Talking about Bereavement

A person-centred approach to bereavement care: A line manager’s perspective

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Anna Alexander, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Connect Manager at NHS Education for Scotland. Anna has worked in NHS Scotland for 22 years in an administrative capacity and has been a line manager for much of that time. Anna talks about her experience as a line manager in responding to bereavement within that role. Anna also shares how it feels to support others and how this impacts on us as people in our roles. This episode will be of relevance to all health and social care staff but particularly for line managers.

Please note 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.

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

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Supporting families through a bereavement in pregnancy: A bereavement support midwife's perspective

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Marcia Dean, Bereavement Support Midwife at NHS Grampian who discusses her experience of providing good bereavement care and supporting families through a bereavement in pregnancy.

Please note 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.

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: NES Bereavement Education Conference 2024

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to members of the NES Bereavement Education Programme – Dr Clare Tucker, Dr Ken Donaldson and Dr Graham Whyte. Each guest shares some insights into the learning and motivation behind organising the NES Bereavement Education Conference.

More information about the upcoming 2024 conference titled ‘Bereavement in the modern world: Kindness in the chaos’ can be found on the NES Events website.

To register for the conference, please click here.

Please note 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.

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

Access the Bonus Episode: NES Bereavement Education Conference 2024 transcript on our website.

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A prison chaplain on listening, love and loss

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Jill Clancy, Chaplain, HMP Barlinnie who discusses the importance of listening and her experience of supporting those who are bereaved in a prison setting.

 

Please note 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.

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

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The role of a Bereavement Service Coordinator in a Scottish Health Board

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Wendy Thomas, Bereavement Coordinator, NHS Lothian who discusses working within a small team to support the development of good bereavement care across all of NHS Lothian.

 

Please note 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.

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

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Delivering person-centred palliative and end of life care: A nurse consultant’s perspective

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Flora Watson, Macmillan Nurse Consultant for palliative and end of life care, NHS Grampian who discusses delivering person-centred palliative and end of life care as well as her role as a Bereavement Strategic Lead on the NHS Scotland Bereavement Network.

 

Please note 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.

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

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When things go wrong in healthcare: Understanding what matters to patients, families and staff

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Dr Jean McQueen, Principal Educator for person-centred care, NHS Education for Scotland who discusses leading training and research on patient and family engagement and understanding what matters to patients, families and staff when things go wrong in healthcare.

You can access the resources mentioned in this podcast on Turas Learn.

Turas Learn is a learning platform developed by NHS Education for Scotland to support health and social care staff in Scotland. Turas is open to all and any health and social care staff outwith Scotland can register for an account. If you do not have an account then please register for a free Turas account.

Please note 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.

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

Access the When things go wrong in healthcare: Understanding what matters to patients, families and staff transcript on our website. 

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Perspective from a Patient Experience Administrator

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Shirley Page, Patient Experience Administrator, NHS Fife. Shirley discusses her role within the patient experience team, her involvement in the medical certificate of cause of death process and communicating with bereaved family members. This episode will be of particular relevance for those working in an administrative / non-clinical role.

Please note 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.

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

Access the Perspective from a Patient Experience Administrator transcript on our website.

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