Age and Social Isolation
Topic: Loneliness and 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
Topic: Loneliness and isolation
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
Topic: Nursing and spiritual care
Guide for nursing staff on spiritual care.
View PolicySpiritual Care and Chaplaincy
Topic: Chaplaincy, Spiritual care
Guidance on spiritual care in the NHS
View PolicySpiritual care guidelines Executive Letter CEL (49)
Topic: Chaplaincy, Spiritual care
Outlines the obligations for spiritual care for all health boards.
View PolicyHealth and Social Care Standards
Topic: Health and Social Care
Revised national health and social care standards
View PolicyHealth and Social Care Delivery Plan
Topic: Health and Social Care
Development of an integrated health and social care system
View PolicyStrategic Framework for Action on Palliative and End of Life Care
Topic: Palliative care
Outlines Scottish Government’s commitments to delivering high quality palliative and end of life care.
View PolicySpirituality: Roots and Routes
Topic: Spiritual care, Spirituality
A secular reflection on the practice of spiritual care.
View BooksSinging Groups for People with Dementia
Topic: Dementia, Music
A guide to setting up and running groups in community and residential settings.
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