Who are we?
The team is a group of active and retired professionals with an interest in matters concerning death and bereavement. They have recognised the need to address these matters by helping others to confront their own mortality and make preparations for their death (including decisions about organ donation and end-of-life-care) in order to make life better for them and grief less difficult for their friends and relatives.
What do we do?
Chiltern Compass’ main aim is to encourage people to consider and talk through the issues, both practical and emotional, concerning the end of their lives. Talking with others often helps reduce the stress and fear – we are all facing the same issues.
How do we do this?
- Organising workshops to provide a supportive and safe environment for people to discuss their worries and start planning.
- Visiting community organisations and societies to talk and encourage them to understand the issues and how to support each other.
- Doing presentations for professional and caring groups to help them communicate and address end of life issues for those they care for.
- Provide booklets and manuals as a frame work to guide people through the practicalities of preparing for the end of life.
Meet the team
Chiltern Compass was created by a group of volunteers, working and retired social, spiritual and healthcare professionals. Their aim was to get people thinking and talking about and then preparing for end of life, either theirs, a family member’s or a friend. In so doing releasing themselves to live their lives more fully.