Opinions

We need to act now to change our unhealthy environment and prevent 14,000 deaths every year from Scotland’s biggest killers.

Read about how Let's Get On With It Together have used the Wellbeing Fund grant to promote the principles of Self Management.

The latest ALLIANCE report shines a light on third sector experiences of using video conferencing platforms during the COVID-19 lockdown.

One thing the pandemic has done is bring home the importance of relationships.

ALLIANCE Chief Executive calls for equal and fair heath and social care services for those who access and deliver it.

"As many people are finding it hard to imagine a future with goals beyond what’s necessary right now, peer-support offers so much..."

Penumbra, one of Scotland's largest mental health charities, offers the opportunity to make an impact on the future of the organisation.

Read more about how Grampian Opportunities used the Wellbeing fund grant to propel creativity in the age of COVID-19.

Part of a mini series of Opinion Pieces written by Angela McCrimmon for Self Management Week on helping health professionals to support her.

In this opinion piece, Shirley outlines the value of knowing, checking and sharing the signs and symptoms for male-specific cancers.

How do we know who isn’t online when we’ve moved completely online? How can we engage with those people, what do they need from us?

Carers Trust Scotland has launched a new digital training model to help improve support for student carers across Scotland.

Read more about how Parkinson's UK has adapted to support people affected by Parkinson’s through COVID-19.

On World Alzheimer's Day 2020, ALLIANCE member Alzheimer Scotland's Chief Executive shares their recent work.

Age Scotland HR consultants talk about the awareness, bias, and challenges around age in workplaces in Scotland.

"When we applied for the Wellbeing Fund, we had 57 people waiting for immediate support, with just one staff counsellor in our team..."

David reflects on his experience of higher education and how his academic journey has helped him find his path and increase his confidence.

Susan invites people to get involved in a new project which is exploring what factors support healthy ageing.

“Children are not the face of this pandemic. But they risk being among its biggest victims” – United Nations

Find out how the Wellbeing Fund has supported Aberdeen Foyer in expanding their support provision to those in immediate crisis.

The National Lead for Remote Health Monitoring reflects on the changes and developments that have taken place during the past few months.

Read about how Forth Valley Sensory Centre has been able to use the Wellbeing Fund to implement a befriending system for Centre users.

The newest additions to the ALLIANCE membership network share how they've been able to support over 15,000 people since March.

"With the support of the Wellbeing Fund, we feel more connected to our community than ever..."

The ALLIANCE interview MHScot on ways to promote good mental health in the workplace.