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Coleen shares some learning from the past year to develop their approach to supporting self management.

Tommy reflects on the last year and looks ahead to 2018 for the ALLIANCE's Dementia Carer Voices programme.

William writes about his roles in Dementia Carer Voices and Scotland's House of Care over the past year at the ALLIANCE.

Rhona introduces her new role as Network Development Officer and shares her hopes for the Self Management Network Scotland in 2018.

Irene says it's now time for action when it comes to better supporting people living with dementia.

Carl Greenwood, Senior Development Officer at Paths for All, introduces the network of Walking for Health projects across Scotland.

Ian and Andrew look at what the Social Security Committee's new report could mean for independent advocacy in the new system.

Colin reports on giving evidence to the Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny committee about Self-directed Support.

As December marks the half-way point in Clare's secondment to the Academy, she reflects on the change this year has brought.

One of our Promising Links Group members tells us tells us about taking the first step to tackling isolation and loneliness.

Cath welcomes the new General Medical Services Contract with the hope that it will bring with it a more empowering approach.

Why is crowdfunding relatively rare in the third sector and how can we better explore this option together?

Sarah shares the power of stories to inspire working co-productively.

Gavin writes about co-production and how power imbalances can be a barrier.

Academy Project Manager Clare Armstrong reflects on the lack of co-production involving young people, and looks at how we can tackle this.

Team meetings first thing on a Monday morning?

Gerry Power, Director of Integration at the ALLIANCE writes about the power imbalance between practitioners and citizens.

Are you aware of the therapies offered by over 80,000 healthcare practitioners on Accredited Registers?

Sara Redmond reflects on the relationship between co-production and self management.

Irene marks Carers Rights Day 2017 by paying tribute to Scotland's 788,000 unpaid carers.

Sue blogs on power and participation in this Co-production Week Scotland 2017 themed blog.

Val De Souza writes about co-production, communities and the third sector.

Audrey shares her views on power and courageous leadership as part of our blog series tied to Co-production Week Scotland 2017.

Pauline shares her own experience of opening visiting from when she was in hospital.

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