Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital has launched two new films as part of its Let’s Talk campaign encouraging people from all backgrounds to have conversations about end-of-life care. The films are aimed at patients and staff.

The film for patients encourages all of us to think about and share what’s important to us if we become seriously unwell or approach the end of our life. The film for staff aims to help healthcare professionals have culturally sensitive conversations with patients and families about end-of-life care.

The films feature real life experiences and are available in a range of languages and accessibly formats. They build on existing films for patients, website information and easy-read resources.

Thanks to funding from GST charity the palliative and end of life care team has also introduced video playing devices and support packs across the trust’s hospitals and in GP practices and care homes in Lambeth and Southwark. Collectively these materials can guide meaningful conversations.

Joanna Bate matron for palliative and end-of-life care said: “We’re thrilled to be able to offer these resources to patients and staff to support compassionate clear and timely conversations about end-of-life care. We hope they help everyone start the conversation.”

To learn more visit guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/letstalk