I’m aware I haven’t blogged for quite a while.  Lots of reasons why not – when it comes to writing,… Read more

Last week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.  So, while I applaud Lord Richard Layard’s enthusiasm… Read more

Some statistics Around 500,000 people die in England each year. Two-thirds are aged 75 and over. 18% Home, 58% Hospital,… Read more

I am delighted that my TEDxFrome talk is now live on TED. Please do share it with anyone who might… Read more

The difference between genuine end-of-life experiences and drug-induced hallucinations is clear to nursing staff and to patients. People who have… Read more

Sue in conversation with Henrietta (Henri) Lang, writer, psychotherapist and co-organiser of the Death and Dying Festival in Somerset. Henri is married… Read more

Berkhamsted pop-up wasn’t so much a conversation about end of life issues, but more of a brainstorming between local GP… Read more

It’s okay to be afraid of facing the death of your relative or friend. But the gift of being prepared… Read more

In February 2020, Adam Cormack had a life altering stroke at the age of forty-three. This is his inspirational story… Read more

Okay, so the bus stop in the middle of a Delhi slum wasn’t exactly London’s Victoria Coach station, and the… Read more

Dooey, my beloved cat, was killed by a car on Saturday. I had just returned from a week-long silent retreat… Read more

I have just returned for a week in Hong Kong, which included a weekend in Guangzhou – third largest, and… Read more

There are certain signs when illness or old age has tipped into a preparation for death. The dying may feel… Read more

Been talking to quite a few women this week.  Their stories about menopause are touching, particularly those who are struggling… Read more

This might sound a bit callous, but I don’t know what has been more shocking for me today: watching footage… Read more

I have just returned from a train trip from London to Barcelona. What a wonderful city – full of surprises…. Read more

After announcing this morning that Nelson Mandela has been admitted into hospital for tests, BBC Radio 4 News continued by… Read more

An Advance Directive (living will) stipulates, for example, whether you want to be resuscitated or should you become seriously ill, what… Read more