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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In honour of To Absent Friends (1-7 November), try a recipe from the To Absent Friends Cookbook. It was put together in 2020, featuring recipes and stories shared with us by people around Scotland. www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/cookbook/

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You can sign up for free here www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/news...

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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

God, grant me the courage to change the things I can and incredible new powers to change the things I can't.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our next GLGDGG conference will go ahead on 3 March 2027 at the Renfield Centre in Glasgow. Find out more, register, and see the call for exhibitors and quickfire speakers here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/glgdgg-confe...

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm glad to see Bob Doris MSP recognised in this way. He has worked for over a decade in parliament to raise the profile and support improvement of palliative care.

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There is no middle ground with the kind of people who attack the RNLI. We don’t need to ‘listen’ to them. We need to tell them where to go.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Time is running out to get the early bird rate at our conference. I think it's a really interesting line up which will speak to all sorts of relevant challenges, whether or not you are working in pallaitive care. Relevant right across the UK and beyond (and Edinburgh is easily accessible).

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Westminster Assisted Dying Bill has been rejected by MPs and that will be the end of the process.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The short song "Little Love" by @gabrielkahane.bsky.social is a beautiful vision of aging and dying, suffused with love and hope. 🥹 youtu.be/G9F4XAZN78k?...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/09/2026

A dark blizzard of disinformation is warping the public’s perception of our great city. But we know the truth: our homicide rate is lower than every major US city, neighbourhood crimes are down and we’ve been ranked #1 city in the world 11 years in a row. My piece for The Times.

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We must fight back against troll army’s lies about London

There is a dark blizzard of disinformation online, where our capital is described as a lawless dystopia in decline — this couldn’t be further from the truth

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The full programme for our conference is now out, and the early bird rate is still running. If you work for one of our member organisations (most NHS, all IJBs, hospices, many other 3rd sector & prof associations) you get a substantial disount. Plus the line up is great and v broad relevance!

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Still a few places available on an upcoming EASE course in Edinburgh! This course will take place at Victoria Manor Care Home over four Friday mornings (18 and 25 September, 2 and 9 October) from 10:30-12:30. Email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk to book your free place.

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It would be impossible to guess any of this from most media coverage.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Pushing Up the Daisies is planning its next Value of Death Gathering on the 3rd of October 2026. They're meeting in Falkirk this year at Bailliefields Community Hub: Find out more and book a place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/value-of-d... Photo by Michelle Henderson.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There's just one week left to get in your application for a small grant to support a To Absent Friends (1-7 November) activity! Check our website for event inspiration, guides, and tips, and submit your application by 2 September: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/smal...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Changing demographics, financial pressures, widening inequalities and evolving social structures make for “interesting” times. This year’s SPPC conference brings ideas to help you survive in an increasingly challenging working environment. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

An innovative floating offshore solar project that generates electricity and converts seawater into drinking water. The farm near Gran Canaria produces 85 MW of renewable electricity while using that same power to operate reverse osmosis systems that desalinate seawater #ActOnClimate #renewables

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Can’t wait until tomorrow when all this hard work will be over and I can get back to… er… being investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner for not declaring a £5 million bribe.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Places available on an upcoming EASE course in Edinburgh! This course will take place at Victoria Manor Care Home from 10:30am-12:30pm on four Friday mornings (18 September-9 October). Book your free place by emailing lindagillease@gmail.com.

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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Haywain 2026

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"Do Not Attempt This Conversation" is a play about a junior doctor forced to navigate a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation conversation with a relative she has never met – about a patient she does not know – under immense time pressure. #deathonthefringe Book here: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Please share your work in a poster at the SPPC conference. If you've never done a poster before we can help you through the very simple process.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Nearly there with organising the SPPC conference! The full programme will be out shortly. In the meantime you can see the many speakers who are already confirmed and book your place here www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Tools for a Changing World

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David Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The last of our Pufflings on the Isle of May are leaving although it was still a surprise to find this little fella in the moth trap! I soon released it successfully into the North Sea

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A reminder that this is the guy we're all now supposed to be listening to on the subject of the safety of MPs

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Queen of the Empire" by Sasha Snowdon is a tale of grief, addiction and what it means to be a sister. Darkly entertaining and based on a true story, Sasha Snowdon's Fringe debut promises laughter, complexity, and a cheeky little dance. #DeathontheFringe www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Dr Carey Lunan is one of the speakers at this year's SPPC Annual Conference. She'll be exploring a General Practice practice perspective on inequalities and palliative care. Find out more here - www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📢NEW RESOURCE: A new web resource and accompanying report to explore the vulnerabilities to political interference of 33 key UK scientific public bodies & 11 scientific advisory committees! unchecked.uk/public_body_... 1/7

summary of some key results on the vulnerabilties of scientific bodies

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

To Absent Friends (1-7 November) is an opportunity for people and groups in Scotland to remember those who have died. We’ve made three short films to explain why To Absent Friends is important and demonstrate some ways to take part: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/abou...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

To Absent Friends (1-7 November) gives people across Scotland an excuse to remember people we love who have died. Our Small Grants Scheme supports groups in Scotland to hold To Absent Friends activities. Find out more and apply by 2 September: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/smal...

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Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A reminder that Brazil banned Twitter for failing to stop the spreading of disinformation. There is nothing stopping the British government from doing the same.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Are you in Aberdeen? Would you like to feel better equipped to support friends or family who are caring, dying or grieving? We still have places on a two-day course: Thurs 11 & 18 June, 10.30am - 3.30pm, Aberdeen Central Library. Email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk to book your place!

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

ADR have done some really informative research on care in the last years of life, and they hope to build on this.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to share with others? Apply to bring a poster on your work to the SPPC Annual Conference: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/call...

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Titanic Men Going Home, Belfast, painting by Cupar Pilson, Irish artist.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Hot of the press! Our monthly Update bulletin - with all the latest news relevant to palliative care in Scotland. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/publ...

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Is there a course near you starting soon? Maybe this could be something for you?

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Places available on an upcoming 2-day EASE course in Aberdeen! This course will take place at Central Library, Aberdeen AB25 1GW on 11 and 18 June from 10:30-3:30pm. Email caroline@palliativecarescotland.org.uk to book your place. More about EASE: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A lovely photo of Anna & Wendy, our youngest and oldest EASE facilitators! They just finished delivering a course in Edinburgh. We have courses coming up in Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling and Glasgow over the next few months, as well as online. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today is #EuropeanPalliativeCareDay, higlighting: - access to palliative care remains uneven across Europe. - strengthening palliative care requires investment in trained professionals, stronger community support, and policies that ensure care is available to everyone. eapcnet.eu/european-pal...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Scottish Parliamentary Research (SPICe) has published a report which highlights ‘approaches to palliative care policy’ as a key issue for the next session of the Scottish Parliament. digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBrie...

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Key Issues for Session 7

This briefing has been produced by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe), which is the Parliament’s impartial research service. It identifies some of the key issues that MSPs may face in…

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 11/05/2026

Reform UK claimed to have the “best vetting in the country”. Their candidates told a different story. Here are some with records of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, conspiracy theories and links to far-right groups. They are now in office and must be held to account. 🧵

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

That's a wrap on Demystifying Death Week 2026! Thanks to all event organisers, event participants, people who spread the word, and anyone who got a difficult conversation started. If you want to keep the conversation going, find out how at our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-acti...

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Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Thanks to @strathcarron.bsky.social for an enjoyable afternoon yesterday, and the opportunity to connect with staff from local community and carers centres. What a fantastic group of folk, all up for giving their all to the Powers, Puzzles & Prescience Escape Room! #DemystifyDeath

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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Here’s a poem called ‘Life of a Naturalist’.

Life of a Naturalist

it’s his birthday
and the sloths are up early for once
the flamingos line up in pink, long-legged salute
the birds of paradise parade in their finest
the elephants blow their trumpets
the blue whales gush with joy
the gorillas act out stories of his visits
the lions lay off the wildebeest for one day
and stand together on the Serengeti plain
the lyre birds sing his voice in tribute
the seals cannot stop clapping
and the ostriches urge us
to listen to him
and not bury our heads in the sand

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