The July edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: July Edition
Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Today we shared a policy briefing with MSPs detailing information about current health inequalities in Scotland, including a summary of the findings from our recent (IN)VISIBLE research into sex, gender, and health inequalities. The briefing further shared a description of the policy priorities from … [Read more...] about Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
July e-Newsletter
The July edition of the VHS e-Newsletter is out now! This month, we feature information about our approach to anti-racism, an update on recent events we've hosted, and a guest blog by Alcohol Focus Scotland. Read it here If you would like to receive this newsletter direct to your email … [Read more...] about July e-Newsletter
Alcohol Focus Scotland Blog: Alcohol Action Network
In this guest blog during Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July), Rebecca Sibbett from Alcohol Focus Scotland shares information about the launch of their new Alcohol Action Network. Alcohol is linked to serious conditions including liver disease, cancer and stroke, leading to around fifty … [Read more...] about Alcohol Focus Scotland Blog: Alcohol Action Network
VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
At VHS, we were encouraged to see that the Scottish Government had scheduled a debate on strengthening Third Sector partnership so early in the parliamentary term. The thoughtful contributions to the debate from both the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing and from MSPs were largely … [Read more...] about VHS Statement: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
Policy News: June Edition
The June edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: June Edition
VHS Response: Right to Breaks for Unpaid Carers
Today we submitted our response to the Scottish Government consultation on the implementation of the right to breaks for unpaid carers. The response provides some high-level insights to support the protection of unpaid carer health and wellbeing through the provision of short breaks. Our insights … [Read more...] about VHS Response: Right to Breaks for Unpaid Carers
VHS (IN)VISIBLE Report: Health, Sex and Gender Inequalities in Scotland
Our (IN)VISIBLE Report exploring the impact of sex and gender on health experiences and outcomes in Scotland has been published! This 48-page report pulls together evidence and insight from 50+ VHS members and wider stakeholders, as well as national and academic sources, to identify key themes … [Read more...] about VHS (IN)VISIBLE Report: Health, Sex and Gender Inequalities in Scotland
Policy News: May Edition
The May edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: May Edition
Movement for Health Creation Open Letter to MSPs
Today Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) sent an open letter, signed by 79 VHS members, to all new and returning MSPs elected last week. The letter calls on MSPs to prioritise health creation and take action to address health inequalities. The letter details some of the key health challenges facing … [Read more...] about Movement for Health Creation Open Letter to MSPs
