ALLIANCE Live March Round-up
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 31st March 2021
Catch up on the various podcasts, videos and webinars that have been released throughout March on ALLIANCE Live.
Forensic Mental Health Services Review: an interview with Derek Barron (released 18/03/21)
Lucy Mulvagh, the ALLIANCE’s Director of Policy and Communications, was delighted to sit down with the Review’s Chair, Derek Barron to hear more about the work of the independent review, including who it heard from and what people said about the current system and services.
Watch the full interview with Derek Barron (this link will take you away from our website).
Interview with Professor Catriona Matheson, Chair of the Drugs Deaths Taskforce for Scotland (released 30/03/21)
In a wide-ranging interview, Professor Matheson discusses stigma, COVID-19, mental health and elements of the taskforce’s recent work. This ALLIANCE Live edition is a must-listen if you are interested in drug policy, how plans aim to impact on the health of people who use drugs, and work being done in Scotland to create change.
Listen to the interview with Catriona Matheson (this link will take you away from our website).
Make Links Podcast: Working with the GP shielding list (released 09/03/21)
Episode 2 of the podcast produced by Community Links Practitioners at the ALLIANCE focuses on their experience working with individuals placed in their respective surgeries shielding list. How have individuals responded to being placed on the list? What have been some of the challenges and where have they seen some amazing things happen from the communities they work in?
Listen to the Make Links Podcast (this link will take you away from our website).
Endometriosis Awareness Month (released 16/03/21)
Two podcasts were produced as part of Endometriosis Awareness Month, featuring individuals from Endo Warriors West Lothian and members of the Endometriosis UK Dundee Support Group. In these podcasts our guests share their experiences being diagnosed with endometriosis, living with the condition and the value of peer support.
Valuing Vaccines campaign (released 31/03/31)
ALLIANCE Director, Irene Oldfather speaks to Bryan Deane, Director of New Medicines and Data policy at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) about their campaign around vaccine safety.
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:
Did you know that the ALLIANCE offers GIRFEC training to professionals and volunteers?
Continue readingThe iMPROVE COP Core Group is seeking two patient representatives from Scotland
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE supports roundtable with the Minister for Public Health.
Continue readingChildren's Health Scotland wants to understand what health and health rights look like for children, young people and families in 2026
Continue readingRespond to Children's Health Scotland's largest National Health Rights Survey before 8 June.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE hosted a workshop at the SCVO Gathering to explore how we can better navigate difficult decisions.
Continue readingRead about SIAA's manifesto calling on all parties to invest in independent advocacy so that everyone in Scotland can have their voice heard
Continue readingThe refreshed guidance continues to put people at the heart of decision‑making.
Continue readingThe latest set of themes focus on putting straightforward principles into practice
Continue readingThe Scottish Diabetic eye screening programme checks for diabetic retinopathy - when diabetes causes Visual Impairment
Continue readingTwo key Peppa Pig episodes to air on TV in March 2026
Continue readingLet the British Society of Audiology know about your activities for marking the largest global awareness campaign on hearing loss
Continue readingRead manifestos from organisations representing Deafness, Deafblindness and Vision Impairment in Scotland
Continue readingLearn more about the UK’s biggest collection of eye health and sight loss data
Continue readingExplore this new resource and learn about cochlear implants
Continue readingNational Usher Syndrome Helpline launched to provide one-stop support
Continue readingChallenges won't be overcome without cross-sector collaboration that keeps people at the centre.
Continue readingA new support network is here to help people with FND connect and share experiences.
Continue readingShowcasing organisations across Scotland who are taking steps to embed a children’s human rights approach in their work.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Continue readingTickets available now for workshops from HSTAR Scotland taking place in February and March.
Continue readingMarie Curie has published new analysis showing that almost one in three people in Scotland die without the palliative care they need.
Continue readingNew guides created for trans and non-binary young people
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election sets out a positive vision for the next five years.
Continue readingDelivered in partnership with Lingo Flamingo and the Open University.
Continue reading