Celebrating Older People’s Day – A message from our CEO
Today, Sunday 1st October, is Older People’s Day across the UK which coincides with the UN International Day of the Older Person The theme of the International Day of Older […]
Guest Post from National Director, Karen Hedge
Karen Hedge blogs on her learning in the weeks since taking up her post as Scottish Care’s National Director.
Guest Post from Local Integration Lead, Carolanne Mainland
Carolanne blogs on the importance of mindfulness and the nurture of compassion.
Latest blog from our CEO: Human rights are at stake in Scotland’s social care.
Human rights are at stake in Scotland’s social care. On Thursday last week within the beautiful setting provided by Clydesdale Bank’s Banking Hall in Glasgow Scottish Care held its first […]
Guest Post from Care at Home Development Officer, Julie Fraser
Julie blogs on the importance of questioning the status quo.
Latest blog from our CEO: Sex discrimination at the heart of social care in Scotland
Sex discrimination at the heart of social care in Scotland Overheard whilst visiting friends: young 5 year old boy says to mum who is struggling to get the DVD player […]
Guest Post from Local Integration Lead, Anne Austin
Anne blogs on the latest activity in Argyll & Bute.
Latest blog from our CEO: Transforming the social care workforce
Every week there seems to be yet another report highlighting the crisis state in which the health and social care workforce finds itself. We have had dire warnings about the […]
Guest Post from Local Integration Lead: Sue Newberry
Dr Sue Newberry blogs on Community, Culture and Co-production.
Latest blog from our CEO: A human right to health and care?
Dr Donald Macaskill blogs on the inequality of our treatment of health and social care.
Latest blog from our CEO: Statistics to Shame
Dr Donald Macaskill blogs on Self-directed Support following the publication of the latest Scottish Government statistics.
Guest post from Local Integration Lead, Elaine Rae
Elaine Rae blogs on the qualities of a great team.
Latest blog from our CEO: Planning makes a real difference
Dr Donald Macaskill blogs on the importance of communication when it comes to care.
Guest post from Local Integration Lead, Robert Telfer
Local Integration and Improvement Lead Robert Telfer blogs on the rich experience of travel as we approach summer holiday season.
Latest blog from our CEO: the Power to Dream
On the final day of #carehomeweek17, Dr Donald Macaskill blogs on the importance of dreaming.
Care Home Week 17: Guest blog from Iriss
Our penultimate theme for #carehomeweek17 is #volunteering – here is a blog from Iriss on care homes and community.
Dreaming: Wishing Well
Residents at Kingdom Homes in Fife are encouraged to post their wishes in the ‘well’ sited in each of the ten care homes.
Care Home Week 17: Guest blog from Alison McPherson
A moving account of the friendship shown to residents at Hillside View Care Home.
Care Home Week 17: Guest blog from Margaret Mackie
Margaret from Anderson’s in Elgin tells us more about the friendships enjoyed by those at the care home, strengthened through activities, volunteering and modern communications.