ALLIANCE Live April Round-up
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 30th April 2021

Catch up on the various podcasts, videos and webinars that have been released throughout April on ALLIANCE Live.
A What Matters To You conversation with Shaun Mayer (released 22/04/21)
Shaun Mayer, Strategic Advisor on person-centred care at Scottish Government and Principal Educator at NHS Education for Scotland, speaks with Tommy Whitelaw, ALLIANCE National Lead for Caring and Outreach about the ‘What Matters To You’ movement and the many ways for health and care professionals to start their quality improvement journey one action at a time.
Living and Dying Well in Ayrshire: an interview with Carla MacEwan (released 27/04/21)
Irene Oldfather – Director of Strategy and Engagement at the ALLIANCE speaks with Ayrshire Hospice Chief Executive, Carla MacEwan about her ambitions for the Hospice to lead the way in Ayrshire for Compassionate Communities and providing a holistic, More Than Medicine approach to anyone accessing their services including their carers and families.
Right Design for Communication (released 19/04/21)
A series of recorded presentations from the keynote speakers of deafscotland’s cancelled 2020 Annual Conference. Chief Executive, Janis McDonald provides an introduction to the recordings in the accompanying Opinion article along with a summary of the past year’s activities for her organisation and their plans for the year ahead.
Read the full Opinion article and find links to the ALLIANCE Live recordings.
#ALLIANCEManifesto21 (released throughout April)
A selection of small clips have been released over the course of the month from the ‘ALLIANCE Scottish Parliament 2021 election manifesto launch and political panel’ event during the Digital Gathering. These clips highlight some of the key themes from the ALLIANCE’s manifesto. Watch all of the clips and join in with the conversation by searching #ALLIANCEManifesto21 on Twitter.
Do you have a particular topic you have listened to on ALLIANCE Live that you would like to hear more of? Or would like to suggest one that has yet to be covered? Tweet us @ALLIANCEScot and use #ALLIANCELive.
End of page.
You may also like:
Our presentation noted the negative effects of social care charging on human rights including health and adequate standard of living.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE publishes report outlining key learning from the delivery of Self Management for Life 2024 Small Grants.
Continue readingFor Menopause Month in October, the ALLIANCE and Scottish Government have brought together all our resources on menopause in one pack.
Continue readingNew report sets out action the Government must take to ensure people living with HIV can live well, free from stigma and discrimination.
Continue readingComplete survey on priorities for research into women's cardiovascular disease, in partnership led by King's College London.
Continue readingChest Heart & Stroke Scotland has launched its new Women’s Health Plan to improve health outcomes for women in Scotland.
Continue readingAn awareness day to shine a light on the impact a playlist of meaningful songs can have for people living with dementia.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE publishes a report outlining key learning from the delivery of Self Management Reflective Practice sessions.
Continue readingA UK wide creative competition for college and VET learners to show why UK–EU connections matter.
Continue readingThird sector partnership, including the ALLIANCE, publishes an updated joint statement outlining urgent actions required on prevention.
Continue readingPractitioners working across Third Sector Mental Health organisations are invited to participate in Digital Inclusion Champions Training
Continue readingGlasgow Caledonian University are seeking organisations who can offer placements for their Doctorate Counselling Psychology students.
Continue readingEnquire are keen to understand how co-ordinated support plans are working in real-life .
Continue readingThis year’s theme is ‘I am here…to be seen’.
Continue readingPaid leave would help support unpaid carers to balance work and caring, making it easier for them to enter and remain in employment.
Continue readingRead the ALLIANCE's response to the Programme for Government announced today.
Continue readingIn Control Scotland have published a new toolkit to help unpaid carers understand their rights and how to get support.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing
Continue readingPeople with lived experience will now help shape local health and social care priorities as equal partners.
Continue reading“Radical change” cannot be delivered “oven-ready” or behind closed doors, say the ALLIANCE.
Continue readingAlison Thewliss MSP writes to Health, Care and Sport Committee as part of the First Minister's 100-day commitment on audiology.
Continue readingContact the Scottish Sensory Centre for an online consultation.
Continue readingThe Scottish Sensory Hub welcome your feedback to help inform their response to Scottish Government consultation.
Continue readingAward for outstanding contributions to the use of BSL in STEM education.
Continue readingAccess the Helpline for BSL users or make an online appointment.
Continue reading