Mark MacDonald

Dad. Walker. Football, food, music and car lover. All views always my own.

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

@issybryonyh Ahhh great. Will take a look tomorrow and probably every weekend until Feb… Will be lovely to see how they bed in over the seasons. The walled garden is very special there.

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

We have some news...

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

Enjoyable event tonight by @reformscotland @chrisdeerin and @cstreetpartners with @Ivan_McKee. Many questions but good to hear the current govt perspective after 18 years in power, particularly heading into an election year.

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

Delighted to host Public Finance Minister @Ivan_McKee for a speech and Q&A on public service reform. The event was chaired by @chrisdeerin & in partnership with @cstreetpartners. The full event will be available to watch back on our website from tomorrow.

[Malcolm Robertson @mrobertson]

Some years I don’t know what to say. It’s 29 now and those dark days are never far from my mind. Spare a wee thought for my hometown of Dunblane today.❤️

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

I’ve written for the @theipaper on why the decision to remove the dementia diagnosis rate target from NHS plans is so wrong. https://t.co/5N6jsEael2

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Dementia affects nearly 1 million people in the UK.

It places enormous and growing pressure and costs on the NHS and social care.

To fix the fundamentals, we must #MakeDementiaAPriority

[Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc]

Dementia affects nearly 1 million people in the UK.

It places enormous and growing pressure and costs on the NHS and social care.

To fix the fundamentals, we must #MakeDementiaAPriority

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

A deeply retrograde move which ignores the evidence and demonstrates government and NHS failing on their own terms. https://t.co/GtpiujU11I

[AlzSoc_Martin @AlzSoc_Martin]

Northern Ireland is projected to have the largest increase of dementia across these islands - act now ! 'Alzheimer’s Society is urging the Northern Ireland Executive and the Department of Health to take decisive action to improve dementia diagnosis rates' https://t.co/0WnSUvcQKo

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Our Head of Policy, Jennifer Keen, had her letter to the editor published in the Observer yesterday. Read below to hear why dementia care reform won’t wait.

https://t.co/NRh3zSuTIf

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

Enjoyed meeting @sarah4bridgend and talking about how we can get the next Dementia Action Plan in Wales to be ambitious, deliverable and accountable. Looking forward to more conversations.

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

This afternoon, we had the pleasure of meeting @Sarah4Bridgend, Welsh Minister for Mental Health & Wellbeing.

It was great to reflect on learnings from the previous Dementia Action Plan for the next one.

We look forward to working together!

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Head of Policy Jen Keen writes about why we don't need to wait to improve social care. There are tangible, implementable and cost effective changes we can make now to improve social care. Dementia training is one such change, and the consensus behind it is growing all the time.

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

We were pleased to welcome the Health Minister to our Belfast office today. With dementia cases in NI projected to rise by 51% by 2040, urgent action is needed. We look forward to working with @healthdpt and the SPPG to drive transformation in dementia care and support.

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

Proud to play a small part as a mentor to some of those on the academy - brilliant programme which is resulting in tangible change.

[Deb Lowe💜 @Deborah71247971]

So pleased that this fabulous @GIRFT stroke leadership academy run with partnership with @RCPhysicians @TheKingsFund has been recognised. Supporting our NHS staff to be the best version of themselves and #liftasyouclimb @NHSEngland @TheStrokeAssoc @BIASPstroke

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Productive meeting with Department of Health officials Dr. McBride, Peter Toogood & Mark McGuicken to discuss our report, 'Because We Are Human Too.' We highlighted our policy priorities for social care, mandatory dementia training & advocate to make dementia a priority.

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Thank you @ShockatAdam for supporting our call for mandatory dementia training for the adult social care workforce, and asking for time to debate this issue to ensure that care staff have the training they need provide high-quality care and support for people living with dementia

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

Great article by my brilliant colleague @Ruthbarry84 on why we need to prioritise dementia

[Alzheimer's Society Campaigns @AlzSocCampaigns]

Ruth Barry, National Influencing Manager, features in the latest edition @agendani discussing the urgent issue of #Dementia. With its growing impact, we cannot afford to ignore this crisis now & in the future.

https://t.co/UGASayiSYS

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

What @rachaelannemb said! Great role in a great team. Come and join us.

[Rachael Martin-Ball @rachaelannemb]

Join @AlzSocCampaigns to help advance our policy calls in dementia diagnosis, current and future treatments & social care with decision makers.

Are you a dynamic change maker wanting to make impact for those living with dementia? Please apply by 28th Nov https://t.co/LZTHB5bxgH

[Mark MacDonald @markjamesmacd]

Thank you for sharing your story, Stephen, and for being there. Looking forward to continuing to work with @SKinnock and @DHSCgovuk to turn these recommendations into reality. @AlzSocCampaigns

[Stephen Kinnock @SKinnock]

It was great to speak @alzheimerssoc event yesterday where I reflected on the impact of dementia on those who live with it, and their loved ones, including in my own family.

I spoke about how high quality care helps those with dementia live active & independent lives for longer.

[Stephen Kinnock @SKinnock]

It was great to speak @alzheimerssoc event yesterday where I reflected on the impact of dementia on those who live with it, and their loved ones, including in my own family.

I spoke about how high quality care helps those with dementia live active & independent lives for longer.