- Changing attitude and behaviour towards life, age, death and loss. - Increasing #deathliteracy and #deathpreparedness within communities.
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Only 7% of the population have considered their digital will. 🤳
Learn more about what this includes in this short video 📲
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When mum died, we thought the hardest part would be the funeral.
The grief. Sitting in a quiet house that suddenly felt too big. We were wrong.
Read this guest article 📲 compassionatecommunitiesni.c…
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You have no idea how much this could brighten someone's day - only one way to find out 🤳
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This simple booklet is a lovely tool where you can plan for tomorrow.
You can record your personal wishes for end of life care and funeral plans; giving you peace of mind.
📑 Get your digital copy at:
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Some recent participant feedback from our session:
Planning for the End of Life: Money, Choices, and Compassionate Support 💜
All of our resources are open to use and share via compassionatecommunitiesni.c… and compassionatecommunitiesni.c…
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The Truth About Enduring Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland: 8 Myths vs. Facts
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Sharon reflects on Dying Matters Week 2026 in our latest blog 'A Regional Vision for Compassionate Partnerships'
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As part of Dying Matters Week 2026, @FoyleHospice launched 'Wee Chat' and we are delighted to have our 'Plan Ahead' resources featured.
Try Time for a Wee Chat: foylehospice.com/weechat
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During Dying Matters Week (4-10 May) CCNI together with @LibrariesNI and the @NHSCTrust celebrated the launch of Coleraine’s Death Positive Library on Tuesday. 📚
Learn more at compassionatecommunitiesni.c… 📍
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John Wonnacott, MacMillan Palliative Care Chaplain spoke to Year 2 nursing students at Ulster University about misunderstanding that can arise around the word 'spirituality'.
Find more great video & informational resources at compassionatecommunitiesni.c…
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A conversation with a friend changed everything. 👀
Paula realised that while she had insured the house and the car, she hadn't insured her voice. 🙊
Learn more about leaving a map, not a maze at compassionatecommunitiesni.c…
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Understanding Grief Workshop
On 6th May, we are hosting an “Understanding Grief” workshop, delivered in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Support NI.
SCAN TO REGISTER
📅 Wed 6th May 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Belfast Central Library
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Today is the first ever UK wide Power of Attorney Day run by Carers UK. 📍
Here are some more common Myths vs Facts that we often encounter 👀
For more information of Enduring Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland please visit lawsoc-ni.org/using-a-solici…
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Today is the first ever UK wide Power of Attorney Day run by Carers UK. 📍
It is crucial to note that Northern Ireland is different to England, Scotland and Wales when it comes to an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Here are some common Myths vs Facts that we often encounter 👀
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"The first sign something was off was small. A letter left unopened."
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📚 Thanks to the support of @LibrariesNI, Death Positive Libraries are available in many locations across Northern Ireland including a new one in Coleraine on 6th May 2026.
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When mum died, we thought the hardest part would be the funeral.
The grief. Sitting in a quiet house that suddenly felt too big. We were wrong.
Read this guest article 📲 compassionatecommunitiesni.c…
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At 35, Paula is in the thick of it. Between a full-time career and the beautiful chaos of raising two young children, her life is a whirlwind of mental checklists.
Read more about Paula on compassionatecommunitiesni.c…
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