Talking about Bereavement

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.

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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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.

 

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 Delivering person-centred palliative and end of life care: A nurse consultant’s perspective transcript on our website. 

 

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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.

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

Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

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.

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 Perspective from a Patient Experience Administrator transcript on our website.

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Light in the darkness: Bereavement at times of celebration

In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Mark Evans, Head of Spiritual Care & Bereavement Lead, NHS Fife / National Adviser for Spiritual Care, Scottish Government who discusses supporting yourself and others through a bereavement at times of celebration.

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 Light in the darkness: Bereavement at times of celebrations transcript on our website. 

Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.