Donald Macaskill
drdmacaskill.bsky.social
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.
Join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week‘s #candleforcare in National Activity Providers and Professionals Week in recognition and thanks for the creative work of #activity staff in both #residential care and day services across Scotland. #NAPPW26 #careaboutcare
January 20, 2026 at 7:59 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.
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 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.
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 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.
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 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
December 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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 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 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 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