Opinions

Direct support to disabled people, people living with long term conditions and unpaid carers would be wiser use of funds.

The essential role integration has to play in delivering the Scottish Government's Value Based Health and Care Action Plan.

ALLIANCE Chief Officer, Sara Redmond, reflects on the co-design process of the National Care Service.

Although we focus our events and awareness raising activity around one particular week in the year, self management is a year-round focus.

The Links Worker Programme in Glasgow, community development and cuts to the service.

The central role Community Links Practitioners play in supporting mental health care in Glasgow.

The vital support Community Links Practitioners provide for people affected by childhood sexual abuse (CSA).

Delivering a general practice fit for the future.

Drug related deaths in Scotland are a public health emergency. An emergency that requires a community response.

The vital role of Community Link Workers and the challenges they face due to funding uncertainties.

Develop the roles of the Community Links Practitioners (CLPs) do not diminish them.

Hilda Campbell from COPE Scotland on a new suite of Network Weaving resources and their upcoming event for Self Management Week 2023.

GP gives support and evidence from a lived experience perspective of the essential role of Community Links Practitioners.

The campaign for a real Living Wage in Scotland has been ongoing since 2014 but the need for a real Living Wage is more important than ever.

A snapshot of self management, as written by ALLIANCE member Junfei Hu.

Student work experience with the Policy and Academy team at the ALLIANCE.

Human rights are ours, by dint of our humanity. They exist even when they are not realised.

Ever wondered why there’s no dash in ‘self management’? You’re not alone! And it turns out there’s more to it than first meets the eye.

Tommy Whitelaw writes about the upcoming 'Concert for Caring' and the impact music has had on his life.

Self Management Reflective Practice enabled a Community Links Practitioner to reflect and improve her self management and wellbeing at work.

'The Opportunity is Now report makes some strong recommendations on taking a human rights based approach to health and social care.'

Paramedic Student Logan Vaughan shares his experience of What Matters to You Day.

The ALLIANCE marked Mental Health Awareness Week and European Mental Health Week with various activities to promote positive mental health.

CAPS’ Individual Advocacy Manager Kyna Reeves and Education as Advocacy Manager, Ele Davidson share thoughts on independent advocacy.

The right to health can only be realised if we reach those missing from our services.