Written by: Hilda Campbell, Chief Executive, COPE Scotland Published: 20/03/2019

Ahead of COPE's workshop at the Self Management Network Scotland National Networking Event, Hilda Campbell writes about 'kindfulness'.

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Written by: Heather Edwards, Interim Head of Improvement Support, Care Inspectorate Published: 12/03/2019

Heather Edwards writes about the importance of compassionate care. Get in touch if you have any stories of compassion and kindness.

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Written by: Nicola Phillips, Student Nurse, The University of Stirling Published: 07/03/2019

Nicola reflects on the first day of her placement, giving an honest account of the pressure it brings.

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Written by: Pippa Kelly, Dementia Campaigner, Author, Journalist and Blogger Published: 01/02/2019

Pippa calls for better quality arts and music therapy for people living with dementia.

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Written by: Christopher Doyle, Policy and Information Officer Published: 19/12/2018

Chris highlights three policy areas where the third sector made a big impact this year.

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Written by: Andrew Strong, Assistant Director (Policy and Communications) Published: 03/12/2018

Recent months have brought workforce recruitment issues across health and social care into sharp focus.

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Written by: Phillip Smy, Producer, Pocket Sized Hands Published: 29/11/2018

Phil introduces the Discover Glasgow Digital Trail and the concept of gamification in healthcare.

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Written by: Dr Julie Green RN, Interim Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Keele University and Paula Wood, Professional Lead for Adult Nursing, Nursing Directorate, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Published: 28/11/2018

Julie and Paula discuss their new book which raises the profile of community nursing, featuring a chapter from our UK Lead Tommy Whitelaw.

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Written by: Megan Johnson, Project Co-ordinator (LGBT and Dementia Project), LGBT Health and Wellbeing Published: 27/11/2018

Megan reflects on her own personal experiences and the difficulties that LGBTQ people with dementia face.

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Written by: Jessica Lerner, Eurocarers Young Carer Working Group Published: 26/11/2018

Ahead of Young Carers Awareness Day, we share Jessica's story of supporting her brother.

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