The Lothian Branch of BackCare, which is run by volunteers, offers its members an opportunity to meet others in their area with back problems, exchanging ideas and information. We aim to give our members practical help through warm water exercise sessions. If you or a friend suffer from back … [Read more...] about BackCare Lothian Branch
Holyrood Magazine highlights VHS
Holyrood Magazine has published an interview with Voluntary Health Scotland’s Chief Officer, Claire Stevens. The article highlights VHS’s role as a bridge between its members and policy makers, highlighting the work VHS is involved in to improve engagement between health and the third sector. Claire … [Read more...] about Holyrood Magazine highlights VHS
Scottish Co-production Network
The Joint Improvement Team and The Scottish Co-production Network are holding the second Scottish Co-production and Community Capacity Building Event in Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th February 2013. It will bring together both practitioner, user and community perspectives on achieving positive outcomes … [Read more...] about Scottish Co-production Network
Health Inequalities and Physical Activity a Priority for Public Services
Guidance on SOAs was published on the Scottish Government website on 4th December. The Guidance is designed to ensure the next round of Single Outcome Agreements ‘puts prevention at the heart of public services’. Scottish Government has sent the new Guidance to Community Planning Partnership … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities and Physical Activity a Priority for Public Services
Ministerial Taskforce on Health Inequalities reconvenes
The Ministerial Taskforce on Health Inequalities has been reconvened to examine what still needs done to narrow the health gap between the richest and poorest people in Scotland. The original Taskforce led to the Scottish Government’s social framework Equally Well. Chaired by Public Health Minister … [Read more...] about Ministerial Taskforce on Health Inequalities reconvenes
Improving Engagement between Health and the Third Sector
The work of three short-life action groups set up by the Scottish Government’s Quality Alliance Board is nearing its conclusion. All three action groups have undertaken significant tasks which will collectively form an Engagement Framework for the third sector and all NHS boards. Elements include a … [Read more...] about Improving Engagement between Health and the Third Sector
