End of Life Network

Improving communication, connection and collaboration around end of life care

Encouraging open conversations, advance planning and shared responsibility within communities.

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FUTURE EVENTS

Advance Planning Workshop

Waterhaven Place Care Home, Chichester

Thursday 30th October 2pm-4pm

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Introducing Our Lead Sponsor: Home Instead

Introducing Our Lead Sponsor: Home Instead

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    End of Life Network website introduction

    The End of Life Network website (www.endoflifenetwork.co.uk) exists to connect, inform, and empower individuals and communities navigating the complex journey of end-of-life care. Its primary purpose is to foster a compassionate, inclusive environment where people facing terminal illness, caring for someone nearing the end of life, or experiencing bereavement can access meaningful support and guidance.

    Rooted in the belief that end-of-life is a shared human experience—not just a medical event—the website serves as a digital hub that brings together individuals, families, volunteers, and professionals to promote open conversations and practical collaboration. It helps reduce the isolation often felt by those approaching death or grieving, and it promotes community engagement as a vital part of care.

    The site provides resources and links to local services, reflective blogs, personal stories, and event listings, all designed to strengthen community understanding and confidence in supporting each other at the end of life. It also encourages active participation—whether through volunteering, sharing experiences, or joining group conversations—emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in creating a more compassionate culture around dying and death.

    In addition to its emotional and social support aims, the End of Life Network also focuses on education and awareness. It advocates for earlier, more open dialogue about dying, better integration of services, and the normalization of planning for end-of-life needs—whether medical, emotional, or practical.

    Ultimately, the website is a call to connection. It exists not just to provide information, but to inspire action: to create a community where no one has to face the end of life or loss alone, and where compassion, dignity, and care are shared values upheld by all.