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Practice Care of Older People in Hospital Standards Healthcare Improvement Scotland has published Care of older people in hospital standards designed to support acute episodes of care of older people in hospital. RCN end of life

Palliative Care and People with Learning Disablities (February 2003) This event was the first major conference in Scotland to provide a platform for discussion of the palliative care needs of people with learning disabilities. Over 120

box” approach, fast-tracking people to death rather than asking “why are these people asking to die?” The scope of the proposal to include those who find life “intolerable” would make Scottish legislation wider than any other legislation in the

Experiences of deaf people with dementia in care homes BDA Scotland has published Deaf people with dementia and care homes in Scotland , which explores how to improve care homes for deaf people with dementia from the point of view of

Experiences of deaf people with dementia in care homes BDA Scotland has published Deaf people with dementia and care homes in Scotland , which explores how to improve care homes for deaf people with dementia from the point of view of

Death Week is about giving people knowledge, skills and opportunities to plan and support each other through death, dying, loss and care. Get involved Since the first death awareness week back in 2013, each May, people across Scotland

to meet the needs of the people in their care adequately. This has negative effects on the mental and physical health of staff. 22% of people die in care homes and care homes generally support residents with high levels of dependency. Over 50%

Creating singing groups for people with dementia Led by Diana Kerr, organised by Faith in Older People. 24 May 2018, Perth. For more information or to book a place email Faith in Older People . Care of Dying Adults in the last days of

A Fairer Scotland for Older People: framework for action The Scottish Government have developed a new framework designed to challenge the inequalities older people face as they age and to celebrate older people in Scotland. New guide to

aim to answer questions people might have about: What to expect if someone is in an 'increased' or 'high' risk category. Care and treatment available for people at home, hospital and in care homes. How decisions are made about care