There are a number of free on-line resources available. The resources can be used for individual professional development or as teaching aids. Some of the video clips may not be accessible from NHS computers e.g YouTube
Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief Alliance has produced a set of resources for members who want to work to make Scotland a place where people can be open about and support each other through death, dying and bereavement. This includes a selection of leaflets, DVDs and resources that can be used as teaching aids. A useful resource is ‘Twenty Takes on death & dying’ – people on the streets of Paisley, Elgin and Inverness talk about their perceptions of death, dying and bereavement.
http://www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/content/online_resources
http://www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/content/20_takes
Dying Matters Coalition has produced a wide range of resources to help people start conversations about dying, death and bereavement. This includes DVDs, posters and leaflets.
http://dyingmatters.org/overview/resources
The Edinburgh University Primary Palliative Care Research Group offers a number of useful resources including videos on integrated, early palliative care for use in professional teaching and public awareness events.
Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care produces a monthly newsletter and resources update about all aspects of Palliative Care in Scotland.
https://www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/
A Good Death
This film is designed to introduce the concept of Advanced Care Planning. It is meant to prompt meaningful discussion and helpful planning for future care for patients whose respiratory illness is leading them to the end of their life.
