Opinions

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

Irene reflects on the role of public engagement in Scotland's strategic response to the pandemic.

In this opinion piece, newly qualified nurses Clare and Craig reflect on their commitment to preserving their passion for nursing and care.

Liz Rowlett considers the challenges of engagement and communications during COVID-19.

Winners of last year's Employability Self Management Award share their story of facing closure after 30 years and bouncing back stronger.

As part of Employability Day 2020, read why the role of peer support workers will be vital in supporting people in a post-COVID world.

Developments in reducing gambling harms for individuals, families, and communities.

David calls for the 'Immigration Health Surcharge' to be scrapped for everyone.

The Self Management Awards are open for 2020. Rhona shares five reasons why you should submit a nomination.

Jonathan considers the philosophy of human connection and communication, and contemplates the importance of human engagement.

Emer reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement and healthcare inequalities. Based on discussions with Abelomai and Sairah.

James shares his personal experience of living with a disability and what should be prioritised to ensure public safety in the 'new normal.'

"How do you fight perceptions that the disease you are facing makes your life not worth living?"

Moray’s Be Active Life Long (BALL) Groups are winners of the 2019 Self Management Project of the Year award.

"Our ambitions and actions need to be continually sourced in lived experience"

COVID-19 has changed the way we work and has created opportunities for organisations to collaborate.

A round up of the Integration Insights series looking at the importance of relationships.

We need transparency in public finances to rebuild and protect human rights after COVID-19.

For Carers Week 2020, Hilda reflects on what we can do collectively to do more for unpaid carers as we define a new normal.

As we spread the word about this year's Self Management Awards, Margaret shares her experience of winning one of last year's top accolades.

Women who use drugs are facing significant challenges during lockdown.  We all need to act to ensure they are safe at home.

What's needed to ensure women's rights don't regress because of the pandemic and responses to it?

The beginning of a new joint effort to help reduce gambling harms for individuals, families, and communities.

"As far as is possible, involving people in decisions that affect them is profitable on many levels."

Carla reflects on the increased changes in healthcare practice due to COVID-19 and the opportunities this brings to digital health.