Opinions

Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland, is appealing for support for proposals to restrict tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.

Billy McClean reflects on why SCIC26 offers a vital opportunity to learn together, share what works, and shape the future of integrated care

To mark the ALLIANCE's 20 year anniversary Paul Okroj reflects on the importance of supported self management.

To mark Scottish Learning Disability Week (7 - 13 September), Bruce Adamson reflects on this year's call to action.

In her latest TFN column, our Chief Officer Sara Redmond reflects on the current state of social care in Scotland.

Kicking off September for the ALLIANCE's 20 year anniversary, Grace reflects on the Self Management Programme

Sara Redmond, ALLIANCE Chief Officer, on the priorities for 2026's Programme for Government.

Sandra Auld reflects on the ALLIANCE's people focused impact, collaboration, lived experience, campaigns and lasting change in Scotland.

Mark shares his experience with gambling harms, and how this intersected with the launch of the ALLIANCE's ScotRGH programme in 2020.

Professor Anna Glasier celebrates 20 years of the ALLIANCE and it's vital role in shaping the Women's Health Plan for Scotland.

Sara Redmond, ALLIANCE Chief Officer, on the challenges faced by community-led health organisations in delivering prevention.

Annie shares her experience of youth politics, and how SAFE has helped her make connections and makes sense of the world of politics.

Chloe Craig reflects on how we have helped connect Scotland’s lived experience voice to conversations happening beyond our borders.

Dr Irene Oldfather reflects on two decades of growth, collaboration, and person centred impact across Scotland and beyond.

Disabled people are some of those who suffer most in crises but are ignored in planning. Our 6-step model builds justice throughout.

Maisie Peebles shares her experience working with Aberdeenshire Public Health Team on a ‘digital conversations’ project.

Sara Redmond, ALLIANCE Chief Officer, on why the Scottish Government and parties must seize the opportunity for change.

Director of the Links programme, Roseann, discusses why we need to focus on person centred care, and why the programme is central to this.

Reflections on the ALLIANCE Integration in Action: Inclusive Leadership event.

What does The Scottish Report tell us about how we're supporting people with inflammatory mediated autoimmune conditions (IMIDs)?

Avril McLean from Action from ME shares new resources designed to support professionals understand the impact of ME on people's lives.

Mandy Wright from Home Energy Scotland shares how partnerships positively impact their work.

Too many young people are falling through the mental health support gap. How do we fix the "Missing Middle"?

Joe McCready from Carers UK shares how important their annual survey is, and why it is invaluable for unpaid carers to have their say.

Colette reflects on the last 12 years of the Community Links Worker programme, as well as her own experience of being a CLW.