Let’s ‘av a natter – Dying Matters Awareness Week 4 – 10 May

Barnsley Hospice is encouraging Barnsley to ‘av a natter about death and dying this Dying Matters Awareness Week, with a special event being held at the hospice.

The Barnsley public is invited to this Dying Matters Awareness session held in The Orangery at Barnsley Hospice on Wednesday 6 May, 2026 – 11 am – 1.30 pm.

Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and chat with:

Katie Yockney, End of Life Care Clinical Lead – Advanced Care Planning and My Personal Wishes

Janice Blackburn, Lead Counsellor at Barnsley Hospice – Language used around Death and Dying

Laura Lawton, Individual Giving Manager at Barnsley Hospice – Legacies

BEST Solicitors – Lasting power of attorney and Wills

Karen Watson, Counsellor at Barnsley Hospice – Last hours of life
Co-op Funeralcare – Information and community fund
Chris Black, Complementary Wellbeing Therapist at Barnsley Hospice – World culture on Dying Matters

Catherine Scutt, Celebrant – Funerals, eulogies and ‘living eulogies’

There is no need to book and everybody is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 6 May!