Many people feel they lack confidence, knowledge, information and skills relating to death, dying and bereavement. What could a community do to address this?
Run a public education course to provide local people with the confidence and knowledge to provide basic support of people towards the end of life...read more.
Establish an online directory of clubs, activities, groups and services that can provide distraction, information and solace for those caring or experiencing ill health or bereavement...read more.
Encourage local uptake of Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Friends programme, and follow up by identifying local actions to make your community more ‘dementia friendly’...read more.
Establish a local point of contact as part of the Pushing Up the Daisies network, providing information about options, legalities and practicalities in the days after death...read more.
Consider whether you might be well-placed to establish Coach 4 Care initiative in your own area... read more.
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