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Latest News & Blogs
Read the latest news and blogs about the voluntary health sector and the issues that concern and involve it. Guest blogs from external contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of VHS. Tell Us Your News or Write a Blog … [Read more...] about Latest News & Blogs
Health Inequalities
Scotland’s health is improving, but the gap in health outcomes between the most and least advantaged groups in society is widening. We call this gap health inequalities. Voluntary health organisations describe this as ‘getting sick more and dying earlier’ than necessary. Health inequalities are … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities
VHS Annual Conference 2021: Health at the Heart of Communities
Wednesday 6th October 2021 The VHS Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Hosted on Zoom it takes place over one day. As ever, this is a key event in the annual conference calendar, so expect a thought provoking and engaging programme, with excellent speakers, interactive … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference 2021: Health at the Heart of Communities
VHS AGM & Annual Lecture 2021
VHS welcomed members and guests to our 17th AGM and Annual Lecture on the 25th November 2021. The meeting chaired by VHS Chair Rob Murray, Chief Executive of Cancer Support Scotland and Claire Stevens Chief Executive of Voluntary Health Scotland. We are delighted that we have the following … [Read more...] about VHS AGM & Annual Lecture 2021
What’s new? Read our February 2021 e-bulletin
What’s new? Read our February 2021 e- bulletin Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our February 2021 e-bulletin
COVID-19
Information, News and Blogs During the 2020 COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, we are sharing information, evidence and learning that should be helpful and relevant to voluntary health organisations and others involved in public health. If you have news or a blog that you would like to contribute to … [Read more...] about COVID-19
Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections
This briefing offers an overview of the health offers of each main party in Scotland as well as insights into other priority areas that will impact on people’s health and wellbeing. You can read the full briefing here - Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections … [Read more...] about Summary of Scottish Party Manifestos 2021 Elections
What’s new? Read our July 2021 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our July 2021 e-bulletin
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, March 2021
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) … [Read more...] about Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, March 2021
