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The new strategy sets out 100 commitments across employment, housing, and travel.

The Scottish Government has published findings from research conducted wit children, young people and parent in vulnerable groups.

The study found that people with learning/intellectual disabilities are up to 11 times more likely to die from respiratory illness.

The survey of over 63,000 doctors in or providing training found high satisfaction with training, but substantial levels of burnout.

National Autistic Society Scotland has launched a programme of social support for autistic teenagers and young people living in Glasgow.

Free assistive technology for primary and secondary school age children under new scheme.

The ALLIANCE has responded to draft regulations covering circumstances in which social security payments can be suspended.

The General Pharmaceutical Council has published a new strategy for managing concerns about pharmacy professionals.

Scotland's Third Sector Research Forum has developed a guide to applying ethical research principles.

SLIC, the ALLIANCE, DHI, and the Scottish Government Self Management and Health Literacy team have released a draft action plan for review.

"If I can't get a Wookie into the Garden Lobby, the Presiding Officer and I will be having words."

‘Real life experts’ to help focus on what really matters to people receiving social care.

This ALLIANCE Thinkpiece considers the extent to which the Christie Commission recommendations have been realised in health and social care.

The reports outline new analysis on advance statements and significantly impaired decision making ability.

Find out about Scottish Recovery Network's report on peer support in digital spaces and hear from the people they engaged with.

The review, chaired by John Scott QC, aims to improve the rights of people living with mental illness and those supporting them.

The ALLIANCE has responded to Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Draft Sexual Health Standards.

Changing faces are reopening their face to face services.

Carers Trust Scotland have published a new report on the experience of unpaid carers and carer support workers during COVID-19.

The new progress report reflects on positive developments as well as missed opportunities.

Crohn's and Colitis UK write about co-production and how they are working to ensure people’s voices are heard in healthcare.

NDCS have released a new BSL in Scotland: language and communication guide for families and for professionals.

Treatment will be available from private surgeons in Bristol and the US state of Missouri, with costs covered by the Scottish Government.

A new project is aiming to support patients to be part of shared decision making and ensure the best use of medicines for them.

The ALLIANCE mourns our dear friend and colleague, Emma Ritch.