This month James met with Christine Duncan (Chief Executive Officer) and Usman Ali (Policy and Development officer) from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Scottish Families are one of four commissioned agencies that are tasked by the Scottish Government to help deliver Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
This month James met with Christine Duncan (Chief Executive Officer) and Usman Ali (Policy and Development officer) from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs. Scottish Families are one of four commissioned agencies that are tasked by the Scottish Government to help deliver Scotland’s … [Read more...] about Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Public Bodies Bill – Stage 1 Debate
The Scottish Parliament held the Stage 1 debate for the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday 26 November 2013. This followed the Stage 1 report, which discusses the general principles of the Bill. During this session, the Bill’s general principles were debated and the … [Read more...] about Public Bodies Bill – Stage 1 Debate
The Engagement Matrix
Scotland’s Healthcare Quality Strategy aims to support people to live longer, healthier lives. The Quality Strategy set out commitments to improve the quality of people’s healthcare and experience of healthcare. In 2010 the Quality Alliance Board considered the third sector’s contribution to the … [Read more...] about The Engagement Matrix
Health Inequalities
While Scotland’s health is improving, the gap in health outcomes between the most and least advantaged groups in society is widening. People who are more disadvantaged, have a lower level of income, with a lower level of education, have greater health problems, have a poorer quality of life, are … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities
Health & Social Care Integration
The integration of health and social care is the Scottish Government’s programme of reform to improve services for people who use health and social care services. Integration aims to ensure that health and social care provision across Scotland is joined-up and seamless, especially for people with … [Read more...] about Health & Social Care Integration
Learning Exchanges 2012-2013
The Learning Exchange progrmame is a joint initiative between the Community Health Exchange (CHEX), Community Food and Health Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Government Third Sector Unit. Originally piloted in 2012, the project sought to create opportunities for structured … [Read more...] about Learning Exchanges 2012-2013
Third Sector Contributions to Narrowing Health Inequalities
As part of the first Challenge Poverty Week, co-ordinated by the Poverty Alliance, VHS Scotland held a Sounding Board on Thursday 17 October 2013 to examine and discuss the third sector contribution to narrowing health inequalities in Scotland and mark the Annual United Nations Day for the … [Read more...] about Third Sector Contributions to Narrowing Health Inequalities
Living Streets
This month James met with Chris Thompson (Schools Co-ordinator) at Living Streets Scotland. Living Streets Scotland campaigns for safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, where people want to walk. Living Streets, formally known as the Pedestrians Association, was formed in 1929. They have an … [Read more...] about Living Streets
Learning to Lead in Health
Voluntary health organisations are key players in the transformation of public services and in the shift towards prevention and early intervention. The changing policy environment is both an opportunity and a challenge for voluntary health organisations. This one day taster programme is designed … [Read more...] about Learning to Lead in Health
