Welcome to September’s edition of Health Policy Matters! This monthly blog features recent policy highlights, as well as upcoming influencing opportunities for VHS and our members. Following on from yesterday’s announcement of £500 million cuts by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – September 2024
Partnership Approach to Mental Health Distress
Voluntary Health Scotland currently sits on a Partnership Delivery Group (PDG), alongside the Scottish Police Authority, Police Scotland, COSLA and other health and social care partners. The PDG was established to act on the findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) … [Read more...] about Partnership Approach to Mental Health Distress
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
Following a kitchen table discussion with our members on 30 July, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's Third Sector Funding Principles consultation. The response summarises the views and experiences of both VHS as an individual … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Third Sector Funding Principles Consultation
Health Policy Matters – August 2024
Welcome to August’s edition of Health Policy Matters! This monthly blog features recent policy highlights, as well as upcoming influencing opportunities for VHS and our members. It is no secret that the third sector is under incredible financial pressure at the moment. Over the last month, we … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – August 2024
Health Policy Matters – July 2024
Welcome to Voluntary Health Scotland’s new monthly policy blog! I’m Matthew James, the new Policy Engagement Lead at VHS. I’ve been at the organisation for just over three months now and have been made to feel so welcome by the team here, as well as by our members and partners. I have been amazed by … [Read more...] about Health Policy Matters – July 2024
Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
Following engagement with our members at our recent Members Meet-Up on 21 May 2024, Voluntary Health Scotland has submitted a response to the Disclosure Scotland fees consultation. In our response, we have stated that we do not agree with this proposal. Currently, Disclosure Scotland waives fees … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Responds to Disclosure Scotland Fees Consultation
