Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Places available on an upcoming EASE course in Aberdeen! This course will take place over four Friday mornings (30 October, 6, 20, 27 November, 11am-1pm) at Airyhall Library, Aberdeen AB15 7RF. Book your free place by emailing samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk. 003
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Share your work at the GLGDGG Conference on 3 March 2027 in Glasgow! We have a limited number of 5-minute speaker slots available, as well as exhibitor tables in the main conference hall. Find out more here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/glgdgg-confe... 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The first few To Absent Friends (1-7 November 2026) event listings are live already! New events will be added over the coming weeks. If you have an activity you'd like added to the listings, email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk. See the listings: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv... 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A Café of Reminiscence is a way of bringing together friends, family or members of a community to reminisce and share anecdotes of people who have died. Find out more about hosting your own Cafe of Reminiscence as part of To Absent Friends (1-7 November): www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/diy-... 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Still 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. 012
Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 02/09/2026If you're thinking of coming to the SPPC annual conference now is the time to book - the full programme has been published and the early bird rate finishes in 2 weeks. 110
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Hot off the press! Our monthly Update bulletin - with all the latest news relevant to palliative care in Scotland. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/viewmail.php... 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 18/06/2026To 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... 012
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Are 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... 003
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 25/05/2026We have lots of EASE Courses coming up over the next couple of months! Please spread the word and help us fill them up. Swipe to see some of the nice things folk have said about the course 😊 www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness-ease/ 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Places available on an upcoming 2-day EASE course in Stirling! This condensed course will take place at St Saviour's Church, Bridge of Allan on 15 and 30 June from 10am-4pm with breaks on both days. Book your free place by emailing rev.rachaelwright@gmail.com. 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 15/05/2026A 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... 132
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 11/05/2026That'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... 023
Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Thanks 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 012
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonMark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 07/05/2026"Palliative care" is not well understood, so we've made a short film to try to explain. We're very interested to hear feedback. #DemystifyDeath 013
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Great to hear Demystifying Death Week and the EASE course promoted on the Women's Work show with Nancy Luke on Avondale Radio yesterday. Thanks for the mention! #DemystifyDeath player.autopod.xyz/1293393player.autopod.xyzWomens WorkWomens Work - Avondale Radio 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 04/05/2026There are Demystifying Death Week activities on 5 May by St Columba's Hospice Care, Humanist Society Scotland, NHS Grampian Spiritual Care and more. #DemystifyDeath Check the event listings here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst... 012
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonMark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 04/05/2026This week is Demystifying Death Week. Years back it used to be branded Death Awareness week - but everyone is aware of death! However, people are often interested to learn more about end of life issues - so Demystifying Death week provides practical useful information. #DemystifyingDeath 032
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 04/05/2026“Do you know someone with a serious illness that won’t get better?” is a new film, launched to mark Demystifying Death Week 2026. The new film aims to explain to members of the public what palliative care is, and why it might be useful. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/news/news/ne... 032
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonElla @ellatasm.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Demystifying Death Week info stall today, Monday 4 May 2026, 16:00 18:00 Leith Walk Police Box Croall Place Edinburgh, EH7 4LT www.leithwalkpolicebox.com/events/demys... via @edinburghminute.comleithwalkpolicebox.comDemystifying Death Week info stall — LWPBoxIt happens to all of us. DDW is about how to start conversations about grief and dying. At the stall we have leaflets to help. We are not trained therapists or counsellors. By having conversations a... 133
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Can you lend your support promoting Demystifying Death Week next week? We've pulled together some images, infographics and resources you can quickly share. Check out our communications pack for inspiration and time-saving ideas: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/ddweekcommsp... 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 16/04/2026The Demystifying Death Week (4-10 May) listings are live! Check out what's happening around Scotland and online here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst... If you have an event to add, email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk #DemystifyDeath 012
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 07/04/2026We've produced a series of information leaflets on helpful topics around death, dying, planning ahead, and supporting bereaved people. You can order some or print your own to share at a Demystifying Death Week event or information stand here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/leaflets/ 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Limited places available on an upcoming 2-day EASE course in Huntly! 29 April and 13 May, 10am - 3pm with breaks Square Deal, 22 The Square, Huntly AB54 8BR Book your free place by emailing samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk 011
Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The Fringe Care Fest - what a fantastic initiative, bringing arts and culture into care homes. #CareCreates 011
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonMark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 26/03/2026An eminently feasible and not wildly expensive agenda to improve palliative care in Scotland. 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Places available on an upcoming EASE course in Aberdeen! This course will take place at the Sir Duncan Rice Library over 4 Monday mornings: 27 April - 18 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm Book your free place by emailing samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk. 012
Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026I'm looking forward to seeing this hugely important campaign unfold over the coming weeks. "anyone who has walked the hallways of a care home at dawn, listened to the quiet courage of unpaid carers, or stood beside frontline staff carrying hope into other people’s lives knows a different truth." 053
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 13/03/2026The Scottish Parliament is in the process of debating amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. Here is a summary of developments so far, relating to amendments developed by SPPC with Bob Doris MSP. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as... 012
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Host a superhero-themed escape room as part of your Demystifying Death Week (4-10 May) activity! Order a free "Powers, Puzzles & Prescience" kit at: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/escape-room/ 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonMark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 12/03/2026I've been following the first 2 of 4 days of debate and voting on amendments to the Assisted Dying (Scotland) Bill. A summary of successful amendments on coercion, prognosis, palliative care & the assessment process can be read on SPPC's website www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...palliativecarescotland.org.ukLatest news from SPPC | Assisted Dying Bill - latest updatesA summary of key developments in the progress of the Bill and SPPC's input to the process. 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 18/02/2026There's plenty of time to plan an activity for Demystifying Death Week this May. Would you like to chat through your ideas? We're planning an informal online lunchtime discussion on 4th March. Email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk to book a place www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-dmd/ 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Would you like to see a Scotland where people can talk, learn about and plan ahead for death and dying? If so, lend your support to Demystifying Death Week this May. Check out www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/members-dmd/ for resources and info on our informal discussion event online on 4th March. 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 09/02/2026The team at SPPC has been working hard to keep up with developments on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. We do our best to summarise some key issues on this blog page: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...palliativecarescotland.org.ukLatest news from SPPC | Assisted Dying Bill - latest updatesA summary of key developments in the progress of the Bill and SPPC's input to the process. 001
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Last year we worked with three different workplaces to look more closely at the journey towards achieving the Bereavement Charter Mark - check out their different stories here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/charter-pilo... 022
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Limited places available on an upcoming EASE course in Leith! 11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm. Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith Book your free place by emailing samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness... 003
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 09/01/2026We've worked as part of the Bereavement Charter group to develop a Manifesto. It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-... 012
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 09/12/2025The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has now completed Stage 2. We've put together a summary of developments during Stage 2, including SPPC's input to the process: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as... 002
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 04/12/2025It is National Grief Awareness Week. The Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief website signposts to a range of support and information for people in Scotland who are bereaved, including information on practical tasks, funerals, finances. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/support-after/ #NGAW25 024
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 28/11/2025We're delighted that the ITU/HDU Ward at St John's Hospital have been awarded the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces! Congratulations to the team who have shown real commitment to becoming a more bereavement-friendly workplace. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter-mark-employers/ 021
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Congratulations to Rashielee Care Home on being the 50th organisation to achieve the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces! To find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Workplaces, see: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte... 043
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 17/11/2025This is #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek, a good time to check out the schools resources on our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte... There's also the opportunity to be part of our pilot of the Bereavement Charter Mark for primary schools in Scotland.goodlifedeathgrief.org.ukBereavement Charter Mark for primary schoolsWe are currently piloting a Bereavement Charter Mark for Schools, and new schools are welcome to participate in the pilot. This is part of the work of the Scottish Bereavement Charter group. 001
Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 20/11/2025My work is all about taking a public health approach to palliative care. But the term 'public health palliative care' isn't well understood. We made this short film that we hope makes things a little clearer. 021
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonJust a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · 04/11/2025This #ToAbsentFriends week, we are committed to achieving the #bereavementcharter mark for Rashielee. Today we witnessed friends returning to the #carehome for a visit following the death of a loved one and spoke with staff who continue on their #bereavement journey. #support 032
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Is it too early to make plans for January? We don't think so! We have an EASE course coming up in Edinburgh: Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026 10.30am - 12.30pm Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street Book your free place: lindagillease@gmail.com www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness... 012
Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 07/11/2025We're coming to the end of this year's To Absent Friends festival - so many lovely events providing opportunities for people to come together and share solace. #ToAbsentFriends 010
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Today's To Absent Friends activities are organised by Runforever and HMPG Peterhead, Rooted Willow, Duncan Place, Battlefield Community Project, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections and Humanist Society Scotland. #toabsentfriends www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv... 002
Reposted by Rebecca PattersonGood Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 05/11/2025In addition to today's To Absent Friends activities by Toryglen Community Base and Heart of Yew Ceremonies, visit the It Takes a Village exhibition at Duncan Place in Leith and the To Absent Friends exhibition at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow. www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv... 001