This week’s blog explores the critical issue of the adoption of #Ai in #socialcare and argues why #humanrights and #ethics are central to their use. #technology, #data, #digital. #ArtificialIntelligence, #privacy, #Scotland. scottishcare.org/human-rights...

This first #podcast of the year explores the critical role of #humanrights and #ethics in the increasing adoption of #AI within #socialcare across #Scotland. #Artificialintelligence, #data, #technology, #privacy. open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...

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.

This first #podcast of the year explores the critical role of #humanrights and #ethics in the increasing adoption of #AI within #socialcare across #Scotland. #Artificialintelligence, #data, #technology, #privacy. open.spotify.com/episode/55Ga...

This week’s blog explores the critical issue of the adoption of #Ai in #socialcare and argues why #humanrights and #ethics are central to their use. #technology, #data, #digital. #ArtificialIntelligence, #privacy, #Scotland. scottishcare.org/human-rights...

In my last #podcast of the year, I suggest that at #Hogmanay we have the opportunity to begin the #NewYear of 2026 with a new #hope by placing #socialcare at the heart of our communities and #politics. open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...

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

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

Investing in care = investing in Scotland’s future. Our #ThreeKeyAsks for the #ScottishBudget: ✔ Increase core funding ✔ Fair work & pay for care professionals ✔ Ethical tech & data Read more: buff.ly/DgOypVq

In my last #podcast of the year, I suggest that at #Hogmanay we have the opportunity to begin the #NewYear of 2026 with a new #hope by placing #socialcare at the heart of our communities and #politics. open.spotify.com/episode/1muP...

Four days to #Hogmanay: a #Scotland that #cares. #NewYear2026 #socialcare #resolutions #hope. scottishcare.org/four-days-to...

#Hope in the midst of uncertainty: a #Christmas meditation on #socialcare. #carehome #homecare #uncertainty. scottishcare.org/hope-in-the-...

In my #podcast for the #Christmas season, I reflect on the nature of #uncertainty, it’s role in #socialcare and the critical importance of #hope including an exploration of the work of Ariel Dempsey. open.spotify.com/episode/0Ofz...

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

✨ The 2025 Winter Bulletin is now live! This edition is packed with valuable updates, inspiring stories and festive highlights from across Scotland’s care sector. Don’t miss the Christmas feature on pages 24–29! 🎄 Read the Winter Bulletin here: buff.ly/QXCN7uz

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.

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.

The stories described through this blog by @drdmacaskill.bsky.social are lived examples of the beating heart of care, the extraordinary ordinary moments that give people hope. #socialcare is about relationships, about people, about us all.

In my #podcast for the #Christmas season, I reflect on the nature of #uncertainty, it’s role in #socialcare and the critical importance of #hope including an exploration of the work of Ariel Dempsey. open.spotify.com/episode/0Ofz...

#Hope in the midst of uncertainty: a #Christmas meditation on #socialcare. #carehome #homecare #uncertainty. scottishcare.org/hope-in-the-...

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.

This #podcast explores the issue of #socialcare reform and offers a critique of current ideas using the insights of @tobylowe.bsky.social and the community work of the @ndtihello.bsky.social to suggest a bottom up approach to change. #complexity #systemsthinking open.spotify.com/episode/2OgJ...

Embracing Complexity: lessons for Social Care Reform in Scotland. #socialcare #reform #nationalcareservice #carehome #homecare #vision. scottishcare.org/embracing-co...

This #podcast explores the issue of #socialcare reform and offers a critique of current ideas using the insights of @tobylowe.bsky.social and the community work of the @ndtihello.bsky.social to suggest a bottom up approach to change. #complexity #systemsthinking open.spotify.com/episode/2OgJ...

Embracing Complexity: lessons for Social Care Reform in Scotland. #socialcare #reform #nationalcareservice #carehome #homecare #vision. scottishcare.org/embracing-co...

Beholden: A Human Rights Day reflection on social care. #humanrights #socialcare #community #responsibility #society #HumanRightsDay #beholden scottishcare.org/beholden-a-h...

This #podcast for #HumanRightsDay reflects on the ancient concept of #beholden and the work of David Brooks of @nytimes.com to suggest the importance of rediscovering a #relational and mutual ethic of #responsibility. #humanrights #socialcare #dignity. open.spotify.com/episode/1dSd...

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

This #podcast for #HumanRightsDay reflects on the ancient concept of #beholden and the work of David Brooks of @nytimes.com to suggest the importance of rediscovering a #relational and mutual ethic of #responsibility. #humanrights #socialcare #dignity. open.spotify.com/episode/1dSd...

Beholden: A Human Rights Day reflection on social care. #humanrights #socialcare #community #responsibility #society #HumanRightsDay #beholden scottishcare.org/beholden-a-h...

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 open.spotify.com/episode/7wMQ...

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/38088-2/

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

I always recall the little moments of every death where I have been honoured to be present...a career working in #carehomes means that's quite a number. But each number has a name & a story that live on in my recollections and that of my colleagues. #soulbricks build our #home.

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 open.spotify.com/episode/7wMQ...

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/38088-2/

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

"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."

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 open.spotify.com/episode/6uBG...

A #Budget that must #care; Scotland’s #socialcare disintegration demands action. #homecare #carehome #collapse #humanrights. scottishcare.org/a-budget-tha...

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

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 open.spotify.com/episode/6uBG...

A #Budget that must #care; Scotland’s #socialcare disintegration demands action. #homecare #carehome #collapse #humanrights. scottishcare.org/a-budget-tha...

The Quiet Power of #Friendship: A Reflection for #BookWeekScotland 2025 - #reading #olderage #positiveageing #creativity #socialcare scottishcare.org/37893-2/

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...