Helen Malo

Policy & Advocacy Manager Scotland @HospiceUK. Formerly RCN Scotland. Passionate about tackling inequalities and widening access to care. Views are my own

[Anna Sutherland @annasutherlan15]

https://t.co/NpoUT7h13W

Where specialist palliative care is not offered, death is part of the social/spiritual experience of life. But so are uncontrolled symptoms. Neither is ideal. Combined approaches needed. @HelenMalo3 @hospiceuk @_KateForbes @Palliative_Scot @jenni_minto

[Mark Hazelwood (mostly on Bluesky) @Palliative_Scot]

Concerning report from @AuditorGenScot . I'm struck by the contributions that a focus on end of life care can make on key challenges listed: unscheduled care, delayed discharge, acute capacity and care closer to home. 1 in 3 hospital beds are people in the last year of life.

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, responds to the result of today's vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.

Read the full statement: https://t.co/klYKp2TgAy

[Mark Hazelwood (mostly on Bluesky) @Palliative_Scot]

Good to hear the near universal support of MPs for the need to improve palliative care, regardless of their positions on #AssistedDyingBill. Let's hope they sustain their interest and use their positions of power, privilege and influence to deliver real change, especially ££.

[India Tunnard @ITunnard]

Really wonderful talks yesterday on rural palliative care including personal experiences. Very moving. Great that this important subject is being highlighted at #HospiceUKConf
@HelenMalo3 @annasutherlan15

[Helen Malo @HelenMalo3]

All Scottish hospices warn of impact of funding crisis on essential services https://t.co/95NKpBWG06

[Rhona Baillie OBE @RhonaPPWH]

Today our team calculated the financial impact of the budget , and it adds an additional £250k of financial pressure. I sincerely hope that the additional funds coming to Scotland are used wisely to assist Scottish hospices with this longstanding underfunding.
@PPWHospice

[Rami Okasha @ramiokasha]

Hospices face extraordinary costs pressures employing their doctors and nurses (pay awards & NI) with no extra help to date. The Scottish Government is receiving significantly more money from #Budget24. Fair funding for Scottish hospices is essential, justified & possible.

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

Thank you to @rachaelmaskell MP for raising the importance of access to high quality palliative and end of life care, in today's Prime Minister’s Questions.

#PMQs

[Helen Malo @HelenMalo3]

Many thanks @jenni_minto for celebrating the incredible work of hospices with us yesterday in Parliament #HospiceCareWeek

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

It's been great to connect with so many MSPs at our Scottish Parliament event today!

We’re especially grateful for the Minister's support for hospices. Huge thanks to @Miles4Lothian for sponsoring this important event.

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

It's been great to connect with so many MSPs at our Scottish Parliament event today!

We’re especially grateful for the Minister's support for hospices. Huge thanks to @Miles4Lothian for sponsoring this important event.

[Ardgowan Hospice @ArdgowanHospice]

Dr Narmadha Kali Vanan and one of our advanced clinical nurse specialists, Monica, had a great time attending the @hospiceuk event in Scottish Parliament today😊 Here's to positive change within palliative care🤞🏻💜 #HospiceCareWeek

[Helen Malo @HelenMalo3]

Beautiful day to celebrate #HospiceCareWeek with hospices and MSPs @scottisparliament this lunchtime. Thanks to @Miles4Lothian for hosting @hospiceuk

[Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron1]

🎤 NEW #PODCAST OUT NOW 🎤

It's #HospiceCareWeek, celebrating the brilliant £500k contribution from all our #charityshops. From the staff, volunteers & everyone who donates & buys #preloved - thank you.

❤
Pls listen
https://t.co/Q5TA1PssPK

@hospiceUK #StrathcarronStories

[Marie Curie Scotland @MarieCurieSCO]

Great to meet with @JohnSwinney, @NeilCGray @jenni_minto @MareeToddMSP and @PaulMcLennan7 at #SNP24 - thank you for taking the time to discuss palliative care, its role in and importance to our health and social care service.

[Helen Malo @HelenMalo3]

Can't believe we've got to this point - hospice staff losing jobs & patients missing out on vital care because of a lack of funding. And it will only add to the pressure on the NHS.

BBC News - Hospices hit by funding crisis - BBC News
https://t.co/aNLCfuUsIu

[Hospice UK @hospiceuk]

Calling all healthcare staff and volunteers! 🚑

Hospice UK is exploring palliative care in remote and rural communities and we want to hear from you!

Your insights on caring for with life-limiting conditions can help improve end-of-life care.

https://t.co/tgzR1hOU4A

[Helen Malo @HelenMalo3]

@tartan1314 @NHSGGC So sorry Fiona. Take care

[Miles Briggs MSP @Miles4Lothian]

🫶🏻 I’m really grateful to everyone who has responded to my @ScotParl consultation on my proposed Bill to establish a legal right to Palliative Care in Scotland.

⏰ The consultation closes on the 4th June !!

💻 More info on the proposal and how to respond can be found here.👇

[Marie Curie Scotland @MarieCurieSCO]

1/We're pleased end of life experience is reflected in the Inquiry into poverty in rural Scotland by @ScotParl CPG on Poverty, to recognise unique challenges rural & island communities face at end of life.

They are at significant risk of dying in poverty👉https://t.co/gA12nKy2ly