ALLIANCE Live November round-up
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 6th December 2021
Catch up on the various podcasts, videos and webinars that have been released throughout November on ALLIANCE Live.
Interview with Angela Leitch, Chief Executive for Public Health Scotland
Angela provides an overview of the key priorities of the organisation as the country’s healthcare system moves into a recovery phase from the pandemic. Angela discusses lessons learned, the importance of partnerships and her commitment to reducing Scotland’s health inequalities.
Connecting older people to their community
In this ALLIANCE Live interview, ALLIANCE Director Irene Oldfather speaks with Dr Lynne Douglas, Chief Executive of Bield Housing and Care. Lynne talks to Irene about the distinct model of Bield and why it is so important in linking residents with their community. Lynne also discusses what she has learned during the COVID pandemic and her aims and ambitions for the future.
Member Spotlight
Member Spotlights provide the opportunity to each of our member organisations to share information about the vital work they do, upcoming news or recent achievements. Here are our members who took part during November:
Hourglass (this link will take you away from our website)
Citizens Rights Project (this link will take you away from our website)
Covid:aid (this link will take you away from our website)
Shielding
Living with a long term condition, Yvonne Smith was part of a large number of people in Scotland to begin shielding from COVID-19. In that period, Yvonne was forced to isolate herself from the outside world. Yvonne shares with viewers her experiences during that time along with her concerns, hopes and aspirations for the future.
Do you have a particular topic you have to listened to on ALLIANCE Live that you would like to hear more of? Or would like to suggest one that has yet to be covered? Tweet us @ALLIANCEScot and use #ALLIANCELive or email live@alliance-scotland.org.uk.
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