Donald Macaskill
@drdmacaskill.bsky.social
CEO Scottish Care - homecare & care homes. Hon.Prof, University of the West of Scotland; Chair, National Bereavement Charter Group; Chair, NDTi; Director, Global Ageing Network; Board Member, Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care. #candleforcare.
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At the rim of the world: Love in the world of care.
Love is not a word you will find in most policy documents. It does not feature in strategic frameworks, regulatory standards, or workforce planning spreadsheets. It is too soft, too subjective, too hu...
scottishcare.org
At the rim of the world: #Love in the world of #care. #socialcare #workforce #ValentinesDay #compassion.
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
In this podcast, I explore the idea of #Love in #socialcare. Is it a term which is at all appropriate or does it encapsulate everything? #Compassion, #Dignity, #ValentinesDay, #Humanity. open.spotify.com/episode/2Trq...
At the rim of the world - Love in the world of care.
open.spotify.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:14 AM
In this podcast, I explore the idea of #Love in #socialcare. Is it a term which is at all appropriate or does it encapsulate everything? #Compassion, #Dignity, #ValentinesDay, #Humanity. open.spotify.com/episode/2Trq...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
At the rim of the world: #Love in the world of #care. #socialcare #workforce #ValentinesDay #compassion.
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
At the rim of the world: Love in the world of care.
Love is not a word you will find in most policy documents. It does not feature in strategic frameworks, regulatory standards, or workforce planning spreadsheets. It is too soft, too subjective, too hu...
scottishcare.org
February 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM
At the rim of the world: #Love in the world of #care. #socialcare #workforce #ValentinesDay #compassion.
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
Love is central to social care, to all care. We romanticise a word that is the essence of humanity to protect data sets that cannot compute the enormity or the enormous impact of 'love'. Or perhaps we fear it's real cost...
At the rim of the world: #Love in the world of #care. #socialcare #workforce #ValentinesDay #compassion.
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
At the rim of the world: Love in the world of care.
Love is not a word you will find in most policy documents. It does not feature in strategic frameworks, regulatory standards, or workforce planning spreadsheets. It is too soft, too subjective, too hu...
scottishcare.org
February 14, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Love is central to social care, to all care. We romanticise a word that is the essence of humanity to protect data sets that cannot compute the enormity or the enormous impact of 'love'. Or perhaps we fear it's real cost...
In this podcast, I explore the idea of #Love in #socialcare. Is it a term which is at all appropriate or does it encapsulate everything? #Compassion, #Dignity, #ValentinesDay, #Humanity. open.spotify.com/episode/2Trq...
At the rim of the world - Love in the world of care.
open.spotify.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:14 AM
In this podcast, I explore the idea of #Love in #socialcare. Is it a term which is at all appropriate or does it encapsulate everything? #Compassion, #Dignity, #ValentinesDay, #Humanity. open.spotify.com/episode/2Trq...
At the rim of the world: #Love in the world of #care. #socialcare #workforce #ValentinesDay #compassion.
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
At the rim of the world: Love in the world of care.
Love is not a word you will find in most policy documents. It does not feature in strategic frameworks, regulatory standards, or workforce planning spreadsheets. It is too soft, too subjective, too hu...
scottishcare.org
February 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM
At the rim of the world: #Love in the world of #care. #socialcare #workforce #ValentinesDay #compassion.
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
scottishcare.org/at-the-rim-o...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
A sense of betrayal: #socialcare and the SNP Government. #Budget, #RealLivingWage, #homecare, #carehome, #dignity, #workforce, #humanrights.
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
A sense of betrayal: social care and the SNP Government.
There are moments in public life when the gap between rhetoric and reality becomes so wide that it can no longer be bridged by warm words, sympathetic tones, or polished political narratives. The Scot...
scottishcare.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
A sense of betrayal: #socialcare and the SNP Government. #Budget, #RealLivingWage, #homecare, #carehome, #dignity, #workforce, #humanrights.
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
Join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on #SaferInternetDay. We all of us need to be more confident and aware of what we can do to be safe online and to reduce the risk of #scams. #SID2026
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on #SaferInternetDay. We all of us need to be more confident and aware of what we can do to be safe online and to reduce the risk of #scams. #SID2026
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
People have a right to care but too often that right only comes to those who can afford to pay. Imagine if we turned that on health care....
A sense of betrayal: #socialcare and the SNP Government. #Budget, #RealLivingWage, #homecare, #carehome, #dignity, #workforce, #humanrights.
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
A sense of betrayal: social care and the SNP Government.
There are moments in public life when the gap between rhetoric and reality becomes so wide that it can no longer be bridged by warm words, sympathetic tones, or polished political narratives. The Scot...
scottishcare.org
February 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM
People have a right to care but too often that right only comes to those who can afford to pay. Imagine if we turned that on health care....
A sense of betrayal: #socialcare and the SNP Government. #Budget, #RealLivingWage, #homecare, #carehome, #dignity, #workforce, #humanrights.
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
A sense of betrayal: social care and the SNP Government.
There are moments in public life when the gap between rhetoric and reality becomes so wide that it can no longer be bridged by warm words, sympathetic tones, or polished political narratives. The Scot...
scottishcare.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
A sense of betrayal: #socialcare and the SNP Government. #Budget, #RealLivingWage, #homecare, #carehome, #dignity, #workforce, #humanrights.
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
scottishcare.org/a-sense-of-b...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
In my #podcast this week I argue why we urgently need to consider #loneliness as a critical #publichealth issue for #Scotland, not least as it affects our #older population and their #health and wellbeing. #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
Loneliness: Scotland’s quiet Public Health crisis:
open.spotify.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:44 AM
In my #podcast this week I argue why we urgently need to consider #loneliness as a critical #publichealth issue for #Scotland, not least as it affects our #older population and their #health and wellbeing. #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week‘s #blog explores why #loneliness should be considered as a #publichealth crisis in #Scotland, not least amongst #older people. #dignity, #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
Loneliness: Scotland’s quiet Public Health crisis
scottishcare.org
January 31, 2026 at 7:37 AM
This week‘s #blog explores why #loneliness should be considered as a #publichealth crisis in #Scotland, not least amongst #older people. #dignity, #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
Lighting this week’s #candleforcare at the start of #NationalStorytellingWeek. Let us all work harder at listening to and hearing the stories that bind our community, not least the stories of #olderage. #NSW26 #careaboutcare
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Lighting this week’s #candleforcare at the start of #NationalStorytellingWeek. Let us all work harder at listening to and hearing the stories that bind our community, not least the stories of #olderage. #NSW26 #careaboutcare
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare at the start of #NationalStorytellingWeek. #Stories are everywhere but we need to work hard to #listen to them, not least the stories of #olderage. #NSW26
February 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare at the start of #NationalStorytellingWeek. #Stories are everywhere but we need to work hard to #listen to them, not least the stories of #olderage. #NSW26
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
Perhaps the data for the #lonely is the tip of the iceberg - there is shame in stating you are lonely. And now we're creating generations driven by 'likes'. We need people to see each other, to notice neighbours again, to witness the lone figure & offer something of ourselves.
This week‘s #blog explores why #loneliness should be considered as a #publichealth crisis in #Scotland, not least amongst #older people. #dignity, #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
Loneliness: Scotland’s quiet Public Health crisis
scottishcare.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Perhaps the data for the #lonely is the tip of the iceberg - there is shame in stating you are lonely. And now we're creating generations driven by 'likes'. We need people to see each other, to notice neighbours again, to witness the lone figure & offer something of ourselves.
In my #podcast this week I argue why we urgently need to consider #loneliness as a critical #publichealth issue for #Scotland, not least as it affects our #older population and their #health and wellbeing. #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
Loneliness: Scotland’s quiet Public Health crisis:
open.spotify.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:44 AM
In my #podcast this week I argue why we urgently need to consider #loneliness as a critical #publichealth issue for #Scotland, not least as it affects our #older population and their #health and wellbeing. #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
open.spotify.com/episode/26DE...
This week‘s #blog explores why #loneliness should be considered as a #publichealth crisis in #Scotland, not least amongst #older people. #dignity, #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
Loneliness: Scotland’s quiet Public Health crisis
scottishcare.org
January 31, 2026 at 7:37 AM
This week‘s #blog explores why #loneliness should be considered as a #publichealth crisis in #Scotland, not least amongst #older people. #dignity, #socialcare, #isolation, #prevention.
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
scottishcare.org/loneliness-s...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
In this #podcast, I explore the theme of #legacy and later life and what it means for #palliativecare in #socialcare and other settings. #grief, #loss, #ageing, #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
Planting what outlives us: on legacy and ageing.
open.spotify.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:55 AM
In this #podcast, I explore the theme of #legacy and later life and what it means for #palliativecare in #socialcare and other settings. #grief, #loss, #ageing, #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
Planting what outlives us: on #legacy and #ageing. #palliativecare #grief #loss, #socialcare
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
Planting what outlives us: on legacy and ageing.
There is a moment, often somewhere in our 50s or 60s when the future shifts its angle. The horizon draws closer, the noise recedes, and a quieter question makes itself heard: What do I want
scottishcare.org
January 24, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Planting what outlives us: on #legacy and #ageing. #palliativecare #grief #loss, #socialcare
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
I light this week’s #candleforcare just before #Parent #MentalHealth Day in recognition that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is often unrecognised. #PMHD26
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I light this week’s #candleforcare just before #Parent #MentalHealth Day in recognition that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is often unrecognised. #PMHD26
I light this week’s #candleforcare just before #Parent #MentalHealth Day in recognition that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is often unrecognised. #PMHD26
January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I light this week’s #candleforcare just before #Parent #MentalHealth Day in recognition that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is often unrecognised. #PMHD26
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week #candleforcare a few days out from #Parent #MentalHealth Day. We need to recognise that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is considerable. #PMHD26
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week #candleforcare a few days out from #Parent #MentalHealth Day. We need to recognise that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is considerable. #PMHD26
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week #candleforcare a few days out from #Parent #MentalHealth Day. We need to recognise that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is considerable. #PMHD26
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week #candleforcare a few days out from #Parent #MentalHealth Day. We need to recognise that there are many #olderadults who are still carrying out the role of parents and their stress and fatigue is considerable. #PMHD26
In this #podcast, I explore the theme of #legacy and later life and what it means for #palliativecare in #socialcare and other settings. #grief, #loss, #ageing, #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
Planting what outlives us: on legacy and ageing.
open.spotify.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:55 AM
In this #podcast, I explore the theme of #legacy and later life and what it means for #palliativecare in #socialcare and other settings. #grief, #loss, #ageing, #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
open.spotify.com/episode/2cAz...
Planting what outlives us: on #legacy and #ageing. #palliativecare #grief #loss, #socialcare
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
Planting what outlives us: on legacy and ageing.
There is a moment, often somewhere in our 50s or 60s when the future shifts its angle. The horizon draws closer, the noise recedes, and a quieter question makes itself heard: What do I want
scottishcare.org
January 24, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Planting what outlives us: on #legacy and #ageing. #palliativecare #grief #loss, #socialcare
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...
scottishcare.org/planting-wha...