Talking about Bereavement

Public Services Delivery Scotland, Bereavement Education Programme Team

Talking about Bereavement Podcast from the Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland Bereavement Education Programme. In this podcast, we will talk about bereavement by sharing with you some of the work and learning our team is involved in, as well as hearing from our guests who will share their own thoughts and reflections on bereavement. Our purpose is to put people at the heart of bereavement care combined with a values-based aim to support health and social care staff to do that for the people in their care. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. Channel launched in 2023.

  1. Oct 26

    More Than “Just a Pet”: Understanding Pet Loss and Grief

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker speaks with Annalisa de Carteret, Pet Loss Support Manager, Blue Cross about the impact of pet loss, including the death, rehoming, or theft of an animal. Annalisa shares insights into the importance of recognising pet loss and the support Blue Cross offers to those affected by the loss of a pet. Access the Blue Cross Pet Loss Support website page. 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 consider whether you wish to explore it. Access a transcript of More Than “Just a Pet”: Understanding Pet Loss and Grief episode which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  2. Oct 8

    Beyond the Farm Gate: Grief, Bereavement and the Farming Community

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker speaks with Irene Scott, Practice Nurse Team Lead, Inverkeithing Medical Group / Lead for the Health Hut, Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institute (RSABI) about how grief and bereavement affect Scotland's farming community. Irene shares the challenges of coping with loss when work cannot pause, the importance of compassionate conversations, and how initiatives such as the Health Hut are helping bring support directly to agricultural communities. Access the RSABI website. This podcast deals with issues related to death and bereavement and was created for health and social care staff. This episode also contains discussion of suicide. Caution is advised as some may find the themes upsetting. If this content might disturb you or those around you, please consider whether you wish to explore it. If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, support and further information are available from a range of sources. Please seek support urgently if you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Sources of support include e.g.: Samaritans – for telephone support call 116 123 Suicide Prevention Scotland Breathing Space The Canmore Trust Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland Additional learning materials for health and social care staff are available via the Turas Learn Mental Health Improvement, and Prevention of Self-Harm and Suicide page. Access a transcript of Beyond the Farm Gate: Grief, Bereavement and the Farming Community episode which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  3. Sep 10

    Supporting those Bereaved by Homicide: Learning Through Families' Experiences

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Louise Adams, National Manager of Supporting Families Bereaved by Crime Service, Victim Support Scotland who shares the challenges faced by families bereaved through homicide and how Victim Support Scotland can best support them. Louise explains the importance of family-led, compassionate, and flexible support, helping people navigate both profound grief and the complexities of the justice system while ensuring families are informed and feel heard. Access the Victim Support Scotland website. 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. Access a transcript of Supporting those Bereaved by Homicide: Learning Through Families' Experiences episode which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  4. Aug 27

    What matters to you in death? Conversations around organ and tissue donation

    In this episode, Lynne Innes talks to Dr Radha Sundaram, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Alexandra Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Rachel Seligman, Specialist Nurse - Organ Donation / Specialist Requester, NHS Blood and Transplant and Caroline Gallier, Specialist Nurse - Organ Donation / Tissue and Bone Donor Coordinator, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. The guests share the importance of conversations around organ and tissue donation. Drawing on their professional experience, guests highlight how compassionate communication and understanding what mattered most to individuals can support families who are anticipating loss or navigating grief. 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. Access a transcript of What matters to you in death? Conversations around organ and tissue donation episode, which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  5. Aug 13

    The Work of an Embalmer & Post Mortem Reconstruction Specialist

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Martin Jeffrey, Funeral service professional / Embalming and Post-mortem Reconstruction Specialist / Mortuary Operations Manager who shares how his work supports families who are bereaved. He explains that reconstruction makes it possible for families to view the deceased and say goodbye – providing an important sense of closure that can support the grieving process. Through powerful examples from his career, Martin highlights the lasting impact this can have on families and emphasises the importance of treating those who have died with dignity, respect and compassion. Please proceed in exploring this podcast episode with care. 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. Access a transcript of The Work of an Embalmer & Post Mortem Reconstruction Specialist episode, which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  6. Jul 30

    Care in the quiet spaces: Inside a mortuary

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Hollyann Foubister, Anatomical Pathology Technologist, NHS Grampian who discusses her role caring for patients after death. Holly challenges the misconceptions about mortuaries, highlights the importance of educating both healthcare staff and families about what happens after a death and promoting open conversations about death and bereavement. 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. Access a transcript of Care in the quiet spaces: Inside a mortuary episode, which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  7. Jul 16

    Beyond the Bedside: Navigating professional grief and decisions about attending funerals

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Dr Graham Whyte, Palliative Medicine Consultant, Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow / Associate Postgraduate Dean – Bereavement, Public Services Delivery Scotland who discusses the often-overlooked impact that patient deaths can have on health and social care staff. He highlights the concept of professional grief, emphasising that it is normal for staff to be affected by the deaths of people they care for and stresses the importance of open conversations, peer support and recognising grief rather than suppressing it. The discussion also considers whether staff should attend the funerals of people they cared for, highlighting that there is no single correct approach. 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. Access a transcript of Beyond the Bedside: Navigating professional grief and decisions about attending funerals episode, which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

  8. Jul 9

    Memory Making Matters: Supporting Families After Baby Loss

    In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Jade Linden, Community Projects Lead, Simba Charity who discusses the importance of supporting families following baby loss through compassionate bereavement care and meaningful memory-making opportunities. She explains how memory boxes help affirm parental identity, create lasting memories and provide families with tangible keepsakes that can support them throughout their grief journey. Access the resources mentioned in this podcast: Simba Charity website National Bereavement Care Pathway website 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. Access a transcript of Memory Making Matters: Supporting Families After Baby Loss episode, which can be found on our website. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. Let us know what you think about our podcast by completing the Talking About Bereavement feedback form.

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Talking about Bereavement Podcast from the Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland Bereavement Education Programme. In this podcast, we will talk about bereavement by sharing with you some of the work and learning our team is involved in, as well as hearing from our guests who will share their own thoughts and reflections on bereavement. Our purpose is to put people at the heart of bereavement care combined with a values-based aim to support health and social care staff to do that for the people in their care. Please note the views and perspectives expressed by guests on the podcast do not necessarily represent those of PSD Scotland. Channel launched in 2023.

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    Public Services Delivery Scotland, Bereavement Education Programme Team
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    58
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