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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Bereavement and belonging: a call for constructive compassion.
The turning of the year always invites reflection and an opportunity to consider both personal and societal priorities and ambitions. It offers us an opportunity to reflect not only on what lies ahead...
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#Bereavement and #belonging: a call for constructive compassion. #becausegriefmatters #grief #loss #society #business #economy #Scotland #election26
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
I light this week‘s #candleforcare in the hope that in the coming days and weeks when we debate the value given to #socialcare in #Scotland not least as a result of today’s #Budget that people will understand just how critical social care is to the #wellbeing of our society.
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I light this week‘s #candleforcare in the hope that in the coming days and weeks when we debate the value given to #socialcare in #Scotland not least as a result of today’s #Budget that people will understand just how critical social care is to the #wellbeing of our society.
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This week‘s #podcast shares the #manifesto on #bereavement for Scotland‘s upcoming #Parliamentary elections. It’s argues that #bereavement is a #publichealth issue and states what we need to do to respond. #grief #loss #economy #business #becausegriefmatters. open.spotify.com/episode/67mL...
Bereavement and belonging: a call for constructive compassion.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:29 AM
This week‘s #podcast shares the #manifesto on #bereavement for Scotland‘s upcoming #Parliamentary elections. It’s argues that #bereavement is a #publichealth issue and states what we need to do to respond. #grief #loss #economy #business #becausegriefmatters. open.spotify.com/episode/67mL...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
#Bereavement and #belonging: a call for constructive compassion. #becausegriefmatters #grief #loss #society #business #economy #Scotland #election26
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
Bereavement and belonging: a call for constructive compassion.
The turning of the year always invites reflection and an opportunity to consider both personal and societal priorities and ambitions. It offers us an opportunity to reflect not only on what lies ahead...
scottishcare.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
#Bereavement and #belonging: a call for constructive compassion. #becausegriefmatters #grief #loss #society #business #economy #Scotland #election26
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
On the day of the #ScottishBudget join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the importance of adequately funding #socialcare across #Scotland. #careaboutcare #carecreates #homecare #carehomes.
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 AM
On the day of the #ScottishBudget join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the importance of adequately funding #socialcare across #Scotland. #careaboutcare #carecreates #homecare #carehomes.
This week‘s #podcast shares the #manifesto on #bereavement for Scotland‘s upcoming #Parliamentary elections. It’s argues that #bereavement is a #publichealth issue and states what we need to do to respond. #grief #loss #economy #business #becausegriefmatters. open.spotify.com/episode/67mL...
Bereavement and belonging: a call for constructive compassion.
open.spotify.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:29 AM
This week‘s #podcast shares the #manifesto on #bereavement for Scotland‘s upcoming #Parliamentary elections. It’s argues that #bereavement is a #publichealth issue and states what we need to do to respond. #grief #loss #economy #business #becausegriefmatters. open.spotify.com/episode/67mL...
#Bereavement and #belonging: a call for constructive compassion. #becausegriefmatters #grief #loss #society #business #economy #Scotland #election26
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
Bereavement and belonging: a call for constructive compassion.
The turning of the year always invites reflection and an opportunity to consider both personal and societal priorities and ambitions. It offers us an opportunity to reflect not only on what lies ahead...
scottishcare.org
January 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
#Bereavement and #belonging: a call for constructive compassion. #becausegriefmatters #grief #loss #society #business #economy #Scotland #election26
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
scottishcare.org/bereavement-...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This first #podcast of the year explores the critical role of #humanrights and #ethics in the increasing adoption of #AI within #socialcare across #Scotland. #Artificialintelligence, #data, #technology, #privacy.
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
Human Rights Priorities for AI in Social Care: a reflection.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This first #podcast of the year explores the critical role of #humanrights and #ethics in the increasing adoption of #AI within #socialcare across #Scotland. #Artificialintelligence, #data, #technology, #privacy.
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week’s blog explores the critical issue of the adoption of #Ai in #socialcare and argues why #humanrights and #ethics are central to their use. #technology, #data, #digital. #ArtificialIntelligence, #privacy, #Scotland.
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
Human Rights Priorities for AI in Social Care: A Scottish Perspective
As the calendar turns and we stand at the threshold of a new year, I find myself drawn to reflection not least on what I consider to have been the significant changes and developments in
scottishcare.org
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 AM
This week’s blog explores the critical issue of the adoption of #Ai in #socialcare and argues why #humanrights and #ethics are central to their use. #technology, #data, #digital. #ArtificialIntelligence, #privacy, #Scotland.
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
Lighting this week’s #candleforcare in grateful thanks for the dedication of all who are working in #care and #support across #Scotland today, both paid and unpaid. In all weathers and circumstances thousands continue to work in delivering essential care. Thank you. #CareCreates.
January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Lighting this week’s #candleforcare in grateful thanks for the dedication of all who are working in #care and #support across #Scotland today, both paid and unpaid. In all weathers and circumstances thousands continue to work in delivering essential care. Thank you. #CareCreates.
As bad weather affects many parts of #Scotland join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this year‘s first #candleforcare with the focus on the professionalism and dedication of all #care staff and those who deliver unpaid #care and support right across Scotland today. #carecreates.
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 AM
As bad weather affects many parts of #Scotland join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this year‘s first #candleforcare with the focus on the professionalism and dedication of all #care staff and those who deliver unpaid #care and support right across Scotland today. #carecreates.
This first #podcast of the year explores the critical role of #humanrights and #ethics in the increasing adoption of #AI within #socialcare across #Scotland. #Artificialintelligence, #data, #technology, #privacy.
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
Human Rights Priorities for AI in Social Care: a reflection.
open.spotify.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This first #podcast of the year explores the critical role of #humanrights and #ethics in the increasing adoption of #AI within #socialcare across #Scotland. #Artificialintelligence, #data, #technology, #privacy.
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...
This week’s blog explores the critical issue of the adoption of #Ai in #socialcare and argues why #humanrights and #ethics are central to their use. #technology, #data, #digital. #ArtificialIntelligence, #privacy, #Scotland.
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
Human Rights Priorities for AI in Social Care: A Scottish Perspective
As the calendar turns and we stand at the threshold of a new year, I find myself drawn to reflection not least on what I consider to have been the significant changes and developments in
scottishcare.org
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 AM
This week’s blog explores the critical issue of the adoption of #Ai in #socialcare and argues why #humanrights and #ethics are central to their use. #technology, #data, #digital. #ArtificialIntelligence, #privacy, #Scotland.
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
scottishcare.org/human-rights...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
In my last #podcast of the year, I suggest that at #Hogmanay we have the opportunity to begin the #NewYear of 2026 with a new #hope by placing #socialcare at the heart of our communities and #politics.
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
Four days to Hogmanay: a Scotland that cares
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December 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In my last #podcast of the year, I suggest that at #Hogmanay we have the opportunity to begin the #NewYear of 2026 with a new #hope by placing #socialcare at the heart of our communities and #politics.
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
This week’s #candleforcare is lit as we approach the end of the year, in memory and thanks for all who have cared and supported others this year, both paid and unpaid and who have died in the past year. So many thousands have embodied the best of us and our humanity.
December 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This week’s #candleforcare is lit as we approach the end of the year, in memory and thanks for all who have cared and supported others this year, both paid and unpaid and who have died in the past year. So many thousands have embodied the best of us and our humanity.
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
As we come to the end of the year, join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare in memory and thanks for all who have cared and supported others this year both paid and unpaid who have died. So many thousands have embodied the best of our humanity. #careaboutcare
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
As we come to the end of the year, join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare in memory and thanks for all who have cared and supported others this year both paid and unpaid who have died. So many thousands have embodied the best of our humanity. #careaboutcare
As we come to the end of the year, join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare in memory and thanks for all who have cared and supported others this year both paid and unpaid who have died. So many thousands have embodied the best of our humanity. #careaboutcare
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
As we come to the end of the year, join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare in memory and thanks for all who have cared and supported others this year both paid and unpaid who have died. So many thousands have embodied the best of our humanity. #careaboutcare
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
Investing in care = investing in Scotland’s future.
Our #ThreeKeyAsks for the #ScottishBudget:
✔ Increase core funding
✔ Fair work & pay for care professionals
✔ Ethical tech & data
Read more: buff.ly/DgOypVq
Our #ThreeKeyAsks for the #ScottishBudget:
✔ Increase core funding
✔ Fair work & pay for care professionals
✔ Ethical tech & data
Read more: buff.ly/DgOypVq
December 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Investing in care = investing in Scotland’s future.
Our #ThreeKeyAsks for the #ScottishBudget:
✔ Increase core funding
✔ Fair work & pay for care professionals
✔ Ethical tech & data
Read more: buff.ly/DgOypVq
Our #ThreeKeyAsks for the #ScottishBudget:
✔ Increase core funding
✔ Fair work & pay for care professionals
✔ Ethical tech & data
Read more: buff.ly/DgOypVq
In my last #podcast of the year, I suggest that at #Hogmanay we have the opportunity to begin the #NewYear of 2026 with a new #hope by placing #socialcare at the heart of our communities and #politics.
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
Four days to Hogmanay: a Scotland that cares
open.spotify.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In my last #podcast of the year, I suggest that at #Hogmanay we have the opportunity to begin the #NewYear of 2026 with a new #hope by placing #socialcare at the heart of our communities and #politics.
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...
Four days to #Hogmanay: a #Scotland that #cares. #NewYear2026 #socialcare #resolutions #hope.
scottishcare.org/four-days-to...
scottishcare.org/four-days-to...
Four days to Hogmanay: a Scotland that cares
Four days before Hogmanay, Scotland feels like a country holding its breath. The streets glisten with frost after what feels like weeks of rain, a growing number of hills wear their winter shawls, and...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Four days to #Hogmanay: a #Scotland that #cares. #NewYear2026 #socialcare #resolutions #hope.
scottishcare.org/four-days-to...
scottishcare.org/four-days-to...
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#Hope in the midst of uncertainty: a #Christmas meditation on #socialcare. #carehome #homecare #uncertainty.
scottishcare.org/hope-in-the-...
scottishcare.org/hope-in-the-...
Hope in the midst of uncertainty: a Christmas meditation on social care
The frost clings to the windows of a care home. Inside, a carer hums a carol, her voice soft against the hum of an oxygen machine. A resident stares at the tree lights, wondering if
scottishcare.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#Hope in the midst of uncertainty: a #Christmas meditation on #socialcare. #carehome #homecare #uncertainty.
scottishcare.org/hope-in-the-...
scottishcare.org/hope-in-the-...
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In my #podcast for the #Christmas season, I reflect on the nature of #uncertainty, it’s role in #socialcare and the critical importance of #hope including an exploration of the work of Ariel Dempsey.
open.spotify.com/episode/0Ofz...
open.spotify.com/episode/0Ofz...
Hope in the midst of uncertainty: a Christmas meditation on social care
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December 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In my #podcast for the #Christmas season, I reflect on the nature of #uncertainty, it’s role in #socialcare and the critical importance of #hope including an exploration of the work of Ariel Dempsey.
open.spotify.com/episode/0Ofz...
open.spotify.com/episode/0Ofz...
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
As we celebrate #ChristmasDay thank you to the thousands of women and men who are working in #homecare and #carehomes today and all those unpaid #carers. You are the best of us at all times and we need to do better by you. #careaboutcare #carecreates
December 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
As we celebrate #ChristmasDay thank you to the thousands of women and men who are working in #homecare and #carehomes today and all those unpaid #carers. You are the best of us at all times and we need to do better by you. #careaboutcare #carecreates
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✨ The 2025 Winter Bulletin is now live!
This edition is packed with valuable updates, inspiring stories and festive highlights from across Scotland’s care sector.
Don’t miss the Christmas feature on pages 24–29! 🎄
Read the Winter Bulletin here: buff.ly/QXCN7uz
This edition is packed with valuable updates, inspiring stories and festive highlights from across Scotland’s care sector.
Don’t miss the Christmas feature on pages 24–29! 🎄
Read the Winter Bulletin here: buff.ly/QXCN7uz
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
✨ The 2025 Winter Bulletin is now live!
This edition is packed with valuable updates, inspiring stories and festive highlights from across Scotland’s care sector.
Don’t miss the Christmas feature on pages 24–29! 🎄
Read the Winter Bulletin here: buff.ly/QXCN7uz
This edition is packed with valuable updates, inspiring stories and festive highlights from across Scotland’s care sector.
Don’t miss the Christmas feature on pages 24–29! 🎄
Read the Winter Bulletin here: buff.ly/QXCN7uz
As we celebrate #ChristmasDay thank you to the thousands of women and men who are working in #homecare and #carehomes today and all those unpaid #carers. You are the best of us at all times and we need to do better by you. #careaboutcare #carecreates
December 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
As we celebrate #ChristmasDay thank you to the thousands of women and men who are working in #homecare and #carehomes today and all those unpaid #carers. You are the best of us at all times and we need to do better by you. #careaboutcare #carecreates
I light tonight’s #candleforcare in gratitude and thanks for all carers, both paid and unpaid, who care for and support others across Scotland. #careaboutcare.
December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I light tonight’s #candleforcare in gratitude and thanks for all carers, both paid and unpaid, who care for and support others across Scotland. #careaboutcare.