Opinions

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

Eilidh shares her experience of post-partum support during the pandemic.

Tanith Muller, Chair of the Neurological Alliance of Scotland, shared her thoughts on the National Care Service.

Hannah Tweed reflects on her experience of pregnancy services in 2020.

Alessa discusses what makes a good leader, her inspirations, and advice she has for others.

Olivia shares the mental health benefits from using her voice to call for change, as part of World Mental Health Day 2022.

Michelle shares about the benefits of walking for self care and self management.

From lived experience, Hazel raises awareness on the importance of timely access to Rehabilitation Services.

Exploring a sensory approach towards stronger protection for rights and inclusive communications.

Every year, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer.

To avoid individualising the causes of negative health outcomes, it is important to question what narratives dominate in public health.

Hilda Campbell shares some resources COPE Scotland have available to support people during the current crisis.

Scottish Visual Services Steering Group (SVSSG) have successfully reinstated the Graduate Low Vision Rehabilitation Course.