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After gathering nominations to help identify an area, the Scottish Government has proposed a new National Park to be created in Galloway.

Learn about the Partners in Integration programme delivered by Scottish Care to achieve a more cohesive and integrated care service.

Fuel poverty isn’t just an energy issue – it’s a public health issue that demands urgent attention.

At Glasgow’s Byres Community Hub, something special unfolds once a month on Fridays from 11 am to 1 pm.

COPE Scotland launch new campaign with resources to support the journey to increased confidence and self-belief.

Tom shares his journey with self management, since being diagnosed with epilepsy four years ago.

Read about the Nystagmus Network's BBC Radio 4 charity appeal on 11 August and how this has raised awareness of the eye condition.

Rebecca's research into social connectedness highlights the importance of strong community networks and services in rural areas in Scotland.

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.