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...

The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...

The stories we tell: reflections from Boston and the future of #ageing #positive #hope #socialcare #narrative scottishcare.org/the-stories-...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/26ts...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week‘s blog addresses the role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare. scottishcare.org/world-stroke...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/249S...

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

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.

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.

Calling Scottish Care Members – our next Members Surgery is on tomorrow Tuesday 28 October at 11am. Hosted by @drdmacaskill.bsky.social and @hegeit.bsky.social, this is your chance to ask questions, raise concerns, and connect directly. Details in the Members Area.

An early start to head through to #Edinburgh to contribute to an important conference on the future of #health and #socialcare in #Scotland. The urgency for real change, political collaboration and reform is immense. @chsscotland.bsky.social @enlightenscot.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social

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. open.spotify.com/episode/249S...

This week‘s blog addresses the role of #socialcare in #stroke management and awareness in the week in which we recognise #WorldStrokeDay. #strokeawareness. #carehome, #homecare. scottishcare.org/world-stroke...

This #podcast focuses on the experience of the #menopause for #older women and also considers the impact of the menopause on the predominantly female #workforce in #socialcare . #WorldMenopauseDay open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...

This week‘s #blog shares a reflection on #WorldMenopauseDay and explores the significance of #menopause for #olderwomen and for the #socialcare #workforce. scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...

I’m lighting this week’s #candleforcare reflecting upon the impact of the #menopause on #women who work in and those who use #socialcare support. #WorldMenopauseWeek.

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

This #podcast focuses on the experience of the #menopause for #older women and also considers the impact of the menopause on the predominantly female #workforce in #socialcare . #WorldMenopauseDay open.spotify.com/episode/1FeT...

This week‘s #blog shares a reflection on #WorldMenopauseDay and explores the significance of #menopause for #olderwomen and for the #socialcare #workforce. scottishcare.org/its-just-my-...

The long shadow of loss: Reflections for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #grief #olderage #loss #bereavement #remembrance scottishcare.org/the-long-sha...

This week’s #podcast explores the issue of #loss and #grief and baby loss in #olderage for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek. #bereavement #grief open.spotify.com/episode/5aQK...

I’m lighting this week’s #candleforcare thinking of all those affected by #babyloss and in particular those who have been grieving for many many years. #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #olderage #longgrief

Join me tonight at 7 pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the experience of #olderpeople in this #BabyLossAwarenessWeek.

This week’s #podcast explores the issue of #loss and #grief and baby loss in #olderage for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek. #bereavement #grief open.spotify.com/episode/5aQK...

The long shadow of loss: Reflections for #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #grief #olderage #loss #bereavement #remembrance scottishcare.org/the-long-sha...

Up in #Glasgow today at the gorgeous Renfield Centre for the @scottishcare.bsky.social #PFI2025 event on ‘Beyond Barriers: Co-creating the future of care’

In this week’s #podcast I explore the nature of #socialcare, why it is in meltdown in #Scotland and what needs to happen to make sure people are given the lives they deserve and treated with #dignity. #humanrights #politics #leadership #reform. open.spotify.com/episode/1kr5...

#Socialcare carries people: it is high time it was supported. #reform #leadership #humanrights #Governmentapathy #dignity scottishcare.org/social-care-...

I light this week’s #candleforcare with a focus on the #workforce in #socialcare both paid and unpaid in what is International #Happiness at #Work week. #WorkLifeWeek, #mentalhealth, #wellbeing. #careaboutcare.

Join me tonight at 7pm tonight in lighting this week’s #candleforcare with a focus this week on the #workforce in #socialcare both paid and unpaid in what is International #Happiness at #Work week. #WorkLifeWeek

In this week’s #podcast I explore the nature of #socialcare, why it is in meltdown in #Scotland and what needs to happen to make sure people are given the lives they deserve and treated with #dignity. #humanrights #politics #leadership #reform. open.spotify.com/episode/1kr5...

#Socialcare carries people: it is high time it was supported. #reform #leadership #humanrights #Governmentapathy #dignity scottishcare.org/social-care-...

Thank you to the @gerisoc.bsky.social for inviting me to speak at your Annual Meeting in Glasgow this morning. Pleased to share the work of the #Bereavement Charter Group and to talk about how we must get better at supporting #clinical and #care staff. goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/about-charter/

This week‘s #podcast focuses on the idea of #belonging and what it means in #olderage in anticipation of #WorldOlderPersonsDay. #dignity, #community, #humanrights. open.spotify.com/episode/3fop...

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day. #belonging #ageing #place #community #WorldOlderPersonsDay scottishcare.org/a-place-to-b...

I light tonight’s #candleforcare the evening before #WorldOlderPersonsDay in recognition of how important it is that we make people feel that they #belong.

Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare on the eve of #WorldOlderPersonsDay . #belonging

What a beautiful reflection on #belonging. We may feel we belong to many spaces as we grow in ourselves & that essence of belonging is incredibly powerful - maintaining our wellbeing, no matter where we find ourselves through life. Belonging is in the heart of home not the bricks

This week‘s #podcast focuses on the idea of #belonging and what it means in #olderage in anticipation of #WorldOlderPersonsDay. #dignity, #community, #humanrights. open.spotify.com/episode/3fop...

A place to belong: a reflection for World Older People’s Day. #belonging #ageing #place #community #WorldOlderPersonsDay scottishcare.org/a-place-to-b...

Leaving the International Aged Care Conference after a thoughtful afternoon of presentations on #technology, continence, depression, delirium and anxiety. #Turun, the city of #Copernicus is a truly beautiful place and I’m taking away some great insights, ideas and challenge. @vicrayner.bsky.social

It was real and inspiration this morning to listen to Teepa Snow’s distinct approach which emphasises the assets and strengths of people with #dementia during her presentation at the International Aged Care Conference in #Turun in #Poland.

What an honour to have shared the stage with the @vicrayner.bsky.social at the International Aged Conference in Poland this lunchtime. Presenting on #socialcare in the United Kingdom we told the honest story of potential and challenge.

In this week’s #podcast the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement are considered both from the perspective of reducing falls and enhancing #mentalhealth and well-being, especially in #OlderAge. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome open.spotify.com/episode/5wqz...

In this week’s blog I consider the importance of #fitness, #exercise and #movement in #OlderAge. #Fitness is for all ages. #FitnessDay. #FallsPrevention #homecare #carehome scottishcare.org/to-age-is-to...