Dying Matters Week 2022: #InAGoodPlace Every year, hospices across the country come together with Hospice UK for Dying Matters Week. Dying Matters Week aims to open up the conversation around dying and bereavement and debunk myths around death and hospice care. This year, we're looking in to the importance of being in a good place to die. But what does it mean to be in a good place to die? Hospices like Trinity look at a person’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs and provide support and expertise to help them cope. So when we talk about being in a “good place to die” we need to explore what that means from physical, emotional and spiritual perspectives, as well as financial and even digital ones. Join us this week as we take a deeper look at how different aspects of dying – some not always immediately considered – can affect being ready to die and those left behind. Everyone is different, so there is no right answer, and it's not something you'll work out over night. The resources below can help you explore what being in a good place to die means to you. Planning for the future The resources below can help you plan for the future and help prepare you, your family, and loved ones for what happens next. Advance care planning What to do when someone dies at home Supporting you through bereavement Free will fortnight Stories Learn from the experiences of others and read stories below from family members of Trinity patients, and our own staff who talk about their own experiences with death, dying and bereavement. Liz's story Rahul's story Helen's story Blogs In a series of short blogs we will be looking at the importance of naming the words death, dying and died. You can read the first blog from Trinity's Physiotherapist, Katie, about how euphemisms can be misleading when talking about the end of life. Read Katie's blog Online Events Matters of life and death: how making sure you are in a good place to die will help you get on with living Poppy's and Trinity will be sharing practical tips from our experience in helping people prepare for the end of life, so that you can have the power and confidence to start conversations with your loved ones about what matters to you, and them. This is an online panel event where you can come and ask questions or simply listen. If you missed the event you can catch up below. Online bereavement support At a loss is the UK's signposting website for anyone bereaved and those supporting them. Head to their website to access bereavement resources, advice or chat to an online counsellor. At a loss Samaritans provides free emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Whether you are having a personal struggle, or if you are worried about someone else, their support lines are open 24/7, everyday of the year. samaritans As Big as it Gets is a booklet from Winston's Wish, the charity supporting children and young people after the death of a sibling. As Big as it Gets is a resource for people supporting children where someone is affected by cancer. The booklet provides a range of ideas for parents and carers so that they feel able to involve their children in what is happening and includes some suggestions about what parents might say to children and how to offer support. As Big As It Gets – Winston's Wish For our patients, their families, friends and loved ones of Trinity patients, there is no time limit on our support. You can contact our Patient and Family Support team on 020 7787 1090, between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. If you call after these hours, please leave a message and we will get back to you. Other support Marsha Heward, our Trinity Welfare Rights Advisor has written a blog on what financial support and benefits are available for people with a life-limiting illness. Find out more More from Trinity The best death and dying podcasts Making a will Manage Cookie Preferences