Thursday 28 November 2013, 10.00am - 4.00pm Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL Explore & discuss four big inter-connected themes: Tackling health inequalities for a fairer, healthier Scotland Integrating health and social care for better services for … [Read more...] about Drawing It All Together – Symposium & AGM
Scottish Draft Budget 2014-15 announced
In his budget statement of 11th September 2013, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment & Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, stated that this was a budget: focused on delivering investment, protecting household incomes and creating jobs that values our public services, the people that … [Read more...] about Scottish Draft Budget 2014-15 announced
Third and Public Sector – Equal Partners?
Throughout 2013 Voluntary Health Scotland has worked in partnership with ACOSVO (Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations) and Children in Scotland to explore what learning opportunities exist for voluntary organisations and public sector organisations to develop their … [Read more...] about Third and Public Sector – Equal Partners?
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – what role for the third sector?
Published on 28th May 2013, the Bill sets out the proposed framework for Health Boards and local authorities to integrate adult health and social care. Voluntary Health Scotland has published a series of briefing papers to help voluntary health organisations understand the Bill and its … [Read more...] about Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – what role for the third sector?
Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting
If you are an organised self-starter, with excellent communication skills and a track record in project development/management, you could be the person we need for this challenging and rewarding new role. The Projects Development Officer will set up, deliver and evaluate two new projects, Digital … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting
New Food Body for Scotland Consultation 2013
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Poverty Alliance held a roundtable discussion between the third sector and the Scottish Government on 2 May 2013 as part of the Scottish Government’s consultation on the role and scope of the proposed new food body for Scotland. This lively roundtable discussion … [Read more...] about New Food Body for Scotland Consultation 2013
Safe Space – creative fundraising supported by patron Iain Banks
In this climate of funding cuts, closures, rising costs and concerns about the future Safe Space Dunfermline, who offer support services to survivors of sexual abuse, have embarked on their own fundraising initiative - the Write-athon. Launched in September 2012 they have already raised an … [Read more...] about Safe Space – creative fundraising supported by patron Iain Banks
Leading for Children and Young People’s Health – an Equal Partners event
Wednesday 15th May 2013, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm The Engine Shed, 19 St Leonard's Lane Edinburgh EH8 9SH This Equal Partners event is a co-production by Voluntary Health Scotland, ACOSVO, Children in Scotland and The Scottish Government Third Sector Unit. Targeted at third sector chief officers … [Read more...] about Leading for Children and Young People’s Health – an Equal Partners event
How can Scotland’s new food body help all Scotland’s people live longer, healthier lives?
A roundtable discussion between the third sector and the Scottish Government Thursday 2nd May, 9.00 am to 12.30 pm St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Voluntary Health Scotland and The Poverty Alliance are organising this important roundtable discussion with officials in the … [Read more...] about How can Scotland’s new food body help all Scotland’s people live longer, healthier lives?
