Willow Wood Hospice will once again be supporting Hospice UK’s “Dying Matters” campaign this year. 

A national awareness week held from 4th to 10th May 2026, it encourages communities to come together to create an open culture when talking about death, dying and grief.

The theme of this year’s campaign is: Let’s Talk About Death & Dying, focusing on the importance of conversations about death and dying – with family, friends, employers, anyone in your life – helping you to get the conversation started. 

Market Place Event at Willow Wood Hospice

We are sending out a community-wide invitation for members of the public, colleagues from health and social care across both acute and community teams, faith leaders, funeral directors, and other charities to join us in opening up the conversations about death and dying.

Hosted by our Hospice teams, join us at our interactive market place at Willow Wood Hospice, where leading professionals in the field can offer insight, interactive resources and information about opening up the conversation about death and dying.

Date:
Wednesday 6th May 2026

Time:
Session 1 – 12pm to 1.30pm
Session 2 – 2pm to 3.30pm

Location:
Willow Wood Hospice, Willow Wood Close, off Mellor Road, Ashton-under-Lyne (postcode OL6 6SL)

Cost:
Free

Why attend?
The event aims to offer further guidance and information through demonstrating the many amazing services we, and our local partners, have on offer both internally and externally across the borough.

Who will be there?
There will be a wide range of compassionate organisations and experts present, including the Hospice’s own Wellbeing, Therapy, Dementia, Complementary Therapy, Fundraising, Inpatient Unit and Family Support teams. Visitors can also connect with specialists in oral healthcare and organ donation, alongside charities such as The Cinnamon Trust, Widowed & Young (WAY), and Macmillan. We’re also pleased to welcome community partners like Bromley Solicitors, Featherbed Tales, and Elite Funeral Services, as well as guest speakers from Elite Funeral Services and Dukinfield Crematorium, offering insightful talks throughout the afternoon.

Contact for more information:
Rachael Grimwood, Clinical Educator, on 0161 330 1100 or email education@willowwood.org.uk

Limited spaces are available so please book your free ticket in advance by filling in the simple form on this page below.