Spiritual Care in NHS Scotland
Guidance which requires NHS organisations to develop and implement spiritual care policies that are tailored to the needs of the local population.
View PolicyThe Role of the Church in Combatting Loneliness and Isolation
A joint consultation produced by Faith in Older People and the Church of Scotland Guild in Collaboration with Action of Churches Together in Scotland. Download the report
View ReportAge and Social Isolation
The Scottish Parliament Equal Opportunities Committee carried out an inquiry into Age and Social Isolation in 2015.
View ReportLoneliness: a threat to Scotland’s health
Voluntary Health Scotland has been very active on the topic of loneliness and has produced this briefing paper.
View PolicySpirituality in nursing care: a pocket guide
Guide for nursing staff on spiritual care.
View PolicySpiritual Care and Chaplaincy
Guidance on spiritual care in the NHS
View PolicySpiritual care guidelines Executive Letter CEL (49)
Outlines the obligations for spiritual care for all health boards.
View PolicyHealth and Social Care Standards
Revised national health and social care standards
View PolicyHealth and Social Care Delivery Plan
Development of an integrated health and social care system
View PolicyStrategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care
Outlines Scottish Government’s commitments to delivering high quality palliative and end of life care.
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