ALLIANCE members are invited to share their views and inform our response to the Migration Advisory Committee.

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

The campaign urges those eligible for cervical screening to go for a smear test.

The response highlights the importance of a human rights based approach to social security, informed by lived experience.

Information on the menopause is now available in one place

The funding aims to support recruitment, maximise service capacity, and increase pay for social care staff.

The Scottish Government are seeking views on a law to support adult care home residents to maintain family and friendship connections.

The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care / SDS in South Lanarkshire

The ALLIANCE has submitted views on what should be included in the Scottish Government budget for 2022-23.

The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill aims to carry forward a proposal from the previous parliament.

An amendment seeks to ensure the immigration health surcharge exemption is extended to all international volunteers working for charities.

Carnegie UK have launched a set of materials on putting kindness at the heart of practice.

The creation of a National Care Service is one of a number of health and social care actions outlined for the year ahead.

The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care / SDS in Moray.

The Scottish Government Fuel Poverty Team are organising four consultation events in September on the final Fuel Poverty Strategy. 

The consultation concerns a legal provision for Health Boards to provide compensation to those self-isolating due to an infectious disease.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a briefing to the Scottish Government Advisory Council on a National Strategy for Economic Transformation.

Scottish Government's NHS Recovery Plan to address the backlog in care and meet ongoing healthcare needs has been published.

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

The ALLIANCE and Self Directed Support Scotland have published a report on people's experiences of social care / SDS in Glasgow.

A partnership event organised by the ALLIANCE and CCPS explored how people can have more choice and control over their support and lives.

The ALLIANCE has submitted evidence on the Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee's inquiry about the 2022-23 national budget and COVID-19 recovery.

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

A letter from Humza Yousaf to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee outlines key priorities for this term of parliament.

The new strategy sets out 100 commitments across employment, housing, and travel.

The Scottish Government has published findings from research conducted wit children, young people and parent in vulnerable groups.

The General Pharmaceutical Council has published a new strategy for managing concerns about pharmacy professionals.

This ALLIANCE Thinkpiece considers the extent to which the Christie Commission recommendations have been realised in health and social care.

The review, chaired by John Scott QC, aims to improve the rights of people living with mental illness and those supporting them.

The ALLIANCE has responded to Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Draft Sexual Health Standards.

Carers Trust Scotland have published a new report on the experience of unpaid carers and carer support workers during COVID-19.

The public are being asked what they'd like Holyrood's committees to focus on during this term of parliament.

The Scottish Government is commissioning an independent evaluation to assess the effectiveness of early medical abortion at home.

The consultation on proposals to improve people's experiences of living with long term illness, dying and bereavement runs until 16 July.

The publication by CPAG is now freely available, and includes a chapter on social care contributed by ALLIANCE staff members.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the UK Government consultation on proposals to reform the regulation of healthcare professionals.

The letter calls on the Scottish Government to make telemedical abortion a permanent and well supported option for care across Scotland.

Informed by consultation with our members, our response outlines key recommendations for a Patient Safety Commissioner role for Scotland.

ALLIANCE members are invited to share their views and inform our response to proposals for improving healthcare regulation in the UK.

The ALLIANCE has published a briefing on the potential impact of COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’.

On 22 April, 80 disabled people, families and carers questioned representatives of the major political parties.

Key asks in their manifesto include a Commissioner for Older People, reform of social care, and action on poverty, loneliness and housing.

How can we improve social care for women in Scotland?

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

The Plan sets out the vision for driving improvement in the diagnosis, treatment and support of people living with respiratory conditions.

The statement outlines plans to remove barriers, tackle inequalities and uphold older people’s human rights.

The joint statement sets out how the Scottish Government will work with councils to improve adult social care.

The new Child Disability Payment will be introduced initially in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, and the Western Isles.

Reflecting on COVID-19, the legacy paper outlines the thinking behind approaches taken during the parliamentary session.

Scottish Government announces public will have greater say on health and social care services.

Scotland is to become the first devolved nation in the world to directly incorporate the UNCRC into domestic law.

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.

Actions to support carers include mental health and employability programmes, the right to respite, and young carer champions in schools.

MS Society Scotland are calling for 20 metre rule to be removed from the proposed Adult Disability Payment eligibility criteria.

Progress has been completed on most of the commitments made, giving a strong base to build on with the commencement of a new strategy.

The Scottish Government invites autistic people and people with learning disabilities from diverse communities to share their experiences.

The ALLIANCE manifesto calls for forward-thinking, far-reaching action in health and social care.

A new report considers the impact of COVID-19 and sets out steps for change in how primary care is delivered and received.

To mark Heart Health Month, NHS Inform has launched a new page to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

The next government should appoint a dedicated Minister for Social Care to urgently deliver the transformational changes necessary.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government survey on Strengthening Scottish Charity Law.

Panel members will help to influence the future of adult social care in Scotland.

Members will have the opportunity to work with University of Edinburgh researchers to inform different stages of the project.

The manifesto focuses firmly on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland.

The proposed Bill would promote action on a wide range of issues including poverty, inequality, climate and human rights.

As Scotland’s moves to an opt-out system of organ and tissue donation, find out what this means for you and your family.

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

Responding to a consultation on the impact of the Procurement Reform Act, the ALLIANCE highlighted a gap between pay for day and night care.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on future arrangements for early medical abortion at home.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the new Digital Strategy for Scotland.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on market restrictions for single-use plastic items.

Mark Griffin MSP is consulting on a possible member's bill to create an advisory council on workplace injuries and diseases.

The Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission took part in an ALLIANCE Live interview specially recorded for Human Rights Day 2020.

MSPs from all political parties emphasised the key role played by the sector in Scottish society, before and during the pandemic.

The Sharing Intelligence for Health & Care Group shares its fifth annual report for 2019–2020.

The Scottish Government plan includes continued prioritisation of the Home First approach to care, and increased funding for care providers.

A report by the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Mental Health identifies a lack of treatment and support for adults.

Taking consultation responses into account, the Scottish Government plans to make changes to the draft Action Plan in several areas.

Key issues identified include third sector funding, equalities impact of COVID-19 recovery, and the risk of digital exclusion.

Scotland’s move to an opt out system of organ and tissue donation is underway, find out what this means for people and their families.

Research by the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities heard about the experiences of over 1,200 people.

The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill has been proposed by Johann Lamont MSP.

New report by the Women’s Budget Group 'Commission on a Gender-Equal Economy' sets out a vision for building a #CaringEconomyNow.

This new funding from the Scottish Government is to support the COVID-19 pandemic response and winter preparations.

This is the first time that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been included in the research.

The 2020-2023 plan outlines the public health agency's vision, who they are, how they will work, their focus, and how they will show impact.

A new report from the Care Inspectorate explores care at home and housing support services during the pandemic.

Public Health Scotland guidance to prevent negative impacts on health for the most marginalised people in our communities.

Jeane Freeman MSP has answered ALLIANCE members’ questions on health and social care during and beyond COVID-19.

Send in your questions for our ALLIANCE annual conference interview with Jeane Freeman MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport.

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

Along with Camphill Scotland, Scottish Care, SCVO and others we believe the latest UK Government decision seriously jeopardizes the sector.

Inspiring Scotland is seeking applications for the Organised Outdoor Community Play Fund.

The Mental Health Foundation and the University of Strathclyde would like to hear from people over the age of 18 and living in Scotland.

A Scottish Parliament Committee inquiry into the supply and demand for medicines has said the system needs an urgent overhaul.

The ALLIANCE and Inclusion Scotland have issued a call for expressions of interest for some legal scoping work.

The ALLIANCE and the Scottish Human Rights Commission have submitted a joint response to the Finance Committee.

The Review is examining how to better protect people's human rights.

The UK Government has u-turned on its plans for the Immigration Health Surcharge for health and social care staff.

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

New rules allow nurses, as well as Doctors, to sign off terminal illness diagnoses for the purposes of disability entitlement in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE supports second letter to the Home Secretary calling for the inclusion of social care in immigration policy announcements.

Recommendations published by the ALLIANCE to improve guidance on social care during the pandemic.

National Autistic Society Scotland awarded £45,000 from the Scottish Government to support autistic people and carers during lockdown.

The Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee will continue its role during the COVID-19 pandemic, holding meetings virtually.

Scottish organisations have written to the Home Secretary calling for parity with healthcare workers.

Update from Scottish Government on areas of key interest.

Devolution of two key disability entitlements will be delayed by COVID-19.

ALLIANCE briefing calls on politicians to ensure legislation remains under constant review.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has drafted advice on ways the public can support their local pharmacies during the COVID-19 crisis.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Health and Sport Committee's inquiry into the future delivery of social care in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE has responded to a GMC call for evidence on the use of telephone, video and online technology during consultations.

Scotland’s Chief Statistician has announced the publication of the latest Long-term Monitoring of Health Inequalities report.

Call for views on Johann Lamont MSP's Members' Bill now closes on 31 January 2020.

Scotland's progress to meeting its international obligations, including on health and wellbeing, will be debated in the Scottish Parliament.

Tell us about your experiences of social care and SDS by completing our survey by 14 February 2020.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its draft Respiratory Care Action Plan for Scotland.

Scottish Government releases vision for the future care and support of people living with neurological conditions.

Last chance to share your experiences of SDS – 'My Support My Choice' survey closes on 14 February 2020.

Review notes that some people are detained wrongly.

Marie Curie urges ask your GP for a Key Information Summary (KIS).

The ALLIANCE and MECOPP have published a report from an event on Self-directed Support, human rights and people with learning disabilities.

Prospective MPs have been questioned by disabled people ahead of the UK Parliament General Election on 12 December 2019.

Health and Sport Committee report highlights a need to invest in capacity and capability to fulfill prescribed activities.

A new collection of case studies demonstrate the good practice that is taking place within health and social care integration.

MSPs are putting questions to NHS Grampian’s Chair and Chief Executive on Tuesday 17 December 2019.

What actions would you recommend to push gender equality for Carers in Scotland?

Equalities Committee recommends that the Scottish Government increase its funding support for the third sector.

Scottish Government issues advice to health and social care professionals.

Reports suggest the Scottish National Party (SNP) plan to scrap a raft of social care fees.

Brendan O’Hara intends to reintroduce a bill aimed at assessing the impact of Brexit on health and social care across the UK.

The ALLIANCE responds to the Scottish Government's consultation on the provision of advocacy in the social security system.

British Red Cross discussion paper outlines key findings from the experiences of people being discharged from hospital.

Charity coalition urges local authorities to maintain vital funding for children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).

The ALLIANCE responds to the Health and Sport Committee inquiry on the future of primary care across Scotland.

The First Minister has laid out the Scottish Government’s plans for the year ahead in a speech to the Scottish Parliament.

The ALLIANCE supports civil society letter noting detrimental impact on communities.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the best way to realise children's rights.

Mental health matters, and so does your opinion.

The Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament has launched an inquiry into "social prescribing".

The proposed development would create 11 flats and 2 houses for people with learning disabilities in Edinburgh.

Scottish Government standards aim to encourage consistent and quality advocacy services in the new social security system.

The ALLIANCE has commented on proposals for a new national public health body in Scotland.

Versus Arthritis publish report calling for increased Access To Work spending.

70 leaders from across Scotland society have called for the introduction of a new income supplement to tackle child poverty.

FND Hope UK calls upon Scottish Government to examine disparity in impairment entitled to Edinburgh Tram free travel concession.

British Red Cross calls on Scottish Government to focus on celebrating and understanding differences when tackling loneliness.

The Community Outreach Team at the Scottish Parliament is launching a new monthly e-Newsletter - and you can sign up now.

The independent review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act in Scotland has published its stage 1 report.

Sign up to support Alzheimer Scotland's new Fair Dementia Care campaign.

Professor Jim McGoldrick has been confirmed as Shadow Chair with less than a year to go until the establishment of Public Health Scotland.

Special Rapporteur claims "glue that has held British society together since the Second World War has been deliberately removed".

The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) has launched a survey about the lives of people with a learning disability in 2019.

ALLIANCE Director Irene Oldfather gives an update on her work as Third Sector Representative on the European Economic and Social Committee.

Healthcare professionals are being encouraged to deliver a more personalised approach to care by Scotland's Chief Medical Officer.

Coalition of Carers in Scotland is undertaking a quick survey to gauge awareness of third sector staff of the Carers (Scotland) Act.

Views sought from social care employers and employees on the workforce and planning for the future.

Jackie Baillie MSP's new Private Members Bill would see wheelchairs supplied to people who have a temporary need for one.

Scottish Government launches package of support for employers to support their EU staff to Stay in Scotland.

New plan proposes tweaks to Integrated Joint Board operations to support older people's involvement.

Charities forge ahead with campaign calling for an independent review of the impact of Brexit on health and social care.

Scottish Government suggests recruitment threat will impact health and social care.

Four charities have called for contingency plans related to the supply of medicines after Brexit to be published.

The Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee is interested in hearing your views on primary care in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE has published a new report highlighting the findings of engagement activity around Brexit.

Charities are headed to London to call for an independent review of Brexit’s impact on health and social care.

Leaders express concern in letter to the Prime Minister.

The ALLIANCE and partners organised a participatory event in August 2018 to explore links between peer research and human rights.

What support do facilitators need to encourage participatory budgeting processes across Scotland?

House of Commons Committee hears social care in Scotland would be affected by new immigration rules.

The new Financial Health Check is delivered by the Citizens Advice Network in Scotland and backed by the Scottish Government.

Local Government Committee reports on Stage 1 of the Scottish Parliament's Fuel Poverty Bill.

Scottish Basic Income Steering Group set out key questions to be addressed to pave the way for a successful basic income pilot in Scotland.

New GMC guidance must make sure the needs and preferences of people using support and services are at the centre of decision making.

Organisations from across the United Kingdom have backed a Private Members Bill in the name of Brendan O'Hara MP.

Dr Sally Witcher appointed Chair of Scotland's new social security scrutiny body.

A consultation is underway on proposals to put the Scottish Government's Good Food Nation ambitions into practice.

The ALLIANCE has backed calls to broaden the definition of caring support in the rules for Scotland's new young carers entitlement.

Audit Scotland report puts emphasis on financial planning and engagement to achieve integration.

Brendan O'Hara MP has tabled a Private Members Bill in the House of Commons and you can add your support.

Debate around strengthening accountability for the implementation of international human rights standards has recently progressed.

Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support highlight a breakdown in care and unnecessary stress on family and friends taking on a caring role.

New report launched written by Carnegie Fellow, Julia Unwin CBE, and informed by a series of roundtables and events across the UK.

Staff, communities and the public must lead immediate action to shift the NHS towards long-term, fundamental change.

Read the report from the ALLIANCE's series of Town Hall Conversations seeking local views on the potential impact of Brexit.

Data gathered by Sue Ryder and Hospice UK reveals that 53,000 people could be missing out on support that would help them cope.

Co-designed resources set out new rights for unpaid carers in the Carers Act.

Inclusion Scotland are looking for people with experience of adult social care services to join their Policy Panel.

Assessments for disability support will be carried out by Scotland's new social security agency.

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.

A new entitlement to support young families will be paid ahead of schedule.

The Scottish Food Coalition expresses disappointment at "diminished" ambition.

WHO brief uses Scotland’s House of Care as an example of collaborative planning of care and shared decision-making.

Carers will receive the first payments of the new Carer’s Allowance Supplement from mid-September, back-dated to April.

Campaign group SCoWR calls for investment to avoid hike in in-work poverty rates.

The UK Government has outlined the implications of "no deal" for medicines regulation in the UK.

An innovative European approach to supporting people experiencing mental health problems is being considered by Scottish experts.

The Scottish Parliament has issued a new survey on how effective the Scottish Parliament is in engaging with disabled people.

The ALLIANCE has welcomed general principles of a new staffing Bill but called for new powers to consult people directly.

The Awards recognise, celebrate and share examples of improvements and innovation that demonstrate clear benefits to the lives of patients.

Add your support to a new campaign encouraging the UK Government to improve Universal Credit flexibility and support.

Independent Living in Scotland (ILiS) project highlights disabled people are ‘nowhere in the room’ in Brexit discourse.

The proposed Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Social Enterprise has now been approved by the Scottish Parliament.

ALLIANCE members and partners have contributed to a new and unique anthology about health and social care integration.

Recommendations for how to improve and strengthen Scotland's hate crime laws have been unveiled by a senior judge.

The ALLIANCE joins others in calling for the publication of a Good Food Nation Bill.

The ALLIANCE has published a short report on the experiences of children, young people and families accessing Self-directed Support.

Later this year See Me is launching a new campaign to get young people talking about mental health.

The ALLIANCE has outlined steps that could be taken to strengthen the Scottish Parliament's approach to considering human rights.

Lord Stephen and Baroness Jolly have re-tabled an amendment to the Brexit legislation for the Report Stage in the House of Lords.

Decision to amend Social Security Bill welcomed by Marie Curie and MND Scotland.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood is calling for a move away from the “doctor knows best” culture.

Members of the House of Lords are supporting plans for an independent review of Brexit’s impact on health and social care.

Fifty organisations have called for a Social Security (Scotland) Bill amendment on independent advocacy.

Briefing notes on a stage 3 Social Security Bill amendment backed by more than 40 organisations has been published today.

Prevention, NHS governance and Brexit will be key features of the Committee's 2018 work.

Public contract failures have led to a loss of trust that risks undermining the operation of social security entitlements according to MPs.

A pioneering initiative to help public authorities put human rights at the heart of budget planning is being launched today.

The ALLIANCE has proposed greater focus on lived experience of fuel poverty in a Scottish Government consultation response.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (The RPS) is consulting on its statement on the role of the pharmacist and they want to hear from you.

Leonard Cheshire Disability want to find out how easy it is for disabled people to vote during an election.

ALLIANCE members have expressed fears that social care recruitment problems could be "exacerbated" after Brexit.

Hundreds of MPs from across the UK are supporting plans for an independent review of Brexit’s impact on health and social care.

The general principles of the new Social Security Bill have been approved by the Scottish Parliament.

MPs will debate an amendment to the Brexit legislation later today that would ensure a post-Brexit health and social care impact assessment.

MND Scotland and Marie Curie are suggesting changes to social security legislation to better recognise terminal illness.

Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution has presented the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget for 2018/19.

Practice guidance for improving health literacy has been published by the Scottish Government.

The ALLIANCE is supporting an amendment to the 'Brexit' legislation calling for an independent review of health and social care impact.

The ALLIANCE and members joint response to a Health and Sport Committee on new regulations underpinning the Mental Health Act.