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‘Dying matters – Let’s talk about it’ – Public Health Agency

During Dying Matters Awareness Week (18-24 May 2015) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly with those closest to them about dying, death and bereavement.

phaThis year’s theme is ‘Talk, Plan, Live’. ‘Talk’ encourages you to talk to your loved ones about sensitive matters – tips on ways to start conversations and who you might want to talk to can be found on the website www.dyingmatters.org.

‘Plan’ urges you to set out the important practical steps you can take to have your end of life wishes met, and ‘Live’ gives an important reminder that sorting out the details helps you live life to the full with peace of mind.

Corrina Grimes, Allied Health Professions Consultant at the PHA, said, “Many of us have specific wishes about how and where we would like to die and what we would like to happen after our death.

“Sometimes we don’t like to talk about our wishes and thoughts about death and dying, perhaps due to fear of the subject or fear that we may upset our family or friends.

“However, if we don’t have these types of conversations it can mean that people’s wishes go unfulfilled and families may struggle to make decisions. There may be important matters you want to address now rather than when time feels limited,” she added.

Some simple steps that you can take to make your end of life experience better, both for yourself and for your loved ones, are:
1. Make a will
2. Record your funeral wishes
3. Plan your future care and support
4. Register as an organ donor
5. Tell your loved ones your wishes

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