ADR have done some really informative research on care in the last years of life, and they hope to build on this.

Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to share with others? Apply to bring a poster on your work to the SPPC Annual Conference: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/call...

Titanic Men Going Home, Belfast, painting by Cupar Pilson, Irish artist.

Hot of the press! Our monthly Update bulletin - with all the latest news relevant to palliative care in Scotland. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/publ...

Is there a course near you starting soon? Maybe this could be something for you?

Places available on an upcoming 2-day EASE course in Aberdeen! This course will take place at Central Library, Aberdeen AB25 1GW on 11 and 18 June from 10:30-3:30pm. Email [email protected] to book your place. More about EASE: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

A lovely photo of Anna & Wendy, our youngest and oldest EASE facilitators! They just finished delivering a course in Edinburgh. We have courses coming up in Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling and Glasgow over the next few months, as well as online. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

Today is #EuropeanPalliativeCareDay, higlighting: - access to palliative care remains uneven across Europe. - strengthening palliative care requires investment in trained professionals, stronger community support, and policies that ensure care is available to everyone. eapcnet.eu/european-pal...

Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) has published a report which highlights ‘approaches to palliative care policy’ as a key issue for the next session of the Scottish Parliament. digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBrie...

Reform UK claimed to have the “best vetting in the country”. Their candidates told a different story. Here are some with records of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, conspiracy theories and links to far-right groups. They are now in office and must be held to account. 🧵

That's a wrap on Demystifying Death Week 2026! Thanks to all event organisers, event participants, people who spread the word, and anyone who got a difficult conversation started. If you want to keep the conversation going, find out how at our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-acti...

Thanks to @strathcarron.bsky.social for an enjoyable afternoon yesterday, and the opportunity to connect with staff from local community and carers centres. What a fantastic group of folk, all up for giving their all to the Powers, Puzzles & Prescience Escape Room! #DemystifyDeath

Here’s a poem called ‘Life of a Naturalist’.

❌ Nobody should die alone or in pain.  ✅ Everyone deserves compassion, comfort and dignity at the end of their life.  Whoever forms the next governments in Scotland and Wales has an urgent responsibility to improve end of life care, so everyone gets the support they need.  Agree? Look below 👀 👇

"Palliative care" is not well understood, so we've made a short film to try to explain. We're very interested to hear feedback. #DemystifyDeath

Great work and some fun pics! #DemystifyDeath

Games can have an important role in promoting understanding of end of life issues. Free event tomorrow www.strathcarronhospice.net/news/unique-...

Even if you've heard the term "palliative care" before, you may not know what it is, how it can help, or when it can help. For Demystifying Death Week, we've created a short film and some shareable infographics. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/news/news/ne...

There are Demystifying Death Week activities on 5 May by St Columba's Hospice Care, Humanist Society Scotland, NHS Grampian Spiritual Care and more. #DemystifyDeath Check the event listings here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

Demystifying Death Week starts today! Attend an event near you or online, join in on social media, or just talk about it. #DemystifyDeath Find out more: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-dmd/

This week is Demystifying Death Week. Years back it used to be branded Death Awareness week - but everyone is aware of death! However, people are often interested to learn more about end of life issues - so Demystifying Death week provides practical useful information. #DemystifyingDeath

Remember, Demystifying Death week is happening across Scotland next week (4-10 May). Check out how you can get involved or spread the word here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-dmd/ Our Communications Pack includes some quick ideas for busy people!

"A POA is a bit like an insurance policy. You hope you’ll never need it but if something bad happens,you end up glad you had the foresight to take it out." www.solicitorsforolderpeoplescotland.co.uk/guides/Guide...

The Demystifying Death Week (4-10 May) listings are live! Check out what's happening around Scotland and online here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst... If you have an event to add, email [email protected] #DemystifyDeath

We've put together signposting pages to more specialised support for before a death, after a death, and for carers. This makes signposting as a Demystifying Death Week event organiser simple. Find our support pages here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/support/

With the Scottish Parliament election less than a month away, we have an urgent message for politicians… 🚨 Terminally ill people are dying without proper end of life care. We need a Right to Palliative Care in Scotland so everyone can be cared for & comfortable at the end of life. Are you with us?

The Good Grief Spring Festival will run from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April. There are 10 free online events featuring leading voices in bereavement, trauma and resilience. Find out more here: www.goodgrieffest.com/spring-festival-2026

"But now I understand there are no ordinary lives - that every death is the end of a single event in time's history: an event so improbable it represents a miracle, and irreplaceable in every particular." Such an honest, vulnerable, compassionate and beautifully written book.

Over eight million Americans took to the streets today, which makes No Kings 3 the biggest single day of protest in the history of our country. #NoKings

The National Grid right now - 90% renewables. Radical change (of a good kind) is possible with ambition and political will.

“Sakura” in Japan. Cherry blossoms symbolize the fleeting nature of life, mortality, renewal, and spring in Japanese culture. ☺️ TT: ThaoThao Yodo station, Kyoto

An eminently feasible and not wildly expensive agenda to improve palliative care in Scotland.

Places available on an upcoming EASE course in Aberdeen! This course will take place at the Sir Duncan Rice Library over 4 Monday mornings: 27 April - 18 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm Book your free place by emailing [email protected].

We are proud to be supporting Care Creates - a campaign led by Scottish Care inviting Scotland to see adult social care support not as a cost, but as an essential investment in our national wellbeing, economy and future.

Pleased to hear the clear commitment to improving palliative care in Scotland from First Minister John Swinney. (apologies for the slight audio interference at one point)

If you're planning to host a Demystifying Death Week (4-10 May) activity for your community, tell us about it so we can share it on the free Events Listing to help get the word out. Email [email protected] to have your event listed.

Holyrood will vote on the Assisted Dying bill tomorrow. The much-amended final version has been published ahead of the debate:

This is cool. The Government is set to allow plug-in solar, low cost solar panels that families can buy at supermarkets and put on their balconies or outdoor space. "In Germany over a million have been sold, helping households with energy costs and reducing dependence on fossil fuels."

The Scottish Parliament is in the process of debating amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Here is a summary of developments so far, relating to amendments developed by SPPC with Bob Doris MSP. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...

I've been following the first 2 of 4 days of debate and voting on amendments to the Assisted Dying (Scotland) Bill. A summary of successful amendments on coercion, prognosis, palliative care & the assessment process can be read on SPPC's website www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...

We have published our manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election. We highlight areas the incoming Scottish Government must prioritise so that everyone in Scotland is supported to age well and has access to the care that they need, when and where they need it. www.bgs.org.uk/scotlandmani...

Link to watch the debate and voting on amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Starting c 2.10pm following some topical business questions. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...

The debate on the Assisted Dying Bill in Scotland starts tomorrow, with discussion and voting on the 60 pages of amendments to the Bill. SPPC has produced a brief for MSPs on amendments it has helped to develop and supports. Read here www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...

We are now in the run-up to the final debate and vote on the assisted dying legislation in Scotland. You can read about recent developments on the SPPC website, including correspondence between SPPC and the Chief Medical Officer www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...

Limited places available on an upcoming EASE course in Glasgow! 3-5pm on 27th Feb, 6th, 13th, 20th March Glasgow Buddhist Centre: 72 Berkeley St., G3 7DS Book your free place by emailing [email protected]

An interesting read.... reframingcare.stir.ac.uk?p=75

I wasn't aware that using Power of Attorney here in Scotland was so much more complicated than in rUK. I guess you don't until you're in a stressful place trying to use it. Glad to see Martin Lewis has been in touch with Angela Constance about it.

Donald Trump won this district in Louisiana by 13 points in 2024. The Democrat just crushed a Republican extremist in this district by 24 points. Folks, that’s a 37 point swing to the left. We can compete everywhere and win anywhere. Let’s keep this up!