Opinions

Health inequalities have been with us for generations and continue to be the most multi-faceted public policy challenge we face.

Helen Chapman shares a story about her Dad's healthcare experience and the value of asking 'What Matters to You?'

Research on dual sensory loss (or deafblindness) and dementia has been gathering pace at both local and national levels.

See what people thought of the film screening of 'One Last Spin' at the ALLIANCE Annual Conference 2022.

Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC Director and Champion, Heidi Tweedie, talks about stigma and the power of peer support.

Reflecting on the ALLIANCE and partners' report on 20-minute neighbourhoods, Irene reflects on the importance of connected communities.

Henry Simmons calls for the Scottish Government to do more to address hidden injustices and inequalities on people living with dementia.

In March 2021, the UNCRC Incorporation Scotland Bill was passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament.

See Me Champion, Tommy Kelly, talks about eating disorder stigma in the media. Please be aware this piece will touch on emotive topics.

Janis calls for sensory loss to be at the centre of the National Audiology Review.

With local elections taking place on 5th May, James Adams, director of RNIB Scotland, reflects on the priorities for the third sector.

In the last of our series of Opinions on Long Covid, Tracey Binnie reflects on her experiences, and looks at what needs to change.

As part of the ALLIANCE Annual Digital Gathering 2022, we were delighted to showcase examples of our human rights principles in action.

ALLIANCE's National Lead for Caring and Outreach reflects on his journey to engaging with 250,000 people.

John Watson reflects on the Scottish Government's newly published 'Progressive Stroke Pathway' document.

Sara Redmond discusses what the easing of COVID restrictions means for disabled people and people living with long term conditions.

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland share their latest campaign #LibrariesAreEssential.

Nick Sculthorpe reflects on pacing, co-production, and Long Covid.

Following Audit Scotland’s social care briefing, Antony Clark writes about the key challenges facing the National Care Service.

Paul Traynor writes about the isolation that many young carers experience, and the need for action.

Karen Hedge reflects on the need for bold changes in social care commissioning.

Researchers at Robert Gordon University explore the experiences of healthcare staff with Long Covid.

A reflection on the impact of the Self Management Reflective Practices.

Cathy Asante reflects on the need for meaningful engagement with human rights within the National Care Service.

In the third of our Opinion series on Long Covid, Michael MacLennan reflects on founding covid:aid.