Fairness is a right…dementia discrimination is the reality’.
This blog is the substance of a speech delivered to the Alzheimer Scotland conference a fortnight ago in Edinburgh and is published as part of World Alzheimer Awareness month and […]
Care Technologist Phase 3 Pilot
Scottish Care are trialling a new Care Technologist role in care at home and care home settings in a 12 month, TEC funded Test of Change.
the other side of memory…
One of the consequences of writing a weekly blog is that it comes round inexorably every week. It also means that you cannot really avoid the events and what has […]
Scottish Care CEO responds to energy plans
Scottish Care CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill, responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on the Government’s plan for energy bills.
Five Nations Care Forum Statement on Social Care Energy Crisis
The Five Nations Care Forum is calling for urgent intervention in the energy crisis in social care.
The right to read: the freedom of words
I have been thinking a lot about words this week. Our whole lives are dominated by our ability to communicate. Whether digitally or in the non-digital world our ability to […]
The glamorisation of poverty: a dangerous delusion- a thought piece
Like many people of my generation, I have always feared or at least been anxious about poverty. Memories of lack rather than emptiness have conditioned me as the first of […]
Always a bridesmaid never the bride: the valuing of social care.
The following blog is based on a talk given on Monday 15th August at the inaugural meeting of the GCVS Health and Social Care Network. SeeNetworks – Glasgow Council for […]
Global Ageing Conference 2023 – Call for Presentations
The 2023 Global Ageing Network Biennial Conference will be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland on 7 – 8 September 2023. We are currently inviting presentation submissions for this conference.
National Care Service Webinar – 24 August
We are hosting a National Care Service Bill engagement session on Wednesday 24 August 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
The anxiety of age: the cost of living crisis and older age
Last week I wrote in my blog about the potentially devastating impact of energy cost increases on the care home and homecare sector in Scotland. In response to that several […]
2022 Care Home Awards – Open for entries!
We’re delighted to announce that the 2021 Care Home Awards are now open for entries!
Job Opportunity – Independent Sector Lead: Glasgow
We are seeking to engage an Independent Sector Lead to support the Integration of Health and Social Care in Glasgow.
Re-designing older age: an exhibition visit.
I was in London this past week and had a couple of hours to spare between meetings and on the recommendation of a colleague I found my way to the […]
A grief that shrinks : alcohol and drug deaths. A personal reflection
It is eleven years ago today that the ultra-talented Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning at the age of 27. She is best remembered for her famous songs’ ‘Rehab’ and […]
The generosity of care support: a summer reflection.
Summertime is often the time of year that I manage to do some reading separated from the normal rhythm of work issues. Over the last couple of weeks in amongst […]
Let’s plan to age: the positive value of preparation.
I well remember how much effort was put into the planning of the birth of a new child and its arrival into the world. So many hours making sure the […]
Immigration & International Recruitment Webinar – 28 July
Please join representatives from Scottish Care, officials from the Home Office’s Engagement and Policy teams, the Department of Health and Social Care and officials from the Scottish Government for a 90-minute webinar providing an overview of the Points-Based Immigration System
Care Home Day 2022 – 2 weeks to go!
Only 2 weeks to go until Care Home Day 2022! Join us on Wednesday 20 July for this largely online event which aims to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.