My weekly blog - The devaluing of care: the stress of caring. #socialcare #StressAwarenessMonth #burnout #care #stress #wellbeing . scottishcare.org/the-devaluing-…

This week’s #podcast explores the issue of #stress in the #socialcare sector arguing that we will never deal with it and support the #workforce until we truly value #care and support as a whole society. #StressAwarenessMonth

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We are going live on Monday! We are researching the future and we would like to invite you to join our student conference this spring as we share insights about our projects in Interdisciplinary approaches to care for an ageing population.
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Eilidh 🦀 I also annoy people by saying things like;

“Can we perhaps sort out her hearing problems before making big decisions about her capacity to make complex choices?”

Donald Macaskill Yes, I'm meeting many paid (and unpaid) carers feeling unwell and exhausted by a lack of recognition and valuing. Staff support/ self care is so important. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama

We don't value care, as something we might all require to receive or give. We don't value those who work in care, supporting people to live well in their community. We don't value it because we don't see small wins that mean the world - we value the drama more.

This week’s #podcast explores the issue of #stress in the #socialcare sector arguing that we will never deal with it and support the #workforce until we truly value #care and support as a whole society. #StressAwarenessMonth

podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donal…

In this week’s #podcast I reflect on the importance of #socialcare in meeting the needs of those who live with #Parkinsons in #Scotland not least those who also develop #dementia . #WorldParkinsonsDay

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#Scotland can’t wait… #socialcare needs to act about #Parkinson ’s. #dementia #health #care #WorldParkinsonsDay #Parkinson sAwarenessMonth scottishcare.org/scotland-cant-…

Always saddened by how much we learn about people at their funeral. Share your stories, visit your loved ones & share. These stories are full of valuable nuggets, they speak of who you are - priceless information. We can only tap into memories that we know of. #carehomelife

Don't miss out on the upcoming Care at Home & Housing Support Conference 2024!

Join us on 17 May in Glasgow for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative solutions in the homecare sector.

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#carerevolution

I'm speaking at #care roadshow Scotland 2024! Join me alongside other experts as we explore innovative strategies & compassionate approaches in dementia care excellence.

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#care #care roadshow s HRM Homecare

#EidMubarak to all celebrating Eid-al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan.

Dignity has been identified by people as one of the most important aspects of health and or social care.

But how do you promote dignity in practice as a health or social care practitioner?

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I’m sorry but this is not new. Social care has been slowly decimated over (at least) the last 10 years. It’s hanging by a thread now- ask any charity working in the frontline/community and any unpaid carer.
Shocking doesn’t even touch the surface.

Lighting tonight’s #candleforcare thinking of all who are living with #Parkinsons and most especially those facing #mentalhealth and #dementia challenges. #WorldParkinsonsDay #Parkinsons AwarenessWeek

Largest social care charity warns funding crisis is impacting service users' lives - TFN tfn.scot/news/largest-s…

Our CEO, @drdmacaskill, will be speaking at the Healthcare Buildings Forum Scotland event! Join him as he discusses 'The changing landscape of care and support in Scotland.'

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Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this week’s #candleforcare and in highlighting the importance of #dementia and #mentalhealth support for those living with #Parkinsons . #Parkinsons Awareness #WorldParkinsonsDay