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Tommy Whitelaw writes about the upcoming 'Concert for Caring' and the impact music has had on his life.
Continue readingSelf Management Reflective Practice enabled a Community Links Practitioner to reflect and improve her self management and wellbeing at work.
Continue reading'The Opportunity is Now report makes some strong recommendations on taking a human rights based approach to health and social care.'
Continue readingParamedic Student Logan Vaughan shares his experience of What Matters to You Day.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE marked Mental Health Awareness Week and European Mental Health Week with various activities to promote positive mental health.
Continue readingCAPS’ Individual Advocacy Manager Kyna Reeves and Education as Advocacy Manager, Ele Davidson share thoughts on independent advocacy.
Continue readingThe right to health can only be realised if we reach those missing from our services.
Continue readingStroke Association carried out two campaigns last year, brought to life by telling real stories of people affected by stroke.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE relaunches their new GIRFEC training resource.
Continue readingThe publication ‘The Opportunity is Now’ by the ALLIANCE is to be warmly welcomed.
Continue readingALLIANCE Director Irene Oldfather shares her reflections on Europe Day 2023 as we prepare for the first meeting of a new forum on Europe.
Continue readingSusan shares the crucial role of Community Links Workers in Primary Care and how uncertainty of funding is putting this role at risk.
Continue readingGordon Johnston, Director of VOX, reflects on what is needed for a human rights based approach to unlock positive change in mental health.
Continue readingFor people with learning disabilities, increasing ownership of the human rights agenda by the health and social care sector is critical.
Continue readingDigital health care can unlock more self-care options for citizens, but let’s not leave anyone out in the cold.
Continue readingiSIMPATHY, a collaborative project developing medicines reviews, has improved care for patients prescribed multiple medicines.
Continue readingThe issue of rising energy bills for families with seriously ill children needs an urgent solution.
Continue readingALLIANCE staff marked Time to talk day on 2 February with a coffee morning and space to discuss our own mental health and wellbeing.
Continue readingWhen our personal energy is in demand, it matters we find ways to preserve it and also keep it topped up.
Continue readingIrene Oldfather reflects on the ALLIANCE's lived experience engagement as consultation opens for new Mental Health Standards in Scotland.
Continue readingCatriona Melville reflects on Age Scotland’s new report, ‘Keeping the Doors Open’.
Continue readingRead about Barbara's experience of being pregnant and giving birth during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingIrene Oldfather reflects on the ALLIANCE's lived experience engagement as consultation opens for new Mental Health Standards in Scotland
Continue readingKirsty Kinloch talks about the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and pregnancy in 2020.
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