Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care | Latest news from SPPC

Key asks for the next Scottish Parliament

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0000

The Cross Party Group on Palliative Care met in February 2026 and heard presentations from 10 experts outlining key actions for the next Scottish Parliament.

Palliative Care on the Ballot: An Election Hustings

Site administrator — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:46:00 +0000

Monday 23 March, 6.30pm - 8pm, MS Teams. Register here.

Annual Conference - From System Holes to Whole Systems

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:47:00 +0000

Over 100 people attended the SPPC Annual Conference, hearing from a range of inspiring speakers and participating in a variety of breakout sessions.

Assisted Dying Bill - latest updates

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0000

Update - 18 March

The Scottish Parliament voted to reject the Assisted Dying Bill. Votes were 57 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 2 did not vote. Voting results can be viewed here.

Summary of the Outcomes of SPPC Amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0000

SPPC worked with Bob Doris MSP to submit over 40 amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Amendments to Assisted Dying Bill

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:50:00 +0000

SPPC Response to Public Health Scotland strategy consultation

Rebecca Patterson — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:48:00 +0100

SPPC’s response to the Long Term Conditions Strategy Consultation

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:45:00 +0100

SPPC has responded to the SG consultation on a new policy framework for long terms conditions.

SPPC Achievements 2024-25

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:39:00 +0100

SPPC has published an Annual Report Summary 2024-25, highlighting key achievements and pieces of work over the last year.

Annual Conference 2025: From System Holes to Whole System

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:13:00 +0100

Catch up with colleagues from across Scotland and make new connections at the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Annual Conference. Hear new and challenging perspectives, take part in interactive sessions and be energised and inspired.

Call for Posters

Rebecca Patterson — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:07:00 +0100

Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to discuss with or show to other conference attendees?

Assisted Dying Bill - Perspectives Informed by Palliative Care

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:43:00 +0000

The February meeting of the Palliative Care Cross Party Group focused on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, exploring perspectives on the bill informed by the practice and provision of palliative care.

SPPC’s response to the public consultation on the SG Strategy for Palliative Care

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:19:00 +0000

SPPC have submitted a response to the public consultation on the Scottish Government Strategy for Palliative Care.

Adults with Incapacity Act

Rebecca Patterson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:20:00 +0100

SPPC has responded to the consultation on proposed amendments to the Adults with Incapacity Act. You can read SPPC’s response to the consultation here: SPPC Response to proposed changes to the Adults with Incapacity Act

SPPC Submissions to Parliament on the Assisted Dying Bill

Mark Hazelwood — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:39:00 +0100

SPPC has responded to two committees of the Scottish Parliament which had called for views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

SPPC's draft response to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:05:00 +0100

The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee and the Finance and Public Administration Committee have both issued calls for views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Assisted Dying Bill

Mark Hazelwood — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:25:00 +0000

SPPC has produced an an Easy Read Brief on the key features of the recently published Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. You can read the brief here.

Assisted Dying Bill Published

Mark Hazelwood — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:25:00 +0000

The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has been published. The Bill and accompanying papers can be found on the Scottish Parliament website here.

Winners of the Derek Doyle Poster Prize

Site administrator — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:18:00 +0000

Congratulations to Kate McCusker, Katie Brown and Kirsty Stevenson at CHAS for winning the 2024 Derek Doyle Poster Prize for their poster Growing up in palliative care – is there a prescription for transition?

Palliative Care Poster Parade

Rebecca Patterson — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:54:00 +0000

The SPPC Palliative Care Poster Parade is an online collection of posters showcasing best practice and new initiatives to improve experiences of living with serious illness, dying and bereavement in Scotland and further afield. You can view all the posters here or follow #SPPCParade24 during the week of 11th March.