Barbara Flynn

Development Officer, Self Management Team at @ALLIANCEScot. All views are my own.

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

The Self Management Fund is open!

Until 09.00 AM on 19 December 2025.

More information below!

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

The Self Management Fund is open!

Third sector and community groups can apply for small or large grants for new or developing projects that support people to self manage their health.

Find out more:
https://t.co/LypeR4Tt4d

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Very excited that Self Management Week is just next week, what a great range of events this year from @SelfMgmtScot and @ALLIANCEScot !

Check out the programme of events here:

https://t.co/6SxHoIPRvO

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

Self Management Week 2025 - NEXT WEEK!

There's still time to sign up to our events.

Join us next Thursday pm for some somatic yoga - a gentle and restorative session to end the week!

Don't miss out, book your spot here: https://t.co/svxNsJArs5

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Looking forward to this, @SelfMgmtScot !

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

Have you checked out the programme for Self Management Week 2025?

We look forward to welcoming you at our launch event on Monday 22 September at 12pm, for networking and a warm welcome to the week!

You can sign up here: https://t.co/svxNsJArs5

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Another brilliant organisation doing some really empowering work around self management - https://t.co/Svwa48c3sc

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

"LTCH has helped me to come such a long way"

Louise, a participant at LTCH, explains how the support she has received and self management tools she has learnt have enabled her to take the lead in the management of her health.

Read here: https://t.co/lneexZ3Ged

#WhatINeedToLead

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Very excited for this year's Self Management Week!

Check out the events here and sign up before they fill up!

#SelfManagement25
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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

Registration is now open for Self Management Week 2025!

Running from 22-25 September, all events will be free, inclusive and will explore self management, health and wellbeing.

Check out the events schedule here: https://t.co/svxNsJzTCx

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Feeling proud of and thankful for my brilliant colleague Chris, for sharing his perspective and insights ❤️

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

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Find out why patience and understanding are what enable our colleague Chris to feel supported, in this short clip:

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Such inspiring words! 💕

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

"I feel more connected to myself, to humanity and the wider, natural world"

Gail has several long term conditions but has taken the lead in the management of her health through a range of self management approaches.

Read her story here: https://t.co/ketbzdZNoz

#WhatINeedToLead

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

"I keep the momentum by slowing down"

Inspiring words from Satya Dunning ♥️

#WhatINeedToNeed
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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

"Taking that scary and liberating step of living for me" - Satya Dunning, Facilitator and Healing Diets Nutritional Consultant from Stepping into Life talks about #WhatINeedToNeed #SelfManagement25 @ALLIANCEScot

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

Professionals, peers, family and your community all have a role in supporting you to lead.

Have a quick read of this piece from the @ALLIANCEScot Self Management team to see why:

https://t.co/bgxKcPuomU

#WhatINeedToLead
#SelfManagement25

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Great to see the #SelfManagement principles in action!

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@SelfMgmtScot

[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

'I am the leading partner in the management of my health.'

Watch this clip to see how individuals living with a diagnosis of dementia became involved in their care and, alongside staff supporting them, shaped a new approach to their care.

#WhatINeedToLead
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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Really looking forward to this year's Self Management Week!

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

Self Management Week 2025 will take place from 22-25 September!

We will be celebrating and highlighting the benefits of self management through a series of online and in-person events.

See here for more: https://t.co/CbRXg1enHv

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[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

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. Find out more: https://t.co/Oz6cQYwzQa

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

We know there is great work going on in the community to support self management - there's still time to nominate your self management champions!

See below link for more details.

Deadline Wednesday 18 June.

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

Nominations for the Self Management Awards 2025 have been extended and will close on 18 June!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the people, projects and resources making a difference in self management across Scotland:
https://t.co/wY5OV8ugps

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

"Self management means you decide what your priorities are, whilst being supported by the practitioners, services and communities around you to reach them"

Read this latest piece by our colleague Grace and tell us what you need to lead:
https://t.co/N9YKqC3Y5w

#SelfManagement25

[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

After a fantastic day of events and speakers we are now listening to Professor Sir Michael Marmot deliver the keynote speech, on building fairer societies and why we need equity of health and wellbeing at the heart of policy-making.

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#OurVoicesMatter

[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

We're at the @ALLIANCEScot Conference, listening to Neil Gray @neilcgray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, talk about the importance of person-centred care and maximising prevention.

#OurVoicesMatter
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[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

If you missed our online events at this year's Self Management Week, you can now catch up by watching the event presentation recordings on #ALLIANCELive.

Here is the link to our Self Management playlist:

https://t.co/hs57jL6NAn

#SelfManagement24

[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

It's #SelfCareWeek and @SelfCareForum are encouraging everyone to care for their mind and body, something essential for good self management.

Head over to @SelfCareForum's page to find out more about what's happening this week and how to join in.

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Also, great article @MySelfManage! 🤩👏

[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

1,000 members and still growing! 🥳

If you have an interest in #SelfManagement, either on a personal or professional level, then join the Self Management Network Scotland - a free network of individuals, healthcare and 3rd sector workers!

More details and link to join below ⬇️

[ALLIANCE Self Mgmt @SelfMgmtScot]

The Self Management Network Scotland has reached 1,000 members!

Read on to see what Joanne, one of our earliest members from MySelf-Management, has to say about the value of being part of this national collective:

https://t.co/LukjrcpMTs

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[Barbara Flynn @bmflynn7]

Online join form here:

https://t.co/jycA51LntN