Looking forward: Scotland’s Human Rights (Incorporation) Bill
Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 28/07/2022
Catch up on the discussion from our Annual Conference 2022 human rights session.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 28/07/2022
Catch up on the discussion from our Annual Conference 2022 human rights session.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, The ALLIANCE
Published: 04/07/2022
The statement urges the UK Government to reconsider the Bill and to better protect human rights for all in Scotland, and across the UK.
Continue reading...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.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 11/04/2022
25 organisations working for equality and human rights have called for a rethink in plans to reform the Public Sector Equality Duty.
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Published: 08/04/2022
The response calls for improved accountability mechanisms, and a strengthened relationship between human rights and equality.
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Published: 04/03/2022
The letters outline concerns with the accessibility of the consultation on Human Rights Act reform.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy, The ALLIANCE, Third sector
Published: 19/01/2022
Our response outlines the importance of embedding equalities and human rights within public spending plans.
Continue reading...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.
Continue reading...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.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 10/12/2021
On global Human Rights Day, the ALLIANCE has co-signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to safeguard our human rights.
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Published: 22/09/2021
The ALLIANCE has submitted views on what should be included in the Scottish Government budget for 2022-23.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Mental health
Published: 20/09/2021
The ALLIANCE and partners have published a report aimed at helping the Scottish Government's Mental Health Transition and Recovery Plan.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Brexit, Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Third sector
Published: 16/09/2021
Collated questions from Scottish organisations, including the ALLIANCE, for UK and Scottish Governments
Continue reading...Area of Work: Adult social care, Equality and Human Rights, Fuel poverty, Gender, Human rights, Policy, Self-directed Support, Social security
Published: 27/08/2021
The ALLIANCE has submitted a briefing to the Scottish Government Advisory Council on a National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
Continue reading...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.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Adult social care, Equality and Human Rights, Gender, Human rights, Policy, Social security, Third sector
Published: 13/08/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee's inquiry about the 2022-23 national budget and COVID-19 recovery.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Adult social care, Equality and Human Rights, Gender, Human rights, Policy
Published: 21/06/2021
The publication by CPAG is now freely available, and includes a chapter on social care contributed by ALLIANCE staff members.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights
Published: 10/05/2021
With Shelter Scotland, the ALLIANCE commissioned researchers at The Poverty Alliance to find out.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Mental health, Sensory loss
Published: 06/04/2021
A transition report calling for sensory literate services.
Continue reading...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.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Gender
Published: 18/03/2021
The ALLIANCE engagement work contributes to the development of Scotland’s first Women’s Health Plan.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights
Published: 17/03/2021
The Joint Statement follows a welcome commitment by the current Scottish Government to introduce a new Human Rights Bill.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights
Published: 12/03/2021
International human rights laws will be incorporated into Scots Law, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People (UNCRPD).
Continue reading...Area of Work: Adult social care, Equality and Human Rights, Gender, Human rights, Self-directed Support
Published: 03/02/2021
The report makes 53 recommendations to improve adult social care in Scotland.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights
Published: 26/01/2021
The Scottish Government has outlined the persistent gap in health outcomes between the most and least deprived areas for various indicators.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, People and Networks
Published: 18/01/2021
We captured people's experiences of health and wellbeing during COVID-19 to help inform the re-mobilisation of healthcare services.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights
Published: 14/01/2021
The National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership are seeking the views of children and young people on a new human rights law in Scotland.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Digital Inclusion, Discover Digital, Equality and Human Rights, Policy
Published: 17/12/2020
The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the new Digital Strategy for Scotland.
Continue reading...Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Third sector
Published: 27/11/2020
The paper emphasises the vital work of the third sector and highlights the need for funding and sustainable, ongoing support.
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