With the incredibly sad news from Scottish comedian Janey Godley that she is on end of life care, Strathcarron Hospice is grateful that she is bringing open discussion on death and dying.

Strathcarron Hospice staff member Katy Whitelaw, joined a phone-in with Stephen Jardine on BBC Radio Scotland this morning where Janey’s announcement and topics around end of life were being discussed.

Katy Whitelaw, Communications Officer, Strathcarron Hospice said, “We were delighted to be part of these discussions, encouraging people to have these difficult, but so important conversations as early as possible, before it is too late.

Preparing for the future is an act of love and consideration, especially during times that are emotionally challenging. Our ‘All About Me’ booklet which we highlighted on BBC Radio Scotland can help with these conversations, and help capture important details too. This useful resource aims to provide guidance and support for individuals and their families as they navigate this difficult journey”.

The Strathcarron Compassionate Communities team and people from the communities of Forth Valley co-produced the All About Me booklet.

This helpful booklet enables you to record and find important information about your life, without having to sort through file after file. Designed to help document your wishes and preferences, including funeral arrangements and other important details, it can offer peace of mind.

By having these conversations, as someone living with a life limiting condition, it ensures that your voice is heard during a time when clarity and guidance are most valuable, easing the burden for your loved ones during an emotional time

‘All About Me’ enables you to record and find important information about your (or a family or friend) life, without having to sort through file after file. This can let people know your wishes about such things as funeral arrangements and obituary.

You can also record your thoughts about loved ones, as well as make peace with family and friends.

PLANNING 

Many people have documents in different places and with different people:

• Personal details
• Pets
• Life contacts
• Possessions
• Computers and Social Media
• Financial
• Final wishes

This book is an opportunity to chat through wishes while keeping all the information in one, safe place.

Download our  All About Me Booklet  

To listen to the BBC Scotland phone-in discussion Thursday 26 September visit: Mornings - with Stephen Jardine - BBC Sounds 

LIVE YOUR LIFE 

Strathcarron Hospice also provides personal support and signposting for all the questions that can be sparked following an end of life diagnosis for those living within our Forth Valley, Kilsyth and Cumbernauld community.

Please contact our Live Your Life TeamSupport Line 01324 827383 for further information.