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The Machine Zone Community Interest Group have launched a new website, Gambling Watch Scotland.

No changes are proposed for the 20 metre and 50% eligibility rules, which had been highlighted by multiple respondents as points of concern.

If passed by the Scottish Parliament, the winter payment for 2021 will increase by £231.40 to a total of £462.80.

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

A newly published discussion paper outlines the opportunities and recommendations for maximising the benefit of Universal Free School Meals.

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.

Video conferencing platform, Near Me, has been used one million times in Scotland.

We would like to hear women's thoughts on how a potential reimbursement scheme may work in practice.

Resources published following the Life Changes Trust online conference: ‘Community and Dementia: Creating Better Lives in Fife’

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

Edinburgh Young Carers is pleased to launch the report “Ask Me – I’m Here Too!” this Carers Week.

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

Website launched to support easy access to information on independent advocacy and signposting to services.

The cross-party letter calls for an end of the Young Parent Penalty in Universal Credit.

New film promoting the importance of listening and holding meaningful conversations is launched to mark What Matters To You? Day 2021

NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion Service have introduced a grants scheme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iriss have launched a resource which brings together the learning from a collection of stories gathered by the Personal Outcomes Network.

The ALLIANCE Annual Conference has challenged key speakers and topics throughout the week.

An independent inquiry into events is welcome, but the remit must extend beyond simply what happened within Scottish Borders Council.

If you have experienced a safety event in healthcare as a patient or family member you can get involved in new study via phone interview

Penumbra co-produced the toolkit with residents at two ARBD (alcohol related brain damage) services in Scotland.

The “Mostly a 10, but sometimes zero” report found people were mostly happy with their lives, but still face a number of issues.

Guidance issued by the General Medical Council (GMC) for Pride Month makes clear patients must be treated fairly and without discrimination.

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