Talking about Bereavement

Holding Stories, Holding Space: A Healthcare Chaplain’s Reflections on Grief

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Suzanne Roberts, a Healthcare Chaplain, about the role of chaplaincy in supporting people through grief and bereavement, focusing on the importance of listening and holding space. Suzanne reflects on her journey from journalism to chaplaincy, highlighting how attentiveness to stories and presence translates into spiritual care.

During this episode, reference is made to NHS Education for Scotland’s Spiritual Care: A multi-faith resource for healthcare staff.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and was created for health and social care staff. Caution is advised as some may find the themes upsetting. If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

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Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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A conversation with the founder of No-one Dies Alone Ayrshire

In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Linda McCurrach, the founder of No-one Dies Alone Ayrshire who discusses her life and work, the motivation for starting the charity and how the charity has developed considerably since 2018. 

Find out more about No-one Dies Alone Ayrshire. 

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the A conversation with the founder of No-one Dies Alone Ayrshire transcript on our website. 

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A clinical psychologists perspective on trauma and staff wellbeing

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Dr Paula Easton, Clinical Psychologist, Rivers Centre, NHS Lothian who discusses her perspective on trauma and staff wellbeing. 

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This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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The power of listening when supporting staff wellbeing

In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Lynne Innes, Senior Educator, NHS Education for Scotland / Lead for Spiritual Staff Care and Wellbeing, NHS Fife who discusses her role in supporting staff wellbeing and the power of listening. 

Find out more about Spaces for Listening and Values Based Reflective Practice (VBRP) that were mentioned in this podcast.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the The power of listening when supporting staff wellbeing transcript on our website. 

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Supporting people around burial and cremation

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Jane Matheson, Bereavement Services Operational Manager, City of Edinburgh Council who reflects on her experience of supporting people around burial and cremation. 

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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Hearing their voice and giving them choice: Working with children and young people

In this episode, Lynne Innes and Dr Clare Tucker talk to Donna Hastings, Head of Patient and Family Support, St Columba's Hospice Care and Sally Paul, Senior Lecturer, University of Strathclyde.

Donna and Sally discuss how they support children and young people who are bereaved, the important of hearing their voice and giving them choice, a Bereavement Charter Mark for primary schools and how health inequalities impact children and young people’s bereavement.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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Bonus Episode - The journey so far: 10 years of the Bereavement Education Programme

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to members of the NES Bereavement Education Programme – Dr Ken Donaldson, Dr Janice Nicolson, Becky McCoo, Dr Graham Whyte and Dr Clare Tucker. Each guest reflects on their time within the programme and discuss some of the work they have been involved in. 

To find out more about the work of the Bereavement Education Programme you can check out the Support Around Death website or get in touch by emailing supportarounddeath@nes.scot.nhs.uk.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

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Meeting people where they are: Perspectives from a hospital and prison chaplain

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Ken Russell who reflects on his experience of working as a hospital and prison chaplain. He talks about the importance of 'meeting people where they are'.

This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and were created for health and social care staff: caution is advised for those who are not health and social care staff as some may find the themes upsetting.

If this content might disturb you or those around you, please reconsider listening or accessing the podcast transcript.

Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of NES.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Access the Meeting people where they are: Perspectives from a hospital and prison chaplain transcript on our website.

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