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Compassionate Conversations

Being able to talk with and comfort people who are experiencing end of life, loss or bereavement can be a daunting prospect – but it needn’t be that way.

Compassionate Conversations is a free awareness training session delivered by St Elizabeth Hospice.

Community fund

Compassionate Conversations is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

What is involved?

Compassionate Conversations will help you build the skills and confidence to enable open, honest and sensitive conversations around end-of-life, loss and bereavement, whilst identifying ways to help and support others.

What does the session cover?

  • Breaking down taboos and myths about death and dying
  • How we can start compassionate conversations
  • How taking the time to lend a helping hand or a friendly ear can make a difference
  • Identifying support services available for those experiencing end-of-life, loss and bereavement

We also offer a tailored Compassionate Workplaces training session for businesses.

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Upcoming 2026 Dates

Online:

  • 28 July 2026, 10am-12pm
  • 11 August 2026, 10am-12pm
  • 25 August 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • 8 September 2026, 10am-12pm
  • 24 November 2026, 10am-12pm
  • 2 December 2026, 10am-12pm
  • 9 December 2026, 10am-12pm

In person events:

  • Moments Coffee Shop, Ipswich, 23 June 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Gainsborough Community Library, 14 July 2026, 10am-12pm
  • The Hold, Ipswich, IP4 1LN, 15 October 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Kings Gate Community Church, 30 Queen Anne’s Rd, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LE, 10 November 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 27 November 2026, 10am-12pm