We were one of 238 orgs to sign this letter to the First Minister The sector needs to be valued and prioritised. It is the most disadvantaged in our society that bear the brunt. I's too late to give support once orgs have shut the doors. It'll be too little too late and ultimately cost more.

TFN is @scvo.scot's magazine for the #VoluntarySector On the opinion pages this month, chief officer of @alliancescot.bsky.social Sara Redmond on listening: “real change happens when we act on what we hear.” Available for all to read and share here:

Today we’re at the Scottish Parliament calling for urgent action on our More Than Words campaign. Our asks are clear: public recognition, legal protection and standards, and co-produced training & monitoring: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

Tomorrow we are taking our call for inclusive communication to Scottish Government as part of our More than Words: Communication for All campaign. We need national action to make inclusive communication a reality: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

In an open letter to the First Minister, the ALLIANCE, @ccpscotland.bsky.social and 200+ sector leaders set out 4 key actions the Scottish Government can take to address the crisis threatening the social care sector. Find out more about our calls: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/op...

Two years since Scotland’s audiology review exposed systemic failings, deaf children are still falling through the cracks. That’s why we’ve joined other charities to write an open letter calling for urgent action:

Our Chief Officer Sara reflects on the health and social care crisis in Scotland. Written with @ccpscotland.bsky.social, our open letter to the First Minister calls for investment and reform to protect services and communities: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/opinion...

‘Action needed now to avert health and social care crisis in Scotland’, over 200 third sector leaders urge First Minister in open letter, published in today’s Herald on Sunday. @heraldscotland.bsky.social

"She was capable of so much more, but because she was Deaf they were going to limit her opportunities.” Sign up for our campaign, because communication is about more than just words: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

"If I am included, I can learn”. Join us in calling for a right to communication for all because communication is about more than just words: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

“Mail from organisations in typewritten form are inaccessible, I require support to read these." Sign up for our #MoreThanWords campaign, because communication is about more than just words: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #CommunicationForAll

“My visual impairment doesn’t hold me back anymore. I can do most things anyone else can do, I just have to do it differently”. Scotland must plan for a society where everyone can be included. Join our campaign because communication is #MoreThanWords www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

To lead our health and wellbeing, we need healthcare professionals to work alongside us in empowering ways. Professor Lisa Kidd explains why, in this webinar on supported self management in stroke care: bit.ly/44xlAn0 #WhatINeedToLead #SelfManagement25

“I think maybe the greatest challenge was getting out in the world and being able to live like a sighted person, being able to do what everyone else can do.” #CommunicationForAll Join our #MoreThanWords campaign to ensure inclusive communication for all: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

“When people lead their own health, they shape support that fits their lives.” In her blog, Grace Beaumont reflects on why being the leading partner matters - and what it takes to truly support that. #WhatINeedToLead #SelfManagement25

“If I am included, I can live independently.” Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all because communication is about more than just words: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

"There’s a lot at stake, but there's also no greater stakeholder in my own health than me." Self Management Network member Caroline Brocklehurst tells us what she needs to be able to take the lead in her health: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/opinion... #WhatINeedToLead #SelfManagement25

“I asked for Large Print, and our local council said they couldn’t do it. Oh yes you can! They said: “Our computer doesn’t do large print’!” Join @ALLIANCEScot #MoreThanWords campaign to ensure people get communication in a way that works for them. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo...

Job opportunities with @alliancescot.bsky.social, helping people with a disability or long term health condition and unpaid carers live well! ➡️ Energy Efficiency Outreach Worker, £27,764 – £34,497 ➡️ Senior Development Officer, £35,193 – £38,204 tinyurl.com/4z9z9832 #Glasgow / hybrid

It’s wrong for the UK Government to balance the books on the backs of sick and disabled people. We need Scottish MPs to stand up for justice and compassion now. Read more here > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/al... @povertyalliance.org #WeDemandBetter

Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

Niamdh set case law fighting for BSL in class, but she shouldn’t have had to. Everyone deserves communication that works for them in all parts of life: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/humansofscot... Support the campaign: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

We're pleased to announce a new round of projects, totalling £1.9 million. funded through the Self Management Fund. Projects will support early intervention, reducing waiting lists and target health inequalities. Read more: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/1-... #SelfManagement25

Creativity transforms lives and we want to celebrate the work being done to use arts to support self management. Nominations open until 18 June: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

Nominations for our Self Management Awards 2025 close next week - don’t miss your chance to celebrate the people, projects and resources making a difference in self management across Scotland. Submit by 18 June: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

THIS WEEK: We're hosting two engagement session to gather the views of our members and shape our consultation response on Scotland's Long Term Conditions Framework. For more information on how to register for the session, please email us at [email protected]

Celebrate someone who’s inspiring others to self manage and share the message. Nominate them for the Audrey Birt Self Management Champion award: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25 "

Know a resource that helps people live well or enables professionals to offer better support? Nominate it for the Self Management Resource award by 18 June: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

Have you seen we're hiring? > Digital and Communications Officer > Policy and Research Officer > Business Development Manager Closing dates are next week, so get your applications in soon. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/jobs/ #GoodMoves

Nominations for the Self Management Awards 2025 have extended and will close 18 June - don’t miss your chance to celebrate the people, projects and resources making a difference in self management across Scotland: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

Read how a simple but powerful question is transforming care at NHS Tayside. Produced in in partnership with @ALLIANCEScot & Health Improvement Scotland www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/ne... #WMTY25

Is there a project, individual or community making a real difference locally? Nominate them for the Self Management in the Community award and help celebrate impactful work: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

Nominations are now open for the Self Management Awards 2025. Celebrate the people, projects and tools making a difference across Scotland. Submit your nomination by 11 June across seven award categories: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

Join @alliancescot.bsky.social in calling for a right to communication for all. Find out more about the new campaign and help spread the word, because communication is about more than just words. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

We fully support this campaign and the right to communication for all! Find out more and sign up by visiting the link in the post below!

TFN is @scvo.scot 's magazine for the #VoluntarySector This month we round up sector responses to the recent #ProgrammeForGovernment with @oxfamscotland.bsky.social @savechildrensco.bsky.social @FoEScot.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social and others Read it all here: buff.ly/KnDxuwg

Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words. Find our more about our new campaign and RT > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

The @ALLIANCEScot @SelfMgmtScot Self Management Awards celebrate innovative and impactful self management work across Scotland. Download a form here and submit your nomination to one of our seven award categories by 11 June: bit.ly/3QMpe50 #SelfManagement25

What should the future of health and social care integration look like? Tell us your thoughts and read about the opinions of the third sector in our latest report > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/th... #Integration #TenYears #OurVoicesMatter

Join @ALLIANCEScot in calling for a right to communication for all. Sign up to ensure equal rights for everyone - because communication is about more than just words. Find our more about our new campaign and RT > www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/more-than-wo... #MoreThanWords #CommunicationForAll

Scottish civil society speaks collective voice ahead of the UK–EU Reset Summit. This week, civil society leaders welcomed UK Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds to Edinburgh and headed to Westminster to champion youth mobility and Erasmus+. Read more: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/sc...

The future of health and social care promotes, protects and upholds everyone’s right to live well. Read our new report on how integration of services has progressed in ten years, and our hopes for the future. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/th... #Integration #TenYears #OurVoicesMatter

@arns-uk.bsky.social A great start to conference #ARNS2025 with Tommy Whitelaw @whatmatters.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social youtu.be/H_Z1ZvjlKDE

The ALLIANCE are seeking members' input into our response to the UK Government's 'Pathways to Work' Green Paper. We are concerned that changes PIP have not considered devolution, but would welcome action to close the disability employment gap. More info: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/pa...

How well are we caring for Scotland’s people? Read our new Journey to Integration report looking at how Scotland has done since the system change ten years ago and our hopes for the future. www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/th... #Integration #TenYears #OurVoicesMatter

We are aware there is an issue with functionality of the ALLIANCE website. Thanks to those who have been in touch. If you have any urgent enquiries relating to ALLIANCE or its work that you cannot find the answers to please email info(@)alliance-scotland.org.uk We will update when we know more.

Did you know being involved in your community can help your #mentalhealth ? This year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is all about community - and you can read the Mental Health Foundation's top tips on how to be more involved > www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub... #ThisIsMyCommunity

Alongside 5 partner orgs, we’ve published a new paper to drive much-needed reform of social care with full cross-party support. Reform must happen now, as the Scottish election approaches and in the next parliament. Read it here: alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/th... @ccpscotland.bsky.social

Looking for reading during Deaf Awareness Week? Check out the ALLIANCE’s analysis of how Scotland is implementing the BSL (Scotland) Act, and local BSL plans: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/an... #DeafAwarenessWeek #Deaf # Deafblind #BSL #ScottishSensoryHub #CommunicationForAll

Have your say on our response to the Long Term Conditions Framework consultation. We will be responding to the Scottish Government's consultation on behalf of our members. We want to hear from you what you think should be included within our response: www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/ha...