An evening with bestselling author Dr Kathryn Mannix in aid of Ty Cymorth Hospice Appeal

An evening with Dr Kathryn Mannix, bestselling author of With The End In Mind will be held at Bronwydd Hall at 7pm on Thursday 27 June with all proceeds to Ty Cymorth Hospice Appeal.

Joining Dr Mannix in discussion with Civil Celebrant from Treasured Ceremonies Helen Williams will be Dr Rebecca Croft, Palliative Care Consultant at Ty Cymorth and Euryl Howells, Hospital Chaplain as they talk about this powerful collection of stories taken from Dr Mannix’s clinical practice from working with people with advanced incurable illness.

Tickets are £5 and are available from Goldstone Books, Hall Street, Carmarthen or online via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/with-the-end-in-mind-a-conversation-with-kathryn-mannix-tickets-59909482876

Dr Rebecca Croft, said: “We are incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to hear Dr Mannix talk in Carmarthen.

“Dr Mannix has written this book with the aim of encouraging more open conversation about death and dying by telling the stories of patients that she has met through her career. I found this book truly inspiring and it made me consider how I communicate with patients and families.

“A Dying Matters survey has shown that over half of British adults prefer to avoid using the word ‘death’. One in three people think about death or dying at least once a week and yet more than two thirds of people in relationships have never talked to their partner about their end of life wishes.

“I hope this event will benefit people personally but also act as a catalyst for opening up conversation about death, dying and palliative care in Carmarthenshire. By doing that we can become a more compassionate society.”

Tŷ Cymorth Hospice Care Appeal exists to provide additional support for patients requiring palliative care in Carmarthen and District. Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-limiting and chronic illness.

For enquiries regarding this event, please contact Helen Williams, Civil Celebrant from Treasured Ceremonies, on 07986526732.