Opinions

Integration has the potential and power to lift citizens out of traditional models.

Housing associations and co-operatives are independent, not-for-profit social enterprises – mostly charitable companies.

As someone who has worked in both health and social care I have been on a remarkable journey.

There can be no doubt that integrating health and social care is the right thing.

Reforming the way public services are delivered has been on both the political and practice agenda in Scotland for many years.

Fuel poverty has a very real impact on health and social care in Scotland.

From her position as a Third Sector Representative, Natalie reflects on what's needed to achieve the real potential of integration.

Ken argues that self management needs to be at the heart of the plans of Scotland's integrated health and social care partnerships.

Fiona reflects that integration continues to have huge potential for Scotland's unpaid carers, but "there remains much work to be done".

Emma explains what is uncovered when you look at health and social care integration through a gender lens.

Disability Equality Scotland outline the key elements that are required to make health and social care integration a success.

Annie shares her perspective on what's needed to quicken the pace of change in health and social care integration.

Juliet sets out how working in partnership with children and young people is leading to improvements in health and social care services.

Our great friend Derek T Barron, who we have been honoured to work with over the last four years, shares the new Erskine Dementia Strategy

Performance Poet Shaun Moore opened the ALLIANCE conference with this short poem

Follow the Blue Badges blogging series by Audrey Birt who openly shares her journey about getting a life changing spinal operation

Follow the Blue Badges blogging series by Audrey Birt who openly shares her journey about getting a life changing spinal operation

Craig speaks about the amazing work nurses do, and the need for more men to take up the profession.

Performance Poet Shaun Moore was at the ALLIANCE conference this week, here is his opening poem.

For 'Real Carers Week 2018' Lynn outlines 10 changes that would make a real difference to the lives of Scotland's unpaid carers.

Douglas reflects on attending the 18th ICIC in Utrecht and how medical language still affects the balance of power.

The ALLIANCE's ALISS volunteer gives their insight on living with a long term condition and volunteering.

Performance poet reviews the ALLIANCE 2018 annual conference

We asked Annemargaret about her views at our Action: The 2nd Health and Social Care Integration Event.

We asked Fiona for her views at our Action: The 2nd Health and Social Care Integration Event.