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Viewpoint from Derek Barron, Associate Nurse Director at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, speaking about the partnership with NHSAA and DCV

On the eve of going into practice, Phil looks ahead to his new role as a Community Link Practitioner with the ALLIANCE.

Elinor and Jill explain why power matters for health and why its fair distribution is a matter of social justice.

Heather explores what the regulations underpinning the Carers (Scotland) Act will mean in practice.

Self Management team volunteer Donna, reflects on her own changes during her self management journey.

Marianne, Development Officer in the Self Management Programme shares her insights leading up to the Self Management Awards 2017.

In a new series of blogs, we hear from Leigh Smith who represents the ALLIANCE as the Scottish Medicines Consortium’s Patient Partner.

Stuart introduces Leonard Cheshire's volunteer programme led for and by young disabled people.

If we want to help people to improve their quality of life we need to start listening to peoples stories about what has helped them the most

Cameron outlines what the ALLIANCE's ALISS programme is up to in the community.

Chris reflects on the Health and Social Care Academy's 'Future Leaders' initiative.

Jacqui explains the aims behind Sue Ryder's new human rights training programme.

Today I started my new role as a volunteer here at the ALLIANCE. I know this will be the next step on my self management journey.

Off the back of a new Health and Social Care Academy insight paper, Andrew looks at the debate surrounding 'CBI'.

How can power, and the way it is shared between individuals, communities and statutory bodies, affect health inequalities?

Gerry considers the case for a strategic hub for co-production.

Emma makes the case for meaningful public involvement and co-production in the development of the suicide prevention strategy.

Gwen explains the motivations behind the Children's Health Scotland's recent name change.

Gerry takes another look at the historical origins of co-production and how it informs our approach to health and social care.

A National Links Worker Programme Walking Group member tells of the benefits of participating

Colin reflects on new Scottish Government statistics which shed light on the implementation of Self-directed Support (SDS).

Director, Irene Oldfather, wrote a piece in the Scotsman to go alongside our latest publication and our events at the Scottish Parliament.

You can follow Claire on Twitter at @Sparklystar55 Lets see what Claire has to tell us....

Gerry Power sets out why, when it comes co-production, there might be merit in looking back to 1942 to help guide our future.

Colin introduces the ALLIANCE's research report which explores the impact SDS has had on people's lives.