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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Two days out from #ChristmasDay join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week‘s #candleforcare and give thanks for the amazing women and men who every day deliver care and support across the country, both paid and unpaid. #careaboutcare.
December 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Two days out from #ChristmasDay join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week‘s #candleforcare and give thanks for the amazing women and men who every day deliver care and support across the country, both paid and unpaid. #careaboutcare.
I light tonight’s #candleforcare on a day which has focussed on the importance of both women and men becoming increasingly aware of #bowelhealth and #bowelcancer. Take action early. Don’t ignore the signs. #Decembeard
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I light tonight’s #candleforcare on a day which has focussed on the importance of both women and men becoming increasingly aware of #bowelhealth and #bowelcancer. Take action early. Don’t ignore the signs. #Decembeard
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on raising awareness of #bowelcancer as it affects both men and women. #Decembeard.
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on raising awareness of #bowelcancer as it affects both men and women. #Decembeard.
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of #HumanRightsDay with a focus on the #humanrights of #olderpersons. #careaboutcare
December 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of #HumanRightsDay with a focus on the #humanrights of #olderpersons. #careaboutcare
I light tonight’s #candleforcare on #GivingTuesday2025 with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #careaboutcare.
December 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I light tonight’s #candleforcare on #GivingTuesday2025 with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #careaboutcare.
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #GivingTuesday2025 #careaboutcare
December 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #GivingTuesday2025 #careaboutcare
I light tonight’s #candleforcare on the @UN_Women International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a focus on the experience of #olderwomen. #NoExcuse #VAW25
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I light tonight’s #candleforcare on the @UN_Women International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a focus on the experience of #olderwomen. #NoExcuse #VAW25
Join me tonight in lighting this week’s #candleforcare at 7 pm on the @unwomen.bsky.social International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a focus on the experience of #olderwomen. #NoExcuse #VAW25
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Join me tonight in lighting this week’s #candleforcare at 7 pm on the @unwomen.bsky.social International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a focus on the experience of #olderwomen. #NoExcuse #VAW25
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.
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
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
I’m lighting this week’s #candleforcare thinking of all those affected by #babyloss and in particular those who have been grieving for many many years. #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #olderage #longgrief
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I’m lighting this week’s #candleforcare thinking of all those affected by #babyloss and in particular those who have been grieving for many many years. #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #olderage #longgrief
Join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the experience of #olderpeople in this #BabyLossAwarenessWeek.
October 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the experience of #olderpeople in this #BabyLossAwarenessWeek.
Up in #Glasgow today at the gorgeous Renfield Centre for the @scottishcare.bsky.social #PFI2025 event on ‘Beyond Barriers: Co-creating the future of care’
October 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Up in #Glasgow today at the gorgeous Renfield Centre for the @scottishcare.bsky.social #PFI2025 event on ‘Beyond Barriers: Co-creating the future of care’