Demystifying Death Week 2024
Taking place across Scotland from 6-12 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.
Country Music Morning
Organised by St Columba's Hospice Care
Friday 10th May, 11am
The Hub, St Columba's Hospice Care, 15 Boswall Road, EH5 3RW
This event is open to the public.
Come and join us for a relaxed live music morning with folk, Americana and country songs. All are welcome!
Featuring Jenny Baxley Lee, Katey Warran and Bob Payne.
For enquiries, please email arts@stcolumbashospice.org.uk
Anticipatory Grief
Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Thursday 9th May 2024, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Taking place online (MS Teams)
This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
Whilst some deaths can be sudden and unexpected, most follow a period of illness which could last months or even years. During this time everyone can experience a wealth of emotions including anticipatory grief as we realise that a loss is coming.
This panel discussion will explore anticipatory grief from various points of view including carers of those living with Dementia and parents who have a child with a life-limiting condition. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to our panel of experts who have backgrounds in various parts of this journey.
More information: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/planning-for-care/events/
Register: https://link.webropol.com/ep/ag090524
Photo by Jake Thacker on Unsplash
Paying for a Funeral - Myth Busters
Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Thursday 9th May 2024, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Taking place online (MS Teams)
This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
With the average cost of a funeral in Scotland being over £4000*, the financial burden of death and dying can be overwhelming. Caledonia Funeral Aid aim to support people navigating this difficult time by offering advice, as well as practical and emotional support.
During this session we will be discussing some of the help that is available such as the Funeral Support Payment as well as thinking about creative ways we can honour and celebrate those who have died. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to our expert.
*Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2024
This session is delivered in partnership with Caledonia Funeral Aid.
More information: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/planning-for-care/events/
Register: https://link.webropol.com/ep/cfa090524
Photo by The Good Funeral Guide on Unsplash
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Organised by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Thursday 9th May 2024, 10.00am-11.30am
Taking place online (MS Teams)
This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
This is an experiential workshop to give participants an easy way to start thinking about what’s important to them and those around them.
More information: https://www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/planning-for-care/events/
Register for session: https://link.webropol.com/ep/hctm090524
Photo by Niklas Ohlrogge on Unsplash
"It Takes a Village" exhibition - Royal Victoria Hospital Dundee
In collaboration with Medicine For the Elderly & Stroke, Roxburghe House, and the Royal Victoria Hospital Dundee
6-12 May 2024 (open to the public from 9th May)
Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee
This event is in two parts: the second part, starting 9th May, is open to the public.
Working in collaboration with Medicine For the Elderly & Stroke, Specialist palliative care educators are hosting the "It Takes A Village" exhibition this week at Royal Victoria Hospital Dundee. The exhibition is displayed in the Tayview room. We have included some of the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Poster Presentations held earlier this year showcasing some of the great work surrounding palliative care in the Tayside region.
We are also hosting an education event about palliative care to 2nd year nursing students on 8th May, including holding a Death Cafe to stimulate conversation.
The ITAV exhibition will move to the main reception of Royal Victoria Hospital Thursday 9th May where the general public will be able to view it.
Photo credit: Theresa Keicher
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