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.

The findings explore care home discharges, anticipatory care planning, and reductions in home care and support.

The ALLIANCE and CHSS have published a research report by E. Miller into people's experiences accessing social support for Long Covid.

The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has launched its independent website.

The Committee undertook a short inquiry to consider the extent to which excess deaths were caused by COVID-19 as opposed to other causes.

The Highest Risk List is being ended on 31 May 2022, as a result of vaccinations and new treatments.

The new report summarises the experiences of people affected by cancer who attended our focus groups in 2021.

Public Health Scotland have published findings on the COVID-19 shielding programme in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE recommends that any changes to legislation should be underpinned by equalities and human rights considerations.

Tell us about your experiences of accessing support for Long Covid.

The letter calls on the Scottish Government to outline how it will address the omission of equalities and human rights.

The study will focus on the impact of weight management on the symptoms of the condition.

The ALLIANCE has written to the chair of the public inquiry into the handling of COVID-19.

Public Health Scotland are encouraging people to access their COVID-19 vaccine and booster vaccine.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the COVID-19 Recovery Committee's inquiry into excess deaths in Scotland since the start of the pandemic.

This briefing highlights areas of good practice, as well as areas that could be revised in the event of future health emergencies.

The briefing outlines key issues and priorities for COVID-19 recovery.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's Long Covid Service Paper, outlining key recommendations and priorities.

Findings from the first phase of the research outline experiences, views and concerns of almost 600 Scottish third sector organisations.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on legislative reform to support recovery from COVID-19.

The briefing recommends an equality and human rights based approach to recovery, with more recognition and funding for the third sector.

The "Adult social care - winter preparedness plan: 2021-22" describes how the Scottish Government intend to meet this winter's challenges.

This ALLIANCE briefing outlines key recommendations on the content and format of an independent inquiry into COVID-19.

The Scottish Government's approach to Long Covid will centre on four key elements, including supported self management.

COVID-19 booster vaccinations will be offered to the most vulnerable groups, who will also be prioritised for flu vaccines.

Scottish Government announce £10 million Long COVID Support Fund to help health boards respond to the condition.

Professor Emma Thompson provides insight on the UK wide study testing the efficacy of booster vaccines in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Includem has released new research into the school experience for children, young people and families over the course of COVID-19.

Work is underway to set up a public inquiry to investigate the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

Take part in a short survey to share your views.

Glasgow Council for Voluntary Sector (GCVS) has created a brief guide to the changes in COVID-19 restrictions.

The ALLIANCE publish report and review video from sessions during their 2021 annual conference.

The report examines the response during March to September 2020 highlighting examples of good practice and themes for further improvement.

Advice from the JCVI calls for young people between 12-17 with certain conditions to be offered the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

The ALLIANCE and four other leading national organisations are calling on the First Minister to convene the summit.

The report examines whether human rights were considered by public authorities during COVID-19.

A major new COVID-19 study is being launched in Scotland to understand the long-term health of people who have had COVID-19.

World Health Organisation’s European Immunisation Week runs from 26 April – 2 May 2021.

The ALLIANCE’s Community in Action project has published analysis of third sector organisations’ initial response to COVID-19.

Scottish Government have published an equality impact assessment with actions for achieving the Dementia and COVID-19 National Action Plan.

We spoke to Bryan Deane, Director of New Medicines and Data Policy at ABPI about their campaign around vaccine safety.

Disabled people have faced substantial harms in terms of higher mortality rates, reductions in essential care, and increasing poverty.

The Committee found substantial negative impact on rights and worsening inequalities, including for disabled people.

Easing of restrictions may allow some non-essential retail and services to reopen in Scotland by the end of April.

Key findings from the People at the Centre programme of engagement to capture the health and wellbeing experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Voluntary Health Scotland are asking people to share their views and experiences of barriers and enablers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine.

University of Strathclyde are looking for health and social care workers in Scotland to take part in an online survey.

A new national helpful and information in different languages about the COVID-19 vaccination is available.

Amongst the report's recommendations are key ALLIANCE priorities including further incorporation of international human rights laws.

The ALLIANCE and the Carer Voices project welcome the additional investment in unpaid carers from the Scottish Government.

The team worked with members and partners to influence policy on an array of issues related to COVID-19 and more.

We propose incorporating international human rights law into Scots law, and taking a human rights based approach to budgeting.

Catch up on all the activity from the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference, 7 - 11 September 2020.

Here's what happened on the penultimate day of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.

Catch up on activity from day three of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.

Catch up on activity from day two of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.

Here's what happened on day one of the ALLIANCE's first online and week-long conference.

Find out how you can watch our latest ALLIANCE Live interview in conversation with Angiolina Foster, Chief Executive of NHS 24.

Our latest ALLIANCE Live interview sheds light on the experience of COVID-19 for GPs and the use of instruments in creating calmness.

Draft legislation being considered by the COVID-19 Committee would help staff if they are ill with Coronavirus or are self-isolating.

Find out how children and families have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the last week, we've spoken to Scotland's Chief Medical Officer, newly qualified nurses on the frontline and people currently shielding.

Find out how you can catch up with Dr Gregor Smith’s interview.

We interviewed GPs about the Near Me platform, spoke to experts about supported employment and shared a physiotherapy class.

In the last week, ALLIANCE Live released interviews on social care, disabled people's experiences and Community Links Practitioners.

This week we had podcasts talking about the impact of music on people with dementia, palliative care and webinars on digital health tools.

For Carers Week, the ALLIANCE partnered with Scotland’s National Carer Organisations for a Q&A session with Professor Jason Leitch.

This week ALLIANCE Live covered GP Practice Nursing and COVID-19, using technology to reduce isolation and loneliness during lockdown.

In the last week, we released interviews on intersectionality and COVID-19, student carers and education and the importance of mindfulness.

In the last week we released interviews covering the third sector response to COVID-19, digital self management and inclusive communication.

Calum Irving addressed ALLIANCE members' questions on support for the third sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ALLIANCE's response to an inquiry on vulnerable children in the Coronavirus pandemic by the Education and Skills Committee.

“We need to find a different way of balancing keeping people safe, with giving people autonomy, control and choice as citizens.”

Find a full listing of the various ALLIANCE Live productions that have been published this week.

Have a look at a round up of ALLIANCE Live activity for the week commencing 30 April 2020.

In this podcast, Gillian McCauley, Nurse Director - Acute Services at NHS Lothian shares how doing what matters is all that matters.

Have a look at a round up of ALLIANCE Live activity for the week commencing 27 April 2020.

Engender's Emma Ritch discusses the differences gender plays in dealing with COVID-19.

The ALLIANCE interviewed Jason Leitch, the Scottish Government’s National Clinical Director.

Nicola Bedlington, Special Advisor for the EPF, discusses how its continuing to involve the patient voice during COVID-19

Briefing paper offers observations and recommendations on how to better recognise people's human rights.

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.

Listen to Eilidh Carmichael, Policy Officer at the General Medical Council, on what you can expect from doctors during COVID-19.

Listen to Jonathan Burton from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland, with pharmaceutical advice during COVID-19.

A call to share stories from people with long term conditions, disabled people and unpaid carers on COVID-19

Connect and share COVID-19 related information on health and social care through the ALLIANCE Live portal.

A message to our members and network about ALLIANCE operations, contact details and some useful external information sources.

Listen to advice from Carers Scotland on how carers can prepare and minimise risk to themselves and the people for whom they care for.

Listen to Kate Cunningham from Energy Action Scotland, with energy saving tips for people spending time at home during COVID-19.

Listen to Colin Millar from SPAEN, with advice and support for people who employ personal assistants during COVID-19.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the ALLIANCE is closed and all meetings are cancelled. The office is closed to hub users and members.

A statement on coronavirus, disabled people, people with long term conditions and carers.