I have been working on the Volunteering in NHSScotland Programme, hosted by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, for almost three years now. Our programme is staffed by me and my manager, Alan Bigham. We support NHS Boards to build sustainable volunteering programmes and to develop safe, effective … [Read more...] about Lisa’s Blog: Volunteering at The Victoria Hospice
Susan’s Blog: Tackling the Inverse Volunteering Law
Volunteers are invaluable. This week is Volunteers Week so it’s a fantastic time to say thank you to the amazing contribution volunteers make. Many third sector organisations rely on volunteers to deliver their vital work. The Scottish Household Survey 2017 showed that 28% of adults volunteered … [Read more...] about Susan’s Blog: Tackling the Inverse Volunteering Law
Helen’s Blog: Time to Celebrate – Volunteering for All
Volunteering brings enormous benefits and enjoyment to beneficiaries, volunteers and the wider community. We know that volunteering increases social and civil participation, reduces loneliness and isolation and empowers communities. It can also improve mental and physical health, support the … [Read more...] about Helen’s Blog: Time to Celebrate – Volunteering for All
Alison’s Blog: Partnership and Collaboration
It was great to attend the Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference in Glasgow recently. This event was supported by the Scottish Government and attended by a whole range of participants from a multitude of organisations. It was a day surrounded by like minded people who had … [Read more...] about Alison’s Blog: Partnership and Collaboration
Key Messages: Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
On 14th of May VHS held a conference in Glasgow to explore good practice in volunteering where it is delivered by NHS and third sector working together. The conference was sponsored by the Scottish Government, with a closing address by the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Joe … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
Key Messages: Culture, Health and Wellbeing in Rural Scotland
VHS in collaboration with Scottish Rural Health Partnership (SRHP) hosted this event exploring culture, health and wellbeing in rural settings, at the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Inverness. 42 delegates registered from across a wide range of voluntary and public sector … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Culture, Health and Wellbeing in Rural Scotland
Key Messages: Mental wellbeing, social isolation and loneliness in rural Scotland
VHS presented this one hour workshop at The Gathering on 20th February 2019, in partnership with the Scottish Rural Health Partnership which is hosted by the University of Highlands and Islands. The aim was to shine a light on mental health issues distinctive to rural and remote areas in Scotland … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Mental wellbeing, social isolation and loneliness in rural Scotland
Conversation Notes: Culture, health and wellbeing
Following on from the VHS annual conference in November 2018, we held a small round table on 4th February 2019, as part of our commitment to "keep the conversation going" on culture, health and wellbeing. Read the note of the meeting below. Conversation Notes - Culture health and … [Read more...] about Conversation Notes: Culture, health and wellbeing
Key Messages: The Future of Public Health- Bicycle or Frog?
VHS presented this one hour workshop at The Gathering, on behalf of the Health Inequalities Learning Collaborative, supported by NHS Health Scotland. The aim was to explore what public health means to the third sector and engage the sector in discussion about public health reform and its ambition to … [Read more...] about Key Messages: The Future of Public Health- Bicycle or Frog?
CPG Health Inequalities: Loneliness and social isolation
The Health Inequalities Cross Party Group met on the 31st January to discuss loneliness and social isolation and the impact on health inequalities. The meeting was chaired by co-convenor of the group Donald Cameron MSP. The opening presentation was from Minister for Older People and Equalities, … [Read more...] about CPG Health Inequalities: Loneliness and social isolation
