The response calls for principles of human rights, trust, and transparency to be at the heart of the new strategy.

The ALLIANCE welcome the proposal for a Disability Commissioner, with the widest possible powers of investigation.

Catch up on the discussion from our Annual Conference 2022 human rights session.

Members are invited to give feedback on the ALLIANCE’s draft response to the Scottish Government’s Data Strategy for Health and Social Care.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking to speak with women with two or more jobs in the Glasgow area.

The Scottish Parliament has published draft legislation and accompanying notes for the proposed National Care Service.

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

The ALLIANCE highlights key concerns for older people in our response to the Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People.

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

The ALLIANCE has signed a joint letter calling for an independent Food Commission to be included in the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill.

The ALLIANCE has responded to ideas and proposals for changes to mental health and incapacity law in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the proposed models for social care in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the target model of social care in Scotland.

The ALLIANCE has published an anthology of Opinions about key priorities for the proposed National Care Service.

The ALLIANCE has published a briefing in advance of the Long Covid debate on 19 May 2022.

Joint call to ensure that Scotland’s Long Covid Strategy is co-produced and values lived experience.

Marie Curie and Loughborough University publish a report into extent of poverty at the end of life in the UK.

Researchers at the Scottish Government are looking to hear from people with lived experience about what should be included in a NCS Charter.

ALLIANCE members have been sharing their key asks for local councillors ahead of local elections on May 5.

The ALLIANCE welcomes views of our members on the Scottish Government’s new cancer strategy proposals.

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 ALLIANCE has responded to a document written by KPMG about the current state of social care in Scotland.

Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP's Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) Bill is now formally before the Scottish Parliament.

25 organisations working for equality and human rights have called for a rethink in plans to reform the Public Sector Equality Duty.

The response calls for improved accountability mechanisms, and a strengthened relationship between human rights and equality.

The Scottish Government has replied to the Joint Statement from 145 people and organisations on the proposed National Care Service.

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

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into health inequalities.

Scottish Government and Self Directed Support Scotland launches an annual Personal Assistant survey.

The third sector must be valued as a key partner in public service delivery, resourced by sustainable, ongoing, and secure funding.

Inclusion Scotland have launched a new report on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People.

145 people and organisations signed a joint call for lived experience and the third sector to be at the forefront of the proposed NCS.

The Scottish Government and COSLA have published a joint vision for Scotland's health and social care workforce.

The inquiry into poverty-related stigma is being undertaken by the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Poverty.

We are concerned that the proposals will weaken existing human rights protections.

SDSS and the ALLIANCE have concluded work on "My Support My Choice", a joint project into people's experiences of social care in Scotland.

The letters outline concerns with the accessibility of the consultation on Human Rights Act reform.

The ALLIANCE welcomes views of our members to inform our response.

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

Share your views to shape the National Low Vision Service for Scotland.

The Policy team had a busy year sharing members’ views across a wide range of issues to influence policy.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's inquiry into how people access primary care.

Find out how to get involved in the UK Government’s consultation on Human Rights Act Reform.

The ALLIANCE has responded to Rhoda Grant MSP's consultation on the proposed Right to Food Bill.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking to hear from women working multiple jobs.

Commitments to a digital choice approach and direct consultation with disabled people on single-use plastics would strengthen proposals.

The Scottish Government has announced a new Workforce Wellbeing Fund for adult social work and social care staff.

In this episode, Dr Hannah Tweed interviews Public Health Scotland's Lead on Integration and Primary Care Information, Peter Knight.

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.

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

Our response outlines the importance of embedding equalities and human rights within public spending plans.

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

This week we published a new ALLIANCE Live video featuring Bill Scott and Lindsay Graham of the Poverty and Inequality Commission.

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

According to the government, the budget invests £1.6 billion in social care and integration ahead of the planned National Care Service.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's Good Food Nation Bill.

The ALLIANCE has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on Fair Work

On global Human Rights Day, the ALLIANCE has co-signed a letter urging the Prime Minister to safeguard our human rights.

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 Equalities and Human Rights Commission would like to hear from people who access Self-directed Support about their experiences.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's questionnaire on the development of a new suicide prevention strategy.

Members are invited to give feedback on the ALLIANCE's draft response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Fair Work.

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

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

The ALLIANCE has published a response to the National Care Service consultation

The response highlights the importance of international workers and volunteers to the adult social care sector.

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

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 the new Digital Strategy for Scotland.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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