Dying Matters Week 2023
Published on 19 April 2023 09:33 AM
What's your favourite brew?
SEE US AT ISLINGTON GREEN, THURSDAY MAY 11, 10.30AM - 2.30PM
Our Future Matters team is going to be at Islington Green on the Thursday of #Dying Matters Week. They will be on hand to make you your favourite brew at our trusty coffee trike!
The team is expert about anything related to end of life planning - lasting powers of attorney, putting in place a will, planning a funeral or how to record wishes about being cared for in hospital. Come along to simply say 'hi' or come with your questions!
VIP Express Lane
There will be a 'VIP Express Lane' for anyone that let's us know their hot drink of choice in advance! Simply select from our Dying Matters Hot Drinks Menu for priority service on the day (as best we can!).
Dying Matters Week
Dying Matters Week is a campaign that takes place every year, to raise awareness of the importance of having conversations with those people who are close to you, about what's important to them (or you) when it comes to end of life, or in a medical emergency.
Conversations can cover practical issues, such as who should take control of someone's financial affairs in the event of a long stay in hospital or if they no longer have the ability to manage their affairs. It could cover things to do with how the person would like to be looked after towards end of life - whether ideally at home or in hospital.
The Future Matters service is available to help you understand what needs to be considered and how to put measures in place to support these wishes, whether helping you to put in place e.g. a Lasting Powers of Attorney, Advance Care Plan or Will.
Understandably, we don’t want to upset people, or sound gloomy. In fact quite the opposite - people commonly report that it comes as a relief once the subject is brought out into the open. It can help you and your loved ones to cope better both emotionally and practically.
Professionals share their views!
We're delighted that professionals Dr Patrick McDaid, Dr Libby Sallow, Dr Patrick Schrijnen and Dr Beth Griggs will be popping in to see us at our coffee trike! They share their thoughts about the Future Matters service (and what they'll be ordering on the day!)
Sharing Mireille's personal experience
There's a really insightful article from the Islington Tribune based on an interview with Mireille, director of Gentle Dusk, who delivers the Future Matters Service together with Age UK Islington. She shares the difficulties that she personally experienced when her Dad couldn't return home from hospital as the family (and most likely he) would have liked too.
Upcoming events
To get an understanding of the basics that we would all ideally have in place to protect the wishes of our family members or our own wishes when it comes to end of life or a medical emergency - there are 3 options coming up! Having a basic understanding of the conversations to have and the tools that can help could make all the difference to both you and your family.
Dying Matters Week Coffee Trike
Islington Green, N1, Thursday 11 May, 10.30am - 2.30pm
Either simply drop-in to see us or choose from our Dying Matters Week Hot Drinks Menu in advance for 'priority service' (as best we can!) There will be plenty of opportunity to chat to the team and to answer queries about anything to do with end of life planning.
Future Matters: Lasting Power of Attorney & Wills Presentation
Thursday 18 May 2 - 3.30pm
All you need to know about how to put Lasting Power of Attorney in place and a Will. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that allow you to choose one or more people to help make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf, should you be unable to do so. LPAs are a simple way of protecting your health, your finances, and the people you trust.
Death Café at Caffè Estorick (Islington)
Tuesday 16 May 2023 11am - 1pm
Death Cafés are friendly, non-judgemental get-togethers designed to increase awareness of end of life care planning, and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. These are informal discussion groups rather than grief support or counselling sessions. Experienced facilitators will be there to guide the conversations/discussions.
Any questions?
We look forward to seeing you! Any questions, please contact Judith King, Future Matters Co-ordinator, Age UK Islington (Tues & Thurs). Or call the Age UK Islington helpline on 020 7281 6018 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm.