Dying in debt - Financial insecurities at end of life network

The network was established to develop a community of practice to support health, social care staff and patient facing clinical volunteers to recognise, discuss and support anyone impacted by fuel and socioeconomic poverty at end of life. This network will be open to all levels of role, professions, and settings. Register for the network.   

Objectives of the Network

  • To develop an understanding of the scale of fuel and socioeconomic poverty at end of life with an ongoing community of practice to continue Marie Curie's commitment to tackling financial instability and inequality at end of life
  • To empower communities to talk about fuel and socioeconomic poverty at end of life
  • To increase awareness on support available across communities
  • To develop understanding of the impact financial uncertainties combined with frailty, multi-morbidity and an aging population has on our communities and how we best engage them
  • To deliver expert education to cover a curriculum which addresses key learning needs identified by participants

Curriculum 

Please note some session topics may move around the confirmed dates to accommodate speaker availability. Please note that some session topics may move around the confirmed dates to accommodate speaker availability.

Date and time Session title
23 January 2024 at 11am Improving communication: Talking to patients and carers about finances and insecurities
27 February 2024 at 11am Assessing financial risk help to recognise and how to complete paperwork
26 March 2024 at 11am Practical advice and support: Benefits, debt, accessing support
23 April 2024 at 11am Fuel poverty: What help is available? What is Gas Distribution Networks doing to help?
28 May 2024 at 11am Planning for death, communication with providers, Wills and wishes
25 June 2024 at 11am Tenancy concerns and patients' rights
23 July 2024 at 11am Help for marginalised, greater risk and rural communities
24 September 2024 at 11am After death, funeral costs, legal standing for partners without Wills and legal documents
22 October 2024 at 11am Emotional self-care and future care planning for self
26 November 2024 at 11am Current research, petitions and policy making our voices heard

Curriculum setting

Following the curriculum setting session on 15 November 2023, the group will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month via Microsoft Teams from 23 January 2024 at 11:00 – 12:30.

For more information please contact echo@mariecurie.org.uk