Fighting for the support that our communities need has seldom been more important. Additional stress on the NHS and finances has had short term effects and as we continue to progress into and past the COVID-19 crisis the consequences for those who already faced challenges in maintaining their … [Read more...] about Morna’s Blog: why we’re getting #LouderForMS
Ageing Well: Virtual Talk with the Open University
The Open University and VHS are running a joint series of virtual talks exploring 'Ageing Well'. Lead by Dr Jitka Vsecteckova, from the Faculty of Public Health at the Open University, with discussion and input from a range of third sector organisations, these talks have looked at a range of … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: Virtual Talk with the Open University
Robbie’s Blog: Atlas Pandemica – Maps to a Kinder World
“The change that matters most is not down the road, at the end of a chain reaction - it is present immediately, instantly, when people demonstrate resourcefulness, altruism, improvisational ability and kindness.” Rebecca Solnit Atlas Pandemica is a project that is designed to encourage … [Read more...] about Robbie’s Blog: Atlas Pandemica – Maps to a Kinder World
#WeArePublicHealth: Conference Key Messages
On the 4th and 5th of November VHS held our Annual Conference and AGM online for the first time. #WeArePublicHealth : Building Forward for Health & Wellbeing had over 120 delegates registered to attend over the 2 day event with keynote speakers, workshop sessions, discussions, virtual exhibitors … [Read more...] about #WeArePublicHealth: Conference Key Messages
Pamela’s Blog: Health on the Shelf
If I told you that over 700,000 people used Scotland’s public libraries in 2019 for health related support – you may be surprised? This confirms what many people already know that public libraries have supported health and wellbeing since their inception. Scottish philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie … [Read more...] about Pamela’s Blog: Health on the Shelf
Mairi’s Blog: Now, more than ever, we’re here to listen
Samaritans are here to listen for anyone who needs us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Since the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions we’re all taking to contain it changed all our lives, this space to listen has become more vital than ever. Volunteers at our 19 branches across Scotland have … [Read more...] about Mairi’s Blog: Now, more than ever, we’re here to listen
Iona’s Blog: Room for Art- Keeping participants creative and well in their homes during Covid 19
Room for Art is social prescribing project, providing visual arts workshops facilitated by professional artists. Our participants are referred by GPs, OTs, community link workers, social care agencies, and through self-referral. Our participants are people who were already very vulnerable prior … [Read more...] about Iona’s Blog: Room for Art- Keeping participants creative and well in their homes during Covid 19
Daren’s Blog: West Dunbartonshire Cares
Here at West Dunbartonshire CVS, the local Third Sector Interface, we pride ourselves on our community focus and our commitment to co-producing services with those who will ultimately use them. Our strapline, ‘for communities…with communities’ isn’t just words to us, it’s our promise underpinning … [Read more...] about Daren’s Blog: West Dunbartonshire Cares
Kayleigh’s Blog: Virtual Peer Support for Parents in Ayrshire
In Ayrshire the Breastfeeding Network Peer supporters work in partnership with midwives, health visitors and the infant feeding team to create an Integrated Infant Feeding Team. Our peer supporters offer evidence based, non-judgemental and unbiased Breastfeeding support to Mum’s who have birthed via … [Read more...] about Kayleigh’s Blog: Virtual Peer Support for Parents in Ayrshire
Anna’s Blog: guided by women’s feedback and lived experience
CLiCK is a Scotland-wide project supporting women who sell or exchange sex. We are a partnership of organisations working together with women’s needs and voices at the heart of the service. Our trained, trauma informed Women’s Workers across Scotland provide personalised support led by the women’s … [Read more...] about Anna’s Blog: guided by women’s feedback and lived experience