Barbara Flynn
- Job Title: Development Officer – Self Management
- Email: barbara.flynn@alliance-scotland.org.uk
- Twitter: @bmflynn7
As part of the Self Management team, Barbara supports the Self Management Network Scotland (SMNS)
Through engagement with ALLIANCE and SMNS members, Barbara works to develop and share understanding of self management and the difference self management can make in people’s lives. This has a particular focus during Self Management Week, held in September each year, in which Barbara has a leading role.
Barbara also plays a key role in the development and delivery of Self Management Reflective Practice training for health and social care staff across Scotland.
Interests:
- Self management
- Tackling health inequalities
- Social prescribing
- Community development
Opinions written by Barbara
The semantics of self management
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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.
Continue readingGiving birth during the pandemic
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Read about Barbara's experience of being pregnant and giving birth during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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