Scottish Government launches human rights newsletter

The letter urges honesty on the financial challenges facing Scotland, and progressing reforms to council tax.

ALLIANCE consultation response calls for clearer guidance, sustained investment and local support to make carers' breaks a reality.

The letter also calls on the Scottish Government to appoint a dedicated Cabinet Secretary for Human Rights.

The letter calls on the UK Government to take steps to fully incorporate economic, social and cultural rights in law.

Parties set out positions on human rights, social care and more at our hustings ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election.

After the Scottish Government scrapped the initial review, the most recent proposal suggests a smaller number of broader outcomes.

Young people’s feedback will help NHS 24 better understand needs and improve support services.

ALLIANCE input and lived experience evidence help shape stronger, person-centred and trauma-informed maternity care

Supporting stronger information rights, while warning delivery must work for an already stretched sector

A new resource by Adaptation Scotland to help social care professionals integrate climate adaptation into care planning and delivery.

Read more about the ALLIANCE response to the report on the impact of COVID-19 on the health and social care sector in Scotland.

Up to £20 million to be delivered via Independent Living Fund to help people live in their communities

Refined plans focus on practical measure to improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence.

Marie Curie has published new analysis showing that almost one in three people in Scotland die without the palliative care they need.

This budget must put the third sector on a sustainable footing, and deliver on the Government's pledge to abolish social care charges.

Share your views before 19 February

Reform of the council tax system is long overdue, with the current system negatively impacting funding for services including social care.

First monitoring report shows improvements in wellbeing and services alongside ongoing gaps in data and unequal outcomes

Progress in many areas is welcome, but the budget must go further on social care, mental health and third sector support.

The 'joint statement on prevention' partners have issued a follow-up ahead of the 2026-27 Scottish Budget.

Event calls for human rights to be a priority ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026.

Commission raises concerns over the state of economic, social and cultural rights in Scotland

New online platform invites individuals and communities to shape Scotland’s path to net zero

A survey of ALLIANCE third sector members found a worsening financial crisis arising from a range of pressures.

The letter calls for a reaffirmation of the UK's commitment to human rights and to oppose any proposals to weaken them.