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Aaron Slater and Dr Tara French - From pillars and pioneers to practice: prioritising digital inclusion in health and social care.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE responds to the consultation on the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill.
Continue readingLeaflet providing an overview of the work of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Support Team.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's Academy programme co-hosted an event in Edinburgh with RSA Scotland on 10 March 2020, focused on courageous leadership.
Continue readingA survey on disabled people's engagement with the Scottish Parliament.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a report on people's experiences of accessible information around Self-directed Support and social care.
Continue readingInformation about the research project "Accessing support for Long Covid"
Continue readingALLIANCE Annual Conference 2018 brochure.
Continue readingA case study from an Action for M.E. peer mentor from the Mentor M.E. project that was funded through the Transforming Self Management Fund.
Continue readingThese materials help to supplement the learning from the main training materials. Get in touch to share a resource with us.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the Scottish Government consultation on ADP mobility criteria.
Continue readingThe Health and Social Care Academy ACEs and Transformation Insight Paper
Continue readingA full transcript of the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled Advice for Carers on COVID-19.
Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled Advice for Personal Assistant Employers on COVID-19.
Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled Advice on Energy Efficiency.
Continue readingCOPE Scotland resource with instructions to create an affirmation jar at home.
Continue readingEasy guide to joining the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Special Interest Groups (SIG).
Continue readingAgenda for the Health and Social Care Integration Forum taking place in Edinburgh on 29.11.2018.
Continue readingAgenda Self Management Awards 2019
Continue readingAgenda for the Discover Digital: Embedding Human Rights in a Thriving Digital Scotland held at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow on 11/10/23.
Continue readingBooking form to register your attendance at ALLIANCE AGM on 1 June 2020 via Zoom
Continue readingMinute of Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2019 at 1.15pm Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL
Continue readingAnnual General Meeting - 1.15 pm on Monday 4 June 2018
Continue readingProxy voting form for standard members to complete
Continue readingUsing ALISS and asset mapping to discover, collect and share local community information
Continue readingBased on real users these help us understand who will be using our service and can be used to make key design and functionality decisions.
Continue readingThe future of citizen focused informationAccess to timely accurate trustworthy information is critical to a person’s health and wellbeing
Continue readingThe purpose of these FAQ’s is to communicate a range of questions that ALISS partner's may have.
Continue readingThis standard is to ensure quality and consistency of data across all ALISS products and services. It will be used to benchmark all data.
Continue readingTest card from ALISS prototyping work which explored how people accessing foodbanks could use a SMS text based service to find support.
Continue readingNew ALISS Technical feature releases
Continue readingNew ALISS technical feature releases and work.
Continue readingNew ALISS technical feature releases and work.
Continue readingNew ALISS technical feature releases and work.
Continue readingUser Researcher Katherine produced a report of general user insights of the ALISS system.
Continue readingA report outlining research that aims to improve the accessibility of the ALISS site for users living with sensory loss and dementia.
Continue readingBooking form for the hybrid ALLIANCE AGM taking place on May 1.
Continue readingDocuments for the hybrid ALLIANCE AGM taking place on May 1.
Continue readingProxy form for the hybrid ALLIANCE AGM taking place on May 1.
Continue readingBooking form for the ALLIANCE Annual Conference, Impact: the 3rd Health and Social Care event.
Continue readingAn infographic showing some of the figures from Action: The 2nd Health and Social Care Integration Event.
Continue readingChange: the Health and Social Care event annual report has just been launched.
Continue readingThis report gives an account of the day-long event with details on our speakers, panellists, workshops and feedback from delegates.
Continue readingMore information about workshops for Impact: the 3rd Health and Social Care Integration Event on Monday 20 May 2019.
Continue readingWorkshop choice form for Impact: the 3rd Health and Social Care Integration Event on Monday 20 May 2019.
Continue readingWorkshop choices for Action: The 2nd Health and Social Care Integration Event on 4 June 2018
Continue readingHealth and Social Care Alliance Scotland Annual Reports
Continue readingALLIANCE Annual Report for 2017, which provides a snapshot of key achievements and activities over the last year.
Continue readingAn overview of ALLIANCE activities and a snapshot of key achievements from 2018.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE is delighted to release the annual report, detailing progress and updates over the past year.
Continue readingstandard application form
Continue readingGerry Power, ALLIANCE Director of Integration, writes about Audit Scotland's latest update on health and social care integration.
Continue readingALLIANCE briefing for the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry on unpaid carers
Continue readingThis paper welcomes the recommendations of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care and calls on the Scottish Government to take action.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a briefing in advance of the Long Covid debate on 19 May 2022.
Continue readingA briefing prepared in advance of the Scottish Parliament's debate on social care, September 2021.
Continue readingA briefing paper to inform the development of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
Continue readingA briefing for ALLIANCE members and stakeholders on the UK Government's Coronavirus Bill 2020.
Continue readingThe briefing paper summarises key points from the Scottish Government evaluation report on the uptake and use of Near Me during 2019 - 2020.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has developed a briefing paper which summarises the key findings from the engagement report.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the Scottish Government's Framework for post-lockdown decision making.
Continue readingThis ALLIANCE briefing paper offers observations on how to better recognise people's human rights within key COVID-19 guidance.
Continue readingA briefing paper produced by the ALLIANCE to consider how emergency powers have been used during COVID-19
Continue readingA briefing paper produced by the ALLIANCE to highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the third sector.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has prepared a briefing paper ahead of the COVID Recovery Strategy debate at Holyrood, scheduled for Thursday 28 October.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE welcome the new Patient Safety Commissioner, and highlight the importance of the inclusion of human rights.
Continue readingA briefing paper produced by the ALLIANCE ahead of the 'Valuing the Third Sector' parliamentary debate.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE shares learning from patient engagement on Hospital at Home, shared decision making and delivering more personalised outcomes.
Continue readingA briefing paper produced by the ALLIANCE in response to the Independent Review of Adult Social Care.
Continue readingA briefing for ALLIANCE members on Audit Scotland's integration update, published 15 November 2018.
Continue readingThis briefing outlines key issues to be included in the inquiry, and how it should be done to ensure everyone's voices are heard.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has prepared a briefing ahead of the COVID-19 Recovery Committee debate at Holyrood.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a briefing on the potential impact of COVID-19 Status Certificates or ‘vaccine passports’.
Continue readingDementia Carer Voices’ response to third National Dementia Strategy, launched in June 2017.
Continue readingALLIANCE briefing outlining changes to social care during COVID-19.
Continue readingBriefing for Scottish Parliament debate on a UWS-Oxfam Partnership report On Target for 2030?, Sustainable Development Goals in Scotland.
Continue readingBriefings the ALLIANCE wrote or signed up to in advance of the 2023-24 Scottish Budget.
Continue readingCall for Input for ALLIANCE response to Scottish Government Adult Disability Payment Regulations consultation
Continue readingALLIANCE Code of Conduct for Meetings and Events
Continue readingAction: The Health and Social Care Integration event sponsorship opportunities
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2020 event report.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Migration Advisory Committee's Call for Evidence.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the UK Government's proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals in the UK.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to pre-budget scrutiny and our views on how Scotland’s public finances in 2022-23 have been affected by COVID-19.
Continue readingDelegates have shared their favourite stories with us to create the ALLIANCE Digital Gathering reading list.
Continue readingA Word version of People at the Centre: ALLIANCE Digital Gathering 2022 schedule.
Continue readingDraft response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's call for views on the National Care Service Bill
Continue readingALLIANCE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Continue readingALLIANCE Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Continue readingVarious resources related to the ALLIANCE's work on Brexit and the EU.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a joint response with the Scottish Human Rights Commission to the Committee's COVID-19 inquiry.
Continue readingAn overview of the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland's programmes.
Continue readingA letter to City of Edinburgh Planning Department in support of the proposed Tiphereth planning application.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has written to the chair of the public inquiry into COVID-19, Lady Poole.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has written to Lord Brailsford, new chair of the Scottish COVID-19 inquiry.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a literature review summarising what children and young people have shared with us about social care.
Continue readingIn our latest ALLIANCE Live, Blythe Robertson (General Manager Policy and Partnerships, NDS) discusses the COVID-19 SMS shielding service.
Continue readingRead the full transcript capturing the conversation with Annie Gunnar Logan.
Continue readingRead the transcript to the ALLIANCE Live podcast recording with Chris Martin, Chief Exec of Social Enterprise Scotland.
Continue readingALLIANCE Live podcast with Ideas For Ears transcript
Continue readingTranscripts from previous ALLIANCE Live content.
Continue readingRead the updated membership handbook for more information about ALLIANCE membership
Continue readingThe updated membership strategy for 2024 - 2028
Continue readingThe briefing paper analyses the COVID-19 guidance on social care assessments and associated ethical framework.
Continue readingRange of policy updates, responses and briefings from the ALLIANCE related to the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE have published their draft response to the Human Rights Bill Consultation.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's Regulated Lobbying Policy following the development of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.
Continue readingALLIANCE Rehabilitation of Offenders Form
Continue readingOur report highlights key issues impacting on economic, social and cultural rights in Scotland and the UK.
Continue readingPublished: 19/08/2024
The ALLIANCE have published their response to the Scottish Parliament BSL Plan 2024-2030
Continue readingPublished: 17/05/2024
Read the ALLIANCE's response to the Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) regulations consultation.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Good Food Nation Plan and Specified Functions.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee inquiry on the Suicide Prevention Strategy 2022-2032.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE responds to Health Improvement Scotland's survey on the proposed National Healthcare Standards.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a General Medical Council consultation on revised guidance for Doctors on consent and decision making.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a request for information from the Scottish Parliament's Public Petitions Committee on petition PE1716.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to Adult Disability Payment Regulations consultation
Continue readingPublished: 18/06/2024
Read the ALLIANCE's response to Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Ageing and Frailty Standards consultation
Continue readingResponse to the UK Parliament's APPG on terminal illness' call for evidence on the legal definition of terminal illness.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the UK Government's consultation on Human Rights Act Reform.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on Fair Work
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a draft response to the Scottish Government's consultation on fair work.
Continue readingResponse to the Scottish Government’s proposals for Scottish Carer's Assistance.
Continue readingA response produced by the ALLIANCE about proposed Coronavirus-related regulations.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee's inquiry into excess deaths in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on a Data Strategy for Health and Social Care.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE response to Jeremy Balfour MSP's consultation on a proposed Disability Commissioner private member's bill.
Continue readingALLIANCE response – Scottish Government consultation on the Final Fuel Poverty Strategy 28 September 2021
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's Good Food Nation Bill.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's call for views on priorities for session 6.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the call for evidence on the Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's inquiry into how people access primary care.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into health inequalities.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has provided input to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee's inquiry on the impact of COVID-19 on the Scottish labour market.
Continue readingRead the response to the consultation on Health and Social Care Integration Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Report guidance.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE response to the National Outcomes review 2023
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE responded to the consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a draft response to Rhoda Grant MSP's consultation on the proposed Right to Food (Scotland) Bill.
Continue readingPublished: 27/02/2024
Read the ALLIANCE's response to a public petition which urges for the long-term security of Community Link Workers within GP practices,
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the review of the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Scottish Government's Resource Spending Review Framework.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the SCoSS call for views on proposed ADP Regulations.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's Long Covid Service Paper
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee Call for Views on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee's Call for Views on Long Covid.
Continue readingThe response sets out key recommendations to address challenges and build on existing good practice.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE welcomes the publication of the refreshed Strategy and appreciates the opportunity to contribute and comment on it.
Continue readingThe Bill aims to improve experiences of disabled children and young people in their transition to adulthood.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Economy and Fair Work Committee's disabled employment gap inquiry.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's call for views on the new Equality Evidence Strategy.
Continue readingALLIANCE Response to the GIRFEC guidance refresh Public Consultation on the Assessment of Wellbeing.
Continue readingALLIANCE Response to the GIRFEC guidance refresh Stakeholder Focused Consultation.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE highlights key concerns for older people in our response to the Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE have responded to the proposed Human Rights Bill for Scotland.
Continue readingA response produced by the ALLIANCE on adult social care and future planning after COVID-19
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the refreshed Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the current state of social care in Scotland.
Continue readingPublished: 25/06/2024
The ALLIANCE responds to the National Care Service (NCS) Expert Legislative Advisory Group (ELAG) discussion topics.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the proposed models for social care in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the target model of social care in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's call for views on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the new cancer strategy.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on an Older People's Commissioner.
Continue readingOur response to a Scottish Government/COSLA inquiry on ‘Day Services'.
Continue readingOur response to a Scottish Government inquiry on ‘Shielding - next steps - question set for stakeholder organisations'.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to ideas and proposals for changes to mental health and incapacity law in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the Smith Commission on further devolved powers to the Scottish Parliament (October 2014)
Continue readingThe response recommends updating the basis of Scottish Child Payment, and maintaining distinction between independent scrutiny and advice.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Local Living and 20 Minute Neighbourhoods planning guidance.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a Scottish Government consultation on the formation of 'Public Health Scotland', published in July 2019.
Continue readingResponse to the Local Government Committee's call for evidence on the Fuel Poverty (Target, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Bill.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a consultation on delivery of disability assistance in Scotland which closed in May 2019.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on legislative reform to support recovery from COVID-19.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE'S response to a Scottish Government / COSLA discussion paper on a national programme of Adult social care reform.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the DWP 'Shaping Future Support' Health and Disability Green Paper.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to an inquiry on vulnerable children in the Coronavirus pandemic by the Education and Skills Committee.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the Equality, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee's 'Call for Views' on the 2022-23 budget.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the Health and Sport Committee's 2019 inquiry on the next generation of primary care.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a Health and Sport Committee call for evidence on the impact of Brexit.
Continue readingALLIANCE Response to the Independent Human Rights Act Review Call for Evidence
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy 2022 - 2026 consultation.
Continue readingALLIANCE Response - Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee – Self-directed Support
Continue readingALLIANCE response to a GMC call for evidence on remote consultations and prescribing.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE response to a Scottish Government consultation on respiratory care.
Continue readingOur response to a consultation on the Young Carers Grant expected to be introduced in Autumn 2019.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE response to the phase 1 consultation by the Scottish Mental Health Law Review led by John Scott QC.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE response to a call for evidence on the Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on standards for the provision of advocacy in the social security system.
Continue readingResponse to the Scottish Government Consultation on the Supporting Disabled Children, Young People and their Families Resource
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE submission to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee - May 2020.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE submission to the COVID-19 Committee - May 2020.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted evidence on the Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the Equality and Human Rights Committee's draft budget scrutiny 2020/21.
Continue readingALLIANCE Response to Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Draft Sexual Health Standards
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the Finance and Public Administration Committee's Call for Views on the Resource Spending Review framework.
Continue readingALLIANCE Response to draft regulations covering circumstances in which social security payments can be suspended.
Continue readingALLIANCE signs joint letter to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)
The ALLIANCE have signed a joint letter urging the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee to retain and uprate MUP for alcohol.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE submission to the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Poverty's inquiry into povery-related stigma.
Continue readingALLIANCE Volunteering and Involvement Policy
Continue readingLeaflet detailing the ALLIANCE's programme of work to support the Scottish Government's Women's Health Plan.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's full written evidence to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE review activities from 2019
Continue readingSlides from the second event in the 'Revisiting Beveridge's Five Giants' series held on 10 March 2020 at Edinburgh's Grassmarket Centre.
Continue readingCall for EOIs for legal scoping work on incorporation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into Scots law.
Continue readingReport of the findings from the National Collaborative's Call for Evidence about people’s experiences of substance use and human rights.
Continue readingSummary of the findings from the National Collaborative's Call for Evidence about people’s experiences of substance use and human rights.
Continue readingA podcast discussing how participatory budgeting, a practical tool to support community decision making, is progressing across Scotland.
Continue readingDuring Self Management Week 2017, Angus Self Management Network produced a video showcasing what self management means to individuals.
Continue readingA breakdown of tweets throughout the ALLIANCE Annual Conference and AGM 2018 using the hashtag #actionhsc18.
Continue readingDetails of sponsorship and exhibitor information for the ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2019.
Continue readingFull agenda for the ALLIANCE annual conference 'Vision: Reimagining the future of health and care'.
Continue readingA word document version of the Annual Membership Survey 2022
Continue readingReport from the what matters to you team on a year of supporting the patient and carer experience programme.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's annual report gives a review of our work in 2014
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's annual report gives a review of our work in 2015
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's annual report gives a review of our work in 2016
Continue readingFlyer for an event on the 1 October 2019. 10.30-12.30pm in the ALLIANCE
Continue readingApplication form for employment including PVG meembership
Continue readingArticles of Association 2021 for Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE).
Continue readingAudit Scotland's update on the progress of health and social care integration.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the key messages highlighted in Audit Scotland's report on the implementation of Self-directed Support (SDS).
Continue readingThe Auditor General in Scotland's 2018 report on NHS Scotland.
Continue readingLibraries, Health and Social Care and the ALLIANCE working together to celebrate the power of knowledge
Continue readingThis report reflects on the 10 years of impact the Self Management Fund has had on peoples lives to help manage their long term condition.
Continue readingBringing health and trading together for social impact and the wellbeing of Scotland
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE call for action to protect volunteering and volunteer-involving organisations during the cost of living crisis.
Continue readingA series of Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 Commencement Orders and associated Commencement Orders
Continue readingB
A guide based on the mPower Ayrshire and Arran legacy project
Continue readingThis is the third in its series of regular "Being Human" podcasts on the subject of citizen participation by the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE report on the policy and practice considerations of implementing rights based approaches in health and care.
Continue readingA joint report by Sue Ryder and Hospice UK on bereavement support across Scotland.
Continue readingBooking form for the annual conference 'Our Voice, Our Rights, Our Future', 1 May 2024.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's new report, exploring the impact Brexit will have on health and social care, is now available to read below.
Continue readingRead the final report from the ALLIANCE's series of Town Hall Conversations seeking local views on the potential impact of Brexit
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a series of midterm reports summarising the findings of our ongoing Brexit consultation
Continue readingA briefing paper explaining the purpose of, and case behind, the amendment.
Continue readingA briefing paper on Baroness Jolly's House of Lords amendment.
Continue readingBriefing highlights key recommendations and concerns ahead of the National Care Service Bill Stage 1 debate.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE response to the consultation on the next British Sign Language National Plan
Continue readingPublished: 10/10/2024
Report on Local BSL plans 2024-2030 and compliance with the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015.
Continue readingALLIANCE briefing for the 2024-25 Scottish Budget.
Continue readingALLIANCE briefing ahead of a Scottish Government Parliamentary debate on co-designing the new Social Security Charter.
Continue readingNew report highlights 17 years of learning on how to address the state of the nation's health.
Continue readingHealth and Social Care Academy Buurtzorg report.
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The ALLIANCE has responded to the CPG on Mental Health's inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.
Continue readingCall for EOIs for desk-based research exploring the intersection and relationship between the right to housing and the right to health.
Continue readingALLIANCE members are invited to share their views and inform our response to proposals for improving healthcare regulation in the UK.
Continue readingMembers are invited to give feedback on the ALLIANCE's draft response to the Scottish Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Continue readingAnalysis of what we heard from people affected by cancer at four focus groups held late 2021 to discuss cancer prehabilitation in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE is conducting engagement work to give a voice to those with experience of complications following Transvaginal Mesh Surgery.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE is conducting engagement work to give a voice to those with experience of complications following Transvaginal Mesh Surgery.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE is conducting engagement work to give a voice to those with experience of complications following Transvaginal Mesh Surgery.
Continue readingInformation on Carers Allowance Supplement.
Continue readingReferral form for No.1 Befriending Agency's Carers Connections scheme
Continue readingDate, time and venues Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Dundee Carers Strategy One Hour Briefing Sessions; and a summary of the Carers Act
Continue readingConsultation on timescales for adult carer support plans and young carer statements for carers of terminally ill persons.
Continue readingThis report focuses on what carers tell us about their caring experiences, collected over a four year period.
Continue readingShare your story with us on what worked well, what did you do and what difference did it make to the people you engage with.
Continue readingPeople at the centre - Listening with the heart - Caring with compassion project booklet 2020
Continue readingA look at our response to COVID 19.
Continue readingThis document lays out how Care and Support Planning and House of Care can be implemented in line with the new GMS Contract.
Continue readingThis document explains how Care and Support Planning and House of Care enables the new GMS Contract.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the Scottish Government's Care Leaver Payment consultation
Continue readingThis link will take you to the Coalition of Care Providers Scotland (CCPS) website.
Continue readingThe Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection's (CELCIS) full research findings on children's services reform in Scotland.
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE report about initiatives across Perth and Kinross evidencing change toward person-centred practices.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published an anthology of Opinions about key priorities for the proposed National Care Service.
Continue readingLetter from the Scottish Government regarding Challenge Fund
Continue readingMinutes from Change Team meetings, workshops and events.
Continue readingCross-Party Group on Alzheimer’s brings together Members of Parliament with organisations representing the interests of people with dementia
Continue readingThree FAIR documents
Continue readingA bank of emerging practice examples shared by rights holders and duty bearers
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Continue readingText to be added at later date
Continue readingGuidance on complaints
Continue readingChigozie Joe Adigwe, the ALLIANCE - Knock, Knock - Who's there? Digital inclusion in these times.
Continue readingChildren and Young People Easy Read Guides: (same as the Adult Easy Read Guides but changed to the child's perspective)
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to the Education and Skills Committee's call for views.
Continue readingNew resource from Children's Health Scotland to promote greater understanding of health rights and needs of children and young people.
Continue readingThe latest Children in Hospital Survey 2018-19 has been released by Children’s Health Scotland.
Continue readingA report summarising discussions held at an event outlining the potential inclusion of children’s services within the National Care Service.
Continue readingChildren’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment.
Continue readingALLIANCE Thinkpiece considering the Christie Commission recommendations 10 years on.
Continue readingChris Grant, AbilityNet - The Journey into Digital Inclusion
Continue readingChris Mackie, the ALLIANCE - Democratising Access to Community Services through ALISS
Continue readingThis podcast comes from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland’s Citizen Wellbeing Assembly, held at Murrayfield Stadium in July 2015.
Continue readingLetter and briefing dated 25 September 2020 about the essential features of an Act of Parliament on incorporation.
Continue readingEvent report from climate action and social care collective roundtable series co-hosted with Scottish Care.
Continue readingEvent reports by the ALLIANCE's Academy Programme:
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the consultation on the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 3.
Continue readingA new phase of Coaching for Wellbeing will support health and social care colleagues during the pandemic.
Continue readingCollective Force for Health and Wellbeing: Refreshed action plan draft for consultation.
Continue readingCollective Switching - basic questions answered
Continue readingFurther information and resources on commissioning and procurement in health and social care in Scotland.
Continue readingA communications pack with information required for promoting the Self Management Awards and the various categories.
Continue readingA resource pack to support you to get involved in Self Management Week 2024 and with full events schedule.
Continue readingA resource pack to support you to get involved in Self Management Week 2024 awareness raising activity.
Continue readingAdvice for advice for health and social care staff in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingSix Activity Packs to support people undertaking community conversations as part of the National Collaborative.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE’s Community in Action project has published analysis of third sector organisations’ initial response to COVID-19.
Continue readingCommunity Links Practitioner Job Description June 2024
Continue readingNew job description.
Continue readingFind links contact and location details for Community Links Workers here.
Continue readingA collection of all Connected Communities case studies.
Continue readingA consent form to submit along with your video as part of Self Management Week 2024 awareness raising activity.
Continue readingSupporting documents for the consultation on the draft Charter of Rights
Continue readingResponse submitted to the consultation on the General Standards for Neurological Care and Support
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Future Arrangements for Early Medical Abortion at Home
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee consultation on the Procurement Reform Act 2014
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the enquiry into market restrictions on problematic single-use plastic items in Scotland.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE comments on Social Security Scotland's plans to embed equality in to its operations.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Renewing Scotland's Full Potential in a Digital World.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Health and Sport Committee's inquiry into the future delivery of social care in Scotland.
Continue readingPublished: 23/01/2024
A Mydex CIC paper on embedding a human rights approach within data delivery services.
Continue readingShort document outlining guidance and tips for writing a case study on your independent Conversation Cafe for women's health.
Continue readingTemplate poster for hosting independent Cafes on women's health
Continue readingToolkit with guidance and resources for setting up, hosting and evaluating Conversation Cafes on women's health.
Continue readingA programme outlining what will be included in the Digital Citizen Panel's Conversation Cafe on 7 December at 10:30am.
Continue readingShare your health and wellbeing experience during COVID- 19. Inform and influence the remobilisation of health services.
Continue readingThese resources from COPE Scotland are here if you need some help managing your wellbeing.
Continue readingTools COPE Scotland produced or co-produced during their 5-year funded project
Continue readingA list of website and resources related to coproduction.
Continue readingInformation and links to guidance relating to practices to deal with COVID-19 in residential care homes.
Continue readingGuidance issued in March 2020 for commissioners of social care services during COVID-19.
Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled COVID-19 and pharmaceutical advice.
Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled COVID-19 and what to expect from your doctor.
Continue readingSteps to help you stay safe in these challenging times.
Continue readingA patient information leaflet published by the Scottish Government on 2 April 2020.
Continue readingShare valuable information with researchers and the NHS.
Continue readingThe Digital Health and Care Institute would like to interview people for a research project about accessing services relevant to COVID-19.
Continue readingA report explaining some work which took place to support young people's emotional wellbeing by working together with libraries.
Continue readingFurther reading links in relation to the Opinion piece 'Why we need to consolidate investment in co-production'
Continue readingThis guide covers a range of considerations that will help inform the formation and development of your lived experience network.
Continue readingText from the 9th May debate on mental health services in Tayside.
Continue readingGuidance and information to support people living with sensory loss and their communication partners as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions vary.
Continue readingInformation Flyer for Eat, Sleep, Ride and Ukrainians Together event on Saturday 22 June
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Continue readingIt`s all about people and relationships - This report takes a look back at the project`s achievements over the last 10 years.
Continue readingDCV pledge card asks how you plan to make a difference to the experiences of people with dementia and their carers.
Continue readingDementia Carer Voices Supporting Rights and the Carer Voice
Continue readingThis edition features Tommy Whitelaw at Stormont, Irene Oldfather in Brussels, reaching 15,000 pledges and our college and university tour.
Continue readingThis document showcases a range of multi medium case studies and podcasts, asking people what mattes to them.
Continue readingTo date, the campaign has gathered over 20,000 pledges to make a difference
Continue readingNew Dementia Carer Voice 2017 publication, analyses the key themes of the pledges & looks at what stops people fulfilling their pledge.
Continue readingThis is an overview of the policy context around health and social care, and dementia in particular.
Continue readingDementia Carer Voices have pulled together some resources for people living with dementia, their carers and family members.
Continue readingDementia Carer Voices 5 Steps to Change Flyer looking at leading change, transforming care.
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The SCoRSS vision for social security after the 2024 election
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Continue readingThis paper summarises the process taken by the ALLIANCE whilst developing an EQHRIA for the mPower Legacy Project.
Continue readingThe role of signposting and social prescribing in improving health and wellbeing
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's staff and network respond to the Scottish Government's Draft Framework.
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Continue readingThe Minister for Social Security and Older People's statement to the Scottish Parliament, 28 February 2019.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE’s new report details people’s lived experience of diabetes information and support in Scotland.
Continue readingA summary of the key findings from the ALLIANCE's new report, detailing people’s lived experience of diabetes information and support.
Continue readingThe agenda for Tuesday 29th October, including a hybrid session in partnership with Scottish AI Alliance.
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Continue readingSummary evaluation report for the Digital Citizen Panel
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Continue readingThis paper explores and collects evidence surrounding digital inclusion as part of the mPower Ayrshire and Arran Legacy Project.
Continue readingJob Description for Digital Network Officer post.
Continue readingA digital technology publication about giving people choice and control in partnership with JIT, DHI and Scottish Care
Continue readingA conversation support guide from the mPower Ayrshire and Arran Legacy Project
Continue readingA DAS report highlighting the disability employment gap and recommending action.
Continue readingPublished: 17/05/2024
ALLIANCE response to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice committee's call for views on the Disability Commissioner Bill.
Continue readingThe full transcript to the ALLIANCE Live podcast with Disability Equality Scotland published on 22nd June 2020.
Continue readingRead our report with findings from a research project commissioned by the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingAdditional emergency payments of up to £800 are recommended to support those most at risk, whilst addressing longer term root causes.
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Continue readingLast year the Discover Digital project funded six organisations through the ‘Discovery’ small grants programme.
Continue readingIn 2022, the Discover Digital project funded three organisations through the ‘Enabler’ grants programme.
Continue readingThe Discover Digital team have created a guide to help people understand and navigate digital health, care and wellbeing tools and services.
Continue readingSharing the learning from twelve months of roadshow and workshop activity, carried out by the Discover Digital project.
Continue readingLinks related to the Glasgow showcase, part of Discover Digital
Continue readingThe Discover Digital project is funding organisations to tackle barriers to digital health and wellbeing.
Continue readingWorking together to help people understand and navigate digital health, care and wellbeing tools and services.
Continue readingDiscover Digital publishes the insights report from its seven funded projects.
Continue readingSharing experiences of Scotland's second public-facing engagement events around digital health and care.
Continue readingThis document provides some actions you can consider for your diversity recruitment strategy.
Continue readingA draft response from the ALLIANCE to the Scottish Government's Falls and Fractures Strategy - 2019 to 2024.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a Health and Sport Committee call for views on health and sport spending.
Continue readingAnalysis report and a You said We did paper
Continue readingDraft Charter of Rights for people affected by substance use and supporting guidance.
Continue readingDraft ALLIANCE response to the Health and Sport Committee's call for evidence on the impact of Brexit
Continue readingA copy of the ALLIANCE's draft submission to the committee's call for views on social care.
Continue readingA draft animation from Nourish Scotland on the Right To Food.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE, Health and Social Care Academy, Samaritans Scotland and NHS Health Scotland response to draft suicide prevention action plan.
Continue readingMarie Curie and Loughborough University publish a report into extent of poverty at the end of life in Scotland.
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Continue readingEasy Read Guide to Wellbeing for Parents and Carers - Getting It Right For Every Child
Continue readingThrough case studies from across Scotland, this publication evidences culture change towards compassionate, person centred care.
Continue readingPiece from University of Edinburgh and MRC on menstruation and sport.
Continue readingEmphasising humanity and transforming livelihoods: Basic Income
Continue readingIn this podcast, Assistant Director Andrew Strong meets Jennifer McLean and Val McNeice to discuss their findings.
Continue readingHealth and Social Care Academy research reporting drawing together existing evidence on the Open Dialogue approach.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE Employee Privacy Notice.
Continue readingFindings from the Enabler Grant programme are now ready to read
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and Scottish Government have produced a resource sheet on endometriosis, in support of the Women's Health Plan.
Continue readingAmendments laid by Energy Action Scotland and supported by the ALLIANCE to be debated on 3 April 2019 in the Scottish Parliament.
Continue readingEnergy Efficiency Outreach Worker Job Description.
Continue readingThis quick guide provides points of consideration around communications that practitioners can follow when conducting engagement activity.
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE’s new report now, which reflects on the themes and learning from our Engagement Insights series.
Continue readingThis report from the ALLIANCE explores the conditions required to support people to meaningfully share their lived experience.
Continue readingThis toolkit is a working document that sets the foundation for engaging with seldom heard communities.
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ALLIANCE member, ENGENDER, has launched a new report on the need to modernise Scotland's abortion law.
Continue readingThis document provides an outline of the steps that should being taken to consider human rights and representation.
Continue readingReport of annual conference 2021 sessions.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE 2021 Annual Conference event schedule.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2021, Equally Valued: Equally Connected welcome pack.
Continue readingA manifesto for forward-thinking, far-reaching action in health and social care.
Continue readingScottish Parliament Equal Opportunities Committee report on Age and Social Isolation
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Continue readingAn easy read guide to get you started on your learning journey.
Continue readingA UK Parliament website detailing progress of the European Union Withdrawal (Evaluation of Effects on Health and Social Care Sectors) Bill
Continue readingA briefing note on an amendment requiring an independent review of the "Brexit" Bill.
Continue readingBriefing note on a Private Members Bill proposing an independent review of the impact of Brexit on health and social care.
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Continue readingIndependent evaluation of Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights by Dr. Jo Ferrie, Glasgow University
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE organised this event as part of our Annual Conference 2022.
Continue readingSummary report of an ALLIANCE dialogue event, dated January 2018.
Continue readingA summary of a joint ALLIANCE / See Me event held in September 2019.
Continue readingReport of a partnership event organised by the ALLIANCE and CCPS (Coalition of Care and Support Providers).
Continue readingReport from the Academy's "Making universal basic income transformational for everyone" event at Basic Income Earth Network Congress 2021.
Continue readingReport from the All Our Rights in Law event, 17/12/2020
Continue readingEvent report: International Women's Day 2021 - women's experiences using Self-directed Support
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and partners hosted a National Advisory Council for Women and Girls (NACWG) event on carers.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and YouthLink Scotland hosted a National Advisory Council for Women and Girls (NACWG) event on health and wellbeing.
Continue readingEvent report: NACWG Satellite Wee Circle on Mental Health
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and MECOPP have published a report from an event on Self-directed Support, human rights, and people with learning disabilities.
Continue readingThe Health and Social Care Academy hosted an event to examine weight stigma in Scotland.
Continue readingThe report of a review carried out by the ALLIANCE Scottish Sensory Hub on behalf of Scottish Government.
Continue readingWritten by Fiona McHardy and Dr Laura Robertson, The Poverty Alliance, for the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland and Shelter Scotland
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Continue readingFull report and summary and recommendations of Experiences of Transitions to Adult Years and Adult Services.
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Continue readingFindings from the ALLIANCE Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm roundtable event: 'Explore mental health and gambling harms' in May 2023.
Continue readingAn overview of the recent Academy, SSSC and CCPS events which explored Courageous Leadership in health and social care.
Continue readingReport from the "Exploring Scotland's 20-minute neighbourhoods" series by the Academy, DES and MACS.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE, Scottish Care and VOX are supporting five principles for a human rights based approach to digital health and social care.
Continue readingRead the event report from the ALLIANCE and Audit Scotland's event on researching people's experiences of Self-directed Support
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Opportunity to help Feeling Good App develop their resources to better meet the needs of individuals living with long term conditions.
Continue readingThe Final Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use available in different formats.
Continue readingFindings from the Independant Inquiry into the Mental Health Services in Tayside from the Chair, David Strang CBE.
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Continue readingFinance Officer job description June 2024
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Continue readingReport of the Trustees and Financial Statements for Year Ended 30 June 2014 for the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE)
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Continue readingALLIANCE Scotland Report of the Trustees and Financial Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2022.
Continue readingReport of the Trustees and Financial Statements for Year Ended 30 June 2023 for the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE)
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the Department for Work and Pensions call for evidence on Fit Note Reform.
Continue readingRead the Health and Social Care Academy's new Five Ambitions for the Future of Health and Care
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Continue readingFlash report from virtual roundtable event held on 12 December 2022 on Transitions into Adulthood.
Continue readingFlyer/Poster for information on ways to engage with the Inquiry and how to get in touch.
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Continue readingReport from the Frailty Matters research project's members event.
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Continue readingALLIANCE responses to Katy Clark MSP and the Scottish Government consultations on Freedom of Information.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's response to a consultation on a new Fuel Poverty Strategy in Scotland.
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Continue readingFull feedback from those engagement workshops that were facilitated by the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingFull feedback from those engagement workshops organised and facilitated by third sector organisations in Tayside.
Continue readingReports from learning days 1 and 2 held in 2018 for the Working Together to Strengthen Integration round of the Self Management Fund.
Continue readingNew ALLIANCE report brings together Future of Social Care opinion pieces, reflecting on the National Care Service consultation
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Continue readingReport from IFF Three Horizons Session: A virtual workshop on reducing gambling harms taking a person centred, public health approach
Continue readingEvent taking place 04/06/18
Continue readingThe Self Management Strategy for Long Term Conditions in Scotland.
Continue readingGDA’s Future Visions project offers a programme of short-term intensive support, modeled on the landmark Self Directed Support Act 2013.
Continue readingA manifesto produced by the ALLIANCE in the run up to the 2017 UK General Election.
Continue readingALLIANCE General Meeting to be held on 26 April 2021
Continue readingGeneral Meeting Documentation that includes Notice, Draft Articles of Association and Proxy Voting
Continue readingA guide to successful user involvement written by people who have been through the TCAT experience themselves.
Continue readingGetting It Right For Charlie Exercise
Continue readingRead the briefing for the proposed GIRFE approach.
Continue readingScottish Government documents published in response to the GIRFEC practice development panel report.
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Continue readingA range of Easy Read Getting It Right For Every Child Guides for Parents and Carers in Word and PDF format.
Continue readingWe have various easy-read guides available relating to Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC).
Continue readingThis is the supporting pack for our Getting to Know GIRFEC Training for parents and carers.
Continue readingFull information pack for practitioner to support the Getting to Know GIRFEC Training.
Continue readingThis document provides more detail for those of would like to contribute their story.
Continue readingPresentation slides to support the GIRFEC Training.
Continue readingThis is the supporting pack for our Getting to Know GIRFEC Training for trainers.
Continue readingGDA's Future Visions finds creative solutions through Self-directed Support can have positive outcomes for disabled people
Continue readingThis booklet offers signposting to treatment and support services related to gambling harm and suicide in the Greater Glasgow area.
Continue readingEvaluation of the National Links Worker Programme Glasgow 'Deep End' Practice Audit Questionnaire
Continue readingToolkit for Library and Information Services (LIS)
Continue readingKey findings from the ALLIANCE's research in to nature based health activities in Scotland.
Continue readingNHS Lothian Guidance - Connecting Patients, Families, Carers and Friends during illness and at the End of Life throughout COVID19
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Continue readingThis Guidance introduces the key human rights, duties and principles which underpin the Charter of Rights and its Implementation Framework.
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Privacy notice for the Scottish Learning and Improvement Framework for Adult Social Care Support and Community Health (SLIF) focus groups.
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE response to the Health and Sport Committee's call for evidence on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill, August 2018.
Continue readingA range of files associated with the 'A Rights Blether' initiative, undertaken by the Health and Social Care Academy and partners.
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Continue readingEvaluation Resources in Health and Social Care Integration
Continue readingPrimary Legislation from the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 that came into force on 24 July 2014.
Continue readingSecondary Legislation for the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 creating its implementation context.
Continue readingIndependent research commissioned by the ALLIANCE, containing views from the public sector on the state of play of integration.
Continue readingHealth & Sport Committee: Social Prescribing of activity and sport, submission from (the ALLIANCE)
Continue readingThis Learning Report assesses and reflects on the Health and Wellbeing for all Marketplace Event held in Fochabers on 13th October 2018.
Continue readingThe Final Report, Executive Summary and translations from the People at the Centre Engagement Programme
Continue readingFinal report on Grampian System wide Mental Health and Learning Disability Services Review.
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Continue readingDownloading for the Conference Song Sing Along on Friday 11 September
Continue readingPromotional leaflet for the House of Care Scotland programme
Continue readingA Learning Report that shares the elements of good, person centered care emerged and embedded across Scotland's HoC Adopter network.
Continue readingTranscript of the House of Commons debate on amendment NC44 - proposing an independent review of post-Brexit health and social care.
Continue readingFind out about the different ways you can get involved with this year's Self Management Week, 1st - 5th October 2018
Continue readingHow’s life?’ Scotland’s Learning Disability Survey flyer
Continue readingPowerful and thought-provoking short stories about people living with long term conditions
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Powerful and thought-provoking short stories about people living with long term conditions
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A collection of stories from people across the country highlighting the realties people faced in the first months of the pandemic.
Continue readingHuman Resources Officer JD June 2024
Continue readingThe Human Rights Act 1998 is a robust foundation to our human rights protections in Scotland.
Continue readingThis explainer set out the key protections provided by the Human Rights Act 1998, and why they are so important to health and social care.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE support the position of the Human Rights Budget Working Group in their response.
Continue readingList of charters, briefings and resources relating to human rights in Health and Social Care in Scotland.
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A collection of stories sharing a diverse range of perspectives on HIV.
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Continue readingReport from the third Integration Joint Board Network event - April 2018
Continue readingCommunity links worker programme social return on investment.
Continue readingReport of a roundtable discussion capturing the views from third, independent and statutory sector representatives.
Continue readingReport written by the ALLIANCE and Royal College of General Practitioners (Scotland)
Continue readingInclusion Scotland is looking for people working in adult health and social care services to join an Online Advisory Group.
Continue readingJoin the ALLIANCE and Inclusive Communication People for a free training on inclusive communication.
Continue readingReport by Dr Kasey McCall-Smith commissioned by the ALLIANCE and Inclusion Scotland.
Continue readingA report summarising the Incorporation Of Children's Rights Consultation event held in partnership between the ALLIANCE and Together.
Continue readingA report summarising the Incorporation Of Children's Rights Consultation event held in partnership between the ALLIANCE and Together.
Continue readingCalling for the full and direct incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People into Scots law.
Continue readingPrivacy statement for CRPD Incorporation Joint Statement - SmartSurvey Ltd.
Continue readingResponse to the Scottish Government consultation ‘Increasing the Employment of Disabled People in the Public Sector.'
Continue readingScottish Government consultation- increasing the number of disabled people employed in the public sector
Continue readingBriefing note proposing a new section of the Social Security Bill ensuring affordable provision of independent advocacy.
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Continue readingThe Terms of Reference describe the purpose and scope of the Inquiry
Continue readingReport on ALLIANCE engagement workshops.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE response to the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment consultation.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE's report for the Social Care Advisory Panel, shares the views and learning of individuals and organisations across Scotland.
Continue readingEvent report of the post launch engagement event for the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland
Continue readingIndependent review into the role of the General Medical Council in incidences of alleged gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide
Continue readingLord Bracadale's Independent Review of Hate Crime Legislation in Scotland, published May 2018
Continue readingInformation and guidance on joining the Lived Experience Forum
Continue readingA ‘Information and Support for Carers’ guide which signposts to organisations that can assist carers in their role.
Continue readingA guide to support professionals in acquiring greater knowledge of carer rights, relevant policy and legislation and person-centred care.
Continue readingInformation presented at question and answer sessions to organisations interested in applying for a grant from the Self Management Fund.
Continue readingA response by the ALLIANCE to the Equality and Human Rights Committee's call for views on human rights and the Scottish Parliament.
Continue readingThis paper explores the concept of participatory budgeting and its potential application within health and social care in Scotland.
Continue readingThis Health and Social Care Academy paper introduces the concept of a citizen’s basic income and explores its potential application.
Continue readingAbstract: Tackling the social determinants of health: maximising community assets to help people receive the right support.
Continue readingEvent report on the first Integration in Action event exploring the Health and Social Care Academy's Five Ambitions in action.
Continue readingA collection of case studies demonstrating the good practice that is taking place within health and social care integration.
Continue readingAn event highlighting the experiences of disabled children and young people and parents with learning disabilities.
Continue readingIntegration Support Team Workplan 2018 - 2020
Continue readingFlash report on the impact of 60 Intelligent Kindness development sessions delivered by Carer Voices to Social Security Scotland staff
Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled Intersectionality and COVID-19.
Continue readingReport from the Health and Social Care Academy 'Investigating knowledge and understanding of the right to health'
Continue readingNew Resource providing inclusive communications in planning children's wellbeing needs
Continue readingA publication about building compassionate communities, featuring case studies.
Continue readingiSIMPATHY, a collaborative project developing medicines reviews, has released its end project report after concluding in March 2023.
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Jen Ang, JustRight Scotland - Getting AI to Rights: The case for a human rights based approach to AI governance.
Continue readingJohn Fitzgerald, SCVO - A question of trust? How to use Generative AI responsibly
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has sent a joint briefing to MPs on the UK Government's Rights Removal Bill.
Continue readingJoint Improvement Team (JIT) over a decade of sharing knowledge and facilitating change.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has signed a joint letter calling for an independent, statutory Food Commission to be included in the Good Food Nation Bill.
Continue readingLetter is signed by 16 civil society organisations, including the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingA letter signed by over 30 ALLIANCE member organisations highlighting the financial impact of COVID-19.
Continue readingOver 100 leading anti-poverty organisations and campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to double the Scottish Child Payment.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE joins 157 organisations to say "Our Human Rights Act Matters"
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has signed a joint letter urging the Prime Minister to safeguard the Human Rights Act.
Continue readingJoint Letter with Human Rights Consortium Scotland to First Minister John Swinney
Continue readingSigned by 126 individuals and organisations working for equality and human rights for disabled people across all of Scotland’s communities.
Continue readingJoint call for the voices of lived experience and the third sector to be at the forefront of the proposed National Care Service.
Continue readingNetwork joining form and equality monitoring form for the Long Covid Network for people with lived experience.
Continue readingPlease return completed forms to respiratory@alliance-scotland.org.uk
Continue readingJora Gill, ConnectingYouNow - Connecting you now, experiences that wow.
Continue readingDownload a report of the Journeying through Dementia project
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Katherine Long, Scottish Care - The Care Technologist Project: sustainable integration of care technologies for the future.
Continue readingThe project would like to invite you to join our community in a range of creative activities to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Continue readingThis is a reflective tool designed to prompt you to think about the ways to engage communities and individuals with lived experience.
Continue readingEverything you wanted to know about sanctions but were too afraid to ask from COPE Scotland.
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The ALLIANCE response to the Scottish Government consultation on the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill.
Continue readingResources related to 'Learning from the Meaningful and Measurable project: Strengthening links between identity, action and decision-making'
Continue readingThe vision of the Legacy Project was to support people to improve their wellbeing, or that of their community.
Continue readingDownload a report of learning from Self Management Funded Projects during Resilience, Recovery and Development Round One.
Continue readingSurvey from Leonard Cheshire Disability on disabled people's experiences of voting.
Continue readingImportant advice to keep you save from Coronavirus
Continue readingJoint letter signed by the ALLIANCE and five other organisations in opposition to cuts in ASN provision.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and branch social research have written to the SNP leadership candidates seeking reassurance on human rights incorporation.
Continue readingA Human Rights Consortium Scotland letter to the First Minister, signed by the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingLearning from lets all co-pro event on 25 November 2021
Continue readingEvent report from the event. Let's draw health in Govahill
Continue readingRead the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry's first report which explores the impact and people's experiences of COVID-19 in Scotland.
Continue readingGuidance, hints and tips for public library staff.
Continue readingA British Red Cross discussion paper outlines key findings from the experiences of people being discharged from hospital in Scotland.
Continue readingRecord of Learning Series 1 Modules
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Continue readingThe stories of people with lived experience of gambling harm as collected through Humans of Scotland
Continue readingFollowing the publication of ‘The Opportunity is Now’ report, a follow-up report explores some of the key issues towards incorporation.
Continue readingBowel Cancer UK are hosting a free virtual information and support event for anyone affected by bowel cancer.
Continue readingEvent report from an online event during the Carers Parliament 2022 exploring the continued impact of COVID-19.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published an anthology of Opinions about people's experiences of Long Covid.
Continue readingThese two poems were shared with us by Self Management Network Scotland Member Angela McCrimmon.
Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled Loneliness and Social Connectedness during COVID-19
Continue readingPrivacy statement for the 'Long Covid disengagement from services survey'.
Continue readingInsight report from the 2022 Long Covid Lived Experience Survey.
Continue readingRead the report looking at why people in Scotland are disengaging with Long Covid services.
Continue readingJoint call to ensure that Scotland’s Long Covid Strategy is co-produced and values lived experience.
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Posters to showcase design of our peer evaluator project and our work to support the design of cancer prehabilitation services in Scotland.
Continue readingPrivacy statements for the Macmillan Transforming Cancer Care Survey.
Continue readingMaisie Peebles - the ALLIANCE - The Discover Digital project: empowering communities and staff with digital health skills and knowledge.
Continue readingFlyer for Diabetes Scotland's Glasgow event, 30 March 2019.
Continue readingMaking Good Tech Decisions: a NES Digital Service perspective
Continue readingPractice guidance for improving health literacy published by the Scottish Government.
Continue readingMaking Waves: case studies of impact in self management
Continue readingAn ALLIANCE Scottish Sensory Hub research and considerations paper (June 2023).
Continue readingThe full transcript to the ALLIANCE Live podcast with Maternity Action published on 17 July 2020.
Continue readingThe aim of this guide is to help explain when decisions made about social care can be challenged using the law; and how to go about doing it
Continue readingRead the event report from our meeting with the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care on 21 June 2021.
Continue readingA summary from the Members Update session at Gaun Yersel: Celebrating Self Management, 19th April
Continue readingOur findings from the 2022 ALLIANCE membership survey, and reflections on how our member's have influenced ALLIANCE work.
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Continue readingFor World Menopause Day 2022, the ALLIANCE and Scottish Government have prepared resources on menopause and the workplace.
Continue readingIf you’re planning a menopause event or discussion, then we invite you to use our resources to spark conversation and share information.
Continue readingVisual resource providing illustrated guides to menopause. In support of the Women's Health Plan.
Continue readingMental Health Scotland Transition and Recovery Report versions, including full report, summary and easy read.
Continue readingAn easy read version of Mental Health Scotland Transition and Recovery Report.
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Continue readingPrivacy statement for ALLIANCE survey to support development of Mental Health Standards
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Continue readingMidlothian Health and Social Care Partnership Newsletter - Dec 2017
Continue readingThe first in a series of papers produced for the Revisiting Beveridge’s Five Giants programme that seek to stimulate thought and discussion.
Continue readingThe complete document of the Ministerial Strategy Group (MSG) review on the progress of health and social care integration.
Continue readingheld on 30 May 2017 at 1.10 pm at the Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL.
Continue readingNewsletters on each topic of work for the Mobilisation Recovery Group - People at the Centre.
Continue readingALLIANCE response to the UK government's Modernising support for independent living green paper
Continue readingThis Positive Steps Project offers support for adults experiencing long-term health conditions as a result of childhood sexual abuse.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and The Coalition of Carers in Scotland have published the ‘More than Equal' Report.
Continue readingA report looking at the effects of musical therapy in the form of open group and individual ad hoc group sessions.
Continue readingMy Conditions, My Terms, My Life leaflet
Continue readingMy Condition My Life international long term conditions awareness day images.
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Continue readingInformation, images and ideas on getting involved with My Condition My Life.
Continue readingReport capturing lived experience of complication following Transvaginal Mesh Surgery.
Continue readingReport on engagement work to contribute to the development of the National Complex Mesh Surgical Service
Continue readingNew ALLIANCE report brings together an analysis of the views of people living with chronic pain across Scotland.
Continue readingReports from a national research project about people's experiences of SDS and social care in Scotland
Continue readingNesta has published the My World My Health report by the ALLIANCE and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre.
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The ALLIANCE responds to the National Care Service Bill Stage 2 Call for Views.
Continue readingBriefing summarising the recent updates to the National Care Service Bill.
Continue readingResearchers at the Scottish Government are looking to hear from people with lived experience about what should be included in a NCS Charter.
Continue readingResearchers at the Scottish Government are looking to hear from people with lived experience about what should be included in a NCS Charter.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has published a response to the National Care Service consultation
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE's report summarising our National Care Service consultation members event, which took place in early October.
Continue readingThe Scottish Government has shared a document written by KPMG about the current state of social care in Scotland, and asked for feedback.
Continue readingPrivacy statement for National Care Service Joint Statement.
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The ALLIANCE response to the National Care Service Stage 2 call for views
Continue readingGraphic recording from the National Collaborative Launch event on 9th December 2022.
Continue readingA publication of how a human rights-based approach will be put in to practice for people affected by substance use and their families.
Continue readingThemed engagement event as part of the Social Care Review- Carers
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The ALLIANCE response to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Inquiry into the National Outcomes.
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Report from a consultation event organised in partnership by the ALLIANCE, Age Scotland, See Me and Voices Of eXperience.
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Continue readingThe ALLIANCE asked the five major parties for a response to our manifesto asks. Each party's reply will be added here when received.
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Continue readingInformation sheet on polycystic ovary syndrome by ALLIANCE and Scottish Government, with full links
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Continue readingFrom 2022-2023, we asked people to share their experiences of being affected by cancer. This report details what people told us.
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Continue readingKey findings from the Pelvic Partnership's 2022 survey on people who had recent experiences of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
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ALLIANCE response to Miles Briggs MSP's proposed Right to Palliative Care Bill consultation.
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Find out more about how to get involved as a Cancer Care Lived Experience Focus Group participant or as a Peer Evaluator.
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Continue readingA report produced by the ALLIANCE on behalf of the Scottish Public Health Network to highlight priorities to reduce gambling harm.
Continue readingThis Three Horizons Map of reducing gambling harm is based on The ALLIANCE's conversations with people with lived experience during 2020-21.
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Continue readingThe ALLIANCE conducted a lived experience engagement programme into awareness of cardiovascular disease among communities at greater risk.
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Continue readingThe ALLIANCE and CHSS have published a research report by E. Miller into people's experiences accessing social support for Long Covid.
Continue readingDownload a list of projects in Resilience, Recovery and Development Round 3 of the Self Management Fund.
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ALLIANCE response to the Scotland's Commissioner Landscape inquiry call for views
Continue readingReport of findings from events held in January 2021 to gather women’s lived experiences of accessing healthcare in Scotland
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE's report summarising our members event, 'Scotland’s vaccination programme – next steps with children and young adults'.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE respond to a UK Government consultation on measures relating to the land-based gambling sector.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE respond to a consultation on proposals for the introduction of a maximum stake limit for online slots games in Great Britain.
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ScotRGH consultation response: Proposed changes related to financial penalties and financial key event reporting - submitted 3/15/2024
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UK Government consultation on statutory levy
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ScotRGH supplementary consultation response: machine allowance
Continue readingThis suite of resources on the Scottish Co-production Network website uses videos, case studies to spread understanding of co-production.
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Scottish Gambling Harm Lived Experience Forum Flyer
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Continue readingThe Scottish Government has replied to the Joint Statement from 145 people and organisations on the proposed National Care Service.
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Continue readingRead the Scottish Government's response to the ALLIANCE's cancer prehabilitation insights report
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Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government survey on Strengthening Scottish Charity Law.
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Continue readingScottish Government’s Health and Social Care Integration webpages - include a comprehensive set of guidance notes to support implementation
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Continue readingThe Scottish Women’s Convention and the ALLIANCE held an online event on 23rd June for women to discuss their experiences of gambling harm.
Continue readingReport by the Scottish Women's Convention on women's experiences of violence against women and girls.
Continue readingThis submission is has been developed by a steering group of The Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform (SCoWR).
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Continue readingLearning points from Self Management and Scottish Recovery Network's work with Moving On In Recovery (MOIR) group in Perth Prison.
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Continue readingA collection of the published reports and resources between 2009-2020 on the ALLIANCE website and relating to the Self Management Fund.
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Continue readingDownload a report of the grants awarded in the 2021 round of the Self Management Fund: Resilience, Recovery and Development.
Continue readingDownload a report of the grants awarded in the 2022 round of the Self Management Fund: Resilience, Recovery and Development.
Continue readingDownload our report based on 26 final reports from our Self Management Fund projects which ended in June and July 2021.
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Continue readingLearning report from the 53 projects funded in the second round of the Self Management Fund: Working Together to Strengthen Integration.
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Continue readingThese materials can be used to promote your own Self Management Week event or simply raise awareness of the week on social media.
Continue readingCommunication Resources Pack to support the promotion of Self Management Week 2023
Continue readingSupport conversations around supported health and wellbeing during Self Management Week (28 Sept - 2 Oct) and download our infographics.
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Continue readingA collection of resources for dyslexic people showing whats on offer and where you can download them.
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Continue readingThis publication summarises the lived experience engagement the ALLIANCE and VOX undertook to inform Scotland's new Mental Health Standards
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Continue readingDownload our report gathering learning from the Self Management Reflective Practice focus groups and session notes since 2019.
Continue readingDownload our report gathering learning from nine projects funded as part of the 'Transforming Self Management' round of the SM Fund.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE have published an event summary report on social care and the Scottish Human Rights Bill consultation.
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Continue readingThe ALLIANCE proposes incorporating international human rights law into Scots law, and taking a human rights approach to budgeting.
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Continue readingCarers Scotland have published their 2023 State of Caring report based on their annual survey on the experiences of unpaid carers.
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Our Concert for Caring celebrated unpaid carers, health and social care staff. Discover Scotland's 'Stories of Caring.'
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Continue readingALLIANCE Strategic plan 2023 - 2028
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Tackling gambling stigma are looking to hear from people who have been affected by another person's gambling.
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Continue readingA joint brief outlining impacts of the cost of living crisis and rising energy bills on people with long term and terminal conditions.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE have submitted further written response to call for views from the committee on the National Care Service Bill
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The letter clarifies our role in the group.
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Continue readingThe Care Technologist Project - sustainable integration of care technologies for the future. By Scottish Care and TEC.
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Continue readingThe Health and Social Care Academy's work is driven by the five provocations, detailed in this document.
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ALLIANCE response to the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill consultation.
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Continue readingSummary report for ‘What matters to you?’ day 2017.
Continue readingCoalition of Carers in Scotland have produced seven leaflets on the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and what to expect from support and services.
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Continue readingThis is a full transcript for the ALLIANCE Live podcast titled women and COVID-19.
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Continue readingReport outlining the work of the ALLIANCE's Women's Health programme 2022-2024
Continue readingThe Scottish Government Plan sets out 66 actions to ensure all women enjoy the best possible healthcare throughout their lives.
Continue readingThis report covers the results of the Women's Health Survey held by the ALLIANCE in August 2020.
Continue readingReport of an event organised by the ALLIANCE and partners on 30 August 2018 to celebrate the achievements of peer research in Scotland.
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A cross-party letter to Thérèse Coffey calling for an end of the Young Parent Penalty in Universal Credit.
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The manifesto outlines the ALLIANCE's three key asks of candidates standing in the General Election.
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Continue readingA collection of reports from the "Creating the Call" programme of events aiming to develop local solutions to SDS and Healthcare integration
Continue readingA collection of reports from the "Creating the Connections" programme, exploring the link between SDS and Health Care.
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Continue readingA report that collates the feedback from the 'Human Rights and AI: Trustworthy, Ethical and Inclusive' workshop held on 11 October 2023.
Continue readingRefreshed health literacy plan now available, 'Making it Easier'.
Continue readingRead our flash report on the 'Mealtime Stories' event, held during the ALLIANCE Digital Gathering 2022.
Continue readingScotland's House of Care Programme is offering a free opportunity for GP practice teams to engage with community services in their area.
Continue readingThe 'Seen, Heard, Included' report explores tools and methodologies to support meaningful engagement and participation.
Continue readingRegistration form for Supporting Self Management: working together to support people living with long term conditions in Edinburgh, 9th Oct
Continue readingResearch report exploring human rights in health and social care: where we've been and the journey ahead.
Continue readingThe Health and Social Care Academy, Self Management and Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programmes have published a new report on stigma.
Continue readingThis survey aims to identify key priorities for improving care and support for people living with neurological conditions in Scotland.
Continue readingJoint report with Engender and the Health and Social Care Academy.
Continue readingRedesigned document from 2002: Living well with long term conditions, 12 propositions for social care
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE's new report summarising the learning from our series of Third Sector Forums in the Scottish Borders.
Continue readingDigital Prescribing and Dispensing Project - A joint project between NES and NSS
Continue readingThis Learning Report reflects on the first More than Medicine event, held in Renfrewshire, and offers tips on organising future such events.
Continue readingThe UK Government has outlined possible consequences for medicines regulation of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union with no deal.
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