Donald Macaskill

The quiet art of listening. #socialcare #WorldListeningDay #olderage #dignity #care scottishcare.org/the-quiet-art-…

Just back from #Geneva after a fruitful few days - a great city which affirms the #humanrights of all and even managed a few hours at the stunning @MontreuxJazz

Do we value social care? Join our CEO @DrDMacaskill at the Scottish Parliament for a crucial discussion on valuing social care at #FestivalOfPolitics. Friday 22 August 2025, 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm Book your tickets: buff.ly/OhN1EaS

Another shameful failure from ⁦@GOVUK⁩ to listen to the specific needs of #socialcare in #Scotland and to our advocacy in the last few weeks. Overseas care worker recruitment ban comes into force. ⁦@scotgov⁩ communitycare.co.uk/2025/07/22/ove…

Lighting tonight’s #candleforcare during #AccessibleOutdoorsMonth and in acknowledging the critical importance of all people regardless of #age or #disability being able to access the #outdoors. #careaboutcare

Join me tonight in lighting this week’s #candleforcare during #AccesibleOutdoorsMonth with an emphasis on the critical role of being able to access outdoor spaces for all not least #olderpeople.

Congratulations to @ProfessorAisha on her appointment as the new Chief Nursing Officer in #Scotland. I look forward to working together to advance the critical and innovative role of #socialcare nursing across Scotland. @scottishcare

‘Listen not to fix but to witness’ -this is difficult but so important, really listening, being present in mind and body. Rather than a quick fix, a shared solution will evolve @crbrownwilson @mclarnon_kerrie

This week’s #podcast explores the critical role of #listening in #socialcare. #WorldListeningDay #dignity #care #support #leadership creators.spotify.com/pod/show/donal…

This week’s blog explores the issue of #grief and #loss in #summer. What’s it like to feel alone and lonely in the season of #sunshine? #Summer grieving: the harshness of the sun of loss. #bereavement #absence #loneliness scottishcare.org/summer-grievin…

📣 Scottish Care’s Social Care Nursing Conference 2025 📅 Wed 3 Sept | 📍 Glasgow | ⏰ 9:30–3:30 Theme: Unique Voice, Shared Purpose 🎤 Inspiring talks 🤝 Networking ✅ Free to attend Register now 👉 buff.ly/SmYkfTQ

📢 Calling all social care nurses! Join us 3 September in Glasgow for the Social Care Nursing Conference 2025: Unique Voice, Shared Purpose. 🎟 Free to attend (registration required) 📋 Explore the draft programme and register now: buff.ly/v56kNwk

📢 Scottish Care member webinar! Beyond the Paycheck: Strengthening Your Care Workforce 🗓️ 14 Aug | ⏱️ 45 mins Learn how financial wellbeing tools, like flexible pay & savings support can reduce turnover & agency spend. Register via the Members Area.

What a privelige to be able to contribute alongside @MVR76 from @ballycara in Australia at a @GlobalAgeing Leadership seminar this aft. Thanks to delegates from India, Australia, Tasmania, US & more. Our locations are diverse but our shared priority in care & support unites us.

Really pleased to join colleagues this morning from across #Scotland who are part of the @scottishcare Independent Sector Leads team @partnersforhsci - good discussion on really innovative practice in social care across Scotland.

I light tonight’s #candleforcare on #GiveSomethingAwayDay mindful of the strength which comes from the #generosity of giving to others not least time and presence. #careaboutcare

Join me at 7pm tonight in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on #GiveSomethingAwayDay - a day to think about #generosity of time, presence and possessions.

In this week’s #podcast as some experience a glorious #summer of #sun I explore the issues of #loss, #grief and #loneliness & also consider the need for grief informed practice in #care and #support. #bereavement open.spotify.com/episode/3WQQsY…