- SPPC Achievements 2024-25
- Annual Conference 2025: From System Holes to Whole System
- Call for Posters
- Assisted Dying Bill - Perspectives Informed by Palliative Care
- SPPC’s response to the public consultation on the SG Strategy for Palliative Care
News
SPPC letter to the First Minister
Prompted by comments made on the issue of assisted dying, the SPPC has written a letter to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asking her to consider two practical steps to improve palliative care in Scotland.
New Chair for SPPC
Rami Okasha has been elected as the new Chair of SPPC. Rami succeeds Annabel Howell who has completed a 6-year stint as Chair.
Scottish Government Engagement Events to inform the new palliative care strategy
Scottish Government is holding a series of engagement events to inform the development of its forthcoming palliative and end of life care strategy.
Inquiry into health inequalities
The SPPC has published a response to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee inquiry into Health Inequalities.
SPPC Responds to Assisted Dying Consultation
SPPC has responded to the consultation on proposals for an Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. SPPC's approach to this consultation has been:
SPPC response - National Care Service Consultation
The SPPC has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on a National Care Service for Scotland.
To Absent Friends - A festival to remember
Next week, Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief launches the eighth annual To Absent Friends festival. Heralded as a ‘people’s festival of storytelling and remembrance’ the festival takes place from 1-7 November across Scotland - online, in public spaces and in people’s hearts and minds.
Poster Parade highlights research and innovation
After its success last year, SPPC presents Scotland's second ever virtual Palliative Care Poster Parade.
Aims and Principles of the COVID-19 Inquiry
SPPC has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on what the aims and principles of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry should be. The inquiry is due to be established by the end of this year. Discussions are ongoing about how this Scottish inquiry will relate to the inquiry announced by the UK Prime Minster, but which is not due to be established until next spring.
Every Story's Ending - new report launched
Every Story's Ending is a new report by the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care. It explores what can be done in Scotland to improve people’s experiences of serious illness, dying and bereavement.
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