Opinions

Simon reflects on some key messages that came from the Academy's recent event on human rights, gender and participatory budgeting

Colin reflects on the findings from the Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny Committee's enquiry into Self-directed Support.

From planning it out to putting pen to paper, share your experience of self management using these eight easy to follow steps.

As part of Rare Disease Day, the team at Office for Rare Conditions in Glasgow highlight the work they have been doing.

Andrew shares the ALLIANCE's approach to the new Lobbying (Scotland) Act.

Hayleigh shares examples of courageous leadership from her own experience of front-line support work.

Audrey and Rebecca encourage people to share their views on what's needed to transform care for people living with neurological conditions.

Pauline reflects on some of the key themes that have come up in the Cross Party Group's first 12 months.

Benjamin shares his speech from the first Academy Courageous Leadership event, and asks - what really makes a courageous leader?

Andrew reflects on a new model for mental health support that could help break down power imbalances between service users and staff.

Chris explores the Scottish Government's approach to terminology in planning for its landmark first social security agency.

Join in our local conversations on Brexit, and its implications for the health and social care sector in your community

Communic18 member Aaron Fernandez shares his thoughts on the Academy Courageous Leadership event and what makes a courageous leader.

A young Involvement Network member shares their experience of disclosing information about long term conditions to potential employers.

Lucy and Colin discuss the main findings from the ALLIANCE’s research into older people’s experience of Self-directed Support.

Lara Murray reflects on what she wishes she had known at the start of her journey to becoming a Community Links Practitioner

Graham reflects on the contents of Scotland's newly agreed GP contract.

Mark explores the detail of the newly agreed GP contract and considers what it might mean for people accessing primary care services.

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.