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At ALISS, we are all about connecting you with the right local support and services to make life easier. Our news page is your one-stop shop for updates, tips, and stories about how ALISS is making a difference in communities across Scotland.

 

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Members Monthly!

Each month, we are highlighting an organisation on ALISS that is part of the ALLIANCE’s Member Network.

This month, we are celebrating Action for ME, a charity that provides support, including healthcare, to people of all ages affected by ME.

One of their initiatives is the Young People’s Counselling Service, which provides a safe space for young people to talk about their feelings, their situation and their goals in life. Click here to learn more about this Action for ME service and others.

Interested in becoming an ALLIANCE Member or being our next feature? Get in touch at membership@alliance-scotland.org.uk 

 

A poster for Action for ME's Young People's Counselling service with below a speech bubble against a pale blue background. The poster shows an illustration of a girl sitting at a table looking at her laptop. The text on the poster reads: “We know that living with ME can be hard and it can leave you feeling isolated and frustrated. We're here to help.” The text in the speech bubble reads: “We provide Young People's Counselling Service to those aged 11-18, with suspected or diagnosed ME. Counselling is a safe space, to talk about your feelings, your life, your situation, your goals. It is an opportunity to talk to someone outside your family or friends where you decide what you want to talk about.”

 

The importance of community connections for health and wellbeing.

 Amber and Sophie visited the Nan McKay Community Hall in Pollokshields. This vibrant local hub offers a variety of activities and services that bring people together to promote health, wellbeing, and community connection. Read more about their visit here.

A white building with a blue sign above the entrance reading ‘Nan McKay Hall’. The entrance has a ramp leading up to an open door. The area is surrounded by lush greenery and blooming yellow roses, with another white building visible in the background. The sky is clear and blue.

 

Maximising Independence with ALISS

Our Comms and Engagement Officer, Sophie, wrote a blog post about ALISS’s involvement in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership’s “Maximising Independence” programme. Read the full story here.

 

Illustration of a person sitting in a chair, reaching out towards a red ball on the floor. Text above reads: "Maximising Independence - Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership." Additional text says, "Glasgow is transforming the delivery of health and social care, towards a system that supports patient independence." Logos at the bottom include Glasgow City HSCP, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Glasgow City Council.

 

ALISS at the Museums Galleries Scotland Strategy Symposium

Amber and Sophie recently attended the Museums Galleries Scotland Strategy Symposium to encourage more museums and galleries to join ALISS. Amber has shared her key takeaways from the day in a new blog post. Read the full story here.

A large auditorium filled with people. A large screen at the front displays a video call with Professor David Olusoga who is wearing glasses and a blue shirt.

 

Case Study: ALISS and Glasgow Community Food Network

Our Engagement Officer Amber, spoke with Mark, Sarah, and Rebecca from Glasgow Community Food Network (GCFN). ALISS and GCFN have been working together to develop a local food map showing Glasgow's free or low-cost community food services.

You can find out how the map is helping GCFN to make fresh food more accessible and available by watching Amber and the team in this video: 

 

Meet the ALISS team!

As we’re all about connecting with communities at ALISS, we’d love to meet you! Whether you want to learn more about how ALISS can support your work, see ALISS in action, or have a friendly chat, please visit our stand at these upcoming events.

 

  • We don’t have any events lined up at the moment, but we’re always happy to chat! If you’d like to connect with us, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.

 

News Archive

Explore our archive of past ALISS news to discover updates, announcements, and stories about the ALISS community.

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Last reviewed: April 2025

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