Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023

Discussing topics related to death, dying, and bereavement can be a challenging and uncomfortable task for many individuals. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right words to express oneself in such situations. However, Hospice UK’s Dying Matters campaign aims to change this by breaking the stigma surrounding death, challenging preconceptions, and promoting public openness about end-of-life issues. Dying Matters Awareness Week, which is held annually, provides an opportunity for people across the country to encourage their communities to engage in discussions about death and dying in whatever way feels most comfortable for them. This year, Dying Matters Awareness Week will be taking place from 8th – 14th May. Here are some resources to help with grief, bereavement and ...

A Guide to Positive Ageism

WHAT IS AGEISM? Ageism is a bias against people based on their age and manifests in stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination in many aspects of life. Evidence shows ageism is widespread in society and can be found everywhere from our workplaces and health systems to the stereotypes we see on TV, advertising and in the media. WHAT CAN WE DO TO TACKLE AGEISM? Communicating about ageing and older people in the right way can help to tackle ageism and promote positive and inclusive behaviour in all aspects of life, from our communities and workplaces to the media, social media and political platforms. We get more – not less – diverse with age (e.g. in terms of income, health, social relationships). It is important to ensure ...

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