St George’s is proud to be involved with Dying Matters Awareness Week and there are four events that patients and the public can attend.

The aim of the week is to help people talk more openly about death, dying and bereavement, and the theme this year is What Can You Do?

The intention is to get people more active in planning for dying and death, and helping support those who may need it in times of grief and bereavement, be they friends, family or in your wider community.

Please come along to one of our public events. There is no need to book.


Monday 8 May

Event: Pop up information marketplace

End of life care experts will be on hand to answer questions and promote discussion on the practicalities and choice around death, dying and bereavement.

Where and when? Grosvenor Wing main reception, St George’s Hospital, 10:00-14:00

Experts in attendance include:  Wandsworth End of Life Care Team, Trinity Hospice, St George’s Palliative Care Team, Organ Donation Team, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Wandsworth Carers.


Tuesday 9 May

Event: Fancy a Cuppa?

Tea, cake and conversation about death, dying and bereavement in an open, respectful and confidential space.

Where and when? Spiritual Care Centre, first floor Grosvenor Wing, St George’s Hospital, 14:00-16:00

Experts in attendance include: Faith leaders, funeral directors, palliative care specialists, Macmillan councillors, mortuary staff.


Tuesday 9 May

Event: Talk on End of Life Care

Talk on issues surrounding end of life care by Specialist Registrar Fergus Meher.

Where and when? Lecture theatre B, Hunter Wing, ground floor, St George’s Hospital, 15:30-17:00.


Wednesday 10 May

Event: Pop up information marketplace

End of life care experts will be on hand to answer questions and promote discussion on the practicalities and choice around death, dying and bereavement.

Where and when? Grosvenor Wing main reception, St George’s Hospital, 10:00-14:00

Experts in attendance include:  Wandsworth End of Life Care Team, Trinity Hospice, St George’s Palliative Care Team, Organ Donation Team, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Wandsworth Carers.