Whilst chairing VHS’s busy annual conference Get the Picture: Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Dr John Ennis took time out to catch up with me. Professor Sir Harry Burns’ opening keynote address focused on the importance of adopting a ‘what matters to you’ approach when working with individuals, to … [Read more...] about Sarah’s blog: Getting The Picture with Dr John Ennis
More About Us: VHS Annual Review 2018
We have just published our smart new Annual Review - find out more about our impact since April 2017 and what our Members have to say about us. Download here: VHS Annual Review 2018 … [Read more...] about More About Us: VHS Annual Review 2018
Claire’s blog: Getting the Picture
The worlds of health, care, arts and culture will converge at VHS's annual conference next Tuesday (20th November 2018) as we bring them together in an exploration of the role of culture in creating and sustaining healthier communities and individual wellbeing. Last December, the Cross Party … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: Getting the Picture
Improving Health, Influencing Public Health Workshop 27 November 2018
VHS and CHEX (Community Health Exchange) are active players in Scotland's Public Health Reform programme. We would like to invite colleagues across the third and community health sectors to a workshop on Tuesday 27th November, 1.00 pm to 4.30pm, at the Edinburgh Training & Conference Centre to … [Read more...] about Improving Health, Influencing Public Health Workshop 27 November 2018
Private Members Bill on Brexit, Health and Social Care seeks support
VHS is one of a growing number of organisations lending its support to the Private Members Bill calling for an independent assessment of the impact of Brexit for health and social care systems across the UK. The Bill will have its first hearing in the House of Commons following Prime Minister's … [Read more...] about Private Members Bill on Brexit, Health and Social Care seeks support
Audit Scotland reviews health and social care integration
Earlier this year VHS organised two round table discussions to support Audit Scotland’s engagement with the third sector during its second review of health and social care integration (H&SCI). We anticipate that their report will be published shortly, but meantime we are publishing our note of … [Read more...] about Audit Scotland reviews health and social care integration
Third sector reframes public health discussion
VHS hosted a useful meeting on 18th October to consider progress in reforming public health in Scotland from a third sector perspective. The meeting enabled third sector people with a role in the reform programme's various Boards, Commissions and working groups to hear from Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Third sector reframes public health discussion
Claire’s Blog: next steps for third sector in Public Health Reform
In July I blogged about VHS’s growing involvement in the Public Health Reform Programme. A lot has happened since then, so it’s time for another update. As a member of the overall Public Health Oversight Board (PHOB) for the past year, my job has been to ensure that our sector is as fully … [Read more...] about Claire’s Blog: next steps for third sector in Public Health Reform
Ian’s blog: more green lights for active travel
Over the past few days, we at Paths for All have been digesting the raft of statistics, information and government plans that were announced on 4th September 2018. In the space of just a few hours, and thanks to the publication of the 2017 Scottish Household Survey, Transport Scotland stats, and … [Read more...] about Ian’s blog: more green lights for active travel
Mental Health a key plank of 2018/19 Programme for Government
The Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to make Scotland one of the first countries in the world to develop a strategy to address loneliness and social isolation. Announcing the Scottish Government's 2018/19 Programme for Government, the First Minister included a number of commitments … [Read more...] about Mental Health a key plank of 2018/19 Programme for Government
