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with the most votes. As many people will know Derek was a key figure in Scotland, the UK and globally in the development of palliative care – instrumental in establishing palliative medicine as a speciality, first chair of the Association for

with the most votes. As many people will know Derek was a key figure in Scotland, the UK and globally in the development of palliative care – instrumental in establishing palliative medicine as a speciality, first chair of the Association for

Families Talking with people and families about planning care, death and dying is a new resource which has been developed to support effective communication in the context of Covid-19. (also available via Guidelines site) Coronavirus

staff . Caring for people who are dying and those close to them amidst COVID-19 visiting restrictions This guide from NHS Education Scotland offers some things to consider for health and social care professionals which may help them

of home-delivered oxygen for people with COVID-19. Deaths in Scottish Care Homes and COVID The International Long Term Care Policy Network has published Deaths in Scottish care homes and COVID-19 .

encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Application process Please email your CV and covering letter to susan@palliativecarescotland.org.uk by midnight on Monday 9 th March. Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Tuesday

enabling quality of life for people with advanced dementia Dr Jo Hockley, Nurse Consultant (Care Homes), St Christopher's Hospice Social Media and patient feedback for quality improvement Gina Alexander, Lead for Scotland,

website goes live, and people can vote for their favourite poster Saturday 23 March 2024 (12 noon) – voting closes Tuesday 26 March 2024 – Poster Parade Event Photo by Yonghyun Lee on Unsplash Posted on December 18 2023

and understanding people’s end of life experiences. What can we learn from care homes about living well before dying well? Older people's experiences of iatrogenic suffering in hospital towards the end of life. Exploring

and presents them online for people to view, share and vote on . The Poster Parade will take place over Twitter this week #SPPCPosterParade, and culminate in an event on 28 October when a selection of exhibitors will give brief presentations of