03 May 2023

A Last Hurrah? Reflections on a Terminal Diagnosis

Stephen Bevan reflects on the four years since his cancer diagnosis - and shares what he's learned about navigating his way through his 'most recent and difficult chapter'.