Dying Matters

Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign is working with you to create an open culture in which we’re comfortable talking about death, dying and grief. 

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Dying Matters Awareness Week

From 8 - 14 May 2023, we encouraged communities across the country to come together to talk about death, dying and grief in the workplace.

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Dying Matters is Hospice UK's flagship national campaign. Working in partnership with grassroots communities around the UK, it aims to get people talking and sharing stories openly about dying and grief, to reduce the associated stress, stigma and social isolation

What is Dying Matters?

Dying Matters is Hospice UK's flagship national campaign. Working in partnership with grassroots communities around the UK, it aims to get people talking and sharing stories openly about dying and grief, to reduce the associated stress, stigma and social isolation.

Join the Dying Matters community and receive regular updates from the campaign.

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There are many ways you can get involved with Dying Matters, from sharing your own story with us, to exploring our useful resources and signing up to receive our emails.

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Real stories and personal experiences can break down barriers and help people feel less alone. Will you share yours?
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Dying Matters Resources

Talking about death and dying can be tough. Our resources will help you, your family and friends to start the conversation.
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We’ll inspire and help you to have those difficult conversations in your family, with your friends, and in your community.
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“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."
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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...
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Rubina’s story: how dying mattered at work for me
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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.
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Sally-Ann's #DyingMattersAtWork story
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‘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.
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