Despite being a universal experience, death remains poorly understood, planned for, and supported. As the ageing population grows and hospital systems are stretched thin, it is time to recognise the vital role of end-of-life doulas. What if having an end-of-life doula was considered as usual and as necessary as having a GP, psychologist, accountant, mobile network or a hairdresser? I sit down with the extraordinary Helen Callanan, who’s been instrumental in making that vision a reality....
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