Please find time to respond to the consultation on these draft standards, for all settings in Scotland. As a development group we tried hard to ensure that palliative and end of life care was clearly and helpfully situated in the standards. How did we do? All answers welcome!

SPPC's easy read brief on the content of the new Scottish Assisted Dying Bill, plus an updated version of our description of the legislative process. palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/assi…

Link to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill published just now. SPPC will produce a Key Features brief soon to keep stakeholders informed. parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

Today's the day. Just register and drop in for as long as you can manage! #SPPCPosterParade

JUST ANNOUNCED Varied and interesting topics in the #PosterParadeEvent line up. Register here us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Looking forward to SPPC's Poster Parade Event next Tues 3-5pm: 12+ rapid fire presentations showcasing innovation in palliative care from across Scotland. Diverse topics including acute medicine, community bereavement hub, clinical trials, virtual wards, 1/

Discover strategies for supporting employees through bereavement at the upcoming seminar on 30 April in Edinburgh. Tickets are priced at £20 per person. Book your spot now!

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#becausegriefmatters

The Demystifying Death Week Small Grants Scheme closes this Friday (22 March). There's still time to apply! Join in between 6-12 May to help #demystifydeath across Scotland. Find out more and apply here:
goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/content/ddwsma…

Just heard that tomorrow (Tuesday's) Scottish Parliament Palliative Care CPG has been cancelled, because the parliament's business is expected to run on all evening [Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill (Scotland)]. Will be emailing attendees.

Poster 64 #SPPCParade24 Who is more death literate – bus drivers or students? A pilot of the Death Literacy Index in Scotland Rebecca Patterson Mark Hazelwood GoodLifeDeathGrief with thanks to Dr Kerrie Noonan. HealthLiteracyPlace

Poster 59 #SPPCParade24 Truacanta: Scotland’s Compassionate Community Project Rebecca Patterson Caroline Gibb 🌈🐶🌱 GoodLifeDeathGrief Macmillan Cancer Support @SCDC_org

5/ By 2040, 10,000 more people will need palliative care each year, with two thirds of all deaths taking place in people's own homes, hospices and care homes.

In supporting a right to palliative care, Bob Doris highlights the importance of empowering our workforces

If you know people in the Grampian area, please spread the word - this is a great (and free) opportunity to learn about a range of issues relating to death, dying, loss and care, in a friendly and safe environment. #EndOfLifeAidSkillsForEveryone

📢 Calling all employers! Don't miss this seminar on Supporting Employees through Bereavement, hosted by the Bereavement Charter Groupfor Children & Adults in Scotland, with GoodLifeDeathGrief. Join us on 30th April in Edinburgh.

Get your tickets now! 🎟️ buff.ly/49KjzUe

Poster 16 #SPPCParade24 EASE: The Story So Far Rebecca Patterson Caroline Gibb 🌈🐶🌱

1/📢In Scotland a large proportion of people die without some or all of the palliative support they need, despite the fact 90% would benefit from it.

That's why we're launching a campaign for a right to palliative care for everyone living with terminal illness in Scotland 🧵👇

Join us on 30 April in Edinburgh for this employer bereavement seminar. Discover valuable insights into practical strategies & best practices for providing workplace support for staff who are bereaved.

Tickets are £20, book on: buff.ly/49KjzUe

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The programme for this event is now available - come along and be part of the conversation.

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Eating my breakfast listening to the main BBC news bulletin talking about the need for more 'death literacy'. 😮 👍👍But what is 'death literacy' ? 1/

Have you experienced a bereavement? Being able to talk about your loved one is an important part of grieving. Pop down to the Death Cafe to chat to other people who are bereaved.
(This is not an NHS initiative)