Donald Macaskill
drdmacaskill.bsky.social
Donald Macaskill
@drdmacaskill.bsky.social
CEO @scottishcare - homecare & care homes. Human rights at heart of care. Chair #Bereavement Charter Group, #candleforcare @ Tues 7pm. #IsMiseGàidhlig.
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
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"This is not just about funding. It is about the kind of country we want to be. One that values its elders, supports its carers, and builds communities of care rooted in dignity, belonging, and hope."
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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This week’s #podcast is a call to both the Scottish and UK Governments to focus on the critical state of #socialcare in #Scotland in the forthcoming #Budget process.@scotgov @GOVUK

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A Budget that must care; Scotland’s social care disintegration demands action
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November 22, 2025 at 9:53 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
This week’s #podcast is a call to both the Scottish and UK Governments to focus on the critical state of #socialcare in #Scotland in the forthcoming #Budget process.@scotgov @GOVUK

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A Budget that must care; Scotland’s social care disintegration demands action
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November 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
This week’s #podcast explores the importance of #reading in #olderage and considers the topic of #friendship which is the theme of this year’s #BookWeekScotland 2025. open.spotify.com/episode/0dmu...
The Quiet Power of Friendship: A Reflection for Book Week Scotland 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This week’s #podcast explores the importance of #reading in #olderage and considers the topic of #friendship which is the theme of this year’s #BookWeekScotland 2025. open.spotify.com/episode/0dmu...
The Quiet Power of Friendship: A Reflection for Book Week Scotland 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
An early start heading from Ayrshire to Edinburgh for the annual national SPPC #palliativecare conference. Looking forward to sharing some thoughts on the role of #socialcare in #palliative and end of life care. @palliativescot.bsky.social www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...
SPPC Annual Conference
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November 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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In this #podcast, the future of #ageing is explored through an exploration of the work of Joe Coughlin from the Age Lab . #Positiveageing rooted in #hope is an essential ingredient for the future of #olderage.

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The stories we tell: reflections from Boston on the future of ageing
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November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In this #podcast, the future of #ageing is explored through an exploration of the work of Joe Coughlin from the Age Lab . #Positiveageing rooted in #hope is an essential ingredient for the future of #olderage.

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The stories we tell: reflections from Boston on the future of ageing
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November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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This week’s blog explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome and #homecare provision in the Highlands of #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and other international innovations. #socialcare #workforce #change scottishcare.org/beyond-the-e...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.
The following is adapted from a speech given in Fort William on the 24th October at an event organised by Angus MacDonald MP whose primary focus was to explore his proposal to create four new
scottishcare.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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This week’s podcast is part of an address given in the Highlands & explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome & #homecare provision rural & remote #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and more. #socialcare
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Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.'
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November 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This week’s podcast is part of an address given in the Highlands & explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome & #homecare provision rural & remote #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and more. #socialcare
open.spotify.com/episode/0WBA...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.'
open.spotify.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This week’s blog explores some practical ideas to address the immense challenges facing #carehome and #homecare provision in the Highlands of #Scotland. It explores ideas such as a #HighlandWeighting and other international innovations. #socialcare #workforce #change scottishcare.org/beyond-the-e...
Beyond the Edge: from ‘crisis’ to reimagining social care in the Highlands.
The following is adapted from a speech given in Fort William on the 24th October at an event organised by Angus MacDonald MP whose primary focus was to explore his proposal to create four new
scottishcare.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Reposted by Donald Macaskill
The role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay is the focus of this week’s #podcast. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare.

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World Stroke Day 2025: Every Minute Counts – the critical role of social care
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October 25, 2025 at 7:28 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
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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
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