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Living with societal long Covid

Susan Smith says the voluntary sector’s is Never More Needed to help people manage life in Scotland's second lockdown

OPINION 18th January 2021 by Susan Smith

Having Covid-19 was the most terrifying journey of my life

Nikki O'Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, warns the coronavirus is real and everyone is at risk

OPINION 15th January 2021 by Nikki O'Hara

Covid-19 has ensured that digital has fast become part of our DNA

Jillian Milne reflects on how Covid-19 has affected the support Mindspace offers, and what the longer term impact of the pandemic will be

OPINION 7th January 2021 by Jillian Milne

Mental health recovery is possible – even in lockdown

Face-to-face support has been stripped away, but mental health charity Penumbra is still looking after its community through the Covid pandemic

OPINION 6th January 2021 by Susan Smith

Deaf ambition for 2021

Janis McDonald says a major climate change summit in Glasgow this year provides the chance to highlight inclusive communication on a global stage

OPINION 6th January 2021 by Janis McDonald

Watch this space (very closely)

Mhairi Snowden says it is important that the voluntary sector prepares as much as it can for the impacts of Brexit

OPINION 18th December 2020 by Mhairi Snowden

It’s doable – so let’s do it

John Cassidy analyses Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing’s Blueprint for a Healthier Scotland and looks at how communities have responded to Covid-19

OPINION 14th December 2020 by John Cassidy

Carer centre funding model must change

Peter Minshall responds to a debate on third sector funding in the Scottish Parliament

OPINION 10th December 2020 by Peter Minshall

Fair treatment for those with MS is as important as ever

Morna Simpkins reflects on this year and looks forward to 2021

OPINION 8th December 2020 by Morna Simpkins

New year, new immigration rules: What organisations need to know

Dr Rebecca Zahn details the new issues organisations may face with immigration post-Brexit

OPINION 8th December 2020 by Rebecca Zahn

Voluntary sector has shown how vital it is: it must now be valued accordingly

To coincide with an important Scottish parliamentary debate, Ruth Maguire MSP write on why charities are #NeverMoreNeeded

OPINION 1st December 2020 Guest post

Our most challenging year yet

John MacMillan reflects on the challenges the Eric Liddell Centre has faced in its 40th year

OPINION 16th November 2020 by John MacMillan

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