The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has now completed Stage 2. We've put together a summary of developments during Stage 2, including SPPC's input to the process: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...

Why horrors can flow from mere conformity.

It is National Grief Awareness Week. The Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief website signposts to a range of support and information for people in Scotland who are bereaved, including information on practical tasks, funerals, finances. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/support-after/ #NGAW25

The large drop in immigration seen in today's ONS data will likely have huge consequences for social care. The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand. Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇

Congratulations to Rashielee Care Home on being the 50th organisation to achieve the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces! To find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Workplaces, see: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte...

My work is all about taking a public health approach to palliative care. But the term 'public health palliative care' isn't well understood. We made this short film that we hope makes things a little clearer.

Is it too early to make plans for January? We don't think so! We have an EASE course coming up in Edinburgh: Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026 10.30am - 12.30pm Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street Book your free place: [email protected] www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

Second session is this morning. Watch here www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/heal...

"Are we designing services that help people move forward, or ones that simply manage decline? Are we offering pathways to purpose, or just places to wait?" Typically thought provoking blog from Donald reflecting on the resonance for Scotland of recent thinking in the USA.

Today's To Absent Friends activities are organised by Runforever and HMPG Peterhead, Rooted Willow, Duncan Place, Battlefield Community Project, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections and Humanist Society Scotland. #toabsentfriends www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...

Next year's SPPC major conference will be on 3rd Nov. We've checked to avoid obvious clashes, and are sharing the date early to help others planning events to avoid diary conflicts.

Spending a lot of time currently trying to strengthen safeguards in the Scottish Assisted Dying Bill. This very short film covers what SPPC is doing.

Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers o’er-fraught heart & bids it break Shakespeare The @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival enables spaces which acknowledge that we all carry experiences of loss. #ToAbsentFriends

To Absent Friends (1-7 November) activities today by Fuze Ceremonies, Bishopbriggs Crematorium, celebrant Fleur Hoole, and Duncan Place Community Hub & Enterprise. #toabsentfriends www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...

Horrendous.

Link to watch the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee begin debating amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. From 9am www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/heal...

To Absent Friends activities on 2 and 3 November include a reminiscence cafe for young people at The Junction, campfires on Portobello Beach by Action Porty, and the Mid-Argyll Death Cafe #toabsentfriends. www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...

NEW REPORT: Government plans to move more #NHS care into the community and out of hospitals won’t be achievable unless action is taken to address the problems facing #DistrictNursing. 👩‍⚕️ 📉 The supply of district nurses is plummeting while demand for care has risen. Read the report: buff.ly/gezemDJ

There are lots of simple but powerful ways to take part in To Absent Friends online or on social media. Post to our online Remembrance Wall, submit a playlist song, or make or share a social media post using the hashtag #toabsentfriends. Find out more: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/onli...

Couldn’t be anywhere else

There are lots of ways to take part in To Absent Friends (1-7 November). You can host an event or activity in your community, club, or organisation, or set up a simple remembrance wall or playlist. Check our guide for ideas, tips, and inspiration. www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/ideas/

There's still time to book your ticket for the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Annual Conference, in Edinburgh on 12 November. Check out the full conference programme and secure your place here: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

This is Finley. He has a rare genetic mutation that causes patches of different colors in his coat. It is completely harmless, but it does make him completely handsome. 14/10 (IG: jaktlabben.finley)

Hope for the best, prepare for the rest, as we say in palliative care.....

This guy is in charge of US health care.

Hospice care is more than you think! #HospiceCareWeek

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

If you're in Edinburgh and are interested in doing EASE now is your chance!

A Univ of Edinburgh invitation to participate in online survey (15-20 minutes) about palliative care in humanitarian contexts: #palliativecare app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...

These issues affect EVERYONE. Great free opportunities for people living in the north east of Scotland on this course (part-funded by SG) @nhsgrampian.bsky.social

An unprecedented violation of our civic and Constitutional traditions. Calling every military leader in the world back to the U.S. to hear a wildly inappropriate partisan campaign speech followed by a fascist call to use the military against Americans.

Last chance for the early-bird discount. Don't miss the worm.

@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social Edinburgh is famously accessible from the NE of England, & we are always delighted to welcome palliative care people across the border to our conferences. We have a great line up this year, closer & cheaper than London. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

Do you live in or near Edinburgh? We have places available on two free EASE courses coming up in your area! 6 & 7 Oct, 10.30 - 3.30 Edinburgh Acting School, Summerhall 8, 15, 22, 29 October, 10.30-12.30 Newington Trinity Church Book your place: [email protected]

To Absent Friends is a people's festival of storytelling and remembrance, open to all, created by people and communities across Scotland. Who do you remember?

In the Age of Political Gaslighting, this is a sobering reminder.

'No Barriers Here' Facilitator Training is designed to help address inequities in palliative and end of life care and support more people to be included. There's a course in Edinburgh on 24 Nov, book here - lnkd.in/e5a-4QcT There's a nice short film below explains what the training is about.

Not long to go on the early-bird rate! Check out the programme and book your place for the SPPC Annual conference here: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

Every month SPPC produces a free digest of everything you need to know about policy, practice, research, events and other news relating to palliative care, living with serious illness, death, dying and bereavement. Sign up at the bottom of this page www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/publ...

Kings College Complex Life and Death Decisions group have done a briefing for the House of Lords on the Westminster Assisted Dying Bill. Lots of major deficiencies highlighted. www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/tia-bill-ove...

Don't miss this!

Don't miss the early-bird rate, ending soon!

Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #CandleForCare. Tomorrow is #EqualPayDay and the #discriminatory and unequal treatment of the female #workforce in #socialcare is a particular focus. #careaboutcare #FairWork.

A growing number of Labour voices now demanding Keir Starmer start taking on Elon Musk and the far-right. Here Labour MP Noah Law writes for Byline Times on why it's time for the Government to quit Twitter and start treating Musk as the 'foreign extremist' he now is bylinetimes.com/2025/09/15/m...

Some feedback from people who have taken part in this free course: “I will take away a new strength in being able to help, plan and offer support” "A really valuable life lesson" Places now available to book in Aberdeen. Around 800 people across Scotland have now taken part in this course.

The Scottish Government has published a new Palliative Care Strategy - 'Palliative Care Matters for All'. Read more here - www.gov.scot/news/new-pal...

Congratulations to Tea in the Pot on 20 years, and thanks for inviting us to table at your Women's Health Information Day this past weekend! A great day to share biscuits, stories, info, and to make connections.

I'll be at this event in November. Would love to see you there if you can join us!