The role of the Churches in supporting people with end of life matters When faced with the reality of deteriorating health, caring responsibilities, death or bereavement, people need many things from the NHS and other formal services, and from their friends, families and communities. Though health and social care services play an important role, they …

Talking About Mental Illness - how can churches respond?  Gill Yellowlees lives in the Scottish Borders where she worked as a psychiatrist with the NHS Mental Health for Older People's Team until her retirement in 2014.  She serves as an elder in the local Church of Scotland congregation and has trained in spiritual direction with …

We are delighted to announce that Dr Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive, Scottish Care will give the 2020 Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture entitled Human Rights and Spiritual Care. The Lecture will be followed by a wine and canape reception. Tickets are available to purchase now - click on the Eventbrite website link below.

A workshop led by Diana Kerr, Dementia Consultant, Author and Singing Group Leader. Who should attend? Do you like a good sing song? Have you had your spirits lifted by music? Are you looking for an opportunity to be involved in bringing fun, joy and a sense of wellbeing to others? Would you like to …

Tuesday 11 May 2021 - 4.30pm THE MALCOLM GOLDSMITH LECTURE 2021 to be given by Dr Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Care The fullness of humanity: human rights and spirituality This lecture will explore the relationship between human rights as a moral and legal framework and the world of spirituality. It will advocate a …

In a series of free on-line seminars, we will be exploring the issues encountered by faith communities in supporting people with mental health challenges.   Mental wellbeing is at the forefront of current considerations, but these seminars will look at issues around long- term mental health challenges as well as the impact of Covid-19.

This seminar will highlight important initiatives to support people experiencing grief, loss, and bereavement.  There will be examples of local compassionate communities and an opportunity to share ideas.

We live in a world of accelerating demographic change. It is good news we are living longer but with longevity come challenges. Anna Chaplaincy for Older People is a tried-and-tested approach to ministry among people in their later years.

The Workshop will offer support and tools to enhance confidence in having pastoral conversations about death and dying.  Using a model from the field of bereavement to explore emotional, psychological, and spiritual responses and building on the experiences of the participants, the day will resource those who attend to go deeper in their pastoral encounters with people who are actively addressing their own mortality.

Relational Care is a concept that has evolved in response to observed good practice and benefits in the care of older people.

Our October seminar will be led by Jenny Kartupelis MBE, author of two books on this subject, the more recent being Making Relational Care Work for Older People (2021, Routledge). Her work in this field has involved extensive interviews as well as looking at the impacts of best practice, and she is encouraging people attending the presentation to bring and share their own experiences, for which there will be plenty of time.