Welcome t episode 3 of the second series of Dead Good Staffordshire. The podcast where we talk about death and dying is back for Dying Matters Awareness Week 2019. The theme for this week is "Are We Ready?"

This is the last part of Charlotte's conversation with former doctor Kathryn Mannix. She spent decades working in palliative care and has seen thousands of patients die.

Charlotte talks about how the conversation with Kathryn has actually given her some peace following watching her nan die almost 20 years ago!

And it turns out Charlotte's not the only one who has found comfort from hearing Kathryn's message about the process of dying.

You can find out more about Kathryn and her book "With The End In Mind" on her website https://withtheendinmind.co.uk/

Music credit: Purple Planet www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to Series 2 of Dead Good Staffordshire.

The podcast where we talk about death and dying is back for Dying Matters Awareness week 2019.

The theme for the week is "Are We Ready?" The Dying Matters Awareness Staffordshire team are planning lots of events - you can check them out here www.facebook.com/dyingmattersstaffordshire

In this episode you can hear part two of Charlotte's conversation with doctor turned author Kathryn Mannix.

Kathryn spent decades working in palliative care and has seen thousands of patients die.

She wants people to talk about dying the same way many people talk child birth so we can all recognise the process.

You can find out even more about Kathryn and her book "With The End In Mind" on her website withtheendinmind.co.uk

Music credit - Purple Planet www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to Series 2 of Dead Good Staffordshire.

The podcast where we talk about death and dying is back for Dying Matters Awareness week 2019. The theme for the week is "Are We Ready?" The Dying Matters Awareness Staffordshire team are planning lots of events - you can check them out here https://www.facebook.com/dyingmattersstaffordshire

In this episode Charlotte talks to former doctor turned author Kathryn Mannix. She spent decades working in palliative care and has seen thousands of patients die. She wants people to talk about dying the same way many people talk child birth.

You can find out even more about Kathryn and her book "With The End In Mind" on her website https://withtheendinmind.co.uk

Music credit - Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome to the seventh episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

Today is all about estate planning, but it's not just about the physical things you own. Your digital life also has a value.

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

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Welcome to the sixth episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

Slightly different today as we explore what happens after you die and you need an autopsy. There's no blood and gore but there is a virtual autopsy with Dr Suzy Lishman

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

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Ask Again - Minimum Effort http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Out_on_Our_Own

Welcome to the fifth episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

Today we look at grief. It's not easy being told you have a terminal illness but at the Dougie Mac in Stoke on Trent there is support for patients and their families dealing with such devastating news.

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

This podcast is made in association with Douglas MacMillan Hospice in Stoke on Trent.

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

Today we look funerals and planning for a funeral - maybe even your own funeral.

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

This podcast is made in association with Beswicks Legal who have provided funding for this episode.

Music used under creative commons licence

Ask Again - Minimum Effort

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Out_on_Our_Own

Welcome to the third episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

Today we look funerals and planning for a funeral - maybe even your own funeral.

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

This podcast is made in association with Hopkinson Wootton and Lovatt Funeral directors who have provided funding for this episode.

Music used under creative commons licence

Ask Again - Minimum Effort

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Out_on_Our_Own

Welcome to the second episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

Today we look at the services and support offered a hospice, focussing in particular on the Douglas MacMillan Hospice in Stoke on Trent.

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

This podcast is made in association with the Douglas MacMillan Hospice who have provided funding for this episode.

Music used under creative commons licence

Ask Again - Minimum Effort

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Out_on_Our_Own

Welcome to the first episode of Dead Good Staffs Podcasts.

There'll be a podcast every day for the next 7 days (14-20th May 2018) encouraging you to talk about death & dying to help you think "What Can You Do?" to be more active in planning for your future.

You can find all the activities taking place across Staffordshire here www.dyingmatters.org/page/dying-matters-staffordshire

Music used under creative commons licence

Ask Again - Minimum Effort

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Promise_of_Time_Upbeat_Themes/Out_on_Our_Own