New Chair of Scottish Care announced

New Chair of Scottish Care announced

For the last eight years Iain Buchan has acted as Chair of Scottish Care. Iain stood down at the AGM on the 13th June. Scottish Care owes a huge debt of gratitude to Iain for his firm yet gentle style which has brought the organisation through a considerable period of change. Under him the reach and influence of Scottish Care has grown and the importance of the voice of providers in social care has been enhanced.

The Executive is delighted to announce the appointment of Mary Preston as the new Chair of Scottish Care.

[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]

 

Mary has been an active member of Scottish Care since joining the Meallmore Group in 2011. She has extensive care industry knowledge and detailed understanding of the required outcomes for service users gained through her nursing background, combined with extensive strategic, quality and operational management experience over many years in both care homes and care at home services.

Scottish Care Chief Executive, Dr Donald Macaskill said:

“I want to record my personal appreciation for the work, energy and commitment shown by Iain Buchan over many years as the Chair of Scottish Care.

“I am also delighted to be able to welcome Mary Preston as our new Chair. Mary brings immense experience and skill to this role and I am sure under her guidance Scottish Care will continue to go from strength to strength. We are very grateful not only to Mary but to all our Directors who volunteer their time and skills so freely.”

Digital Day 2 Case Study Infographics

Care Creates: The human difference in digital care

Sometimes it looks like sitting with someone who isn’t sure that technology is for them, and taking the time to

Care Creates Digital WS - Blog

Care Creates: The conditions for technology to work

There’s a question that sits behind almost every conversation about technology and social care. Not “which device?” or “which platform?”

Care Creates Funding WS - Donald Blog

Care Creates: Economic Value

Care Creates… Economic Value: why social care is one of Scotland’s most powerful economic engines There is a simple truth:

Care Creates Funding WS - Quotes

Care Creates: Funding Care Like It Matters Quotes 

Quotes on connection, investment and opportunity Across Scotland, social care creates connection, opportunity and possibility – but only when it

Care Creates Funding WS - Manifesto

Care Creates: Funding Manifesto Key Asks

Care Creates… Value through investment. Scottish Care is calling for a social care system that is funded like it truly

Care Creates Funding WS - Care Story

Care Creates: Funding Care Like It Matters Stories 

Stories of investment, wellbeing and long‑term value across Scotland’s care sector. Across Scotland, social care support is creating value far