Nobody chooses to die alone, right? Wrong. Some people plan very carefully to make sure they die alone. But why? Helping answer that question is sociologist Dr Glenys Caswell from Nottingham University. We then discuss an exciting partnership with the Society of St Vincent de Paul, who we’re working with on an end-of life companionship programme. Dr Lynn Bassett and broadcaster Julie Etchingham will bring you up to speed with our plans. Listen to episode 23 of the podcast here.
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