St Cuthbert’s Hospice

St Cuthbert’s Hospice offers free practical advice about your future care and explains why the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is so important when making decisions about the future.

We are delighted to deliver Our project in: Breathing Space Project, St Michael and All Angels Church

Join us for coffee and cake, and an informal discussion around end of life plans, while you are still fit and well!

Sessions will be Fortnightly
From 21st September 2017
10.00 to 12.00
For more information contact
Louise Johnson
Community Liaison Officer
St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Merryoaks
Durham
DH1 3QF
Tel: 0191 374 6196
Louise.johnson@stcuthbertshospice.com

www.stcuthbertshospice.com

Enjoy a warm welcome at our sessions.
Come along to find out about the importance of getting your paperwork in order while you still have full mental capacity, which can so easily be lost by illness or accident.
We understand this is not easy to think about, but we can support you to get Everything in Place and get on living your life to the full.

21 Sept 2017: 10.00 to 12.00

Where there’s a will there’s a way!
The importance of having a will, how to choose an Executor and explanation of some of the laws on inheritance.

5 October 2017: 10.00 to 12.00

Who would you trust?
Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney, the types of decision that can be made, and the process for getting the documents registered.

19 October 2017: 10.00 to 12.00

The care conundrum
Understanding and anticipating future care needs, available options, where to find information, care plans and refusing treatment.

2 November 2017: 10.00 to 12.00

Lifting the lid on funerals
Funeral planning and the importance of making your wishes known. Funeral poverty and how to know your funeral pre payment is safe.

16 November 2017: 10.00 to 12.00

Your heart and soul/memories
Would you leave your organs to a stranger or donate your body to medical science. How to keep/share your memories with family and friends.

30 November 2017: 10.00 to 12.00

Difficult conversations/digital legacy
Discussion about challenging
conversations and how we support each other at difficult times. Closing Social Media accounts and storing digital information.

Little Wonders Activities

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire

When?
Tuesday 29th August 10-12.0
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are strictly for
2-5 years
Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer

The activities are led by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

For further information or to book contact Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

The 6 week course starts in September at St. Michael & All Angels Church.

Sessions are 15 minutes long and start on the 6th September till 11th October.

For full details contact

Gillie Boggon on 07508471522 or 01913711387

or follow the link below

www.breathingspace.org.uk