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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cumbria-wide Community Workshops

Conversations about how or where someone wants to be cared for when they are ill or are dying are not easy for anyone. Most people want their wishes and preferences to influence their care. Inspired by the true stories of local people, the Conversations for Life programme encourages each of us to talk about our wishes for our future care whilst still healthy or early on in a diagnosis. Starting these conversations is the first step.

The Conversations for Life programme aims to raise awareness and help you learn how to:

• Open these conversations
• Explore what matters most to you
• Make informed choices
• Let people know your wishes
• Access resources to support you over time
• Create an action plan for your future care

Spaces are limited so to reserve your free place. Please download the .pdf, complete the form below and return it to the address shown.

For alternative ways to book or for more information please contact us by:
Tel: 01539 722323
Email: events@cumbriaconversationsforlife.nhs.uk
web: www.cumbriaconversationsforlife.nhs.uk
Post: Project lead, Conversations for Life,
2 The Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9LR

The Conversations for Life programme is supported by the following organisations in Cumbria:
NHS Cumbria, Cumbria County Council, Department of Adult Social Care, Cumbria Care, Age Concern South Lakeland, Cumbria-wide Hospice Services

October 2009

Thurs 1st Oct Stricklandgate House
5pm – 8.30pm Kendal

Wed 7th Oct Morton Community Centre
5pm – 8.30pm Carlisle

Sat 10th Oct Marchesi Centre
10am – 1.30pm Windermere

Thurs 15th Oct Swarthmoor Hall
5pm – 8.30pm Ulverston

Sat 17th Oct Assembly Room (Tourist Information Centre)
10am – 1.30pm Carlisle

November 2009

Wed 4th Nov Rosehill Barn
5pm – 8.30pm Whitehaven

Thur 12th Nov Helena Thompson Museum
5pm – 8.30pm Workington

Sat 14th Nov Millom Network Centre
10am – 1.30pm Millom

Thurs 19th Nov Evergreen Hall Community Centre
5pm – 8.30pm Penrith

Sat 21st Nov The Eco Centre
10am – 1.30pm Cockermouth

PAST EVENTS

10th, October, 2008
Conversations for Life Event
Gorton Monastery
Manchester

4th, November, 2008
Topic: Caring for the Carers
Dying and Grieving in the 21st Century
Exploring Challenges for Professionals
Cheshire Hospice Education

3rd, October, 2008
Topic : Facilitating the Conversations That Matter Most
“End of Life Care – Everybody’s Business”
Hospice at Home West Cumbria 21st Anniversary Conference
Hundith Hill Hotel, Lorton Vale, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9NQ

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

22nd, May, 2008
Critical Conversations
The Real Connection Between Advance Care (End of Life) Conversations and (You) Specialist Palliative CareCumbria Primary Care Trust
Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle

7th, April , 2008
Critical Conversations
Your Role in Ensuring Patient Wishes Are Known
Hospice of St. Mary’s of Furness, Medical Student Training
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria