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Patient Information Forum TICK criteria updated to reflect evolving health information landscape to emphasis on health inequalities

Donald Richards was awarded the medal for his longstanding services to people with deafness and hearing loss.

As part of the refreshed Digital Health and Care Strategy, the Directorate has committed to publishing Scotland’s first ever Data Strategy.

Humza Yousaf MSP opened the People: Community, Voices Stories conference during a visit to Plus Perth.

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Social workers are experiencing ‘moral distress’, a report published today finds.

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 Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has launched its independent website.

Following the Supreme Court decision, the Scottish Government will make amendments to ensure the UNCRC Bill can come into effect.

Understanding National Services Scotland and its partnership work.

Phil Donnelly wins prestigious award at the National Links Worker Awards in London.

New report rethinks personalised short breaks for unpaid carers during COVID-19.

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

The response broadly welcomes the proposals, and calls for fast tracking of changes that would widen eligibility and increase payments.

Read the flash report on our event: 'UNCRC Incorporation in Scotland - policy updates, practical application and awareness raising.'

Women who paid to have transvaginal mesh removed by a private provider can now apply for reimbursement.

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.

Come and voice your opinion at our focus groups for people affected by cancer from LGBTQIA+ or sensory loss communities.

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

Read the Scottish Government’s response in full below.

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