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We want women, third sector partners and policy makers to have access to quality evidence on women\u2019s health to help inform their decisions \u2013 about their own health journeys, the services they deliver, the policies they put into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within our women\u2019s health programme we have worked with researchers, third sector partners and communities to produce and contribute to resources that highlight the latest research and best practice around women\u2019s health experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conversation Caf\u00e9 toolkit on women\u2019s health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This toolkit brings together resources, recommendations and guidance on hosting independent Conversation Cafes to encourage information sharing and peer support on areas of women\u2019s health. Conversation Caf\u00e9s can act as spaces for debunking myths and dispelling shame and stigma that may surround many health conditions and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This toolkit is for anyone who wishing to set up and host their own Conversation Caf\u00e9 to discuss women\u2019s health \u2013 whether that be with friends, in a workplace, or in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Complimenting the toolkit is a Conversation Caf\u00e9 resource hub \u2013 found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mapping peer support for women\u2019s health in Scotland: Insight and impact across practice and policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This report explores the delivery of women\u2019s peer support across Scotland\u2019s third sector, and outlines steps needed to sustain and strengthen this work. It draws on a national mapping of\u00a0100<\/strong>\u00a0peer support services and in-depth interviews with peer workers and practitioners across various settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Women\u2019s experiences of discrimination and the impact on health: research <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Scottish Government report explores the various forms of discrimination that women have experienced \u2013 both within and outwith healthcare settings \u2013 and the consequences this has had on their health outcomes. The ALLIANCE supported lived experience input into this Scottish Government research, and worked closely with the research team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Women\u2019s Health Survey report<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This report covers the results of the Women\u2019s Health Survey, conducted by the ALLIANCE in August 2020. This survey was commissioned as part of data gathering to inform the first phase of the Scottish Government\u2019s Women\u2019s Health Plan (2021-2024), and sought to better understand women\u2019s experiences of healthcare in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Women\u2019s Health Event report<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This report shares findings from events held in January 2021 to gather women\u2019s lived experiences of accessing healthcare in Scotland. These events complemented a survey, and were held to inform the first phase of the Scottish Government\u2019s Women\u2019s Health Plan (2021-2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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