November 2018
Malcolm Goldsmith Lecture 2018
with Dr Joe Morrow, CBE QC, President of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland Ancient but ever growing – “A 40 year pilgrimage in the mental health fields of Scotland”. Thursday 8 November 2018 Registration opens from 4:30pm, Lecture begins at 5pm Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Grosvenor Street Haymarket Edinburgh Please join us for a Wine Reception following the lecture. This is a Free Event, but please RSVP info@fiop.org.uk
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One Step at a Time – Building a supportive environment for people with dementia and their families in church communities
CONFERENCE ONE STEP AT A TIME Tuesday, 17th September 2019 at The Place, York Place, Edinburgh FAITH IN OLDER PEOPLE is delighted that so many people have downloaded the learning resource on this issue and working together we want to share an opportunity to hear about the various elements in the resource and to enable participants to bring their own experiences. The conference will look at the key elements of supporting people, providing enabling spaces, thinking about worship and pastoral…
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Building and sustaining compassionate communities
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 are only part of the picture. Education, workplace culture, family networks, the media, community support and access to information all play an important role in…
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