A number of charities and organisations in Sheffield are holding a series of activities for Dying Matters awareness week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A philosophical enquiry session took place at Kelham Island this week which kicked off the month’s events. The exploration of why dying matters will be conducted in different ways including workshops, performances, music and exhibition in the following weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is Dying Matters?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dying Matters is a campaign launched by Hospice UK, a national charity, to encourage more discussions over death and create an open atmosphere where people could feel more comfortable to talk about their grief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dying Matters Awareness week is an annual event that offers an opportunity for all communities around the country to get involved in this conversation about death. Dying Matters Awareness week is set to take place from May 8 to 14 and will focus on loss and grief in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n