Opinions

SoberBuzz give an overview of their work and what it means to them to be nominated for the Self Management in the Community Award.

Moira Anderson Foundation give an overview of their work and what it means to them to be nominated for the Self Management in the Community.

Finding Your Feet discuss their work and what it means to them to be nominated for the Self Management in the Community Award.

Feeling Strong give an overview of their work and what it means to them to be nominated for the Self Management in the Community Award.

Richard expands on using writing as a means of processing past experiences and exploring the world around him in a new way.

The Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programme share reflections from the 'Current Advances in Gambling Research' Conference.

With these image guidelines we aim to ensure respectful and balanced portrayals of care and later life.

Avril McLean from Action for M.E. discusses the challenges for people living with M.E. and the range of self management support they offer.

Dr Alison Hosie, Scottish Human Rights Commission, explores the 2023 Open Budget Survey and comparable scores produced for Scotland.

Why self management is the transformational change needed within our health care services, from the Nursing Transformation Lead at NHSGGC.

At the Stroke Association, we decided to campaign on three things we felt would really make a difference to 'life after stroke' care.

The Mental Health Foundation's, Shari McDaid PhD, tells us why challenging poverty stigma is vital for people's mental health.

How the Long Term Care Commission and Audit Scotland findings highlight an opportunity for engagement on the NHS to refocus on integration.

Our Chief Officer, Sara Redmond, spoke to Reform Scotland about the fundamental shifts required for effective public service reform.

When time is so precious, it should be spent with family, not fighting a system that is supposed to help us.

Read about the impact visits carried out as an extension of our annual conference, 'Our Voice, Our Rights, Our Future'.

Calico House Respite Service is a short stay respite care service that provides short respite holidays to caregivers and disabled people.

Jennifer Forsyth, Policy and Evidence Manager of Obesity Action Scotland, tells us why promotions of HFSS products need regulating now.

Sharing our experiences is good for our wellbeing.

It’s been a busy few weeks at Holyrood.

Self Management Programme Manager Grace reflects on how the Health and Social Care Academy's 5 Ambitions support better self management.

Jamie Spiers reflects on the barriers for children in accessing their rights and calls for robust rights-based training in schools.

ALLIANCE and Self Management Network Scotland member Caroline Brocklehurst describes her journey since accessing peer support.

Can empathy address human rights opposition and fatigue?

‘This is such a beautiful way to bring in an element that's vital to someone's happiness.’ Professional Care Partner.