SHA Scotland Publications

Health and Care Workers Covenant
Our proposal for a new Health and Care Workers Covenant, modelled on the armed forces version while recognising important differences.
Reform of Social Care
Our paper on the reform of social care in Scotland and submission to the national review.
Health and Care Integration
A video presentation to an English care conference on the lessons from Scotland. Here are the slides and a link to our blog post on the subsequent Audit Scotland report.
NHS 70 Anniversary
Our paper to mark the 70th anniversary of NHS Scotland. It celebrates the achievements and looks ahead to the challenges.
Reducing Health Inequalities Locally

How local authorities can tackle health inequalities in their own communities.
Commission on Health Inequalities

Report to the Scottish Labour Party on how to tackle health inequalities.
Chaired by SHA Scotland Chair, Dr David Conway.
Commission for the Provision of Quality Care in Scotland

Report to the Scottish Labour Party on how to tackle the growing crisis in Scotland's social care system.
PictureSHA Scotland's main publication is Healthier Scotland
Submissions

Scottish Labour SPF First Stage Consultation - June 2019

Alcohol Minimum Pricing (Scotland) Bill.

Shifting the Culture - Private members bill on alcohol licensing

Local Healthcare Bill - Direct elections to health boards

Scottish Labour policy consultation - Caring and Healthier Scotland
Conference Motions

Scottish Labour 2019 - Health inequalities
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Scottish Labour 2014 - Time to care

Scottish Labour 2013 - Health Inequalities

Scottish Labour 2012 - Minimum pricing of alcohol

Papers

NHS Scotland at 60 - SHA Scotland celebration of the achievements and future challenges

Other Papers

Health inequality in Scotland - UNISON submission to Health Inequalities Commission

Health and Care integration. UNISON briefing on Public Bodies Joint Working Bill