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Participants share their views and help define courageous leadership in the context of health and social care.

New reports show steps taken so far and progress yet to be made on closing the gender pay gap, and the employment gap for disabled people.

Actions to support carers include mental health and employability programmes, the right to respite, and young carer champions in schools.

People with mental health problems continue to face difficulties in accessing their rights, exacerbated by the pandemic.

Any changes to the HRA must be progressive and enhance the protections that are currently offered.

The Committee found substantial negative impact on rights and worsening inequalities, including for disabled people.

Progress has been completed on most of the commitments made, giving a strong base to build on with the commencement of a new strategy.

Easing of restrictions may allow some non-essential retail and services to reopen in Scotland by the end of April.

The ALLIANCE manifesto calls for forward-thinking, far-reaching action in health and social care.

The manifesto seeks to Promote good mental wellbeing, Prevent poor mental health and distress, and Provide appropriate support and care.

The survey will inform the work of Public Health Scotland to reduce gambling harm and is aimed at people living in the Greater Glasgow area.

Key findings from the People at the Centre programme of engagement to capture the health and wellbeing experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new report considers the impact of COVID-19 and sets out steps for change in how primary care is delivered and received.

To mark Heart Health Month, NHS Inform has launched a new page to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

NHS inform COVID-19 information resources and tools are now available to people with communication differences you support.

As its Random Act of Kindness Day we are sharing a lovely poem from Gillian McAuley.

Voluntary Health Scotland are asking people to share their views and experiences of barriers and enablers to accessing the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Cabinet Secretary for Health announces finalised review panel for women who have raised concerns about their mesh surgery case records

University of Strathclyde are looking for health and social care workers in Scotland to take part in an online survey.

The Scottish Mental Health Law Review wants an additional person with lived experience to join their Executive Team.

The next government should appoint a dedicated Minister for Social Care to urgently deliver the transformational changes necessary.

The ALLIANCE has submitted a response to the Scottish Government survey on Strengthening Scottish Charity Law.

The Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee has published the report of its inquiry into social care for adults aged over 18.

We sat down with Jennifer Wallace, from Carnegie UK Trust, to talk about children's wellbeing budgeting.

SCLD share concerns in a statement on health inequalities in the vaccination roll out.