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Dying Matters

in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Improving end of life experiences for people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, their families and loved ones.

Dead Easy:
A Practical Guide
to the Inevitable

The Dead Easy event on 6th May was a real success, bringing people together for a practical and supportive conversation about planning ahead, talking openly, and knowing where to find the right help. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. If you would like more information about the event, or about any of the topics covered, please email us and we will be happy to help.


For more information, please see our event page.

Who we are and
how we can help?

Dying Matters in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is dedicated to improving end of life experiences for people living in either county, their families and loved ones. 

This is an initiative from

Dr Sarah Furness, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland.

Lord Lieutenant Rutland Coat of Arms
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Celebrating Compassionate Care

Nominate a professional carer or health worker for the 2026 Snowdrop Award — nominations from family members welcome

Helpful Information

Helpful information and contact details for health, care and support providers to help with every stage of end of life and bereavement.

Bereavement Help Point

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Friendly, local drop-ins across Leicester, Leics & Rutland.

Find a session near you.

Living Well

What assistance is there to enable me live well with a life limiting condition and to plan for my future care and wellbeing?

Preparing for end of life

What to consider when you are planning ahead for end of life.

Caring

Caring for someone can be demanding and difficult.  

There is more help available than you realise.

Near end of life

What you or the person you are caring for might expect, close to end of life.

In an emergency

Knowing what to do when someone is dying.

After a loss

Getting through the legal formalities and support for bereavement.

Featured Blog Articles

Here you can see our latest news as well as a range of interesting and touching contributions from individuals and care providers. If you would like to contribute an article and share your experience to help others who are going through similar experiences, you can contact us via dyingmattersrutland@gmail.com

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WE WELCOME

Your suggestions

Would you like to see a specific topic covered or to contribute an article to our blog?  

WE WELCOME

Your Support

Dying Matters in Leicester, Leicester and Rutland relies heavily on everyone's support. Please get in touch to find out how you can contribute financially and otherwise.

Payment Method

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Who we are

Dying Matters in RUTLAND CIO, Reg. Charity No.1202452 is dedicated to improving end-of-life experiences for  people of all ages, their families and loved ones. It was initiated by Dr Sarah Furness, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland. 

We are also very grateful for any support you may be able to give to Dying Matters in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland via donations, which will help us to continue to manage and enhance our website and other projects. Our work helps to ensure people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are able to have the best end of life experience possible.

Contact Us

Dying Matters in Rutland CIO, Registered Charity No.1202452

 

To contact Dying Matters in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, please message us via the contact page on this website or via email dyingmattersrutland@gmail.com

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