Marie Curie Scotland
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Caring & campaigning for terminally ill people in Scotland. News on our two hospices & services, research & policy. Follow @MarieCurieUK for national news.
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Joined June 2014
We know many will be feeling Christina’s loss and we know for others memories of their own bereavement may be triggered, our Support Line is here for anyone who may be experiencing grief: 0800 090 2309.
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We are deeply saddened to learn of Christina McKelvie’s death, our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues. Christina was a joy to work with, who championed palliative and end of life care with great compassion and commitment both as an MSP and Government Minister.
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RT @CSPScot: Delighted to welcome the newest recruit to the Right to Rehab Coalition in Scotland - look forward to working with @MarieCurie….
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Positive weekend at #ScotLab25 topped off with the inspiring fringe event exploring how we can ensure everyone can access the palliative and end of life care they need. Thank you @ZubirAhmed @JackieBMSP @PaulJSweeney and everyone who attended and joined the discussion
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Attending #ScotLab25? 90% of people would benefit from palliative and end of life care, but too many people are missing out. Join our lunchtime fringe event on Saturday in Dochart 1 as we explore how we might fix palliative care with @zubirahmed @jackiebmsp and @PaulJSweeney
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RT @RPSScotland: We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to our Scottish Parliamentary Reception this evening on the Daffodil Standards f….
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RT @ScotParl: .@PaulJSweeney will use his Members' Business debate to mark the publication of the @MarieCurieSCO report, Dying in Poverty i….
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RT @NES_Bereavement: Speakers from @MarieCurieSCO, @Amy_Dalrymple and Ellie Wagstaff are currently leading a session at #NESBereavement2024….
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RT @EAS_Scotland: We will be discussing Making It Right, Making It Fair (social justice) at #EASConf24. Our panel includes Liz Marquis, @s….
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RT @mariecurieuk: It's disappointing to read that winter fuel payment letters were sent to people's loved ones that had died. ✍️Companies….
thesun.co.uk
THOUSANDS of grieving families have been left “horrified” after winter fuel payment letters were sent to dead loved ones. The winter fuel payment was previously available to everyo…
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RT @mariecurieuk: 💬🚨 "Excellent end of life care is possible, but our new report shows too few are getting it.". Our Better End of Life rep….
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RT @mariecurieuk: Carol, the chaplain at our Glasgow Hospice, has described her job as 'the best in the world.' 💛. "Helping people find pea….
uk.news.yahoo.com
As he lay dying of cancer, a patient called me into his room to tell me his final wishes. I could see the pain in his eyes. He told me that many years before, he had fallen out with his daughter. Now...
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RT @VHSComms: We cant wait to welcome our exhibitors on Wednesday #WeAreVital #VHSConf24 .@FamilyFund @livingstreets @RoyalVolService @CHSS….
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RT @goodmovesjobs: Legacy Officer @MarieCurieSCO Assist the Legacy Administration Team Leader by playing a pivotal role within the Legacy A….
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RT @mariecurieuk: 📢 We've just released the first ever playlist curated by terminally ill people for the end of life. Is there a song you….
independent.co.uk
Marie Curie said music can play a ‘vital role in end-of-life care for many’.
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Thanks so much for coming along 💛.
Great that @caamesoscot were invited to speak with the #Hospice team today. Absolutely fantastic people doing a phenomenal job. If you can please help raise funds for them! All #Hospices in the UK need our help @PcPamcheung @MarieCurieSCO @kevingblyth @TalkToThompsons
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Good luck to the teams taking part in @Gla_BrainGame this evening. We hope you have a great time and thank you for coming along to support us 💛.
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Come and meet us on #Shapinsay as part of Climate and Wellbeing month. We'll be attending the community café on Monday to talk about our newly launched Companion Service and how you can get involved and volunteer to support someone in your community. 💛
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RT @thekiltwalk: Big thanks once again to all our brilliant Edinburgh Charity Pit Stops Partners!. Pit Stop 1📍 - @Cyrenians1968 .Pit Stop 2….
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