Faith in Older People
Enabling a better understanding of the importance of the spiritual dimension to the well-being of older people
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 …
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 …
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 …