Alyson Vale
@alymckechnie-vale.bsky.social
#2ndGen Family Care Home Provider. Call myself Creative Care Producer, official title Business & Operations Director. Interested in changing SOCIAL CARE NARRATIVE, CREATIVE LEADERSHIP. #ScIL40 #HIVEMIND 🐝 1/6 Director of #Bob&Blether #seaswimming 🌊
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Such a fantastic day at #hivemind in Dundee with Jen, @jennikburton.bsky.social @alymckechnie-vale.bsky.social @ivancornford.bsky.social Networking, being curious, discussing the move from transaction based to relational based #care. So much to think about!
#carehomes #socialcare #change
#carehomes #socialcare #change
May 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Such a fantastic day at #hivemind in Dundee with Jen, @jennikburton.bsky.social @alymckechnie-vale.bsky.social @ivancornford.bsky.social Networking, being curious, discussing the move from transaction based to relational based #care. So much to think about!
#carehomes #socialcare #change
#carehomes #socialcare #change
On a neurospicy day, the privilege of reshaping the energy with a colleague who gets it is everything. Leadership isn’t about rigid plans—it’s about creating space to thrive, even on tricky days. How do you support your team to grow when the energy shifts?
#Leadership
#Leadership
December 2, 2024 at 5:41 PM
On a neurospicy day, the privilege of reshaping the energy with a colleague who gets it is everything. Leadership isn’t about rigid plans—it’s about creating space to thrive, even on tricky days. How do you support your team to grow when the energy shifts?
#Leadership
#Leadership
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Final session of an excellent day #empowervoice - Provider panel - Independent Sector Organisational examples of effective voice @scottishcare.bsky.social
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October 1, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Final session of an excellent day #empowervoice - Provider panel - Independent Sector Organisational examples of effective voice @scottishcare.bsky.social
@alymckechnie-vale.bsky.social
@alymckechnie-vale.bsky.social
Love this George you always brighten my feed!
Still not fully transitioned from twitter 🤔. Here’s some of my recent exploits to keep my Bluesky diary recording active 😬. Daily beach et al runs, 39th #greatnorthrun, fabulous #lakedistrict mooch #Haystacks, #scafell #stockleybridge plunge @alymckechnie-vale.bsky.social @trishaelliott.bsky.social
September 17, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Love this George you always brighten my feed!
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Our latest paper shows palliative care needs among people with dementia are much higher than previous estimates suggested.
Paper journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... in @palliativemedj.bsky.social
Media coverage www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
Paper journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... in @palliativemedj.bsky.social
Media coverage www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
Estimating the escalating future need for palliative care among people living with dementia - Emel Yorganci, Anna E Bone, Catherine J Evans, Elizabeth L Sampson, Robert Stewart, Katherine E Sleeman, 2...
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September 16, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Our latest paper shows palliative care needs among people with dementia are much higher than previous estimates suggested.
Paper journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... in @palliativemedj.bsky.social
Media coverage www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
Paper journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... in @palliativemedj.bsky.social
Media coverage www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gove...
Should I be worried about the number of price Andrew bots now following me…. I’m starting to feel bit uncomfortable.
September 16, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Should I be worried about the number of price Andrew bots now following me…. I’m starting to feel bit uncomfortable.
As a Leader, finding balance often feels like a distant goal, late nights, weight of long days, & dark nights setting in is our reality but we keep pushing forward, making it come together for those who rely on us. It’s not always easy, but sometimes it’s all we can do. “Keep f***ing pushing” 🙌
September 11, 2024 at 7:54 PM
As a Leader, finding balance often feels like a distant goal, late nights, weight of long days, & dark nights setting in is our reality but we keep pushing forward, making it come together for those who rely on us. It’s not always easy, but sometimes it’s all we can do. “Keep f***ing pushing” 🙌
For anyone who needs this message today: #wonderfulwednesday
September 11, 2024 at 9:29 AM
For anyone who needs this message today: #wonderfulwednesday
One of those moments when life reminds you not to take it too seriously. Son’s Alexa pinged me to shout “poopy bum” (yes, really) 😂 and for a second, everything felt lighter. Chicane playing in background, today going to be something special. Find joy in the little things. 🌟 #wonderfulwednesday
September 11, 2024 at 8:57 AM
One of those moments when life reminds you not to take it too seriously. Son’s Alexa pinged me to shout “poopy bum” (yes, really) 😂 and for a second, everything felt lighter. Chicane playing in background, today going to be something special. Find joy in the little things. 🌟 #wonderfulwednesday
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Sometimes I write things.
I wrote this over the weekend, staying with my parents (90 & 93) who made an excellent editorial advisory team.
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Do you know what your closest people want/don't want when their life expectancy becomes short?
I've included some prompts.
Go & ask.
I wrote this over the weekend, staying with my parents (90 & 93) who made an excellent editorial advisory team.
bit.ly/TalkNotTests
Do you know what your closest people want/don't want when their life expectancy becomes short?
I've included some prompts.
Go & ask.
In your final years, do you want your doctor to talk to you about death? Here’s how it can help | Kathryn Mannix
Working in palliative care, I’ve seen too many dying people subjected to invasive treatment in place of frank conversations, says retired palliative care doctor Kathryn Mannix
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August 29, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Sometimes I write things.
I wrote this over the weekend, staying with my parents (90 & 93) who made an excellent editorial advisory team.
bit.ly/TalkNotTests
Do you know what your closest people want/don't want when their life expectancy becomes short?
I've included some prompts.
Go & ask.
I wrote this over the weekend, staying with my parents (90 & 93) who made an excellent editorial advisory team.
bit.ly/TalkNotTests
Do you know what your closest people want/don't want when their life expectancy becomes short?
I've included some prompts.
Go & ask.
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Co-production of palliative and end-of-life-care research with people with lived experience of homelessness needs to be transparent, prioritise building rapport, be trauma-informed and person-centred. #hpm #hapc #research buff.ly/3AShn0W
Development of the TIFFIN recommendations for co-producing palliative and end-of-life care research with individuals with lived experience of homelessness: A qualitative study - Jodie Crooks, Kate Fle...
Background: Palliative care for people experiencing homelessness is a complex field. Due to the intricate nuances and heterogeneity in the experience of palliat...
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September 5, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Co-production of palliative and end-of-life-care research with people with lived experience of homelessness needs to be transparent, prioritise building rapport, be trauma-informed and person-centred. #hpm #hapc #research buff.ly/3AShn0W
A shoutout to Kirsti, whose passion blossoms on Tayside View Learning Wall. 🌿 Sharing her knowledge sparking peer-driven learning, weaving tapestry of understanding & growth across the home. It’s moments like these that show how true care starts with a spark. #SparkPassionInCare #GrowingTogether
September 10, 2024 at 12:39 PM
A shoutout to Kirsti, whose passion blossoms on Tayside View Learning Wall. 🌿 Sharing her knowledge sparking peer-driven learning, weaving tapestry of understanding & growth across the home. It’s moments like these that show how true care starts with a spark. #SparkPassionInCare #GrowingTogether
Had a great time at our recruitment day yesterday, meeting some amazing candidates for Abbotsford! Even with a packed schedule, I love being part of the process to make sure we bring on team members who share our family values. Excited for the future! #Recruitment #CareHome #TeamAbbotsford
September 10, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Had a great time at our recruitment day yesterday, meeting some amazing candidates for Abbotsford! Even with a packed schedule, I love being part of the process to make sure we bring on team members who share our family values. Excited for the future! #Recruitment #CareHome #TeamAbbotsford
Embarking on journey with a new leadership partnership, where big open blue skies of possibility stretch ahead. 🌿 Played Delegation Poker, full of laughter, deep questions. Each draw strengthening our bond, aligning us for road ahead. 🌟 #Leadership #BlueSkyThinking #Management30 #BuildingConnections
September 7, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Embarking on journey with a new leadership partnership, where big open blue skies of possibility stretch ahead. 🌿 Played Delegation Poker, full of laughter, deep questions. Each draw strengthening our bond, aligning us for road ahead. 🌟 #Leadership #BlueSkyThinking #Management30 #BuildingConnections
We just found this gem in the attic—Chef Sandy as a young, bright-eyed KP! 👨🍳✨ Fast forward 30+ years, and he’s still serving up joy with that same big grin. Thank you, Sandy, for filling our care home with love and flavor all these years! 🥂 #CulinaryHero #30YearsStrong #CareHomeLegend
September 3, 2024 at 8:03 PM
We just found this gem in the attic—Chef Sandy as a young, bright-eyed KP! 👨🍳✨ Fast forward 30+ years, and he’s still serving up joy with that same big grin. Thank you, Sandy, for filling our care home with love and flavor all these years! 🥂 #CulinaryHero #30YearsStrong #CareHomeLegend
As a leader, I find balance in the sea, swimming with strong women who remind me to breathe, connect, and be. This time is essential to my practice—In the company of strong women, we put the world to rights and rediscover ourselves. 🌊 #Connection 🌊 #Leadership #SelfCare #Sisterhood
August 30, 2024 at 10:09 AM
As a leader, I find balance in the sea, swimming with strong women who remind me to breathe, connect, and be. This time is essential to my practice—In the company of strong women, we put the world to rights and rediscover ourselves. 🌊 #Connection 🌊 #Leadership #SelfCare #Sisterhood
My great-gran lived in our care home in early 90’s - I ❤️ visiting her & other residents as a kid. From attic someone recently unearthed this fantastic board documenting residents in the care home at that time. It’s a real treasure. #memories #growingupincarehomes #familybusiness
August 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM
My great-gran lived in our care home in early 90’s - I ❤️ visiting her & other residents as a kid. From attic someone recently unearthed this fantastic board documenting residents in the care home at that time. It’s a real treasure. #memories #growingupincarehomes #familybusiness
As I walk into challenging spaces, I pause to notice the little things. In moments of challenge, these quiet joys anchor me, guiding me back to the present, away from the storm of overthinking. #BePresent #FindingJoy #StayGrounded
August 29, 2024 at 8:50 AM
As I walk into challenging spaces, I pause to notice the little things. In moments of challenge, these quiet joys anchor me, guiding me back to the present, away from the storm of overthinking. #BePresent #FindingJoy #StayGrounded
Witnessed a breathtaking exhibition where art meets resilience—breast casts intertwined with the healing embrace of cold water swimming. Each piece echoes the strength and grace of women on their breast cancer journey, turning pain into profound beauty. #ArtOfHealing #BreastCancerWarriors
August 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Witnessed a breathtaking exhibition where art meets resilience—breast casts intertwined with the healing embrace of cold water swimming. Each piece echoes the strength and grace of women on their breast cancer journey, turning pain into profound beauty. #ArtOfHealing #BreastCancerWarriors
Feeling so privileged to have this job & work with such incredible people. Under wild Scottish skies, I hosted 1st-ever Abbotsford Care Summer Social, with amazing Jana Yoga as our guide. Supporting staff well-being is pure magic. Can’t wait to do it again! 🌊✨ #StaffWellbeing tinyurl.com/msktz3cr
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August 22, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Feeling so privileged to have this job & work with such incredible people. Under wild Scottish skies, I hosted 1st-ever Abbotsford Care Summer Social, with amazing Jana Yoga as our guide. Supporting staff well-being is pure magic. Can’t wait to do it again! 🌊✨ #StaffWellbeing tinyurl.com/msktz3cr
Spending time with my friends—who, in another life, would have been my coven—reminds me just how powerful women supporting women can be. Grateful to live in a time & place where our gatherings aren’t a threat, but a celebration of our shared strength. 🌙✨ #WomenSupportingWomen
August 20, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Spending time with my friends—who, in another life, would have been my coven—reminds me just how powerful women supporting women can be. Grateful to live in a time & place where our gatherings aren’t a threat, but a celebration of our shared strength. 🌙✨ #WomenSupportingWomen
Lately, ideas have been nesting in my brain, quietly percolating as I figure out how to bring the visualisation to life. Sometimes, creativity takes its time to brew, and that’s when the magic happens. #Creativity #IdeasInProgress
a bird is sitting on a rock in the grass looking at the camera
ALT: a bird is sitting on a rock in the grass looking at the camera
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August 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Lately, ideas have been nesting in my brain, quietly percolating as I figure out how to bring the visualisation to life. Sometimes, creativity takes its time to brew, and that’s when the magic happens. #Creativity #IdeasInProgress
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Suspect I’m not the first to have a go at this but couldn’t find an obvious one. Shout if you’re missing. I’ve got space to add more - go.bsky.app/GZJeMY5
August 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Suspect I’m not the first to have a go at this but couldn’t find an obvious one. Shout if you’re missing. I’ve got space to add more - go.bsky.app/GZJeMY5
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I'm new here.
My TED talk might help explain what I do.
This talk was at TEDx Newcastle 2022, & chosen by TED for their homepage - amazing.
I've had such heartfelt feedback from people helped by hearing this forgotten wisdom.
bit.ly/DyingTED
My TED talk might help explain what I do.
This talk was at TEDx Newcastle 2022, & chosen by TED for their homepage - amazing.
I've had such heartfelt feedback from people helped by hearing this forgotten wisdom.
bit.ly/DyingTED
What happens as we die?
Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessing thousands of people's final breaths, palliative care expert Kathryn Mannix urges us to demystify ...
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August 19, 2024 at 4:36 PM
I'm new here.
My TED talk might help explain what I do.
This talk was at TEDx Newcastle 2022, & chosen by TED for their homepage - amazing.
I've had such heartfelt feedback from people helped by hearing this forgotten wisdom.
bit.ly/DyingTED
My TED talk might help explain what I do.
This talk was at TEDx Newcastle 2022, & chosen by TED for their homepage - amazing.
I've had such heartfelt feedback from people helped by hearing this forgotten wisdom.
bit.ly/DyingTED