If you're struggling right now, you donβt have to manage difficult feelings alone. π
For more information and support, head to: bit.ly/3F44hwh#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
ALT Text reads: How you might feel if you're living with a terminal illness.
- I'm anxious about all the things I have to get done
- I feel afraid about the future
- I feel like I'm going through this all on my own
- I'm sad knowing that I won't be around in the future
- I'm hurt that I'm not able to join in
- I feel guilty that people may have to look after me
Happy International Nurses Day! #IND2024
With more than 50 different nursing roles in the NHS, no two nursing careers are the same. Thank you to every nurse for the compassionate care you provide to patients and the public across the country. π
ALT Text: Happy International Nurses Day! Image: Individual photographs of four nurses. They are representing a diverse range of nursing roles, all wearing different colour uniforms.
π’ This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, let's shed light on the impact of grief on mental health. Grief is NOT a mental health problem, but it can become one if not addressed properly. #NoMindLeftBehind
ALT A circle flow diagram showing the cycle of young people needing and seeking support. It says: Young person's mental health declines - lack of accessible immediate support in local area - young person reaches crisis point - made to wait months/years for support.
What a Dying Matters Awareness Week itβs been π
Whether you held an event, or went to one; watched one of our videos or read a story; shared a post or made a donation, we're so grateful for your support π
Thank you for helping show why #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters.
#DMAW24
π Hey Barbie, we think youβre fabulous for talking so openly about dying matters.
But not all of us will have your fearless spirit when it comes to thinking about our own death.
π§΅ This Dying Matters Awareness Week - #DMAW2024, hereβs a handy thread of things to consider.
ALT A Gif from the Barbie movie showing the title character dancing with others and then saying (subtitled at the bottom of the moving image): 'Do you guys ever think about dying?'
The way we talk about dying matters - but what matters most is kindness, not the words we use.
Listen to some experts - dying people and their beloveds.
Also calming wisdom from @DrLucyPain
Thanks, @dyingmatters.
#DyingMattersAwarenessWeek
Dying Matters Awareness Week starts today π
Patricia, Mumtaz & Lucy add their voices to this @dyingmatters animation exploring the power of language at the end of someoneβs life.
π Please help share this post. Thank you.
#DMAW24#TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters@NLondonHospice
There's just ONE week to go until Dying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May) π #DMAW24
This year, communities around the UK are exploring why #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters
You can show your support by seeing what events are taking place near you: hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/β¦
This morning @lindamagTV will be talking to @BBCWomansHour about the issues faced by the bereaved, having to deal with the distressing amount of paperwork and admin following a death.
For guidance and help with practical and emotional support through the early days of grief please see our dedicated webpages:
thegoodgrieftrust.org/need-kβ¦#HelpandHope π§‘βοΈ