Wellbeing Library
“We have come to medicalize ageing, frailty and death, treating them as if they were just one clinical problem to overcome. However, it is not only medicine that is needed in one’s declining years, but life - a life with meaning, a life as rich and full as possible under the circumstances.”
— Oliver Sacks
Finlay Mills - With This Breath
On Friday 20 October, Bath Spa University launched an photography exhibition and 100-page publication of work by Finlay Mills, titled ‘With This Breath’.
Finlay died on 25 March 2022, aged 31, following the diagnosis of a brain tumour in 2018.
With This Breath includes photographs that Finlay made during a period of turbulence and isolation for us all, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Part of Life Playlist
When there are no words, there is music. The Part of Life Playlist contains songs, music and podcasts from a wide range of genres, but all are designed to destigmatise death, grief and loss. Tune in, skip or rewind and find your track in our Wellbeing Library.
Poetry for remembrance
To mark Remembrance Sunday we have compiled a new poetry library of war poetry to offer an opportunity for reflection.
The power of poetry
If music be the food of love, can poetry be the balm to death? Visit our poetry library and decide for yourself.
The power of nature
Kate Bond, biophilic designer and artist shares the nature inspired murals and glazing that she has created for hospitals and hospices. The power of nature to calm and relax is founded in research and these beautiful images prove why.
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