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We are delighted to announce that 2 new Death Positive Libraries are launching at Waterside Library (Tuesday 9th September) and Strabane Library (Wednesday 10th September). 📚 Learn more at compassionatecommunitiesni.com/death-positive…

Palliative Care Week 2025 will take place from Sunday 7th to Saturday 13th September and the theme for the campaign is Palliative Care: Living for Today, Planning for Tomorrow. Watch the video and read the full report on our blog post: compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/photograp…

Read the report via our latest blog compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/improving…

2 new Death Positive Libraries (DPL) launched in Waterside Library and Strabane Library this week. DPLs are safe spaces within libraries across NI where people can explore, learn, and discuss topics related to advanced illness, caregiving, dying, death and bereavement.

We were delighted to join the RSPCNG 1st Annual Conference: Every Moment Matters at Ulster University during #PalliativeCareWeek 💜 We shared why a public health approach to palliative care is so important -we all have a role in supporting someone impacted by a health crisis. 🌿

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 (Please Share) We are seeking to engage the public on questions you have on the Legal Component of Advance Care Planning in Northern Ireland. Blog Post: compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/public-co… Public Consultation: compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-adv…

Visit compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-adv… for more information on how you can plan ahead (and participate in our public consultation on the Legal Component of Advance Care Planning)

Sharon is at the Macmillan Cancer Support Conference in the Tullyglass Hotel today 📍

The Sandel Centre are running a 2-day FUSED GLASS workshop in Coleraine tackling The Silent Grief of Baby Loss over Saturday 11th & 18th October 2025.

We are at the NI Frailty Network Conference in Lisburn today. 📍 The Commissioner for Older People NI, Siobhan Casey reported that Northern Ireland’s population is ageing faster than anywhere else in the UK.

📚 Thanks to the support of Libraries NI, Death Positive Libraries are available in many locations across Northern Ireland. These foster a culture of openness and understanding around matters relating to dying, death and bereavement. 🔍 Search for 'Death Positive Libraries'.

We have launched a public consultation around the Legal Component of Advance Care Planning to help identify any barriers, or questions you may have. You can submit your thoughts & questions about this via the link below compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-adv…

In an increasingly digital world, people are feeling more lonely than ever. Try this out and see what connections you could rekindle. 💜🩵

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 (Please Share) More information is available via our latest blog and you can find links both this, and a direct link to respond about your thoughts. Blog Post: compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/public-co… Public Consultation: compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-adv…

🌟 October is Positive Ageing Month 2025 🌟 This year’s theme – Building Belonging: Celebrating the Power of our Social Connections – highlights the importance of staying connected, making new friends, and enjoying life at every age. 💜 derrystrabane.com/community/age-…

Western Health and Social Care Trust's GP Social Worker at Clarendon Medical are hosting a workshop for positive ageing month. Living Healthy While Aging Workshop 📆 21st October 2025 🕚 10am - 12pm 📍 Destine, Foyle Road, Derry/L'derry Refreshments provided.