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!

Assisted dying legislation in Scotland: some developments relating to conscientious objection (and other opt outs) and also identification and regulation of the substance to be used to shorten life.

#PalliativeCare papers…😂

Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers. This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

Limited places available on an upcoming EASE course in Leith! 11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm. Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith Book your free place by emailing [email protected]

A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.

Last year we worked with three different workplaces to look more closely at the journey towards achieving the Bereavement Charter Mark - check out their different stories here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/charter-pilo...

We've worked as part of the Bereavement Charter group to develop a Manifesto. It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...

Limited places available on an upcoming EASE course in Leith! 11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm. Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith Book your free place by emailing [email protected] www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

Democrats need to realize ICE isn’t just—or even primarily—a mass deportation force. ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.

Minister of State Alex Norris tells the BBC he won't personally come off X because it's important for communicating with voters. None of his tweets for the last month has more than 1000 views.

BREAKING: Resident doctors have called off proposed strike action across Scotland Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government

Everyone either has been or will be bereaved. The next Scottish Government should take 4 simple actions to improve things for people when it happens.

Remember: what Trump and his administration are doing is only possible because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional functions of check and balance.

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/...