State of Caring is the largest survey gathering experiences of unpaid carers. It is vital in campaigning for change and helped win rights and commitments including carer’s leave, extra payments, and the right to a break. Complete this year’s survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T

To Absent Friends (1-7 November) is an opportunity for people and groups in Scotland to remember those who have died. We’ve made three short films to explain why To Absent Friends is important and demonstrate some ways to take part: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/abou...

To Absent Friends (1-7 November) gives people across Scotland an excuse to remember people we love who have died. Our Small Grants Scheme supports groups in Scotland to hold To Absent Friends activities. Find out more and apply by 2 September: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/smal...

There are places available on an upcoming 2-day EASE course in Aberdeen in September. This course at Old Torry Community Centre will take place on Saturday 5th and Saturday 12th September from 11am-4pm with breaks. To book your place, please email [email protected].

Coming up at Edinburgh Fringe this August... "Whale Fall is a meditation on mortality, blending autobiography, anthropology and theatre." www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

Are you in Aberdeen? Would you like to feel better equipped to support friends or family who are caring, dying or grieving? We still have places on a two-day course: Thurs 11 & 18 June, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Aberdeen Central Library. Email [email protected] to book your place!

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...

Still a couple of places available on our EASE course starting this Friday in Glasgow! EASE is a short course - free of charge - which builds comfort and confidence to support people though dying, death and bereavement. Book your place by emailing: [email protected]

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...

We have lots of EASE Courses coming up over the next couple of months! Please spread the word and help us fill them up. Swipe to see some of the nice things folk have said about the course 😊 www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness-ease/

Places available on an upcoming 2-day EASE course in Stirling! This condensed course will take place at St Saviour's Church, Bridge of Allan on 15 and 30 June from 10am-4pm with breaks on both days. Book your free place by emailing [email protected].

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...

Welcome on board to our 14th (!) cohort of Volunteer EASE Facilitators! EASE has now reached almost 1000 people across Scotland, and we have lots more courses in the calendar - all only possibly thanks to our amazing Facilitators 🎉 Find out more: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

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...

Demystifying Death Week activities on 10 May include a chat at a bookshop, a gentle yoga activity, a death cafe, and more. #DemystifyDeath Check out what's happening near you and online: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

When you think of palliative care, what comes to mind? We made a short film and shareable infographics to help people understand what palliative care is, how it can help, and when it can help. #DemystifyDeath Find the short film here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/news/news/ne...

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

Fantastic afternoon at Strathcarron Hospice's #DemystifyDeath Week Event - 'Play, Puzzle & Plan' yesterday. Great feedback from local carers centres staff on our Escape Room with groups from local carers centres. You can try it out here - www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/escape-room/

Congratulations to Carrongrange High School on achieveing the Bereavement Charter Mark for Schools! They've had some fantastic Demystifying Death Week activities too #DemystifyDeath www.falkirkherald.co.uk/education/gr...

On 8 and 9 May, there will be Demystifying Death activities by Cowal Hospice, Pushing Up the Daisies, Beatson Cancer Charity, Talk VSED and more. Check the event listings here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

"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

“Do you know someone with a serious illness that won’t get better?” is a new film launched to mark Demystifying Death Week 2026. The film talks about what palliative care is, how it can help, and when it can help. Watch the film here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/news/news/ne...

Congratulations to Carrongrange High School on achieveing the Bereavement Charter Mark for Schools! They've had some fantastic Demystifying Death Week activities too #DemystifyDeath www.falkirkherald.co.uk/education/gr...

On 7 May, Demystifying Death Week activities include a death cafe, online info sessions, and a games day featuring the GLGDGG escape room, "Powers, Puzzles and Prescience"! #DemystifyDeath Check out what's happening near you and online here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

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...

Demystifying Death Week activities on 6 May include events by Humanist Society Scotland and Typewronger Books, Peace Out CIC, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections, and more. Find out what's happening near you or online: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

To accompany our new film for Demystifying Death Week, we've prepared some shareable infographics to explain to members of the public what palliative care is, and why it might be useful #DemystifyDeath You can access these infographics here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/ddweekcommsp...

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...

Great to hear Demystifying Death Week and the EASE course promoted on the Women's Work show with Nancy Luke on Avondale Radio yesterday. Thanks for the mention! #DemystifyDeath player.autopod.xyz/1293393

Demystifying Death Week info stall today, Monday 4 May 2026, 16:00 18:00 Leith Walk Police Box Croall Place Edinburgh, EH7 4LT www.leithwalkpolicebox.com/events/demys... via @edinburghminute.com

“Do you know someone with a serious illness that won’t get better?” is a new film, launched to mark Demystifying Death Week 2026. The new film aims to explain to members of the public what palliative care is, and why it might be useful. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/news/news/ne...

Demystifying Death Week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. Scotland should be a place where everyone can help someone who is caring, dying or grieving. Check out the list of events to mark #DemystifyDeath Week: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

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

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/

Demystifying Death Week starts tomorrow! From 4 to 10 May, communities, organisations and individuals are shining a light on death and bereavement in Scotland. To find out more about what's happening through the week, check the event listings here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

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!

Organisations like Pushing Up the Daisies, Humanist Society Scotland, Inverclyde Libraries and more are hosting Demystifying Death Week events this year. Find out what's happening near you or online here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

Reminder that next week is #DemystifyingDeathWeek All our webinars run twice (lunchtime + evening) to make it easier to join. If you can’t make it live, we’ll share recordings afterwards too. 👉 Find out more and sign up here: www.nhsgrampian.org/globalassets... @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social

Can you lend your support promoting Demystifying Death Week next week? We've pulled together some images, infographics and resources you can quickly share. Check out our communications pack for inspiration and time-saving ideas: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/ddweekcommsp...

Wednesday 22 April is Power of Attorney Day. Find out more about Power of Attorney in Scotland here - www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-power-a...

Wednesday 22 April is Power of Attorney Day. Find out more about Power of Attorney in Scotland here - www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-power-a...

This week, #CareCreates focuses on Future Ready Care. Our opening blog explores what really makes technology work in care - from confidence & culture to the conditions around digital roles. Technology enhances care, it doesn’t replace it. Read more: buff.ly/Lc3tCgo

⭐️Death and Power⭐️ The 2026 CDAS Annual Conference is now LIVE 100 speakers with two free evening events 17-19 June all online Join us! www.bath.ac.uk/events/centr...

#DemystifyingDeathWeek (4–10 May) is about helping us feel more comfortable talking about death, dying, and planning ahead. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing opportunities to learn, ask questions, and take part in ways that feel right for you. @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social

#DemystifyingDeathWeek is coming up. Last year’s sessions covered end of life, grief, planning ahead & spiritual care. Catch up on the recordings: youtube.com/playlist?lis... @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social

Talking about death and dying isn’t easy, but it matters. Join us for #DemystifyingDeathWeek as we share ways to open up these important conversations and support each other. Need to talk? Resources at linktr.ee/nhsgrampian @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social