NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS Long Term Plan sets out a range of ambitions for the NHS over the next ten years. It has been followed up with other key NHS documents such as the new GP contract, and guidance on social...
Dying Matters Week
This year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week runs 13-18 May 2019 with the theme Are We Ready? Bereavement care organisations can get involved through planning events, raising awareness and helping people to consider these questions and more… Are we ready...
A Connected Society
The government’s Loneliness Strategy is published today. The strategy highlights bereavement as a trigger for feelings of loneliness. As part of the strategy, the Prime Minister confirmed all GPs in England will be able to refer patients experiencing loneliness to...
Hospice Care Week
Hospice Care Week is an annual week of activity to raise the profile of hospice care across the UK. Each year we hold a week of celebration and action, which helps to change people’s perceptions of hospice care. Heart...
Carers Week 2018 – Healthy and Connected
11-17 June is Carers Week. Across the country, many groups and associations are organising events to support carers to remain healthy and connected. Find out here what’s going on in your area . Caring can be deeply rewarding, bringing people...
Dying Matters Week is here
Dying Matters Week runs 14-20 May with the theme #WhatCanYouDo? Hundreds of events will be taking place across the country, helping to open conversations about dying, death and bereavement. Check out the map for details of what’s on in...
Supporting carers before and after a death – call for practice
Do you have an example to share of good practice in supporting carers before and after a death? If so, we would like to hear from you. The death of someone close brings huge changes and challenges. For those...
Death, Dying and Devolution
This policy brief reviews policy areas associated with death, dying and bereavement within the context of devolution. It focuses on the national and regional delegation of power, resources and authority across the UK and the implications of this for those...
Returning to work after time out for caring
This government consultation wants to know more about the experiences of people who want to return to work, employers’ experiences of recruiting these people and other evidence on the barriers that they face and the support available to them....
Perinatal Pathway for Babies with Palliative Care Needs
Together for Short Lives have revised their Neonatal pathway. The dedicated care pathway starts from the point of recognition that a baby has a life-threatening condition and may not survive for long after birth and through their neonatal period....