Demystifying Death Week 2023
Taking place across Scotland from 1-7 May, Demystifying Death Week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. We are encouraging people to get involved by holding in-person and online events that bring death, dying and bereavement into the limelight.
Below is a list of events registered so far - these pages will be updated over the coming weeks. If you are organising an event that you'd like us to feature, please get in touch.
Let’s talk about… what happens when someone is dying
Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Friday 5th May 2023, 12.30pm-13.30pm. Taking place online (MS Teams).
This event is open to the public.
What will we be talking about?
Dying is a normal process, but these days the process is often surrounded in mystery. Come along to learn more about what actually happens as someone approaches the end of their life and have an opportunity to talk to some experts.
Who is this event for?
Everyone is welcome.
When and where is it happening?
12.30pm-1.30pm, Online on MS Teams
More information: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/planning-for-care/events/
Register: https://link.webropol.com/ep/DDW23-Dying-Process
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash
Coffin Club Caledonia (Dundee & Angus)
Organised by the Dundee & Angus Group of Coffin Club Caledonia
Series of four workshops through April and May
Malmaison Hotel, Dundee
These events are open to the public.
We are a fairly new group within the UK Coffin Club network and are currently starting our next series of talks and educational events. Our aim is to demystify many of the processes and options that are available to the public when planning an end of life/funeral ceremony or memorial. We want to encourage people to think creatively about this, to plan for their own ceremony in advance and to communicate their wishes to their loved ones.
In April and May we will be hosting a series of four workshops in Dundee to which members of the public are invited. (There is no charge for this.) The events will all take place at the Malmaison Hotel in Dundee, and guest speakers will be talking about their particular area of expertise within the ‘death industry’. These will include someone from a Crematorium, a local Funeral Director, a Soul Midwife, and a representative from Dundee University Medical Centre talking about body donation, the manager of a mortuary, a celebrant, A Daisy from the PUTD Chain, the owner of a natural burial ground.
At each workshop, participants can talk around the different options available to them, and towards the end of the series of workshops we encourage them to begin the process of thinking about their own end of life event and what they would like to happen.
Find out more at the Facebook page. To book, contact Angela at coffinclubcaledonia@gmail.com.
PPD - Demystifying Death for Healthcare Practitioners
Organised by NHS Fife.
Friday 5th May 2023.
This event is for healthcare practitioners.
Practice and Professional Development (PPD) are hosting a face to face session to support healthcare practitioners in having conversations that matter related to death, dying and bereavement.
This event is part of Demystifying Death Week which is taking place across Scotland in May and is about providing people with knowledge, skills and opportunities to support each other through death, dying, loss and care.
Who is this session for:
All healthcare practitioners.
Programme includes:
Discussion related to: Best supportive care, communication, DNACPR and Spiritual Care.
Death Cafe (in person)
In partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Finn’s Place and Battlefield Community Project.
Thursday 4th May 2023, 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
Taking place at Finns Place, 167 Ledard Rd, Glasgow G42 9QU.
This event is open to the public.
What will we be talking about?
Let’s break the taboo, and talk about Death! This event is an informal space to talk with others about something which affects us all…so boil the kettle, raid the biscuit tin and come and join the conversation!
Please note that this is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Who is this event for?
Everyone is welcome.
When and where is it happening?
7.30pm- 9.00pm. Finns Place, 167 Ledard Rd, Glasgow G42 9QU. This is in the Southside of Glasgow near the New Victoria Hospital.
More information: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/planning-for-care/events/
Register: https://link.webropol.com/ep/DDW23-Death-Cafe-Finns-Place (you can also just show up on the day)
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
Anticipatory Care Planning – An Introduction for Staff
Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Thursday 4th May 2023, 5.00pm -6.00pm. Taking place online (MS Teams).
This event is aimed at health and social care staff.
What will we be talking about?
Anticipatory Care Planning has benefits for everyone. It empowers people to tell us what really matters; it gives friends and family an opportunity to talk open and honestly; and it helps professionals to work with everyone to create the best care and treatment plans possible. During the session we will be looking at tools and resources we use across NHSGGC to help promote future planning, and how our systems work together to share information. ACP is everyone’s business, so make sure you know your role in the conversation.
Who is this event for?
Everyone is welcome (particularly relevant for health and social care staff working in NHSGGC)
When and where is it happening?
6.30pm-7.30pm, Online on MS Teams
More information: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/planning-for-care/events/
Register: https://link.webropol.com/ep/DDW23-ACP-for-Staff
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash
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