Community of practice - Health and social care integration

Find out more about our Community of Practice and how to get involved.

The Children and Young People Community of Practice (CoP) is a vibrant community created as an inclusive space where passionate individuals from across the children and young people sector can connect, collaborate and share their valuable insights.

At the heart of the CoP is a shared goal to improve outcomes for children and young people by exchanging learning and ideas, and by creating opportunities to build strong connections.

Membership of the CoP is free and flexible, understanding the demands of your work and changing capacities. The CoP currently meet every eight weeks for our Network and Chat sessions, which provide regular touch points for members to network and build relationships, exchange learning and resources, and share updates.

Details of our 2026 sessions:

Tuesday 17 February – 1pm – 2pm
Wednesday 15 April – 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Thursday 11 June – 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 4 August – 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 30 September – 1pm – 2pm
Thursday 26 November – 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Throughout the year, we plan to host some Thematic Sessions, focussed on a particular topic, dates to be confirmed. If you have any questions or suggestions for event topics, get in touch at GIRFEC@alliance-scotland.org.uk

If you’re passionate about making a different and want to become a member of the CoP, simply fill out the below form.

Children and Young People Community of Practice

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What areas of interest do you want to connect with others in the Children and Young People Community of Practice about (e.g. children’s rights, policy, mental health, advocacy, arts therapy etc.)?

How did you hear about the Children and Young People Community of Practice?

Is there anything else you’d like us to know? Or do you have any questions?

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The ALLIANCE is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. The personal data on this form is being collected for the following purpose: to manage your membership and keep you informed about the work of the ALLIANCE and issues relating to the health and social care agenda including events and training. We may also forward you information from third parties that we think may be of interest to you.The ALLIANCE and its sub-contractors will not distribute your personal information to third parties unless we have your written permission or are required by law to do so. We comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR (May 2018) when handling your personal information. If you have any concerns about how we use your personal information, contact Head of Finance and IT at: DPO@alliance-scotland.org.uk. Alternatively, you have the right to complain to the ICO https://ico.org.uk/concerns/We will retain your personal information for the duration of your membership. For our full privacy policy please visit our website: https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/privacy-policy/

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