Death Café at Almeida Cafe (Islington)

Gentle Dusk - Living for the present, planning for the future.All of us worry about death and dying at some point, and we all have experience of it; but when the time comes for urgent decisions, it can be hard to find the words.Only 7 percent of us have recorded our wishes and preferences for the care we would like at the end of our lives.Gentle Dusk is a socially-minded organisation raising awareness of the importance of end of life care planning. Through our training courses, workshops and support services, we aim to bring as much softness as possible to death, dying and bereavement.We help people to document their emergency and future care wishes, financial and legal affairs. We want to improve the quality of life for anyone facing death, for their loved ones and the health professionals involved in their care.At Gentle Dusk we believe that open and honest planning for the future doesn’t have to be scary. It doesn’t have to be sad. These conversations can be gentle, calm, reassuring and empowering – and we can help you get started.What does Gentle Dusk do?Gentle Dusk works with individuals, the NHS, private and voluntary sectors across the UK.We offer a range of training courses for health and social care professionals, and for the general public to gain skills and confidence initiating difficult conversations, as well as the practicalities of end of life care planning.Our bespoke workshops can help institutions strengthen the resources and support they offer to their staff, clients and wider networks.Through our flagship Future Matters service, Gentle Dusk partners with community organisations and the NHS to provide free support for local residents planning their future.Gentle Dusk hosts regular events, including Death Cafés. Open conversation about death, dying and bereavement, with some tea and cake, can help us all to think about the kind of life we want – as well as our end of life wishes.For further information and to learn more about Gentle Dusk: visit:Gentle Dusk

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Death is a sensitive subject but talking about it can be a very positive experience – especially in a relaxed, social forum with tea &amp; cake.

Almeida Cafe & Bar

Death Café Attendees (Islington Residents)Gentle Dusk organises<a href="http://www.gentledusk.org.uk/events.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a>Death Cafés <a href="http://www.gentledusk.org.uk/events.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>to lift the taboo around death, dying and bereavement. Open conversation about these inevitable experiences – with family, friends and others we meet at the events – can help us to think about the kind of life we want, as well as our end of life wishes.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. Hot/cold beverages (20% discount on hot drinks) and biscuits/cakes will be available for you to purchase at the venue.

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