ALLIANCE responds to Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
Area of Work: Digital Inclusion, Policy
Published: 12/08/2022
The response calls for principles of human rights, trust, and transparency to be at the heart of the new strategy.
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ALLIANCE response to the Disability Commissioner Consultation
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 04/08/2022
The ALLIANCE welcome the proposal for a Disability Commissioner, with the widest possible powers of investigation.
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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.
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Call for input: ALLIANCE response to consultation on the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 15/07/2022
Members are invited to give feedback on the ALLIANCE’s draft response to the Scottish Government’s Data Strategy for Health and Social Care.
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Participants needed for research project about women working multiple jobs
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 11/07/2022
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking to speak with women with two or more jobs in the Glasgow area.
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National Care Service (Scotland) Bill published
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 21/06/2022
The Scottish Parliament has published draft legislation and accompanying notes for the proposed National Care Service.
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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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ALLIANCE response to the Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 16/06/2022
The ALLIANCE highlights key concerns for older people in our response to the Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People.
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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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Joint call to establish an independent Food Commission
Area of Work: Good food nation, Human rights, Policy
Published: 30/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has signed a joint letter calling for an independent Food Commission to be included in the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill.
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ALLIANCE response to the Scottish Mental Health Law Review
Area of Work: Human rights, Mental health, Policy
Published: 27/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to ideas and proposals for changes to mental health and incapacity law in Scotland.
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ALLIANCE response to the National Care Service proposals (KPMG)
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 24/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the proposed models for social care in Scotland.
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ALLIANCE response to the National Care Service Target Operating Model (KPMG)
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 18/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the target model of social care in Scotland.
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Challenge and change: the future of social care in Scotland
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 17/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has published an anthology of Opinions about key priorities for the proposed National Care Service.
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ALLIANCE briefing for Scottish Parliament debate on Long Covid
Area of Work: Long Covid, Policy
Published: 17/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has published a briefing in advance of the Long Covid debate on 19 May 2022.
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Long Covid Stakeholder Statement
Area of Work: Long Covid, Policy
Published: 17/05/2022
Joint call to ensure that Scotland’s Long Covid Strategy is co-produced and values lived experience.
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New Marie Curie research shows people’s experiences of poverty at the end of life
Area of Work: Palliative care, Policy
Published: 12/05/2022
Marie Curie and Loughborough University publish a report into extent of poverty at the end of life in the UK.
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Call for participants – National Care Service Charter
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 04/05/2022
Researchers at the Scottish Government are looking to hear from people with lived experience about what should be included in a NCS Charter.
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Local Elections 2022: ALLIANCE Member Manifestos
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 04/05/2022
ALLIANCE members have been sharing their key asks for local councillors ahead of local elections on May 5.
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Share your views on the Scottish Government’s new cancer strategy
Area of Work: Macmillan Transforming Cancer Care Lived Experience Programme, People and Networks, Policy
Published: 03/05/2022
The ALLIANCE welcomes views of our members on the Scottish Government’s new cancer strategy proposals.
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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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ALLIANCE response to the National Care Service Current Operating Model (KPMG)
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 03/05/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the current state of social care in Scotland.
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Transitions bill for disabled children and young people introduced to parliament
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 21/04/2022
Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP's Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill is now formally before the Scottish Parliament.
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Scottish charities concerned about ‘light-touch’ plans to reform equality rules for public bodies
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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ALLIANCE response to the Public Sector Equality Duty consultation
Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 08/04/2022
The response calls for improved accountability mechanisms, and a strengthened relationship between human rights and equality.
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Scottish Government respond to Joint Statement on the National Care Service
Area of Work: Adult social care, Co-production, Human rights, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 05/04/2022
The Scottish Government has replied to the Joint Statement from 145 people and organisations on the proposed National Care Service.
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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 inquiry into health inequalities
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 30/03/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into health inequalities.
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Personal Assistant Survey 2022
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 30/03/2022
Scottish Government and Self Directed Support Scotland launches an annual Personal Assistant survey.
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ALLIANCE response to Resource Spending Review Framework
Area of Work: Policy, Third sector
Published: 23/03/2022
The third sector must be valued as a key partner in public service delivery, resourced by sustainable, ongoing, and secure funding.
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ALLIANCE signs new Scottish Civil Society report on the UNCRPD
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy
Published: 22/03/2022
Inclusion Scotland have launched a new report on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People.
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Joint Statement on the National Care Service
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 15/03/2022
145 people and organisations signed a joint call for lived experience and the third sector to be at the forefront of the proposed NCS.
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New national workforce strategy for health and social care published
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 14/03/2022
The Scottish Government and COSLA have published a joint vision for Scotland's health and social care workforce.
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ALLIANCE respond to poverty-related stigma inquiry
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 11/03/2022
The inquiry into poverty-related stigma is being undertaken by the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Poverty.
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ALLIANCE responds to consultation on Human Rights Act Reform
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy
Published: 08/03/2022
We are concerned that the proposals will weaken existing human rights protections.
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“My Support My Choice: People’s Experiences of Social Care in Scotland”
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 08/03/2022
SDSS and the ALLIANCE have concluded work on "My Support My Choice", a joint project into people's experiences of social care in Scotland.
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ALLIANCE signs joint letters to the UK Justice Secretary and the Joint Committee on Human Rights
Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 04/03/2022
The letters outline concerns with the accessibility of the consultation on Human Rights Act reform.
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Share your views on the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review Framework
Area of Work: Get involved, Policy, Third sector
Published: 28/02/2022
The ALLIANCE welcomes views of our members to inform our response.
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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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Join the Low Vision Service conversation
Area of Work: Policy, Sensory loss
Published: 23/02/2022
Share your views to shape the National Low Vision Service for Scotland.
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The ALLIANCE Policy work 2021 review
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 18/02/2022
The Policy team had a busy year sharing members’ views across a wide range of issues to influence policy.
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Response to inquiry into alternative pathways into primary care
Area of Work: ALISS - A Local Information System for Scotland, Community Links Worker programme, Policy, Social prescribing
Published: 17/02/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's inquiry into how people access primary care.
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Have your say on the Human Rights Act Reform consultation
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy
Published: 15/02/2022
Find out how to get involved in the UK Government’s consultation on Human Rights Act Reform.
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ALLIANCE response to proposed Right to Food (Scotland) Bill
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy
Published: 11/02/2022
The ALLIANCE has responded to Rhoda Grant MSP's consultation on the proposed Right to Food Bill.
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Women in multiple low-paid employment – work, care and health
Area of Work: Employment / employability, Gender, Policy
Published: 07/02/2022
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking to hear from women working multiple jobs.
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ALLIANCE response to NHS climate and sustainability consultation
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 03/02/2022
Commitments to a digital choice approach and direct consultation with disabled people on single-use plastics would strengthen proposals.
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New £1 million fund to support social work and social care staff wellbeing
Area of Work: Policy, Third sector
Published: 02/02/2022
The Scottish Government has announced a new Workforce Wellbeing Fund for adult social work and social care staff.
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Future of Social Care – Data and the National Care Service
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy
Published: 02/02/2022
In this episode, Dr Hannah Tweed interviews Public Health Scotland's Lead on Integration and Primary Care Information, Peter Knight.
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ALLIANCE response to proposed Right to Food (Scotland) Bill – call for input
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy
Published: 27/01/2022
Members are invited to give feedback on the ALLIANCE's draft response to Rhoda Grant MSP's consultation on the proposed Right to Food Bill.
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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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ALLIANCE comments on Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review framework
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.
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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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Addressing childhood poverty and food insecurity in Scotland
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Getting to know Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Policy
Published: 11/01/2022
This week we published a new ALLIANCE Live video featuring Bill Scott and Lindsay Graham of the Poverty and Inequality Commission.
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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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Minister lays out health and social care spend in 2022-23 Scottish Budget
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 16/12/2021
According to the government, the budget invests £1.6 billion in social care and integration ahead of the planned National Care Service.
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ALLIANCE response to Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill
Area of Work: Good food nation, Human rights, Policy
Published: 16/12/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's Good Food Nation Bill.
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ALLIANCE response to consultation on Scotland becoming a Fair Work Nation
Area of Work: Employment / employability, Policy
Published: 15/12/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on Fair Work
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ALLIANCE signs joint letter to the Prime Minister on retaining the Human Rights Act
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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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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EHRC research into Self-directed Support – call for participants
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 19/11/2021
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission would like to hear from people who access Self-directed Support about their experiences.
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Response to development of a new suicide prevention strategy for Scotland
Area of Work: Mental health, Policy
Published: 19/11/2021
The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's questionnaire on the development of a new suicide prevention strategy.
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ALLIANCE response on Scotland Becoming a Fair Work Nation – call for input
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 15/11/2021
Members are invited to give feedback on the ALLIANCE's draft response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Fair Work.
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People’s experiences of Self-directed Support in Dumfries and Galloway
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 09/11/2021
The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care/SDS in Dumfries and Galloway.
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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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The ALLIANCE calls for National Care Service to be “investment of citizenship”
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 02/11/2021
The ALLIANCE has published a response to the National Care Service consultation
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ALLIANCE response on the impact of Brexit on adult social care
Area of Work: Brexit, Policy
Published: 29/10/2021
The response highlights the importance of international workers and volunteers to the adult social care sector.
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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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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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Scottish Government launches nationwide cervical screening campaign
Area of Work: Gender, Policy
Published: 12/10/2021
The campaign urges those eligible for cervical screening to go for a smear test.
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ALLIANCE responds to DWP health and disability green paper
Area of Work: Policy, Social security
Published: 12/10/2021
The response highlights the importance of a human rights based approach to social security, informed by lived experience.
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NHS Inform launch new menopause platform
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 11/10/2021
Information on the menopause is now available in one place
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Additional winter funding for health and care
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 06/10/2021
The funding aims to support recruitment, maximise service capacity, and increase pay for social care staff.
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People’s experiences of Self-directed Support in South Lanarkshire
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 23/09/2021
The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care / SDS in South Lanarkshire
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Putting human rights at the heart of Scotland’s budget
Area of Work: Equality and Human Rights, Human rights, Policy
Published: 22/09/2021
The ALLIANCE has submitted views on what should be included in the Scottish Government budget for 2022-23.
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Transitions to Adulthood Bill re-proposed to the Scottish Parliament
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 20/09/2021
The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill aims to carry forward a proposal from the previous parliament.
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Campaign to extend the immigration health surcharge exemption
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 16/09/2021
An amendment seeks to ensure the immigration health surcharge exemption is extended to all international volunteers working for charities.
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Building a commitment to kindness
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 09/09/2021
Carnegie UK have launched a set of materials on putting kindness at the heart of practice.
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Scottish Government outline 2021-22 programme for government
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 08/09/2021
The creation of a National Care Service is one of a number of health and social care actions outlined for the year ahead.
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People’s experiences of Self-directed Support in Moray
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 01/09/2021
The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care / SDS in Moray.
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Scottish Government consulting on the Final Fuel Poverty Strategy
Area of Work: Climate change, Fuel poverty, Policy
Published: 31/08/2021
The Scottish Government Fuel Poverty Team are organising four consultation events in September on the final Fuel Poverty Strategy.
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Putting people at the centre of a transformed Scottish economy
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.
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NHS Recovery Plan published
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 25/08/2021
Scottish Government's NHS Recovery Plan to address the backlog in care and meet ongoing healthcare needs has been published.
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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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People’s experiences of Self-directed Support in Glasgow
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 24/08/2021
The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care / SDS in Glasgow.
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Shifting the balance of power in social care – event report
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 24/08/2021
A partnership event organised by the ALLIANCE and CCPS explored how people can have more choice and control over their support and lives.
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Creating adequate support for unpaid carers in Scotland
Area of Work: Policy, Social security
Published: 13/08/2021
The ALLIANCE has submitted evidence on the Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill.
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Embedding fairness and equality in Scotland’s national budget
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.
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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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Cabinet secretary’s letter outlines health and social care priorities
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 09/08/2021
A letter from Humza Yousaf to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee outlines key priorities for this term of parliament.
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UK Government publishes National Disability Strategy
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 29/07/2021
The new strategy sets out 100 commitments across employment, housing, and travel.
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New research on the lived experiences of children, young people and parents during COVID-19
Area of Work: Children and young people, Policy
Published: 29/07/2021
The Scottish Government has published findings from research conducted wit children, young people and parent in vulnerable groups.
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New strategy for managing concerns about pharmacy professionals
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 22/07/2021
The General Pharmaceutical Council has published a new strategy for managing concerns about pharmacy professionals.
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Christie Commission 10 years on: achieving the vision today
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 20/07/2021
This ALLIANCE Thinkpiece considers the extent to which the Christie Commission recommendations have been realised in health and social care.
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Scottish Mental Health Law Review publishes third interim report
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 16/07/2021
The review, chaired by John Scott QC, aims to improve the rights of people living with mental illness and those supporting them.
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Prioritising rights in the delivery of sexual health services
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 15/07/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Draft Sexual Health Standards.
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The impact of COVID-19 on unpaid carers and carer service support workers
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 14/07/2021
Carers Trust Scotland have published a new report on the experience of unpaid carers and carer support workers during COVID-19.
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Independent evaluation to assess current arrangements for medical abortion at home
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 24/06/2021
The Scottish Government is commissioning an independent evaluation to assess the effectiveness of early medical abortion at home.
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Every Story’s Ending consultation on palliative and end of life care
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 23/06/2021
The consultation on proposals to improve people's experiences of living with long term illness, dying and bereavement runs until 16 July.
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Poverty in Scotland 2021: towards a 2030 without poverty
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.
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Creating a fairer healthcare regulation system in the UK
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 15/06/2021
The ALLIANCE has responded to the UK Government consultation on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals.
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The ALLIANCE has signed a joint letter on telemedical abortion services
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 14/06/2021
The letter calls on the Scottish Government to make telemedical abortion a permanent and well supported option for care across Scotland.
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ALLIANCE response: Consultation on the role of a Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 26/05/2021
Informed by consultation with our members, our response outlines key recommendations for a Patient Safety Commissioner role for Scotland.
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Contribute to the ALLIANCE response on improving UK healthcare regulation
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 24/05/2021
ALLIANCE members are invited to share their views and inform our response to proposals for improving healthcare regulation in the UK.
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ALLIANCE briefing on COVID-19 vaccine passports
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 18/05/2021
The ALLIANCE has published a briefing on the potential impact of COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’.
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Disabled people make their voices heard as election approaches
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 05/05/2021
On 22 April, 80 disabled people, families and carers questioned representatives of the major political parties.
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Age Scotland publish “Action for Older People” manifesto for 2021
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 12/04/2021
Key asks in their manifesto include a Commissioner for Older People, reform of social care, and action on poverty, loneliness and housing.
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Event report: International Women’s Day 2021 – women’s experiences using Self-directed Support
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 30/03/2021
How can we improve social care for women in Scotland?
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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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Scottish Government Respiratory Action Plan launched
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 25/03/2021
The Plan sets out the vision for driving improvement in the diagnosis, treatment and support of people living with respiratory conditions.
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Scottish Government issues statement of intent for health and social care for older people
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 25/03/2021
The statement outlines plans to remove barriers, tackle inequalities and uphold older people’s human rights.
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Scottish Government and COSLA issue statement of intent on Independent Social Care Review
Area of Work: Adult social care, Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 25/03/2021
The joint statement sets out how the Scottish Government will work with councils to improve adult social care.
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Child Disability Payment pilot launches on 26 July
Area of Work: Policy, Social security
Published: 24/03/2021
The new Child Disability Payment will be introduced initially in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, and the Western Isles.
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Health and Sport Committee makes recommendations to reform and modernise the health service
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 22/03/2021
Reflecting on COVID-19, the legacy paper outlines the thinking behind approaches taken during the parliamentary session.
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Improving the future of health and social care
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 17/03/2021
Scottish Government announces public will have greater say on health and social care services.
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UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill passes unanimously
Area of Work: Children and young people, Human rights, Policy
Published: 17/03/2021
Scotland is to become the first devolved nation in the world to directly incorporate the UNCRC into domestic law.
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Scottish Government update on progress of fair work plans
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 08/03/2021
New reports show steps taken so far and progress yet to be made on closing the gender pay gap, and the employment gap for disabled people.
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National Carer Organisations launch 2021 manifesto
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 08/03/2021
Actions to support carers include mental health and employability programmes, the right to respite, and young carer champions in schools.
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Rare disease plan final progress report published
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 24/02/2021
Progress has been completed on most of the commitments made, giving a strong base to build on with the commencement of a new strategy.
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Equally Valued – the ALLIANCE Manifesto for the 2021 Election
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 23/02/2021
The ALLIANCE manifesto calls for forward-thinking, far-reaching action in health and social care.
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What should primary care look like for the next generation?
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 17/02/2021
A new report considers the impact of COVID-19 and sets out steps for change in how primary care is delivered and received.
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NHS Inform launches a new campaign on women’s heart health
Area of Work: Gender, Heart health, Policy
Published: 17/02/2021
To mark Heart Health Month, NHS Inform has launched a new page to raise awareness about heart disease in women.
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ALLIANCE Briefing for Holyrood debate on adult social care review
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 12/02/2021
The next government should appoint a dedicated Minister for Social Care to urgently deliver the transformational changes necessary.
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Making Scottish charity law fair for all
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 10/02/2021
The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government survey on Strengthening Scottish Charity Law.
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Children’s Health Scotland have published their manifesto
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 03/02/2021
The manifesto focuses firmly on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland.
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ALLIANCE join calls for Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 27/01/2021
The proposed Bill would promote action on a wide range of issues including poverty, inequality, climate and human rights.
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ALLIANCE Live interview on organ and tissue donation law change
Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live, Policy
Published: 21/01/2021
As Scotland’s moves to an opt-out system of organ and tissue donation, find out what this means for you and your family.
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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 calls for further Living Wage progress in social care
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 18/12/2020
Responding to a consultation on the impact of the Procurement Reform Act, the ALLIANCE highlighted a gap between pay for day and night care.
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The ALLIANCE calls for a rights based Digital Strategy for Scotland
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.
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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 and partners respond to post-Brexit plans for social care
Area of Work: Brexit, Membership, Policy
Published: 17/07/2020
Along with Camphill Scotland, Scottish Care, SCVO and others we believe the latest UK Government decision seriously jeopardizes the sector.
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ALLIANCE responds to mental health law review
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy
Published: 27/05/2020
The Review is examining how to better protect people's human rights.
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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 welcomes proposed terminal illness social security changes
Area of Work: Policy, Social security
Published: 14/05/2020
New rules allow nurses, as well as Doctors, to sign off terminal illness diagnoses for the purposes of disability entitlement in Scotland.
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The ALLIANCE’s response: incorporating the UNCRC
Area of Work: Getting to know Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC), Human rights, Policy
Published: 27/08/2019
The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the best way to realise children's rights.
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ALLIANCE backs Tiphereth planning application
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 12/07/2019
The proposed development would create 11 flats and 2 houses for people with learning disabilities in Edinburgh.
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The ALLIANCE responds to consultation on ‘Public Health Scotland’
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 10/07/2019
The ALLIANCE has commented on proposals for a new national public health body in Scotland.
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United Nations expert sent poverty impact briefing by the ALLIANCE and partners
Area of Work: Human rights, Policy, Social security
Published: 25/09/2018
With other HRCS members we sent a short report to the UN Special Rapporteur on Poverty ahead of his UK country visit in November 2018.
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ALLIANCE responds to Staffing Bill
Area of Work: Policy
Published: 01/08/2018
The ALLIANCE has welcomed general principles of a new staffing Bill but called for new powers to consult people directly.
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ALLIANCE briefing on children, young people and SDS launched
Area of Work: Policy, Self-directed Support
Published: 23/05/2018
The ALLIANCE has published a short report on the experiences of children, young people and families accessing Self-directed Support.
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