Rebecca Patterson
@rebpatter.bsky.social
Director of Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social
Interested in death literacy, grief literacy, compassionate communities, public health palliative care, and some other things too.
Interested in death literacy, grief literacy, compassionate communities, public health palliative care, and some other things too.
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Is it too early to make plans for January? We don't think so! We have an EASE course coming up in Edinburgh:
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: lindagillease@gmail.com
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: lindagillease@gmail.com
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Is it too early to make plans for January? We don't think so! We have an EASE course coming up in Edinburgh:
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: lindagillease@gmail.com
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 Jan & 3 Feb 2026
10.30am - 12.30pm
Victoria Manor Care Home, Albert Street
Book your free place: lindagillease@gmail.com
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
We're coming to the end of this year's To Absent Friends festival - so many lovely events providing opportunities for people to come together and share solace. #ToAbsentFriends
To close out To Absent Friends this year, we've got a Death Cafe, an open mic night, a playlist-building event, an online Death Cafe and a visual theatre performance. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We're coming to the end of this year's To Absent Friends festival - so many lovely events providing opportunities for people to come together and share solace. #ToAbsentFriends
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Today's To Absent Friends activities are organised by Runforever and HMPG Peterhead, Rooted Willow, Duncan Place, Battlefield Community Project, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections and Humanist Society Scotland. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today's To Absent Friends activities are organised by Runforever and HMPG Peterhead, Rooted Willow, Duncan Place, Battlefield Community Project, North Berwick Coastal Community Connections and Humanist Society Scotland. #toabsentfriends
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
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In addition to today's To Absent Friends activities by Toryglen Community Base and Heart of Yew Ceremonies, visit the It Takes a Village exhibition at Duncan Place in Leith and the To Absent Friends exhibition at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In addition to today's To Absent Friends activities by Toryglen Community Base and Heart of Yew Ceremonies, visit the It Takes a Village exhibition at Duncan Place in Leith and the To Absent Friends exhibition at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/blogs/festiv...
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The To Absent Friends Cookbook collects recipes and stories in memory of people who have died. You can mark To Absent Friends by preparing someone's signature dish or favourite food, or try one of the recipes from this book.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/cookbook/
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/cookbook/
November 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The To Absent Friends Cookbook collects recipes and stories in memory of people who have died. You can mark To Absent Friends by preparing someone's signature dish or favourite food, or try one of the recipes from this book.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/cookbook/
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/cookbook/
The #ToAbsentFriends Remembrance Playlist has grown into a beautiful and timeless collection of precious stories and memories: lnkd.in/ed7bR9mK
If you have a moment, and feel able to shed a tear, it is a warm and special place on the web.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/songs/
If you have a moment, and feel able to shed a tear, it is a warm and special place on the web.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/songs/
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The #ToAbsentFriends Remembrance Playlist has grown into a beautiful and timeless collection of precious stories and memories: lnkd.in/ed7bR9mK
If you have a moment, and feel able to shed a tear, it is a warm and special place on the web.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/songs/
If you have a moment, and feel able to shed a tear, it is a warm and special place on the web.
www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/songs/
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Fantastic to see this article in the East Lothian Courier about North Berwick's plans for the To Absent Friends Festival: www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2555635... #ToAbsentFriends
Week of music, craft and conversation in town to help tackle grief
NORTH Berwick is set for a week of heart-warming creativity, musicality and connection this November, with a packed programme of events.
www.eastlothiancourier.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fantastic to see this article in the East Lothian Courier about North Berwick's plans for the To Absent Friends Festival: www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/2555635... #ToAbsentFriends
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People of Grampian!
We have two EASE courses coming up in November. Please help us spread the word:
Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 6-8pm,
ALC Aberdeen (Tillydrone)
Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 1:30-3:30pm,
The Oaks, Elgin
More info/to book: samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
We have two EASE courses coming up in November. Please help us spread the word:
Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 6-8pm,
ALC Aberdeen (Tillydrone)
Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 1:30-3:30pm,
The Oaks, Elgin
More info/to book: samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
People of Grampian!
We have two EASE courses coming up in November. Please help us spread the word:
Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 6-8pm,
ALC Aberdeen (Tillydrone)
Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 1:30-3:30pm,
The Oaks, Elgin
More info/to book: samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
We have two EASE courses coming up in November. Please help us spread the word:
Tuesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 November, 6-8pm,
ALC Aberdeen (Tillydrone)
Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 1:30-3:30pm,
The Oaks, Elgin
More info/to book: samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
If you're in Edinburgh and are interested in doing EASE now is your chance!
Do you live in or near Edinburgh? We have places available on two free EASE courses coming up in your area!
6 & 7 Oct, 10.30 - 3.30
Edinburgh Acting School,
Summerhall
8, 15, 22, 29 October, 10.30-12.30
Newington Trinity Church
Book your place: caroline@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
6 & 7 Oct, 10.30 - 3.30
Edinburgh Acting School,
Summerhall
8, 15, 22, 29 October, 10.30-12.30
Newington Trinity Church
Book your place: caroline@palliativecarescotland.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
If you're in Edinburgh and are interested in doing EASE now is your chance!
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Congratulations to Tea in the Pot on 20 years, and thanks for inviting us to table at your Women's Health Information Day this past weekend!
A great day to share biscuits, stories, info, and to make connections.
A great day to share biscuits, stories, info, and to make connections.
September 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Congratulations to Tea in the Pot on 20 years, and thanks for inviting us to table at your Women's Health Information Day this past weekend!
A great day to share biscuits, stories, info, and to make connections.
A great day to share biscuits, stories, info, and to make connections.
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The Scottish Government has published a new Palliative Care Strategy - 'Palliative Care Matters for All'. Read more here - www.gov.scot/news/new-pal...
September 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Scottish Government has published a new Palliative Care Strategy - 'Palliative Care Matters for All'. Read more here - www.gov.scot/news/new-pal...
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We had a fab time running our Escape Room for the Curious Fest bsky.app/profile/roya...
You can run it in your own community - all you need is the space and some props and if you're in Scotland we'll send you everything else you need!
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/escape-room/
You can run it in your own community - all you need is the space and some props and if you're in Scotland we'll send you everything else you need!
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/escape-room/
September 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We had a fab time running our Escape Room for the Curious Fest bsky.app/profile/roya...
You can run it in your own community - all you need is the space and some props and if you're in Scotland we'll send you everything else you need!
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/escape-room/
You can run it in your own community - all you need is the space and some props and if you're in Scotland we'll send you everything else you need!
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/escape-room/
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We welcome projects of all kinds at the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Conference Poster Exhibition. Check out our website for details:
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/conf...
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/conf...
September 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We welcome projects of all kinds at the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care Conference Poster Exhibition. Check out our website for details:
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/conf...
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/conf...
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Huge congratulations to Simba Charity who have been awared the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces! They showed real commitment to creating meaningful change and becoming a more bereavement-friendly workplace 👏🏻🎉
More info here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter-mark/
More info here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter-mark/
August 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Huge congratulations to Simba Charity who have been awared the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces! They showed real commitment to creating meaningful change and becoming a more bereavement-friendly workplace 👏🏻🎉
More info here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter-mark/
More info here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter-mark/
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Hot of the press! Check out the latest news relevant to palliative care in Scotland: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/publ...
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hot of the press! Check out the latest news relevant to palliative care in Scotland: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/publ...
Reposted by Rebecca Patterson
Congratulations to the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Vale of Leven Hospital on achieving the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces!
Find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Scotland here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter/
www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/2537339...
Find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Scotland here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter/
www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/2537339...
Two NHSGGC hospitals awarded for compassionate support of grieving staff
Two NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospitals have been recognised for their support for grieving staff.
www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congratulations to the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Vale of Leven Hospital on achieving the Bereavement Charter Mark for Workplaces!
Find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Scotland here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter/
www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/2537339...
Find out more about the Bereavement Charter for Scotland here: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter/
www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/2537339...
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Just a couple of weeks left to secure yourself the early bird rate for the SPPC Annual Conference. Always a great place to hear the latest thinking in the palliative care world. Check out our fantastic line up of speakers here:
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
August 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Just a couple of weeks left to secure yourself the early bird rate for the SPPC Annual Conference. Always a great place to hear the latest thinking in the palliative care world. Check out our fantastic line up of speakers here:
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
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Places available on autumn EASE courses!
East Kilbryde: 22 Aug - 12 Sept
Online: 27 Aug - 1 Oct
Edinburgh: 6 & 8 Oct
Aberdeen: 10 - 31 Oct
To book a place email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk.
Or find out more on our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
East Kilbryde: 22 Aug - 12 Sept
Online: 27 Aug - 1 Oct
Edinburgh: 6 & 8 Oct
Aberdeen: 10 - 31 Oct
To book a place email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk.
Or find out more on our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
August 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Places available on autumn EASE courses!
East Kilbryde: 22 Aug - 12 Sept
Online: 27 Aug - 1 Oct
Edinburgh: 6 & 8 Oct
Aberdeen: 10 - 31 Oct
To book a place email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk.
Or find out more on our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
East Kilbryde: 22 Aug - 12 Sept
Online: 27 Aug - 1 Oct
Edinburgh: 6 & 8 Oct
Aberdeen: 10 - 31 Oct
To book a place email samara@palliativecarescotland.org.uk.
Or find out more on our website: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/plan-illness...
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For the full list of confirmed speakers and to book a place at the SPPC Annual Conference check out: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
Book by 18th August to secure the early bird rate.
(Photo: Georg Lulich)
Book by 18th August to secure the early bird rate.
(Photo: Georg Lulich)
July 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
For the full list of confirmed speakers and to book a place at the SPPC Annual Conference check out: www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
Book by 18th August to secure the early bird rate.
(Photo: Georg Lulich)
Book by 18th August to secure the early bird rate.
(Photo: Georg Lulich)
This is going to be a good workshop - delegates experience a a practical art workshop, a reminiscence cafe and an Absent Friends Supper, and explore if/how they might organise a similar event in their own community.
Places are limited so get in touch if you'd like to come.
#ToAbsentFriends
Places are limited so get in touch if you'd like to come.
#ToAbsentFriends
Join us for this interactive workshop and explore some practical ways of holding space for remembrance activities. Free to attend, in Edinburgh on 3rd September. Find out more and book a place here: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/work...
June 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This is going to be a good workshop - delegates experience a a practical art workshop, a reminiscence cafe and an Absent Friends Supper, and explore if/how they might organise a similar event in their own community.
Places are limited so get in touch if you'd like to come.
#ToAbsentFriends
Places are limited so get in touch if you'd like to come.
#ToAbsentFriends
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Latest newsletter - Everything you need to know about the @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival and how to get involved.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/viewmail.php... @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/viewmail.php... @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social
Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief | Get Ready for To Absent Friends 2025
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk
June 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Latest newsletter - Everything you need to know about the @toabsentfriends.bsky.social festival and how to get involved.
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/viewmail.php... @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social
www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/viewmail.php... @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social
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The SPPC Annual Conference 2025 is open for bookings! Book your ticket by 18th August to secure the early bird rate. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
June 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The SPPC Annual Conference 2025 is open for bookings! Book your ticket by 18th August to secure the early bird rate. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
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Recognition in the Scottish Parliament for the Scottish Ambulance project, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, which has demonstrated a major impact for people and families approaching the end of life.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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www.parliament.scot
June 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Recognition in the Scottish Parliament for the Scottish Ambulance project, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, which has demonstrated a major impact for people and families approaching the end of life.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
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If you're interested in or involved in bereavement support in Scotland, check out this conference organised by the Bereavement Charter Group.
28 August at the Renfield Centre, Glasgow.
Book your tickets here:
scottishcare.org/event/the-fu...
#BecauseGriefMatters
28 August at the Renfield Centre, Glasgow.
Book your tickets here:
scottishcare.org/event/the-fu...
#BecauseGriefMatters
June 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If you're interested in or involved in bereavement support in Scotland, check out this conference organised by the Bereavement Charter Group.
28 August at the Renfield Centre, Glasgow.
Book your tickets here:
scottishcare.org/event/the-fu...
#BecauseGriefMatters
28 August at the Renfield Centre, Glasgow.
Book your tickets here:
scottishcare.org/event/the-fu...
#BecauseGriefMatters
Reposted by Rebecca Patterson
Good luck to Steven Vanderstichelen and @lucyselman.bsky.social who are leading the session in person. Sorry to miss hearing the other presenters and the ensuing discussions. #eapc2025
May 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Good luck to Steven Vanderstichelen and @lucyselman.bsky.social who are leading the session in person. Sorry to miss hearing the other presenters and the ensuing discussions. #eapc2025