Age 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.
View PolicySpirituality: Roots and Routes
A secular reflection on the practice of spiritual care.
View BooksSinging Groups for People with Dementia
A guide to setting up and running groups in community and residential settings.
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