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What should primary care look like for the next generation?

The SPPC has responded to the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee consultation exploring the future of primary care in Scotland. The response can be accessed here: What should primary care look like for the next generation?

Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care comments on The Inescapable Truth about Dying in Scotland (a new report by Dignity in Dying)

Following the recent publication of The Inescapable Truth by Dignity in Dying, the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care has published the following comment on the report:

Updated SPPC Position Paper on the Impacts of Brexit on Palliative and End of Life Care

SPPC has updated its position paper on the potential impacts of Brexit on palliative and end of life care in Scotland. The revised paper includes consideration of the Immigration White Paper and the latest developments in planning for a No Deal Brexit, with implications for medicines supply. A copy of the paper can be downloaded here.

SPPC response to BASRiS consultation

The SPPC has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on Benefits Assistance Under Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS).

SG Action Plan on Neurological Conditions

The SPPC has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on its draft National Action Plan on Neurological Conditions.

New community development project to support "compassionate communities" in Scotland

The Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC) is embarking on a new project, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support. Taking a community development approach, the project aims to support communities who are interested in taking local action to improve people’s experiences of death, dying, loss and care.