Opinions

Stroke Association carried out two campaigns last year, brought to life by telling real stories of people affected by stroke.

The ALLIANCE relaunches their new GIRFEC training resource.

The publication ‘The Opportunity is Now’ by the ALLIANCE is to be warmly welcomed.

ALLIANCE Director Irene Oldfather shares her reflections on Europe Day 2023 as we prepare for the first meeting of a new forum on Europe.

Susan shares the crucial role of Community Links Workers in Primary Care and how uncertainty of funding is putting this role at risk.

Gordon Johnston, Director of VOX, reflects on what is needed for a human rights based approach to unlock positive change in mental health.

For people with learning disabilities, increasing ownership of the human rights agenda by the health and social care sector is critical.

Digital health care can unlock more self-care options for citizens, but let’s not leave anyone out in the cold.

iSIMPATHY, a collaborative project developing medicines reviews, has improved care for patients prescribed multiple medicines.

The issue of rising energy bills for families with seriously ill children needs an urgent solution.

ALLIANCE staff marked Time to talk day on 2 February with a coffee morning and space to discuss our own mental health and wellbeing.

When our personal energy is in demand, it matters we find ways to preserve it and also keep it topped up.

Irene Oldfather reflects on the ALLIANCE's lived experience engagement as consultation opens for new Mental Health Standards in Scotland.

Catriona Melville reflects on Age Scotland’s new report, ‘Keeping the Doors Open’.

Read about Barbara's experience of being pregnant and giving birth during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Irene Oldfather reflects on the ALLIANCE's lived experience engagement as consultation opens for new Mental Health Standards in Scotland

Kirsty Kinloch talks about the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 and pregnancy in 2020.

Sarah Robinson Galloway looks back on pregnancy in the early stages of the pandemic.

The field of oral health has been side-lined and largely omitted from considerations of the right to health.

Pauline Howie, Chief Executive at SAS shares their journey of embedding kindness following engagement with Carer Voices

Chief Officer Sara Redmond outlines immediate need for targeted action and longer term solutions.

Progressing climate action in the context of the cost of living crisis.

Shaun Maher, Strategic Advisor for Person Centred Care and Improvement at Scottish Government, discusses the concept of Intelligent Kindness

Social Enterprise Scotland Award winners Lingo Flamingo share their mission and success.

Social Security Scotland detail the work they have done to embed person centred approaches in partnership with Carer Voices