LIVING WELL IN LATER LIFE
Compassionate Communities NI was delighted to have partnered with Creggan…
WELCOME TO
Compassionate Communities
Compassionate Communities Northern Ireland is committed to connecting communities through compassionate action and changing attitude and behaviour towards life, age, death and bereavement.
Helping Us All To Live Well Until The Very End Of Life
The Cause
We believe that death and dying are social issues as well as a medical issue.
Sadly, many people impacted by advanced illness and frailty report feeling lonely and socially isolated. Loneliness and social isolation negatively affects a person’s mental, emotional and physical health. The damage to health is widely accepted to be equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
The reality is that people living with advanced illness and frailty experience a ‘social death’ long before their physical death. Social isolation also affects their caregivers and those people living with bereavement .
Our Aim
To improve the experiences of death, dying and bereavement for everyone in Northern Ireland.
LIVING WELL TO THE END OF LIFE
We are committed to making people more aware of the challenges that people face when dealing with death, dying and bereavement. We aim to promote a compassionate response that will support people on their final journey and the continued journey for those they leave behind.
We also know that talking and planning for death and dying helps us to live better. It is important to see end of life as part of life and making advance decisions about our own end of life journey.
Our Programmes
Our programmes encourage conversation, facilitate compassionate support and promote practical planning for future care needs and end of life.
Final Chapters
Education for Everyone
What you need to know about Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Advance Care Planning
Everyone’s Responsibility
Practical guidance on how to ensure your preferences for end of life are known.
Compassionate Conversations
Let’s talk death and dying…
Normalising conversations about death and dying.
Compassion in Action
Compassionate Neighbours
Information and guidance on how to reach out and offer emotional and practical support
The Heart of Living and Dying
How much time do we spend thinking or talking about the things that are important in our lives or planning ahead?
Comfort Packs
Comfort Packs containing basic hygiene essentials provide comfort to patients and their families when they are admitted to hospital.
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