Donald Macaskill
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CEO @scottishcare - homecare & care homes. Human rights at heart of care. Chair #Bereavement Charter Group, #candleforcare @ Tues 7pm. #IsMiseGàidhlig.
Ayrshire, Scotland
Joined December 2015
Beholden: A Human Rights Day reflection on social care. #humanrights #socialcare #community #responsibility #society #HumanRightsDay #beholden
https://t.co/IFalL4e2KK
scottishcare.org
On Human Rights Day 2025, which will take place this coming Wednesday on the 10th we are called to remember not only the rights enshrined in law but the relationships that make those rights real.
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Beholden: A Human Rights Day reflection on social care. #humanrights #socialcare #community #responsibility #society #HumanRightsDay #beholden
https://t.co/IFalL4e2KK
scottishcare.org
On Human Rights Day 2025, which will take place this coming Wednesday on the 10th we are called to remember not only the rights enshrined in law but the relationships that make those rights real.
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This #podcast for #HumanRightsDay reflects on the ancient concept of #beholden and the work of @nytdavidbrooks to suggest the importance of rediscovering a #relational and mutual ethic of #responsibility. #humanrights #socialcare #dignity. https://t.co/1xYsmVY70J
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This #podcast for #HumanRightsDay reflects on the ancient concept of #beholden and the work of @nytdavidbrooks to suggest the importance of rediscovering a #relational and mutual ethic of #responsibility. #humanrights #socialcare #dignity. https://t.co/1xYsmVY70J
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“Care homes are not hospitals. Residents’ rights come first.” Our latest media statement calls for proportionate, rights-based measures this winter. Read our full statement: https://t.co/ivjxetcOA9
#CareAboutCare #ShineALight
scottishcare.org
Scottish Care Media Statement on Flu and Winter Restrictions
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This week’s #blog explores the distinctive contribution of #socialcare in #palliativecare. The role of #carehome and #homecare at the end of life. The Trees of Hallaig: Roots of Care, Leaves of Memory. #poetry #dying #grief
scottishcare.org
The following extended blog is the substance of an address delivered to the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care conference on the 13th November. I want to begin not with policy, nor with...
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This week’s #podcast explores the contribution of #socialcare to #palliative and #endoflife care. It does so through poetry and story. #absence, #dying, #grief #CareHome #HomeCare. #Hallaig
https://t.co/JMFenc63iD
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Adult Social Care Displaced Worker Scheme offers targeted funding to adult social care employers based in Scotland to recruit displaced adult social care workers who are already in the UK. Find out more about this scheme:
gov.scot
Information for social care employers and displaced workers in Scotland affected by UK government immigration policy changes. Employers can apply for funding to support displaced workers in adult...
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From hairdresser to Deputy Manager 💙 Gemma’s journey at Meallmore proves what’s possible with passion, learning & support. Read her inspiring story 👉 https://t.co/m5Su0Y5yWp
#CareAboutCare #ShineALight
scottishcare.org
From Salon to Senior Leadership - Gemma's Inspiring Journey at Meallmore
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Both @jackiebmsp and @neilcgray are right. One highlights chronic underfunding, long delays and people dying for #socialcare. The other the huge mistake of @GOVUK #immigration stance on #socialcare and NI increases, Can’t we all work together? #careaboutcare
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Social Care Minister @ThomasCArthur has said eligible employers can apply from today for targeted support with the cost of hiring international displaced social care workers already in the UK and impacted by UK Government changes to immigration policy. https://t.co/4dI60B2Lme
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Really good to attend a meeting of the @theUKCB this afternoon. Thank you to @bishopSarahM for chairing and to all participants. #Bereavement support should be everybody’s business. Bereavement is an issue of both public health and social justice.
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Scottish Care is proud to work with @NHSLanarkshire & partners to make flu vaccination easier for social care staff. Drop-in clinics available Mon - Fri across Lanarkshire. Read more: https://t.co/iembZGoegn
#CareAboutCare #ShineALight
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Thank you to @ThomasCArthur for meeting this afternoon with #homecare and #carehome members of @scottishcare and listening to their concerns around #socialcare across Scotland. Looking forward to continuing the conversation on this key area for our national health. #careaboutcare
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Heading up to @CaledonianNews for a meeting of the @scotgov #Infection, Prevention and Control Working Group. With emerging #flu cases so important we retain a balance between risk and rights to keep people safe and well.
bbc.co.uk
Flu cases across Scotland jumped by 45% in a week, figures from Public Health Scotland show.
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Heading up to @CaledonianNews for a meeting of the @scotgov #Infection, Prevention and Control Working Group. With emerging #flu cases so important we retain a balance between risk and rights to keep people safe and well.
bbc.co.uk
Flu cases across Scotland jumped by 45% in a week, figures from Public Health Scotland show.
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I light tonight’s #candleforcare on #GivingTuesday2025 with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #careaboutcare.
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Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #GivingTuesday2025 #careaboutcare
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Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the importance of giving to #charity. #GivingTuesday2025 #careaboutcare
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