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National Care Standards
Faith in Older People (FiOP) has for some time been urging the Scottish Government to strengthen the existing National Care Standard which relates to the spiritual lives of older people …
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FiOP is striving to ensure that ‘inclusion’ is integral to all our work. What we mean by inclusion is ensuring that physical, spiritual and relationship aspects of our lives are …
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All the reading I have been doing recently has emphasised the importance of hearing the life story of older people so that we better understand the experiences that have influenced …
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All good wishes for a peaceful and successful 2016. New Year ushers in a sense of hope and the possibility of change. It is a time for resolutions and looking …
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It feels as if it was only yesterday that we were thinking about 2015 and what we wanted to achieve. The time seems to have flashed past and as we …
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A day event for anyone involved with Pastoral Care of older people Why Listening to our older people is especially important in our society that remains focused on activity and …
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The causes of wellness throughout life – Professor Sir Harry Burns 17thNovember 2015 This year’s lecture was given by Professor Sir Harry Burns, Professor of Global Health at Strathclyde University. …
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I recently attended this conference which I found inspiring and affirming. It was a wonderful opportunity to follow up the previous conference which FiOP organised with Methodist Homes and the …
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There is a substantial body of research that provides evidence of the crucial role that music plays in support of people with dementia, writes Diana Kerr. We all respond to …
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This book about bereavement is not just one person’s important experiences; nor is it an academic investigation into the common threads among those suffering severe grief. “Don’t Mention The Coal …
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