In a recent letter addressed to colleagues, including VHS, Emma Roddick MSP, the Minister for Equalities, Migration, and Refugees in Scotland, provided an update on the ongoing review of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) by the Scottish Government. The PSED is a crucial aspect of Scotland's … [Read more...] about Public Sector Equality Duty Review Update
Claire’s blog: building a health-creating society
25 October 2023 Each year the team at VHS works hard to come up with a theme and programme for our annual conference in October. It needs to grab people’s attention, capture their imagination and persuade them to come along and be part of the day, whether as a delegate, speaker or exhibitor. VHS … [Read more...] about Claire’s blog: building a health-creating society
VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
October 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the planned Human Rights Bill for Scotland. This legislation presents an incredible opportunity to reduce the number of people being missed by services or not being able to access their rights. It … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Human Rights Bill for Scotland consultation 2023
Analysis Report: VHS Membership Survey 2023
September 2023 In February we opened our members survey for 2023 to gain a better understanding of our members' priorities and what they think about our work. We are so grateful for the responses we received, they are already helping to shape our events programme and policy work. The views … [Read more...] about Analysis Report: VHS Membership Survey 2023
Community of Practice on Addressing Racialised Inequalities
20 July 2023 The Scottish Government is establishing a community of practice on racialised inequalities in health and social care. It is to be jointly administered by Public Health Scotland's Inclusion Health Team and the government’s Racialised Health Inequalities in Health and Social Care and … [Read more...] about Community of Practice on Addressing Racialised Inequalities
Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
June 2023 The Health Policy Officers Network collaborated with the Scottish Parliament's Participation and Communities Team to hold a knowledge exchange event in the parliament. We heard from Ewan about the Participation and Communities Team's (PACT) role in bringing communities to parliament … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
VHS Response: National Outcomes Review Consultation
9th June 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the National Outcomes Review. During the preparation for this consultation, VHS held a Members Meet Up to discuss the National Outcomes and highlight the consultation to our members. The meeting was … [Read more...] about VHS Response: National Outcomes Review Consultation
VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
May 2023 On the 10th May 2023, Voluntary Health Scotland held a Members Meet Up to discuss the Scottish Government's review of the national outcomes and inform the VHS consultation response. We had 41 participants representing various third sector organizations, the event provided a platform for … [Read more...] about VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
Date: Monday, 26th June Time: 12.30 to 16.00 Venue: Scottish Parliament We are excited to announce the upcoming Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) & Participation and Communities Team (PACT) Knowledge Exchange Meeting. Please note this event is fully subscribed so please make sure you … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
Consultation Responses: Freedom of Information Reform
March 2022 VHS responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the need for future legislative change of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). We shared our draft response for comment with our membership ahead of submitting our final thoughts on the potential implications … [Read more...] about Consultation Responses: Freedom of Information Reform
