Compassionate Communities NI

- Changing attitude and behaviour towards life, age, death and loss. - Increasing #deathliteracy and #deathpreparedness within communities.

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Only 7% of the population have considered their digital will. 🤳

Learn more about what this includes in this short video 📲

#ThinkAheadPlanAhead

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The Power of a Smile 🙂

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Some recent participant feedback from our session:
Planning for the End of Life: Money, Choices, and Compassionate Support 💜

All of our resources are open to use and share via https://t.co/EKChXrEkkw and https://t.co/jQ5XBomMxP

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The Truth About Enduring Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland: 8 Myths vs. Facts

Read more 📲
https://t.co/RcouRw5IQj

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Sharon reflects on Dying Matters Week 2026 in our latest blog 'A Regional Vision for Compassionate Partnerships'

https://t.co/tw6U5nVFWa

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As part of Dying Matters Week 2026, @FoyleHospice launched 'Wee Chat' and we are delighted to have our 'Plan Ahead' resources featured.

Try Time for a Wee Chat: https://t.co/hc0fPnNZcY

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Read more on our Facebook page

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During Dying Matters Week (4-10 May) CCNI together with @LibrariesNI and the @NHSCTrust celebrated the launch of Coleraine’s Death Positive Library on Tuesday. 📚

Learn more at https://t.co/SR99sBJdxm 📍

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John Wonnacott, MacMillan Palliative Care Chaplain spoke to Year 2 nursing students at Ulster University about misunderstanding that can arise around the word 'spirituality'.

Find more great video & informational resources at https://t.co/jQ5XBomMxP

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A conversation with a friend changed everything. 👀

Paula realised that while she had insured the house and the car, she hadn't insured her voice. 🙊

Learn more about leaving a map, not a maze at https://t.co/GeaBCRLGp1

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Understanding Grief Workshop

On 6th May, we are hosting an “Understanding Grief” workshop, delivered in partnership with Cruse Bereavement Support NI.

SCAN TO REGISTER

📅 Wed 6th May 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Belfast Central Library

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Today is the first ever UK wide Power of Attorney Day run by Carers UK. 📍

Here are some more common Myths vs Facts that we often encounter 👀

For more information of Enduring Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland please visit https://t.co/ZTfGDjSXzz

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Today is the first ever UK wide Power of Attorney Day run by Carers UK. 📍

It is crucial to note that Northern Ireland is different to England, Scotland and Wales when it comes to an Enduring Power of Attorney.

Here are some common Myths vs Facts that we often encounter 👀

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"The first sign something was off was small. A letter left unopened."

Read this guest article 📲 https://t.co/xSTGf4lYYw

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📚 Thanks to the support of @LibrariesNI, Death Positive Libraries are available in many locations across Northern Ireland including a new one in Coleraine on 6th May 2026.

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When mum died, we thought the hardest part would be the funeral.

The grief. Sitting in a quiet house that suddenly felt too big. We were wrong.

Read this guest article 📲 https://t.co/cOYS1N1Gcn

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At 35, Paula is in the thick of it. Between a full-time career and the beautiful chaos of raising two young children, her life is a whirlwind of mental checklists.

Read more about Paula on https://t.co/GeaBCRLGp1

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There’s a certain peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve left a ‘map’ rather than a ‘maze’ for your family. 🗺️

Learn more at - https://t.co/QATElL5gCv

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Learn more about how to get involved in this fantastic opportunity via the @LibrariesNI website 📚

https://t.co/Dr8qzmuxes

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Find free & practical documents that can be used to assist with Advance Care Planning in NI.

These documents are not a replacement for professional legal advice, and are simply a framework for documenting your wishes.

Visit https://t.co/wqRE4FvVV9 to get started today.

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Dementia Clinic Appointment with a specialist Dementia nurse/Admiral Nurse

📍Derry/Londonderry Nationwide branch (11 Ferryquay Street, BT48 6JN)

🗓 Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th of March 2026.

https://t.co/LXmyZHueGr