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📅 Save the Date! Join us on Friday 15 Nov 2024 at the Hilton Glasgow for the
@scottishcare
Care Home Conference & Exhibition! 🌟
Don't miss this chance to learn, network, and discover innovations in care.
Stay tuned for details
#carehome24
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In the midst of all the debate about who are
#priority
workers our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
records a personal thanks to
#Scotland
’s
#socialcare
workers facing the challenge of
#coronavirus
. ‘They are the best of us ... we owe them a debt of gratitude.’
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We have issued a media statement in response to the
@BBCScotlandNews
report on
#Covid
-19 Deaths in
#CareHomes
.
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Our members are struggling to get supplies from their usual routes. This is not about politics it’s about protecting staff and those they care for.
@DrDMacaskill
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Huge thanks to
@RealKenBruce
for sending this special message to all the social care staff in Scotland, giving thanks to the workforce and wishing them a restful & happy festive period.🎄
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Happy New Year to all
#socialcare
staff in
#carehome
and
#homecare
across Scotland - many of who are out working right now putting others first as always. Thank you. Here’s hoping for a better and healthier 2022!
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We are extremely pleased to hear of the publication of the guidance on care home visits - this is incredible news for our care home residents & their loved ones.
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Tonight as we
#clapforcarers
let us also remember the people in
#carehomes
and in the community unable to see their family - many of whom live with
#dementia
.
@DrDMacaskill
‘Let us clap for all.’
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This evening as we
#ClapForCarers
@DrDMacaskill
asks us to thank the unsung heroes of
#carehome
and
#homecare
services - in the background but critical staff.
#chefs
,
#cleaners
,
#coordinators
,
#managers
,
#handypersons
- all matter
#COVID19
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An
#Easter
message from our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
thanking all those delivering excellent care across
#Scotland
in
#carehomes
and in
#homecare
and asking us to remember those they support this weekend.
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Help us to ensure that our crucial social care services & workers can access the food they need! Read our statement here - Please share
#Covid19
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We are concerned & distressed to see news from other countries of care home residents. Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
shares this video message of reassurance. Scotland's health & social care sector is nothing short of inspirational & their commitment represents the best of us
#COVID
-19
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Tonight as we
#clapforcarers
let us give thanks for
#carehome
and
#socialcare
#nurses
across Scotland in this
#InternationalWeekoftheNurse
@DrDMacaskill
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And the Strategic Contribution Award winner is... Derek T Barron! 🙌 What a worthy recipient, huge congratulations
@dtbarron
❤️
#CareAwards22
#celebratecare
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
on
@BBCScotland
#gms
this morning says that we have to suppress
#Covid
in the community by following the guidance or we will see cases in
#carehomes
rising. ‘We have to rediscover our mutual responsibility for one another.
#FactsMatter
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@MonicaLennon7
The few instances we are aware of are where a resident is being discharged because they are at end of life - they are going home to a place which is prepared and ready for them with all support needed - we all deserve to die at home amongst those we know.
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We have published a
#caremanifesto
today with our key priorities for the next Government, ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections. This Manifesto outlines eight areas of focus where we present a future change landscape for social care in Scotland.
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Here's
@DrDMacaskill
and
@GogiJoshi
with the First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
yesterday at our Parliamentary Reception. This event saw the launch of our 9th Care Cameo - "Keeping the body and soul today". Find out more ➡️
#inclusivecare
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@DrDMacaskill
“At its best, social care is about prevention. What we’ve done for the past 25 years is essentially to strip out prevention from social care, and that’s been a huge folly”
@heraldscotland
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Along with many others, we are calling on First Minister
@HumzaYousaf
to reinstate a named Minister for Older People. Find out more in
@Sunday_Post
@DrDMacaskill
@agescotland
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Standing ovations all round! What a treat and a privilege to have the Every Voice Choir &
@LuminateScot
with us this afternoon.
@scottishcare
is a proud partner in the Dementia Inclusive Choirs Network
@LifeChangesTrst
@Baring_Found
@agescotland
@MakingMusic_UK
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Scots care home allows residents to hug family during pandemic using pioneering safety measures - Daily Record
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As part of a national action please
#clapforourcarers
across Scotland at 8pm tonight (26th) and thank the amazing women and men of our
#NHS
and our frontline
#socialcare
workers in
#carehome
and
#community
. Thank you
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#Homecare
staff are at the frontline of
#care
& support in our communities. They have been amazing during the pandemic. So we are very pleased that
#testing
of these workers will start from Monday.
#careaboutcare
#careathome
#housingsupport
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It's
#carehomeday22
today🥳!
Let's celebrate our care homes, residents & the workforce and get our
#carehomevoices
heard.
Have you got a good news story about your local care home? Please share them with us today using the hashtags
#carehomeday22
&
#carehomevoices
.
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We have been working alongside
@scotgov
officials to ensure that delivery of
#PPE
will be more effective, immediate and responsive. We are grateful that these significant changes will help to improve safety.
#coronavirus
@JeaneF1MSP
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Welcome to
#carehomeday20
!
Today we aim to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland. Join us by sharing your good news stories and any activities you are doing to mark this day using the hashtag
#carehomeday20
.
Find out more:
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Huge thanks to
@DrDMacaskill
and
@LadyM_McManus
for hosting the
#carehomeawards2020
! What a wonderful night recognising all the achievements from the care home sector. 🎊
#careawards20
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And the winner of the Leadership Award is... Kirsty Cartin
@Justacarehomeg1
@Rashielee
🍾🥂! A well-deserved win!
Thank again to Meallmore for sponsoring this award! 🙌
#careawards23
#celebratecare
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Please join us in lighting a
#candleforcare
at 7pm on
#ChristmasDay
to think of all those in our
#carehomes
as residents, staff and family as well as those who will spend the day on their own in the community.
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📢📢We are extremely thrilled to announce that Scottish Care has been selected by
@GlobalAgeing
to host the Biennial Global Ageing Conference 2023 in Scotland!📢📢For more information:
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We're delighted that
@JeaneF1MSP
@scotgov
is joining us in recognising the crucial roles of care homes tomorrow (Wed 15 July) for Care Home Day.
How are you going to be marking the day? Remember to share your good news stories about Scotland's care homes using
#carehomeday20
!
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That’s our National Care Home Awards 2019 all done and dusted 🥂🥂 Well done to all the finalists and winners this evening! Let’s continue to celebrate the care home sector not only on this night but everyday of the year! 🎉🎉
#celebratecare
#careawards19
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"The wider community needs to value caring as a skilled workforce, it's a valuable job and so fulfilling in itself" -
@Justacarehomeg1
@rashielee
.
Watch the vid:
#careaboutcare
#shinealight
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In case you didn't know, we are hosting an open webinar on
#COVID19
#vaccination
with
@jasonleitch
and Dr Syed Ahmed tomorrow at 3PM. This session, open to all care providers, is an important opportunity for you to ask any questions or raise any concerns.
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Let’s kick off today's celebrations with a message from the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care
@HumzaYousaf
. Thanks for supporting the day & Scotland's care homes🙌.
You can get involved by sharing positive stories about care homes using
#carehomeday22
#carehomevoices
.
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As
#ChristmasDay
starts let us remember the thousands working to
#nurse
,
#care
and
#support
others.
#thankyou
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With thanks on this
#clapforcarers
day to all
#carehome
#activity
coordinators and all
#AHPs
-
#physiotherapists
#podiatrists
#SLTs
,
#nutrionists
for all the work you do in
#hospital
,
#community
and carehomes.
@DrDMacaskill
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From our wee family to yours Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 💝
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🎉🎉National Care Home Awards 2019 - Finalists Announced!!🎉🎉 Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and congratulations to all the finalists!
#careawards19
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Warning social care in Scotland at 'very real risk of collapse' | HeraldScotland
@DrDMacaskill
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We need to protect the NHS, but we also need to protect social care, a sector which helps the wider health system.
Recruitment & retention is a huge challenge, we need more registered nurses as we are at a crisis point.
@Pollybird1
#shinealight
#careaboutcare
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Today we have issued an open letter to
@ScotConserv
expressing our profound concerns about
#socialcare
#immigration
We need to be able to recruit social care staff & value them
#careaboutcare
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We were delighted to see St Andrew's House & Victoria Quay lit up yesterday to mark
#carehomeday20
. The buildings were lit up in yellow for
#candleforcare
to symbolise our thanks to all the care staff.
Huge thanks to everyone who made this happen!
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Scottish Care warmly welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland. "The Review offers the vision of an authentic, rights-based, inclusive and diverse social care future for Scotland." -
@DrDMacaskill
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In memory of all residents, supported people and staff in
#carehomes
and
#homecare
services who lost their lives to
#Covid19
over the last four years.
#DayOfReflection
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This Saturday marks the one year anniversary of lockdown for most care homes in Scotland. We invite you to light a
#candleforcare
on Saturday at 7PM. To remember all those who have sadly lost their lives and everyone who has been affected by
#COVID19
and the
#lockdown
.
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
gives an honest reflection on the challenges facing
#socialcare
in
#Scotland
. Expert warns shortage of
#carehome
beds in rural Scotland leaving vulnerable
#dementia
sufferers at risk |
@heraldscotland
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Grateful for the action of
@scotgov
and
@JeaneF1MSP
following meeting with
@cllrStu
and
@DrDMacaskill
. Statement on Testing and Death in Service Benefit
#COVID19
#coronavirus
Statement on Testing and Death in Service Benefit - Scottish Care
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
on
@BBCBreakfast
this morning praising the excellent roll out of the
#Covid19
vaccine in
#Scotland
to
@carehome
residents at the start of the
#oxfordastrazeneca
rollout to community. Thanks to all involved.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in & supported
#carehomeday22
🙏. It may be the end of Care Home Day, but let us continue to celebrate the sector, getting the
#carehomevoices
heard and recognising the contribution care homes bring to their community and the society🎉.
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Media Statement on the National Care Home Contract -
#carecrisis
#socialcare
#workforce
@scotgov
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Nicola Sturgeon's Christmas message as she pays tribute to health and care workers | HeraldScotland
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9
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Thanks to
@grchristison
for sharing this video for
#InternationalNursesDay2020
. This vlog is from Brooke Morrison - student nurse
@StirUni
- who is on placement in a nursing home which specialises in caring for people with
#dementia
,
#Parkinsons
&
#Alzheimers
.
#carenursescot
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A commitment to work closely to look at the issues facing
#socialcare
@JeaneF1MSP
@DrDMacaskill
#caringplace
#carehome18
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Huge thanks to
@LadyM_McManus
for her message to
@scottishcare
members & all social care workers, thanking them for all their hard work and encouraging them to take up the
#COVID19
vaccine. Please give it a watch. Full clip available on:
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We are delighted to launch the ‘Social Care Campaign’ today. This campaign aims to raise the profile of social care in Scotland, across care homes & homecare.
It's time to
#careaboutcare
. We need your help to get involved &
#shinealight
on social care.
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We are delighted to be involved in this
#humanrights
project - one of seven
#carehomes
in the Rights Made Real project supported by
@LifeChangesTrst
and
@UniWestScotland
@RoyalBlind
@rightsmadereal
@verityjanemona1
@tamsinmac
@RichardBakerNE
#dementia
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Scottish Care's statement on care home visiting ⬇️
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
welcomes the crowd to the 2023 Care Home Awards. Tonight is not about us. But the thousands of individuals who are not here, who are the backbone of the
#carehome
sector, who are all winners. 🥳
#careawards23
#celebratecare
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6
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#Coronavirus
: 'I'm a frontline carer but feel undervalued' "The socialcare workforce has every right to feel undervalued.’
@DrDMacaskill
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We have issued a joint statement with
@RCGPScotland
today in response to the significant challenges faced by care home residents and care home staff during the
#COVID
ー19 pandemic. Read here:
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We have gathering stories from across
#Scotland
of examples of where individuals and communities have rallied round to wrap their arms of care around
#carehomes
and
#homecare
. Why not take a read. We hope to update every few days.
#coronaviruscare
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18
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Letter addressed to all care home staff in Scotland from the Cabinet Secretary
@JeaneF1MSP
and
@scottishcare
's CEO
@DrDMacaskill
.
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The 2023
@scottishcare
Care Home Awards is about to start! 🎉Drinks are flowing and everyone is getting ready for a night of
#celebration
🥂. We look forward to all the amazing stories from the
#carehomesector
.
Follow this event with
#careawards23
#celebratecare
!
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All of us at Scottish Care are saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our condolences to the Royal Family and all who knew and loved her.
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New International
#NursesWeek
vlog from Jennifer Boyd - Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Listen to Jennifer talk about her experience working in care homes & why she encourages
#nurses
to take up a career in
#carehomes
.
#carenursescot
. Watch the full vid:
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Does your organisation have spare tech devices that could be donated to local social care services? Are you a care service with people who would benefit from social connection? Join our new Tech Device Network today
#TechConnectCare
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
arguing that too early an exit from
#lockdown
especially risks those receiving
#homecare
and in
#carehomes
. They must be a priority.
#Coronavirus
: The National
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Kindness has never been more important.
@scotgov
has worked with artist Emily Hogarth to design these beautiful postcards & is asking Scots to help them reach
#OneMillionWordsofKindness
this
#StAndrewDay
. Pick up at Lidl (Scotland) or send online
#WeAreScotland
.
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'Staff are traditionally undervalued because the public do not understand what this work really involves - we need to promote this as a rewarding career of quality' -
@JeaneF1MSP
outlines changing perceptions as a significant priority
#carehome18
#caringplace
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Media release: Scottish Care research highlights concern over social care
#workforce
#recruitment
and
#retention
:
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Join us & light a
#candleforcare
tonight at 7pm to remember those who have lost their lives from
#COVID19
& to recognise those who provide compassionate care during these times. Read
@DrDMacaskill
's latest blog:
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UWS are looking for care home providers in their 4 campus areas (Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire & Paisley) to take part in a pilot of care home placements in their pre-reg nursing programme. Please join this webinar for more info on Fri 17 Jan at 11:30.
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We're kicking off today's celebrations with an message from the Cabinet Secretary for Health & Sport 🥳 Thanks for supporting the day and Scotland's care homes
@JeaneF1MSP
Watch the full video at -
#carehomecelebration19
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Our members simply want access to
#PPE
to protect the
#workforce
and keep people safe. Let’s hope supply chains to
#socialcare
in
#Scotland
will open up.
@DrDMacaskill
"We need normal supply chains to be open."
Donald Mackaskill from Scottish Care which represents the majority of private care providers in Scotland called on
@MattHancock
to reassure PPE suppliers that the NHS is not a priority over social care regardless of where it is delivered
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15
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
argues on
@BBCScotland
Reporting Scotland tonight that we urgently need a
#humanrights
ethical basis for
#clinical
decisions on
#coronavirus
not one that uses
#age
as a proxy. From 3.21.
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Exciting news! The finalists for the 2023 Care Home Awards have been announced showcasing exceptional dedication & innovation in the care home sector. Thanks to everyone who entered & congratulations to our finalists! ✨
➡️
#careawards23
#celebratecare
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Huge congratulations to our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
for being shortlisted for the Technology and Data in Action Award as part of the Digital Health & Care Awards. Everyone
@scottishcare
wishes you all the best at the awards tonight!
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🥂Drinks are flowing at the
#GAN2023
Civic Drinks Reception,
@RockChoir
tunes are jamming and delegates are up on their feet dancing! 🎶💃🕺
We are having so much fun! What a way to end the first day of
#GAN2023
!
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“The dedication of staff has been outstanding, they have shown that they are highly skilled... We see it, politicians & media take a nod to it, but don’t see the tiredness” -
@dtbarron
@Erskine1916
recognises the care home workforce for the last panel of today’s
#caregathering
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Today
@scottishcare
has issued a letter to the First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
calling for a National Day of Mourning & Remembrance for all those impacted by
#COVID19
in Scotland.
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‘Care workers do a very difficult job and they do it very well. This has came into a sharper focus during the pandemic. Even under hard conditions and scrutiny, their focus is always on the people they care for’ - Alison McLeod
@HSCAberdeen
#PfIMovingForward
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What a lovely story to start off Wednesday morning! 👏👏
#careaboutcare
James hadn’t hit a golf ball in 9 years.....through a structured increase in physical activity & finding out what matters most to him, he now goes to the driving range every week. Well done to Fullarton Care Home
@NAHSCP
@scottishcare
#livingwithdementia
#dowhatmatters
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New guidance on
#Coronavirus
(COVID-19) for community and residential settings have been published. See:
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What we said before the
#pandemic
is still true -
#immigration
proposals are not fit for purpose and they demean and devalue
#socialcare
workers.
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We are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the
@scottishcare
Care Home Awards 2020! This is the perfect opportunity to promote the
#carehome
sector & give recognition to the
#workforce
! Help us
#celebratecare
& submit your nominations ➡️
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Scottish Care, on behalf of our members has issued an open letter to the leading candidates for the First Minister of Scotland as part of the ‘Social Care Campaign’, calling them to prioritise social care.
Read more on:
#careaboutcare
#shinealight
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"It's about making peoples' lives the very best they can be." -
@dtbarron
@ErskineCharity
shows us how care homes are
#morethan4walls
- it's about relationships, activities and bringing joy to residents.
Watch the whole vid:
#careaboutcare
#shinealight
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A minute of silence to let us remember all those who we have lost to
#COVID19
over the past year.
#CareGathering
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10
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
on
@BBCScotlandNews
described the
#immigration
proposals as highly damaging- not about attracting the best and brightest but the educated and wealthy. Ignoring the skills needs of the care sector.
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Jenni Mack
@StoriiCare
passionately describes the importance of balancing technology & human interaction in
#dementia
care. Henry Simmons
@alzscot
you get a shout out too!
#techcare
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Have you got any good news stories about
#carehomes
? Be sure to share them with us on Wednesday 15 July to mark Care Home Day using
#carehomeday20
.
Let's recognise the hardworking workforce in this sector & share stories & achievements of our residents.
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Residents in
#carehomes
showing ‘profound signs of
#psychological
harm’
#dementia
| The National
@DrDMacaskill
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
on
@bbcscotland
and the Seven has this evening called for flexibility to enable individuals to be admitted from
#carehomes
into
#hospital
if their
#clinical
outcomes are best met there.
@DaveyWLockhart
@scottishcare
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And the Strategic Contribution Award goes to... Anna Houston! 🌟 Congratulations and thanks for all you've done so far for the homecare sector ❤️
@AnnaAnnahouston
@hrmhomecare
#CareAwards23
#celebratecare
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Our CEO
@DrDMacaskill
explains why he is concerned about recent Guidance on
#ethical
decisions. - The hardness of
#COVID
ethical choice - Scottish Care
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