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Social care carries people: it is high time it was supported.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 5d

#Socialcare carries people: it is high time it was supported. #reform #leadership #humanrights #Governmentapathy #dignity

scottishcare.org/social-care-...

The following is based on an opening address given a couple of weeks ago at the Westminster Policy Conference. We meet in autumn. The air is a lot sharper. The green has given away to

Social care carries people: it is high time it was supported.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 2d

I light this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the #workforce in #socialcare both paid and unpaid in what is International #Happiness at #Work week. #WorkLifeWeek, #mentalhealth, #wellbeing. #careaboutcare.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 2d

Join me tonight at 7pm tonight in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus this week on the #workforce in #socialcare both paid and unpaid in what is International #Happiness at #Work week. #WorkLifeWeek

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 5d

In this week’s #podcast I explore the nature of #socialcare, why it is in meltdown in #Scotland and what needs to happen to make sure people are given the lives they deserve and treated with #dignity. #humanrights #politics #leadership #reform.

open.spotify.com/episode/1kr5...

Social care carries people: it is high time it was supported.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 5d

#Socialcare carries people: it is high time it was supported. #reform #leadership #humanrights #Governmentapathy #dignity

scottishcare.org/social-care-...

The following is based on an opening address given a couple of weeks ago at the Westminster Policy Conference. We meet in autumn. The air is a lot sharper. The green has given away to

The Bereavement Charter for Adults and Children in Scotland

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you to the @gerisoc.bsky.social for inviting me to speak at your Annual Meeting in Glasgow this morning. Pleased to share the work of the #Bereavement Charter Group and to talk about how we must get better at supporting #clinical and #care staff. goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter/

goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 12d

This week‘s #podcast focuses on the idea of #belonging and what it means in #olderage in anticipation of #WorldOlderPersonsDay. #dignity, #community, #humanrights.

open.spotify.com/episode/3fop...

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 12d

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day. #belonging #ageing #place #community #WorldOlderPersonsDay

scottishcare.org/a-place-to-b...

Wednesday coming is the 1st October, which as every year, is World Older People’s Day. In the UK, the theme adopted for the day by Ageing Better is “Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 9d

I light tonight’s #candleforcare the evening before #WorldOlderPersonsDay in recognition of how important it is that we make people feel that they #belong.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 9d

Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of #WorldOlderPersonsDay . #belonging

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Just a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · 12d

What a beautiful reflection on #belonging. We may feel we belong to many spaces as we grow in ourselves & that essence of belonging is incredibly powerful - maintaining our wellbeing, no matter where we find ourselves through life. Belonging is in the heart of home not the bricks

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day

Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 12d

This week‘s #podcast focuses on the idea of #belonging and what it means in #olderage in anticipation of #WorldOlderPersonsDay. #dignity, #community, #humanrights.

open.spotify.com/episode/3fop...

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 12d

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day. #belonging #ageing #place #community #WorldOlderPersonsDay

scottishcare.org/a-place-to-b...

Wednesday coming is the 1st October, which as every year, is World Older People’s Day. In the UK, the theme adopted for the day by Ageing Better is “Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our

To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 15d

Leaving the International Aged Care Conference after a thoughtful afternoon of presentations on #technology, continence, depression, delirium and anxiety. #Turun, the city of #Copernicus is a truly beautiful place and I’m taking away some great insights, ideas and challenge. @vicrayner.bsky.social

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 15d

It was real and inspiration this morning to listen to Teepa Snow’s distinct approach which emphasises the assets and strengths of people with #dementia during her presentation at the International Aged Care Conference in #Turun in #Poland.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 15d

What an honour to have shared the stage with the @vicrayner.bsky.social at the International Aged Conference in Poland this lunchtime. Presenting on #socialcare in the United Kingdom we told the honest story of potential and challenge.

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 19d

In this week’s #podcast the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement are considered both from the perspective of reducing falls and enhancing #mentalhealth and well-being, especially in #OlderAge. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome

open.spotify.com/episode/5wqz...

To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 19d

In this week’s blog I consider the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement in #OlderAge. #Fitness is for all ages. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome

scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...

Celebrated across the UK on 24 September 2025 National Fitness Day is an annual campaign by ukactive that highlights the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping to raise awareness of its i...

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National Care Forum @ncfcareforum.bsky.social · 17d

@vicrayner.bsky.social is speaking at the International Long-Term Care Conference in Torun, Poland on Wednesday 24th September & will deliver a joint session with @drdmacaskill.bsky.social @scottishcare.bsky.social to provide international delegates with insights on long term care from the UK

To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day

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Just a Care Home Girl @justacarehomeg1.bsky.social · 19d

'Keep fit' - it can have negative images of lycra and gyms, but it doesn't have to be. With vision, with creativity, within relationships that respect interests and ensure fun! But maintaining that fitness, when you need physical or psychological support - needs protected time!

Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 19d

In this week’s blog I consider the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement in #OlderAge. #Fitness is for all ages. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome

scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...

Celebrated across the UK on 24 September 2025 National Fitness Day is an annual campaign by ukactive that highlights the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping to raise awareness of its i...

Do you believe inclusion isn’t just a value? It’s a way of life. Join our Board!

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 24d

Inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s how we live and lead at NDTi.

This #NationalInclusionWeek, we’re looking for passionate individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our board of trustees. #NowIsTheTime

www.ndti.org.uk/about-us/ndt...

Join our Board - NDTi

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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 19d

In this week’s #podcast the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement are considered both from the perspective of reducing falls and enhancing #mentalhealth and well-being, especially in #OlderAge. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome

open.spotify.com/episode/5wqz...

To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day

To age is to move: a reflection for National Fitness Day

Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 19d

In this week’s blog I consider the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement in #OlderAge. #Fitness is for all ages. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome

scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...

Celebrated across the UK on 24 September 2025 National Fitness Day is an annual campaign by ukactive that highlights the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping to raise awareness of its i...