JCVI issues advice for the winter COVID-19 and flu programme
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 17/08/2022
Those most at risk, or those who come into regular contact with those most at risk, will be eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose.
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Scottish COVID-19 inquiry publishes introductory scoping research
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 17/06/2022
The findings explore care home discharges, anticipatory care planning, and reductions in home care and support.
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Research report: Accessing social support for Long Covid
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Long Covid, Policy
Published: 01/06/2022
The ALLIANCE and CHSS have published a research report by E. Miller into people's experiences accessing social support for Long Covid.
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Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry launches independent website
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 25/05/2022
The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has launched its independent website.
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COVID-19 Recovery Committee outlines findings on excess deaths since the start of the pandemic
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy
Published: 03/05/2022
The Committee undertook a short inquiry to consider the extent to which excess deaths were caused by COVID-19 as opposed to other causes.
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COVID-19 Shielding list to end
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 28/04/2022
The Highest Risk List is being ended on 31 May 2022, as a result of vaccinations and new treatments.
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The ALLIANCE publishes views on cancer prehabilitation services in Scotland
Area of Work: Co-production, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Gender, Human rights, Macmillan Transforming Cancer Care Lived Experience Programme, Mental health, People and Networks, Social prescribing, The ALLIANCE, Third sector
Published: 19/04/2022
The new report summarises the experiences of people affected by cancer who attended our focus groups in 2021.
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New survey findings outline impact and experience of shielding
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy
Published: 30/03/2022
Public Health Scotland have published findings on the COVID-19 shielding programme in Scotland.
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ALLIANCE response to the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy
Published: 25/02/2022
The ALLIANCE recommends that any changes to legislation should be underpinned by equalities and human rights considerations.
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Call for participants: accessing social support for Long Covid
Area of Work: Adult social care, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Self-directed Support
Published: 31/01/2022
Tell us about your experiences of accessing support for Long Covid.
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ALLIANCE signs joint letter calling for equality and human rights to be prioritised in the COVID-19 inquiry
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Policy
Published: 25/01/2022
The letter calls on the Scottish Government to outline how it will address the omission of equalities and human rights.
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Glasgow Uni seeking participants for study on Long Covid and diet
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 17/01/2022
The study will focus on the impact of weight management on the symptoms of the condition.
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The ALLIANCE calls for human rights to be prioritised in the COVID-19 public inquiry
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy, The ALLIANCE
Published: 14/01/2022
The ALLIANCE has written to the chair of the public inquiry into the handling of COVID-19.
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Information on COVID-19 vaccines and booster vaccines
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 11/01/2022
Public Health Scotland are encouraging people to access their COVID-19 vaccine and booster vaccine.
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ALLIANCE response to inquiry on excess deaths since the start of the pandemic
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 05/01/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee's inquiry into excess deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic.
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Learning from changes to social care during COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy
Published: 02/12/2021
This briefing highlights areas of good practice, as well as areas that could be revised in the event of future health emergencies.
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ALLIANCE briefing ahead of COVID-19 Recovery Committee debate
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy
Published: 01/12/2021
The briefing outlines key issues and priorities for COVID-19 recovery.
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ALLIANCE calls for lived experience to be at the heart of Long Covid care and support
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy
Published: 30/11/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's Long Covid Service Paper, outlining key recommendations and priorities.
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Scottish Third Sector Tracker findings published
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy, Third sector
Published: 30/11/2021
Findings from the first phase of the research outline experiences, views and concerns of almost 600 Scottish third sector organisations.
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ALLIANCE responds to COVID recovery consultation
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Policy
Published: 08/11/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on legislative reform to support recovery from COVID-19.
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ALLIANCE briefing for Covid Recovery Strategy debate at Holyrood
Area of Work: Adult social care, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Policy
Published: 27/10/2021
The briefing recommends an equality and human rights based approach to recovery, with more recognition and funding for the third sector.
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Scottish Government publish adult social care winter plan for 2021-22
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 22/10/2021
The "Adult social care - winter preparedness plan: 2021-22" describes how the Scottish Government intend to meet this winter's challenges.
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Putting people at the centre of an independent inquiry into COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Policy
Published: 18/10/2021
This ALLIANCE briefing outlines key recommendations on the content and format of an independent inquiry into COVID-19.
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Long Covid Service approach set out
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 01/10/2021
The Scottish Government's approach to Long Covid will centre on four key elements, including supported self management.
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Autumn and Winter vaccination strategy 2021 published
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 01/10/2021
COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be offered to the most vulnerable groups, who will also be prioritised for flu vaccines.
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Long COVID Support Fund
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 20/09/2021
Scottish Government announce £10 million Long COVID Support Fund to help health boards respond to the condition.
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Information on the COVID booster vaccine study
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 15/09/2021
Professor Emma Thompson provides insight on the UK wide study testing the efficacy of booster vaccines in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Includem research into the COVID-19 school experience
Area of Work: Children and young people, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 01/09/2021
Includem has released new research into the school experience for children, young people and families over the course of COVID-19.
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Scottish Government announce COVID-19 inquiry is underway
Area of Work: Adult social care, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy, Third sector
Published: 25/08/2021
Work is underway to set up a public inquiry to investigate the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted people’s health and quality of life?
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 24/08/2021
Take part in a short survey to share your views.
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Guidance on “Beyond Level 0” regulations
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 11/08/2021
Glasgow Council for Voluntary Sector (GCVS) has created a brief guide to the changes in COVID-19 restrictions.
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Equally Valued: Equally Connected ALLIANCE conference report
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy, The ALLIANCE, Third sector
Published: 11/08/2021
The ALLIANCE publish report and review video from sessions during their 2021 annual conference.
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Lessons identified from the initial health and social care response to COVID-19 in Scotland
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 06/08/2021
The report examines the response during March to September 2020 highlighting examples of good practice and themes for further improvement.
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Vaccination now available for young people with certain conditions
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 03/08/2021
Advice from the JCVI calls for young people between 12-17 with certain conditions to be offered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
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Call for summit to address COVID-19 impact on disabled people
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 25/05/2021
The ALLIANCE and four other leading national organisations are calling on the First Minister to convene the summit.
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New research published on delivering human rights in Scotland during COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 25/05/2021
The report examines whether human rights were considered by public authorities during COVID-19.
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Major Long Covid study launched in Scotland
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 12/05/2021
A major new COVID-19 study is being launched in Scotland to understand the long-term health of people who have had COVID-19.
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Support European Immunisation Week
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 23/04/2021
World Health Organisation’s European Immunisation Week runs from 26 April – 2 May 2021.
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Community in Action publishes learning report
Area of Work: Community in Action, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Integration support, The ALLIANCE, Third sector
Published: 15/04/2021
The ALLIANCE’s Community in Action project has published analysis of third sector organisations’ initial response to COVID-19.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) dementia action plan: equality impact assessment
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy, The ALLIANCE
Published: 29/03/2021
Scottish Government have published an equality impact assessment with actions for achieving the Dementia and COVID-19 National Action Plan.
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Valuing Vaccines campaign: ALLIANCE Live interview with ABPI
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 25/03/2021
We spoke to Bryan Deane, Director of New Medicines and Data Policy at ABPI about their campaign around vaccine safety.
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Report highlights COVID-19 harms on disabled people
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 16/03/2021
Disabled people have faced substantial harms in terms of higher mortality rates, reductions in essential care, and increasing poverty.
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Committee report highlights equalities and human rights impact of pandemic
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 02/03/2021
The Committee found substantial negative impact on rights and worsening inequalities, including for disabled people.
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Scottish Government update plans for easing COVID-19 restrictions
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 24/02/2021
Easing of restrictions may allow some non-essential retail and services to reopen in Scotland by the end of April.
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Health, Wellbeing and the COVID-19 Pandemic – Our Findings
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), People and Networks, The ALLIANCE
Published: 18/02/2021
Key findings from the People at the Centre programme of engagement to capture the health and wellbeing experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ensuring equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 16/02/2021
Voluntary Health Scotland are asking people to share their views and experiences of barriers and enablers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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What impact has COVID-19 had on the wellbeing of health and social care workers?
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 15/02/2021
University of Strathclyde are looking for health and social care workers in Scotland to take part in an online survey.
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COVID-19 vaccinations – national helpline and information
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 02/02/2021
A new national helpful and information in different languages about the COVID-19 vaccination is available.
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Social Renewal Advisory Board report published
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 21/01/2021
Amongst the report's recommendations are key ALLIANCE priorities including further incorporation of international human rights laws.
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Extra funding announced to support unpaid carers
Area of Work: Carer Voices, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 20/01/2021
The ALLIANCE and the Carer Voices project welcome the additional investment in unpaid carers from the Scottish Government.
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The ALLIANCE’s Policy team review activities in 2020
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Policy, Social security
Published: 14/01/2021
The team worked with members and partners to influence policy on an array of issues related to COVID-19 and more.
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ALLIANCE responds to call for ideas by the Social Renewal Advisory Board
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights
Published: 26/10/2020
We propose incorporating international human rights law into Scots law, and taking a human rights based approach to budgeting.
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Final day of the ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2020
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Carer Voices, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Integration support, Mental health, The ALLIANCE
Published: 14/09/2020
Catch up on all the activity from the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference, 7 - 11 September 2020.
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Day four – News digest of the ALLIANCE Annual Conference
Area of Work: ALISS - A Local Information System for Scotland, ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Membership, Mental health, Self Management, The ALLIANCE
Published: 10/09/2020
Here's what happened on the penultimate day of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.
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Day three – News digest of the ALLIANCE Annual Conference
Area of Work: Community Links Worker programme, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Good food nation, Self Management, Self-directed Support, The ALLIANCE
Published: 09/09/2020
Catch up on activity from day three of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.
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Day two – News digest of the ALLIANCE Annual Conference
Area of Work: Carer Voices, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm, Self-directed Support, The ALLIANCE
Published: 08/09/2020
Catch up on activity from day two of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.
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Day one – News digest of the ALLIANCE Annual Conference
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Human rights, Humans of Scotland
Published: 07/09/2020
Here's what happened on day one of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.
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ALLIANCE Live interview with the Chief Executive of NHS 24
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 06/08/2020
Find out how you can watch our latest ALLIANCE Live interview in conversation with Angiolina Foster, Chief Executive of NHS 24.
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ALLIANCE Live round up 23-29 July
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 29/07/2020
Our latest ALLIANCE Live interview sheds light on the experience of COVID-19 for GPs and the use of instruments in creating calmness.
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ALLIANCE welcomes proposals for a social care staff support fund
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 21/07/2020
Draft legislation being considered by the COVID-19 Committee would help staff if they are ill with Coronavirus or are self-isolating.
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ALLIANCE Live interview with Linda Jardine, Director of Children & Family Services at Children 1st
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 10/07/2020
Find out how children and families have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ALLIANCE Live round up 2 – 8 July
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 08/07/2020
In the last week, we've spoken to Scotland's Chief Medical Officer, newly qualified nurses on the frontline and people currently shielding.
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Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer joins ALLIANCE Live to discuss COVID-19
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 01/07/2020
Find out how you can catch up with Dr Gregor Smith’s interview.
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ALLIANCE Live round up 25 June – 1 July
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 01/07/2020
We interviewed GPs about the Near Me platform, spoke to experts about supported employment and shared a physiotherapy class.
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ALLIANCE Live round up 18 – 24 June
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 24/06/2020
In the last week, ALLIANCE Live released interviews on social care, disabled people's experiences and Community Links Practitioners.
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ALLIANCE Live round up 11 -17 June
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 17/06/2020
This week we had podcasts talking about the impact of music on people with dementia, palliative care and webinars on digital health tools.
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ALLIANCE Live with Scotland’s National Clinical Director for Carers Week 2020
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Carer Voices, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 09/06/2020
For Carers Week, the ALLIANCE partnered with Scotland’s National Carer Organisations for a Q&A session with Professor Jason Leitch.
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ALLIANCE Live round up 28 May – 3 June
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 03/06/2020
This week ALLIANCE Live covered GP Practice Nursing and COVID-19, using technology to reduce isolation and loneliness during lockdown.
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ALLIANCE Live weekly round up 21 – 27 May
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 27/05/2020
In the last week, we released interviews on intersectionality and COVID-19, student carers and education and the importance of mindfulness.
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ALLIANCE Live weekly round up 14 – 20 May
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 20/05/2020
In the last week we released interviews covering the third sector response to COVID-19, digital self management and inclusive communication.
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ALLIANCE Live interview with Head of the Third Sector Unit at Scottish Government
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 19/05/2020
Calum Irving addressed ALLIANCE members' questions on support for the third sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The ALLIANCE’s response to the Education and Skills Committee COVID-19 inquiry
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Getting to know Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Policy
Published: 15/05/2020
The ALLIANCE's response to an inquiry on vulnerable children in the Coronavirus pandemic by the Education and Skills Committee.
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ALLIANCE Live interview with Scottish Care Chief Executive, Donald Macaskill
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 14/05/2020
“We need to find a different way of balancing keeping people safe, with giving people autonomy, control and choice as citizens.”
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ALLIANCE Live weekly round up 6 May – 13 May
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 13/05/2020
Find a full listing of the various ALLIANCE Live productions that have been published this week.
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ALLIANCE Live weekly round up 30 April – 6 May
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 05/05/2020
Have a look at a round up of ALLIANCE Live activity for the week commencing 30 April 2020.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast on NHS nurses with NHS Lothian
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 04/05/2020
In this podcast, Gillian McCauley, Nurse Director - Acute Services at NHS Lothian shares how doing what matters is all that matters.
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ALLIANCE Live weekly round up 27 April – 1 May
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 01/05/2020
Have a look at a round up of ALLIANCE Live activity for the week commencing 27 April 2020.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast with transcript – women and COVID-19
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Gender
Published: 23/04/2020
Engender's Emma Ritch discusses the differences gender plays in dealing with COVID-19.
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ALLIANCE Live with Scotland’s National Clinical Director
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 21/04/2020
The ALLIANCE interviewed Jason Leitch, the Scottish Government’s National Clinical Director.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast on European Patients Forum response to COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), European Patients Forum (EPF)
Published: 16/04/2020
Nicola Bedlington, Special Advisor for the EPF, discusses how its continuing to involve the patient voice during COVID-19
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The ALLIANCE comments on draft COVID-19 clinical and ethical guidance
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 14/04/2020
Briefing paper offers observations and recommendations on how to better recognise people's human rights.
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ALLIANCE members respond to COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Membership
Published: 14/04/2020
Find out how our members have had to change the way they work when rising to the challenge of responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast with transcript – COVID-19 and what to expect from your doctor
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 09/04/2020
Listen to Eilidh Carmichael, Policy Officer at the General Medical Council, on what you can expect from doctors during COVID-19.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast with transcript – COVID-19 and pharmaceutical advice
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 09/04/2020
Listen to Jonathan Burton from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland, with pharmaceutical advice during COVID-19.
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Humans of Scotland
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Humans of Scotland
Published: 01/04/2020
A call to share stories from people with long term conditions, disabled people and unpaid carers on COVID-19
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Share health and social care support with ALLIANCE Live
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 25/03/2020
Connect and share COVID-19 related information on health and social care through the ALLIANCE Live portal.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update for ALLIANCE members and network
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 25/03/2020
A message to our members and network about ALLIANCE operations, contact details and some useful external information sources.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast with transcript – advice for unpaid carers on COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 24/03/2020
Listen to advice from Carers Scotland on how carers can prepare and minimise risk to themselves and the people for whom they care for.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast with transcript – advice on energy efficiency
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Fuel poverty
Published: 24/03/2020
Listen to Kate Cunningham from Energy Action Scotland, with energy saving tips for people spending time at home during COVID-19.
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ALLIANCE Live podcast with transcript – advice for Personal Assistant employers on COVID-19
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Self-directed Support
Published: 24/03/2020
Listen to Colin Millar from SPAEN, with advice and support for people who employ personal assistants during COVID-19.
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ALLIANCE office, room and hub booking notice
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Involvement network, Membership
Published: 12/03/2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the ALLIANCE is closed and all meetings are cancelled. The office is closed to hub users and members.
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ALLIANCE statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Area of Work: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published: 12/03/2020
A statement on coronavirus, disabled people, people with long term conditions and carers.
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