Donald Macaskill
@drdmacaskill.bsky.social
CEO @scottishcare - homecare & care homes. Human rights at heart of care. Chair #Bereavement Charter Group, #candleforcare @ Tues 7pm. #IsMiseGàidhlig.
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The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of ageing
At the Global Ageing Conference in Boston, I found myself not just attending a keynote but entering a new narrative; a reframing of ageing that challenges our assumptions and invites us to imagine a d...
scottishcare.org
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of ageing
At the Global Ageing Conference in Boston, I found myself not just attending a keynote but entering a new narrative; a reframing of ageing that challenges our assumptions and invites us to imagine a d...
scottishcare.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
In this #podcast, the future of #ageing is explored through an exploration of the work of Joe Coughlin from the Age Lab . #Positiveageing rooted in #hope is an essential ingredient for the future of #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston on the future of ageing
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November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In this #podcast, the future of #ageing is explored through an exploration of the work of Joe Coughlin from the Age Lab . #Positiveageing rooted in #hope is an essential ingredient for the future of #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of ageing
At the Global Ageing Conference in Boston, I found myself not just attending a keynote but entering a new narrative; a reframing of ageing that challenges our assumptions and invites us to imagine a d...
scottishcare.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...
In this #podcast, the future of #ageing is explored through an exploration of the work of Joe Coughlin from the Age Lab . #Positiveageing rooted in #hope is an essential ingredient for the future of #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
The stories we tell: reflections from Boston on the future of ageing
open.spotify.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In this #podcast, the future of #ageing is explored through an exploration of the work of Joe Coughlin from the Age Lab . #Positiveageing rooted in #hope is an essential ingredient for the future of #olderage.
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week’s blog explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome and #homecare provision in the Highlands of #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and other international innovations. #socialcare #workforce #change scottishcare.org/beyond-the-e...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.
The following is adapted from a speech given in Fort William on the 24th October at an event organised by Angus MacDonald MP whose primary focus was to explore his proposal to create four new
scottishcare.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This week’s blog explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome and #homecare provision in the Highlands of #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and other international innovations. #socialcare #workforce #change scottishcare.org/beyond-the-e...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week’s podcast is part of an address given in the Highlands & explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome & #homecare provision rural & remote #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and more. #socialcare
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.'
open.spotify.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This week’s podcast is part of an address given in the Highlands & explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome & #homecare provision rural & remote #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and more. #socialcare
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
This week’s podcast is part of an address given in the Highlands & explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome & #homecare provision rural & remote #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and more. #socialcare
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.'
open.spotify.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This week’s podcast is part of an address given in the Highlands & explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome & #homecare provision rural & remote #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and more. #socialcare
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
This week’s blog explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome and #homecare provision in the Highlands of #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and other international innovations. #socialcare #workforce #change scottishcare.org/beyond-the-e...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.
The following is adapted from a speech given in Fort William on the 24th October at an event organised by Angus MacDonald MP whose primary focus was to explore his proposal to create four new
scottishcare.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This week’s blog explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome and #homecare provision in the Highlands of #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and other international innovations. #socialcare #workforce #change scottishcare.org/beyond-the-e...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week‘s blog addresses the role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
World Stroke Day 2025: ‘Every Minute Counts’ - the critical role of social care.
Next Wednesday, 29th October, is World Stroke Day, which gives us an opportunity to reflect not only on the global burden of stroke but on its deeply personal and local impact - particularly on older
scottishcare.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This week‘s blog addresses the role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
The role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay is the focus of this week’s #podcast. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
World Stroke Day 2025: Every Minute Counts – the critical role of social care
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October 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay is the focus of this week’s #podcast. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
Today is the #InternationalDayofCare and Support - a big shout out to all the paid and unpaid #carers across Scotland who today are working to allow others to thrive. You are the best. #careaboutcare @scottishcare.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Today is the #InternationalDayofCare and Support - a big shout out to all the paid and unpaid #carers across Scotland who today are working to allow others to thrive. You are the best. #careaboutcare @scottishcare.bsky.social
I light this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of the UN #InternationalDayofCare and Support to highlight the tens of thousands who care for and support others across the world, both paid professionals and unpaid individuals. #careaboutcare.
October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I light this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of the UN #InternationalDayofCare and Support to highlight the tens of thousands who care for and support others across the world, both paid professionals and unpaid individuals. #careaboutcare.
Join me tonight at 7pm on the eve of the UN #InternationalDayofCare and Support to highlight the tens of thousands who care for and support others across #Scotland and the world, both paid professionals and unpaid individuals. #careaboutcare.
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm on the eve of the UN #InternationalDayofCare and Support to highlight the tens of thousands who care for and support others across #Scotland and the world, both paid professionals and unpaid individuals. #careaboutcare.
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
Calling Scottish Care Members – our next Members Surgery is on tomorrow Tuesday 28 October at 11am.
Hosted by @drdmacaskill.bsky.social and @hegeit.bsky.social, this is your chance to ask questions, raise concerns, and connect directly.
Details in the Members Area.
Hosted by @drdmacaskill.bsky.social and @hegeit.bsky.social, this is your chance to ask questions, raise concerns, and connect directly.
Details in the Members Area.
October 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Calling Scottish Care Members – our next Members Surgery is on tomorrow Tuesday 28 October at 11am.
Hosted by @drdmacaskill.bsky.social and @hegeit.bsky.social, this is your chance to ask questions, raise concerns, and connect directly.
Details in the Members Area.
Hosted by @drdmacaskill.bsky.social and @hegeit.bsky.social, this is your chance to ask questions, raise concerns, and connect directly.
Details in the Members Area.
An early start to head through to #Edinburgh to contribute to an important conference on the future of #health and #socialcare in #Scotland. The urgency for real change, political collaboration and reform is immense. @chsscotland.bsky.social @enlightenscot.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
An early start to head through to #Edinburgh to contribute to an important conference on the future of #health and #socialcare in #Scotland. The urgency for real change, political collaboration and reform is immense. @chsscotland.bsky.social @enlightenscot.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social
The role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay is the focus of this week’s #podcast. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
World Stroke Day 2025: Every Minute Counts – the critical role of social care
open.spotify.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay is the focus of this week’s #podcast. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
open.spotify.com/episode/249S...
This week‘s blog addresses the role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
World Stroke Day 2025: ‘Every Minute Counts’ - the critical role of social care.
Next Wednesday, 29th October, is World Stroke Day, which gives us an opportunity to reflect not only on the global burden of stroke but on its deeply personal and local impact - particularly on older
scottishcare.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This week‘s blog addresses the role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
scottishcare.org/world-stroke...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This #podcast focuses on the experience of the #menopause for #older women and also considers the impact of the menopause on the predominantly female #workforce in #socialcare . #WorldMenopauseDay
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
'It’s just my age': A Reflection for World Menopause Day
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October 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This #podcast focuses on the experience of the #menopause for #older women and also considers the impact of the menopause on the predominantly female #workforce in #socialcare . #WorldMenopauseDay
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week‘s #blog shares a reflection on #WorldMenopauseDay and explores the significance of #menopause for #olderwomen and for the #socialcare #workforce.
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
'It's Just My Age' : A Reflection for World Menopause Day
Today, October 18, is World Menopause Day. When I was growing up, menopause was a word rarely spoken aloud. It was cloaked in euphemism and silence, even in health and care settings. Thankfully, in re...
scottishcare.org
October 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
This week‘s #blog shares a reflection on #WorldMenopauseDay and explores the significance of #menopause for #olderwomen and for the #socialcare #workforce.
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
I’m lighting this week’s #candleforcare reflecting upon the impact of the #menopause on #women who work in and those who use #socialcare support. #WorldMenopauseWeek.
October 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’m lighting this week’s #candleforcare reflecting upon the impact of the #menopause on #women who work in and those who use #socialcare support. #WorldMenopauseWeek.
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the #menopause and how it impacts on those #women who receive #care and support and the #workforce. #WorldMenopauseWeek
October 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the #menopause and how it impacts on those #women who receive #care and support and the #workforce. #WorldMenopauseWeek
This #podcast focuses on the experience of the #menopause for #older women and also considers the impact of the menopause on the predominantly female #workforce in #socialcare . #WorldMenopauseDay
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
'It’s just my age': A Reflection for World Menopause Day
open.spotify.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This #podcast focuses on the experience of the #menopause for #older women and also considers the impact of the menopause on the predominantly female #workforce in #socialcare . #WorldMenopauseDay
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...
This week‘s #blog shares a reflection on #WorldMenopauseDay and explores the significance of #menopause for #olderwomen and for the #socialcare #workforce.
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
'It's Just My Age' : A Reflection for World Menopause Day
Today, October 18, is World Menopause Day. When I was growing up, menopause was a word rarely spoken aloud. It was cloaked in euphemism and silence, even in health and care settings. Thankfully, in re...
scottishcare.org
October 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
This week‘s #blog shares a reflection on #WorldMenopauseDay and explores the significance of #menopause for #olderwomen and for the #socialcare #workforce.
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
The long shadow of loss: Reflections for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #grief #olderage #loss #bereavement #remembrance
scottishcare.org/the-long-sha...
scottishcare.org/the-long-sha...
The long shadow of loss: Reflections for Baby Loss Awareness Week
Each October, Baby Loss Awareness Week asks us to pause and acknowledge the grief of parents whose children have died in pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy. It is a week held in absent silence,
scottishcare.org
October 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The long shadow of loss: Reflections for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #grief #olderage #loss #bereavement #remembrance
scottishcare.org/the-long-sha...
scottishcare.org/the-long-sha...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week’s #podcast explores the issue of #loss and #grief and baby loss in #olderage for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek. #bereavement #grief
open.spotify.com/episode/5aQK...
open.spotify.com/episode/5aQK...
The long shadow of loss: Reflections for Baby Loss Awareness Week
open.spotify.com
October 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This week’s #podcast explores the issue of #loss and #grief and baby loss in #olderage for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek. #bereavement #grief
open.spotify.com/episode/5aQK...
open.spotify.com/episode/5aQK...