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
💛 Great to be at the launch of @MarieCurieSCO Scottish Parliament #SP26 Campaign Important to make sure all political parties work to deliver a Right to Palliative Care and support a better end of life for all Scots in manifestos at the 2026 election and in the next Parliament.
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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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Delighted to welcome the newest recruit to the Right to Rehab Coalition in Scotland - look forward to working with @MarieCurieSCO #ScotLab25 #righttorehab @CHSScotland @thecsp
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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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We’re looking forward to welcoming guests to our Scottish Parliamentary Reception this evening on the Daffodil Standards for Community Pharmacy. Thanks so much @jackiebmsp for sponsoring and @MarieCurieSCO for supporting.
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.@PaulJSweeney will use his Members' Business debate to mark the publication of the @MarieCurieSCO report, Dying in Poverty in Scotland 2024. Watch online from 12:45pm https://t.co/TPrlXGgskE
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Speakers from @MarieCurieSCO, @Amy_Dalrymple and Ellie Wagstaff are currently leading a session at #NESBereavement2024 on ‘A Right Delayed is a Right Denied: the role of bereavement support in a proposed right to palliative care in Scotland' #BereavementEducation @NHS_Education
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We will be discussing Making It Right, Making It Fair (social justice) at #EASConf24. Our panel includes Liz Marquis, @sinclair_stevie (@povinequalscot), @wagstaff_ellie (@MarieCurieSCO), @stephenfs & @si_francis (@EndFuelPoverty) Book now: https://t.co/6tSdGbjot4
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It's disappointing to read that winter fuel payment letters were sent to people's loved ones that had died. ✍️Companies need to protect grieving people from pain and distress. That's why we're campaigning to make 'Sadmin' simple: https://t.co/MSdch8Q2Da
https://t.co/kaae9cl2MT
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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💬🚨 "Excellent end of life care is possible, but our new report shows too few are getting it." Our Better End of Life report shows access to high-quality palliative and end of life care is patchy, inconsistent and inequitable. But better care is possible. Read more:
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Carol, the chaplain at our Glasgow Hospice, has described her job as 'the best in the world.' 💛 "Helping people find peace in their final days is a large part of my job. I want to make sure they go on to the next stage of their journey without regrets." https://t.co/0GRdzLYxB5
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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We cant wait to welcome our exhibitors on Wednesday #WeAreVital #VHSConf24
@FamilyFund @livingstreets @RoyalVolService @CHSScotland @scvotweet @VoiceAbility @YgamUK @achwscotland @NHS24 @P_H_S_Official @AmmaBirth @MarieCurieSCO @scottishballet @ScotCLWnetwork
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Legacy Officer @MarieCurieSCO Assist the Legacy Administration Team Leader by playing a pivotal role within the Legacy Administration Team, managing a diverse and active caseload of specific, residuary, and reversionary bequests https://t.co/um9Ehy7c4N £28,444 #charityjob
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📢 We've just released the first ever playlist curated by terminally ill people for the end of life. Is there a song you would want to hear at the end of life? 🎵 https://t.co/hUSZrCpM8h
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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