Opinions

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.

Panel encourages debate and discussion for young people to be more informed today, and in the future about their rights.

Germany have brought people together to tackle challenges brought about by COVID-19 - can we do the same in Scotland?

Parents of a young woman with learning disabilities voice concerns for their daughter due to lockdown guidelines for care communities.

Our Community Links Practitioners have supported and been in touch with over 3,500 people across Glasgow during lockdown.

It has taken a pandemic and lockdown for many people to experience what it feels like to have very little control over decisions.

Although death remains a taboo subject for many, the pandemic has meant we are all talking about it more.

Matthew discusses the important role engagement has played in the third sector's impressive response to COVID-19.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland has concerns about COVID-19 and responses being taken to it.

Andrena asserts the need for data-led planning in order to meet the communication needs of those affected by both hearing loss and dementia.

Links worker Deborah talks about going back to her practice after 17 weeks of lockdown due to COVID-19.

David reflects on the impact of the pandemic on general practice and the importance of targeting resources to mitigate health inequalities.

Dr Culley discusses the future of social care as we emerge from the crisis period of COVID-19.

Anna reflects on the some of the key issues covered in the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling's year one progress report.