Past and Future
Recently I had the privilege of attending the award ceremony for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Doctors from twenty countries were receiving awards. They were …
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In a recent blog I highlighted the ‘My Home Life’ project which included as part of the journey of experience for residents the importance of support for faith and spiritual …
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I recently attended an excellent seminar organised by City University, London, with support from the Henry Smith Charity. The participants came from all over the UK and represented a range …
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This is the way that the World Health Organisation describes what good health should encompass. Two seminars I have attended recently have addressed issues around mental health and palliative care …
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Reception in the Scottish Parliament 9th June 2015 Richard Baker MSP and Sandra White MSP, Convenor of the Cross Party Group on Age and Ageing, kindly hosted a reception for …
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So looking forward to Los Angeles! It takes me back to the organisation of the previous conference on Ageing and Spirituality in Edinburgh in July 2013 which I remember with …
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I’ve been out and about doing research interviews with care home staff, exploring what ‘spiritual care’ means to them. It’s been a privilege to enter into those worlds with all …
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