Preparing for the Inevitable: How End-of-Life Doulas Can Help

You may have heard of Birth Doulas, but what about End-of-Life (EoL) Doulas?

Many people understand that proactive planning for the inevitable is essential. The pandemic reminded us that we can’t control the timing or circumstances of our death, but we can plan ahead to ease the experience for ourselves and reduce stress for those we love. Take a moment from your busy life to learn how End-of-Life Doulas can help you.

Ann Kenrick will lead an informative, entertaining and thought-provoking talk outlining how EoL Doulas can provide you with vital support at key points in your life. A mix of case studies and research will bring to life how they are relevant to us all including:

• How EoL Doulas may be a recent invention but have been with us for centuries.
• How Doulas can help you get your plans in place whatever your age.
• Why attendees describe Death Cafes as 'uplifting and blissful’.
• How Doulas are helping thousands of people across the UK in innovative partnerships with hospices, the NHS and Companion Voices.

Considering your mortality may sound complex, challenging and daunting. Learn how EoL Doulas can make this easier.

Come with an open mind to examine this often-taboo topic and start your journey towards feeling more at peace.

Tickets are £10 per person.

Ann Kenrick OBE is a member of End of Life Doula UK. She is also the former CEO of the Charterhouse alms-house, founder of End of Life Matters, and volunteer and Trustee of St Christopher's Hospice 

What is an end of life doula? (Reference: End of Life Doula UK)

An end of life doula is a compassionate, trained companion who supports individuals with a terminal diagnosis and those important to them. Offering support at any age or stage of illness, our non-medical role is to preserve the quality of wellbeing, sense of identity and self-worth from the moment we are called upon. By providing emotional, practical, and spiritual support, an end of life doula acts as a consistent and flexible presence with knowledge, experience and understanding, to facilitate an end of life that it is as peaceful, meaningful and dignified as it can be.

Refunds

Please note, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds for this event.

Reduced ticket prices

We’d like as many people as possible to be able to access and enjoy Bell House. We offer a limited number of income-based bursary tickets at half price, which can be booked directly - if you would not be able to attend at the full price due to financial considerations, then this concession option is available.