Caring, dying and grieving: encouraging and supporting action in communities

Caring, dying and grieving: encouraging and supporting action in communities

With an exceptional line-up of local and international speakers, it is time to book your place at Caring, Dying & Grieving: Encouraging and Supporting Action in Communities. Tickets cost only £20 for community members/volunteers and £40 for professionals.

Book tickets here, check out the programme, or read more about the sessions on offer here.

who should come?

The event is designed for anyone interested in this field, whether professionally, personally or in a volunteer capacity. We're keen to welcome volunteers, community members, social care staff, nurses, doctors, funeral directors, death doulas, academics, policy workers, community development practitioners, service planners/managers and more.

Format

The programme will feature a mix of plenary sessions, interactive workshops, quickfire presentations, exhibitor stalls, and opportunities to meet and share informally. It is a chance to learn more, to share the work you’re doing, and explore the current challenges, potential solutions and opportunities for collaboration that exist within Scotland.

The day will explore:

• public health palliative care
• compassionate communities
• planning ahead for ill health and death
• death education and bereavement support in schools
• bereavement-friendly workplaces
• public education about death and dying

Access

The building, the main hall, and 3 of the 4 breakout rooms are accessible via ramp, lift, or level ground. There are accessible toilets in the venue.

If you have additional access requirements, support needs, or dietary restrictions that would enable you to comfortably attend and participate, please provide details when prompted during booking.

If you have any questions about attending, please email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk.