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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 1d

This map is like a CAPTCHA in reverse - if you can make sense of the 4 disconnected images then you are almost certainly an AI bot, not a normal human being.

Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations Rebecca!

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 1d

This is Finley. He has a rare genetic mutation that causes patches of different colors in his coat. It is completely harmless, but it does make him completely handsome. 14/10 (IG: jaktlabben.finley)

a lab pup sits and looks up at the camera. his fur is a mottled blend of blond and black, and he’s standing on his leash with one front paw.

a closeup of baby finley resting his little chin on a blanket. one of his ears is curled under at the tip and his eyes look a little sleepy.

finley sits on a rock next to a body of water and squints slightly into the sun with his pink tongue sticking out.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 1d

Hope for the best, prepare for the rest, as we say in palliative care.....

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 1d

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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.

Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

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UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation

Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea.bsky.social · 3d

This guy is in charge of US health care.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 3d

Hospice care is more than you think! #HospiceCareWeek

Hospice UK @hospiceuk.bsky.social · 3d

“I’ve been on this boat 20 years. It’s my home. I love it.” ⛵🧡

We’re sharing Barbara’s story as part of #HospiceCareWeek, to show that hospice care is more than you think – it’s about support at home and in the community, helping people live life their way. 🧡

willen-hospice.org.uk/barbaras-sto...

Barbara's story - Willen Hospice

Barbara is 81 and lives on her narrowboat in Milton Keynes. She's spent most of her life outdoors, through her work as a landscape gardener, Scouting with her

willen-hospice.org.uk

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 7d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

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Rebecca Patterson @rebpatter.bsky.social · 10d

If you're in Edinburgh and are interested in doing EASE now is your chance!

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 11d

Do you live in or near Edinburgh? We have places available on two free EASE courses coming up in your area!

6 & 7 Oct, 10.30 - 3.30
Edinburgh Acting School,
Summerhall

8, 15, 22, 29 October, 10.30-12.30
Newington Trinity Church

Book your place: [email protected]

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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 11d

A Univ of Edinburgh invitation to participate in online survey (15-20 minutes) about palliative care in humanitarian contexts: #palliativecare app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...

Palliative Care Education in low-middle income country Humanitarian contexts: an exploration of Humanitarian Health Worker’s learning needs

Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 9d

These issues affect EVERYONE. Great free opportunities for people living in the north east of Scotland on this course (part-funded by SG) @nhsgrampian.bsky.social

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 9d

Do you live in Grampian? Would you like to feel more comfortable and confident around death, dying and bereavement? Be better equipped to help friends or family who are caring, dying, or grieving? We have EASE courses coming up near you!

www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness-ease/

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 10d

An unprecedented violation of our civic and Constitutional traditions. Calling every military leader in the world back to the U.S. to hear a wildly inappropriate partisan campaign speech followed by a fascist call to use the military against Americans.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 10d

Last chance for the early-bird discount. Don't miss the worm.

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 10d

Book your ticket TODAY to get the early-bird rate for the SPPC Annual Conference. We have a line-up of speakers that will challenge and inspire - check out the full programme and book your place here - www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 11d

@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social Edinburgh is famously accessible from the NE of England, & we are always delighted to welcome palliative care people across the border to our conferences. We have a great line up this year, closer & cheaper than London. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 11d

Do you live in or near Edinburgh? We have places available on two free EASE courses coming up in your area!

6 & 7 Oct, 10.30 - 3.30
Edinburgh Acting School,
Summerhall

8, 15, 22, 29 October, 10.30-12.30
Newington Trinity Church

Book your place: [email protected]

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 14d

To Absent Friends is a people's festival of storytelling and remembrance, open to all, created by people and communities across Scotland. Who do you remember?

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 14d

Autumn is here and we're keen to hear from people planning to put on remembrance events as part of the To Absent Friends festival... find out more here: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 16d

Bleach is for cleaning toilets, not gargling.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 17d

In the Age of Political Gaslighting, this is a sobering reminder.

A piece of paper that reads: "When I was in 7th grade, our teacher put o a video and told us to take notes. Ten minutes in, she threw the lights on and shouted at Steven Webb Sladki, telling him he wasn't taking notes and he should have been. But the thing was, Steve was taking notes. I saw it. We all saw it. The teacher asked if anyone wanted to stand up for Steve. A few of us choked out some words of defense but were immediately squashed. Quickly, we were all very silent. Steve was sent to the principal's office. The teacher came back in the room and said something like "See how easy that was?" We were reading "Anne Frank." I started to understand. I just thought now was a good time to share this story. Don't ever let anyone tell you that what you see with your own eyes isn't happening.

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 17d

'No Barriers Here' Facilitator Training is designed to help address inequities in palliative and end of life care and support more people to be included.

There's a course in Edinburgh on 24 Nov, book here - lnkd.in/e5a-4QcT

There's a nice short film below explains what the training is about.

Dr Jed Jerwood (PhD) @jedjerwood.bsky.social · Jun 19

Lots of people asking more about the 'No Barriers Here' @nobarriershere.bsky.social approach at @seos-uvic.bsky.social @eapcvzw.bsky.social
See our latest film to find out more:
youtu.be/vyeEFl_DOHo?...

Equity Informed Palliative Care - The No Barriers Here Approach

YouTube video by No Barriers Here

youtu.be

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 17d

Not long to go on the early-bird rate! Check out the programme and book your place for the SPPC Annual conference here: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 22d

Every month SPPC produces a free digest of everything you need to know about policy, practice, research, events and other news relating to palliative care, living with serious illness, death, dying and bereavement. Sign up at the bottom of this page www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/publ...

Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 22d

Kings College Complex Life and Death Decisions group have done a briefing for the House of Lords on the Westminster Assisted Dying Bill. Lots of major deficiencies highlighted.

www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/tia-bill-ove...

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – overarching CLADD briefing

To download this briefing as a PDF, please click here. Introduction This briefing is prepared in August 2025 by Professor Gareth Owen, Professor Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) and Professor…

www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 23d

Don't miss this!

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 23d

Coming up in Edinburgh in Oct - a chance to complete the EASE course and the Facilitator Prep Day in just 3 days!

An excellent opportunity for folk who'd like to become volunteer facilitators but haven't yet completed an EASE course.

For info or to book: [email protected]

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 24d

Don't miss the early-bird rate, ending soon!

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 24d

Have you seen the line-up for the SPPC Annual Conference? Check out the full programme and book a place here: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 24d

Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #CandleForCare. Tomorrow is #EqualPayDay and the #discriminatory and unequal treatment of the female #workforce in #socialcare is a particular focus. #careaboutcare #FairWork.

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 25d

Thanks for raising this. It needs to change.