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“Telehealth” technology support for local care homes

Posted on 30th May 202028th May 2020 by nixbore

Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership is providing new health monitoring technology to all care homes across the area to support remote consultations and delivery of "telehealth".

Posted in End of Life Care

Virtual Death Cafes

Posted on 27th May 20203rd Jun 2020 by nixbore

Grab a cuppa and join this Virtual Death Cafe on Monday 1 June 19:00 - 20:30 for a rare chance to speak openly about death, dying and bereavement.

Posted in End of Life Care

Virtual Death Cafes

Posted on 21st May 202021st May 2020 by nixbore

Grab a cuppa and join a Virtual Death Cafe on Sunday 24 May at 10:30 am or Monday 25 May at 7pm for a rare chance to speak openly about death, dying and bereavement.

Posted in End of Life Care

Dying Matters Week : Wrap Up

Posted on 17th May 202011th May 2020 by nixbore

Conversations about death allow us to accept it as a natural stage of life. We can explore ways to honour our lives by ‘dying well’, through encouraging conversation and taking action. What action will you take?

Posted in End of Life Care, Mental Health

Dying Matters Week : The Terminally Ill

Posted on 16th May 202011th May 2020 by nixbore

People who know they are dying often don't feel heard by family and friends. Don't let fear of getting it wrong stop you from talking and listening.

Posted in End of Life Care, Mental Health

Dying Matters Week: Homelessness

Posted on 13th May 202011th May 2020 by nixbore

Who is going to raise the question of, ‘who do homeless people talk to’ when they experience loss or grief?

Posted in End of Life Care

Dying Matters Week: Carers

Posted on 12th May 202011th May 2020 by nixbore

As a carer when a person they have cared has died, they grieve too. Its ok to ask them about their loss, be there to listen.

Posted in End of Life Care, Other

Dying Matters Week: Sudden and traumatic death

Posted on 11th May 202011th May 2020 by nixbore

If you know someone who has experienced sudden or traumatic death, sometimes it’s difficult to know what to do or say. It’s ok to talk about the person who has died, sitting with the discomfort may be the support they need.

Posted in End of Life Care

Dying Matters Week and bereavement support for residents

Posted on 9th May 20209th May 2020 by nixbore

"Dying Matters" Week and bereavement support for residents

Posted in End of Life Care

People Advising the Hospice (PATH) – February Meeting Update

Posted on 20th Feb 202024th Feb 2020 by swfhealthsocial

Thanks so much to those who were able to attend the meeting on 13th February. It was a good turn out, and a rather beautiful venue!

Posted in End of Life Care, Public Meetings

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