Opinions

As we approach World IBD Day on 19th May, Kate explains why for her, self management requires a responsive multidisciplinary team.

Rhona shares a quick summary of the Self Management Network Scotland national networking event.

Integration of health and social care is one of the biggest changes to how support and services is delivered in Scotland.

Self Management Development Officer Marianne, shares her thoughts on some of the challenges the Self Management Funded Projects face.

Caren Gilbert shares her powerful poem which was used to introduce our latest event in the Courageous Leadership series.

Zahid reflects on some of the key elements of the recently published digital health and care strategy and how they can be made a reality.

Kate Swaffer shares her story and describes the powerful impact poetry can have, helping her to make sense of her dementia

Courageous leaders are everywhere, in every walk of life and sometimes, just sometimes when they come together they create something special

Douglas explores the use of standards in digital health and social care.

Caren Gilbert shares a poem that was written during our recent Courageous Leadership: Women in Leadership event.

Associate Director Audrey Birt shares her experience of seeing first hand the Self Managements Fund's impact on individuals across Scotland.

Lucy highlights that universal access to independent advocacy should be a cornerstone of the new Scottish system.

Our UK Lead Tommy Whitelaw is honoured to hear that Wexham Park Hospital's new dementia friendly lounge is to be named after his mum Joan

As someone who has been at both ends of the table, Ruth encourages organisations big and small to apply for the Self Management Fund.

Angela describes how the 'Moving Forward' project is helping people adapt to life after treatment.

Lynn is a dancer from Aberdeen who has shared her story of recovery and self management through dance and film.

Conversations with the public on data use in healthcare has surfaced some points we need to start addressing to fully exploit its potential.

Paul speaks about how people living with dementia can keep themselves safe.

Amy Solon of Waverley Care talks about how meaningful conversations with patients can mark a fundamental shift in health and social care.

In our latest opinion piece, Heather considers the increasing identification of unpaid carers after the implementation of the new Act.

Lorna Robertson reflects on her first six months in post as a Community Links Practitioner with the Links Worker Programme

Tommy Whitelaw talks to The Elder Magazine about carers and the power of people in isolating times.

Tommy talks about how you can get involved in 'What Matters to You?' Day 2018

Five students from UWS have very kindly shared this guest opinion piece speaking about their research into loneliness and isolation.

Now 3 months in post with the ALLIANCE, Vaughan Jones gives her take on the current status of Health & Social Care Integration in Scotland.