ALLIANCE Live Round-up September
- Area of Work: ALLIANCE Live
- Type: News Item
- Published: 4th October 2023

Catch up on the various videos and podcasts that have been released throughout September as part of ALLIANCE Live.
Self Management Awards 2023 Livestream
The Winners of the ALLIANCE’s annual Self Management Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Radisson Blu in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Watch the organisations very first full livestream of the event with a ceremony hosted by Laura Boyd. The event celebrated the hard work and endeavours from individuals and organisations across Scotland who are working to improve and raise awareness of self management.
Using ALISS through Alexa with My Scottish Community
Olivia Sharkey, the Service Designer of the ALISS program at ALLIANCE, interviews Caroline Lawrenson, Managing Director of TL Tech. They discuss their groundbreaking project, “Democratising Access to Community Services” (DACS), funded by UK research and innovation, and its profound impact on community health in Scotland. The DACS project aims to enhance the accessibility and user experience of ALISS (Local Information System for Scotland). ALISS allows individuals to discover and share information about local and national services, groups, activities, and resources throughout Scotland, promoting well-being.
Alexa Voice Activation My Scottish Community Demo
“My Scottish Community” can be accessed through the Alexa app on your smartphone or any Alexa device. It’s a powerful tool for finding local and national health services, resources, and support. Watch as we guide you through the process of setting up the skill, including how to grant access to your postcode on the Alexa app. You’ll also discover how to customise your search radius and filter results to meet your specific needs, whether you’re looking for local services or exploring options on a national scale.
Discover Digital – Learn about digital health and wellbeing
The Discover Digital project has developed a range of learning resources to help the public and professionals improve their skills and confidence in digital health. Watch this video to see what they are and what they look like and please check out the resources mentioned in this video:
– The Discover Digital Guide
– The Open University Course
– SSSC Open Badges
Do you have a particular topic you have enjoyed 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 or email live@alliance-scotland.org.uk.
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