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Allan Kellehear is a medical and public health sociologist with a long-standing interest in human behaviour and experiences at the end of life. He has published numerous works studying the way people die, the kinds of decisions they make, the kinds of experiences they encounter, and the kinds of cultural and historical influences on their conduct. He is a designer and advocate of public health approaches to end of life care that promote community agency, resilience, education, partnerships, and support for care of the dying, the bereaved, and their carers.
Hearts & Minds is a Scottish arts-in-health charity improving the experience of people in hospital and in hospice, residential and respite care by using the performing arts to encourage communication, interaction and laughter.
Hearts & Minds have two specialist programmes: The Clowndoctors, who work specifically with children, and The Elderflowers, who work with elderly people with dementia. The aim of the Elderflowers programme is to reach the person behind the illness and to address the complex issues of dementia, improving participant wellbeing, happiness, mobility and mental agility through a playful, compassionate approach.
An exploration of the importance of being able to share our own stories and our memories of those who have died. Including reflections on the Mexican Day of the Dead and sharing ideas on how Scotland can create its own opportunities for meaningful storytelling and remembrance.
Ewan has spent time in hospitals as a junior doctor, and has several years of experience in parish ministry and hospital chaplaincy. His current role involves facilitating the education of all healthcare disciplines in spiritual care, as well as the strategic development of Scottish healthcare chaplaincy.
As a poet and storyteller Margot has worked with people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds in a wide range of settings, including schools, hospitals, day centres, homeless shelters, prisons and psychiatric units. She leads Creative Writing Workshops and Mindfulness Meditation at Maggie's Highlands and has also run a Life Stories project at the Highland Hospice. She is trained in Counselling and Integrative Arts Therapy. In her work Margot balances professional performances with engaging groups and individuals in their own creative process.
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