Mark Hazelwood
@palliativescot.bsky.social
CEO of Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care (SPPC). Mostly about palliative care (but not SPPC official). Occasional sharing other enthusiasms. RT ≠ endorsement. @palliative_scot on Twitter
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I've just been updating a web page giving an overview of SPPC's work. It includes lots of info and links to free resources and other interesting stuff. Enjoy.
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Last year we worked with three different workplaces to look more closely at the journey towards achieving the Bereavement Charter Mark - check out their different stories here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/charter-pilo...
January 20, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Last year we worked with three different workplaces to look more closely at the journey towards achieving the Bereavement Charter Mark - check out their different stories here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/charter-pilo...
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We've worked as part of the Bereavement Charter group to develop a Manifesto.
It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...
It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...
January 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM
We've worked as part of the Bereavement Charter group to develop a Manifesto.
It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...
It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...
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Limited places available on an upcoming EASE course in Leith!
11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm.
Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith
Book your free place by emailing [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm.
Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith
Book your free place by emailing [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
January 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Limited places available on an upcoming EASE course in Leith!
11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm.
Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith
Book your free place by emailing [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
11 February, 18 February, (note break), 11 March and 18 March from 1-3pm.
Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith
Book your free place by emailing [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
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Democrats need to realize ICE isn’t just—or even primarily—a mass deportation force.
ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.
ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.
January 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Democrats need to realize ICE isn’t just—or even primarily—a mass deportation force.
ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.
ICE is also Trump’s most loyal internal security force which will be used to attack regime opponents and try to steal the election. They should defund his authoritarian capabilities.
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Minister of State Alex Norris tells the BBC he won't personally come off X because it's important for communicating with voters.
None of his tweets for the last month has more than 1000 views.
None of his tweets for the last month has more than 1000 views.
January 13, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Minister of State Alex Norris tells the BBC he won't personally come off X because it's important for communicating with voters.
None of his tweets for the last month has more than 1000 views.
None of his tweets for the last month has more than 1000 views.
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BREAKING: Resident doctors have called off proposed strike action across Scotland
Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government
Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government
January 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
BREAKING: Resident doctors have called off proposed strike action across Scotland
Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government
Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government
Everyone either has been or will be bereaved. The next Scottish Government should take 4 simple actions to improve things for people when it happens.
We've worked as part of the Bereavement Charter group to develop a Manifesto.
It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...
It sets out 4 simple actions that the next Scottish Government can take to improve experiences for bereaved people in Scotland.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/bereavement-...
January 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Everyone either has been or will be bereaved. The next Scottish Government should take 4 simple actions to improve things for people when it happens.
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Remember: what Trump and his administration are doing is only possible because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional functions of check and balance.
January 9, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Remember: what Trump and his administration are doing is only possible because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional functions of check and balance.
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The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has now completed Stage 2. We've put together a summary of developments during Stage 2, including SPPC's input to the process: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has now completed Stage 2. We've put together a summary of developments during Stage 2, including SPPC's input to the process: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/as...
Why horrors can flow from mere conformity.
NEW
Extremism, conformity, and the problem of law
How the law can (attempt to) regulate extremism, but it can really do nothing about conformism.
By me
emptycity.substack.com/p/extremism-...
Extremism, conformity, and the problem of law
How the law can (attempt to) regulate extremism, but it can really do nothing about conformism.
By me
emptycity.substack.com/p/extremism-...
Extremism, conformity, and the problem of law
How the law can (attempt to) regulate extremism, but it can really do nothing about conformism.
emptycity.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Why horrors can flow from mere conformity.
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It is National Grief Awareness Week. The Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief website signposts to a range of support and information for people in Scotland who are bereaved, including information on practical tasks, funerals, finances. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/support-after/ #NGAW25
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 AM
It is National Grief Awareness Week. The Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief website signposts to a range of support and information for people in Scotland who are bereaved, including information on practical tasks, funerals, finances. www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/support-after/ #NGAW25
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The large drop in immigration seen in today's ONS data will likely have huge consequences for social care.
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
Falling immigration presents problems for social care sector
Cyril Lobont responds to new immigration data from the Office for National Statistics.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The large drop in immigration seen in today's ONS data will likely have huge consequences for social care.
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
The sector has been entirely reliant on care workers from overseas to meet growing demand.
Read our statement from Researcher @cglobont.bsky.social 👇
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Congratulations to Rashielee Care Home on being the 50th organisation to achieve the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces!
To find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Workplaces, see:
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte...
To find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Workplaces, see:
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte...
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Congratulations to Rashielee Care Home on being the 50th organisation to achieve the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces!
To find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Workplaces, see:
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte...
To find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Workplaces, see:
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charte...
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My work is all about taking a public health approach to palliative care. But the term 'public health palliative care' isn't well understood. We made this short film that we hope makes things a little clearer.
Have you heard the term 'public health palliative care' and not been entirely sure what it means? If so, this new short film is for you! vimeo.com/1135830580?s...
What is Public Health Palliative Care
A short film explaining public health palliative care. Copyright: Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care, 2025. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/firelight License…
vimeo.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My work is all about taking a public health approach to palliative care. But the term 'public health palliative care' isn't well understood. We made this short film that we hope makes things a little clearer.
Reposted by Mark Hazelwood
Is it too early to make plans for January? We don't think so! We have an EASE course coming up in Edinburgh:
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Is it too early to make plans for January? We don't think so! We have an EASE course coming up in Edinburgh:
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: [email protected]
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
Second session is this morning. Watch here www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/heal...
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Second session is this morning. Watch here www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/heal...
"Are we designing services that help people move forward, or ones that simply manage decline? Are we offering pathways to purpose, or just places to wait?"
Typically thought provoking blog from Donald reflecting on the resonance for Scotland of recent thinking in the USA.
Typically thought provoking blog from Donald reflecting on the resonance for Scotland of recent thinking in the USA.
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of ageing
At the Global Ageing Conference in Boston, I found myself not just attending a keynote but entering a new narrative; a reframing of ageing that challenges our assumptions and invites us to imagine a d...
scottishcare.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"Are we designing services that help people move forward, or ones that simply manage decline? Are we offering pathways to purpose, or just places to wait?"
Typically thought provoking blog from Donald reflecting on the resonance for Scotland of recent thinking in the USA.
Typically thought provoking blog from Donald reflecting on the resonance for Scotland of recent thinking in the USA.
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Today's To Absent Friends activities are organised by Runforever and HMPG Peterhead, Rooted Willow, Duncan Place, Battlefield Community Project, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections and Humanist Society Scotland. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today's To Absent Friends activities are organised by Runforever and HMPG Peterhead, Rooted Willow, Duncan Place, Battlefield Community Project, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections and Humanist Society Scotland. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
Next year's SPPC major conference will be on 3rd Nov. We've checked to avoid obvious clashes, and are sharing the date early to help others planning events to avoid diary conflicts.
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Next year's SPPC major conference will be on 3rd Nov. We've checked to avoid obvious clashes, and are sharing the date early to help others planning events to avoid diary conflicts.
Spending a lot of time currently trying to strengthen safeguards in the Scottish Assisted Dying Bill. This very short film covers what SPPC is doing.
Today the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care & Sport Committee began discussing amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
We worked with stakeholders and Bob Doris MSP to suggest some changes.
More info:
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/am...
We worked with stakeholders and Bob Doris MSP to suggest some changes.
More info:
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/news/news/am...
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Spending a lot of time currently trying to strengthen safeguards in the Scottish Assisted Dying Bill. This very short film covers what SPPC is doing.
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers o’er-fraught heart & bids it break
Shakespeare
The @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival enables spaces which acknowledge that we all carry experiences of loss. #ToAbsentFriends
Shakespeare
The @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival enables spaces which acknowledge that we all carry experiences of loss. #ToAbsentFriends
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers o’er-fraught heart & bids it break
Shakespeare
The @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival enables spaces which acknowledge that we all carry experiences of loss. #ToAbsentFriends
Shakespeare
The @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival enables spaces which acknowledge that we all carry experiences of loss. #ToAbsentFriends
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To Absent Friends (1-7 November) activities today by Fuze Ceremonies, Bishopbriggs Crematorium, celebrant Fleur Hoole, and Duncan Place Community Hub & Enterprise. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
To Absent Friends (1-7 November) activities today by Fuze Ceremonies, Bishopbriggs Crematorium, celebrant Fleur Hoole, and Duncan Place Community Hub & Enterprise. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
Horrendous.
Our latest report charts the decline in the number of district nurses, down 43% since 2009 📉
It also places the decline in the context of government ambitions to shift more care out of hospital and into the community, where district nurses play a key role.
Read the report: buff.ly/gezemDJ (2/2)
It also places the decline in the context of government ambitions to shift more care out of hospital and into the community, where district nurses play a key role.
Read the report: buff.ly/gezemDJ (2/2)
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Horrendous.