Opinions

Reflection is key to making long-term change; but is the recent period of reflection by the government enough to drive this action?

ALLIANCE Chief Officer, Sara Redmond, shares her thoughts and reflections on the recent open letter to the First Minister.

What does the new National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People mean for young people with learning disabilities?

Gail Cunningham, a retired GP and Project Manager at LTCH tells us just how much self management has changed her life.

Self Management Network Scotland member Hilda shares self management resources ahead of Self Management Week 2025.

ALLIANCE Chief Officer, Sara Redmond, shares her thoughts on leading courageously in creating long term societal change.

We met inspiring young carers and shared how ALISS can help them to find local support for health, wellbeing and caring needs.

Joanne McCoy on the collaborative process of self management and what she needs to lead in the management of her health.

New approach to services puts person at centre of care.

ALLIANCE Member Danielle tells us what she needs to lead as part of our self management awareness raising campaign for 2025.

Self Management Network Scotland member Caroline Brocklehurst tells us what she needs to take the lead in managing her health.

Mar Sánchez Fernández reflects on the importance of collaboration between the third sector and academia.

Reflecting on key messages from the ACRC Symposium.

Could parkrun make you or your community healthier and happier?

Grace Beaumont looks to the Principles of Self Management as inspiration for this year’s Self Management Week awareness raising activity.

Nan McKay Community Hall is a welcoming space in Pollokshields where community, health, and wellbeing come together.

Louise shares her thoughts on the need for a statutory right to lifelong, independent advocacy.

ALISS is supporting GCHSCP's work to help people live independent lives by connecting them to support in their local community.

Kairos Women+ share the vital foundations of their creative anti-stigma work with women.

Too many carers simply cannot make ends meet, but a Minimum Income Guarantee could be the solution.

National Stalking Awareness Week 2025, from 21-25 April, will focus on healthcare professionals spotting the signs of stalking.

COPE Scotland have developed a suite of resources to rebuild confidence and self-belief, crucial components of mental wellbeing.

Cuts to disability payments by the UK government are all the more worrying for lack of information on devolution impacts in Scotland.

To improve outcomes for children and young people, we must consider how we can build on GIRFEC for the future.

Maeve reflects on the Anti-Stigma Arts fund and how community-led projects can lead the way in tackling stigma.