Compassionate Communities NI

We were delighted to deliver our Compassionate Conversations workshop to Age NI staff and to 7 carers from their Shared Lives project.’

One participant later remarked ‘it is the type of information that has you thinking for a long time afterwards.’

Plan Ahead | Compassionate Communities Northern Ireland Thinking about and planning for future care needs so that if we are unable to communicate those caring for us know what we want.

A recent report by PHA found that 79% of the public do not know what Advance Care Planning is. This is a scary statistic, and at CCNI, our mission is to change this.

Learn more or participate in our public consultation at www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-advanced-care-planning

Today, as part of #TalkMoneyWeek, Sharon is providing an online 'Plan Ahead' session for staff at SERC this morning in association with MAPS (Money & Pensions Services).

It’s #TalkMoneyWeek 💬 and this year's theme is 'Start the Conversation'

Start the conversation with those you love - help them understand what matters most.

Planning ahead might mean thinking about;
🧓 Care costs
✒️ Enduring Power of Attorney,
⚰️ or a pre-paid funeral.

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.

🌟 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. 💜

www.derrystrabane.com/community/ag...

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:
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Public Consultation:
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. 💜🩵

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

www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-a...

📚 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 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.

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

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: www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/public-...

Public Consultation:
www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/plan-ahead-a...

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. 🌿

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.

Read the report via our latest blog www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/improvi...

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:
www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/photogr...

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 www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/death-positi...

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Loneliness is widely accepted to be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

When was the last time you did this? 💙💜

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our communities. 💜💙

Try this out and see what old connections you could rekindle.

The power of a smile - try it for yourself 🙂

To celebrate the 12th Palliative Care Week, The All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) have launched a photography competition. 🤳 📷

Learn all about this in our latest blog 📲
www.compassionatecommunitiesni.com/post/photogr...

This year’s Palliative Care Week campaign will take place from the 7-13 September, and the theme is ‘Living for Today, Planning for Tomorrow’. 👇

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One of four top reasons people use illegal borrowing in Northern Ireland was for healthcare which included funeral expenses. Would mammy really want the best, or would she prefer you not go into debt for her funeral?

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

John Wonnacott, MacMillan Palliative Care Chaplain suggests everyone can use spiritual care, regardless of how sick or well we are.