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. 

Dying Matters - it's important to talk about it
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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Dying Matters Awareness Week

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

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Get involved

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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Share your story

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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Latest from Dying Matters

The latest news and events from us here.

Hospice UK is calling for immediate action by the UK Government to ensure that hospices can continue to deliver vital services to those in need
Dying Matters

Hospice UK calls for action over rising costs

Hospice UK is calling for immediate action by the UK Government to ensure that hospices can continue to deliver vital services to those in need.
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Read how a Dying Matters Community Grant has enabled people in Brighton to start conversations about death in a virtual videogame world
Dying Matters

1,000 Conversations about Death: a video game revolution

Read how a Dying Matters Community Grant has enabled people in Brighton to start conversations about death in a virtual videogame world.
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Dying Matters

'Uncovering': the project pushing for change

An innovative project in Bradford is aiming to change the landscape of bereavement services offered to under-served community groups.
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Compassionate Employers Workplace Support

Compassionate Employers is a workplace bereavement, carer and illness support programme developed by Hospice UK to help support your employees experiencing grief, bereavement and c...

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We felt grateful to be with her in her final hours

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