9th June 2023 Voluntary Health Scotland responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the National Outcomes Review. During the preparation for this consultation, VHS held a Members Meet Up to discuss the National Outcomes and highlight the consultation to our members. The meeting was … [Read more...] about VHS Response: National Outcomes Review Consultation
VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
May 2023 On the 10th May 2023, Voluntary Health Scotland held a Members Meet Up to discuss the Scottish Government's review of the national outcomes and inform the VHS consultation response. We had 41 participants representing various third sector organizations, the event provided a platform for … [Read more...] about VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
Date: Monday, 26th June Time: 12.30 to 16.00 Venue: Scottish Parliament We are excited to announce the upcoming Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) & Participation and Communities Team (PACT) Knowledge Exchange Meeting. Please note this event is fully subscribed so please make sure you … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
What’s new? Read our May 2023 e- bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our May 2023 e- bulletin
Christophe Blog: Join Global Intergenerational Week and Transform Your Community
Generations Working Together is delighted to invite you to participate in Global Intergenerational Week, 24 -30 April 2023. Promoting intergenerational relations has never been more pressing. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated levels of loneliness and isolation that were already … [Read more...] about Christophe Blog: Join Global Intergenerational Week and Transform Your Community
What’s new? Read our April 2023 e- bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our April 2023 e- bulletin
Consultation Responses: Freedom of Information Reform
March 2022 VHS responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the need for future legislative change of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). We shared our draft response for comment with our membership ahead of submitting our final thoughts on the potential implications … [Read more...] about Consultation Responses: Freedom of Information Reform
Has community planning made a difference?
On 30th January 2023 the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee joined with 37 representatives from community and third sector organisations to hear about their experiences of community planning. The event was co-produced and co-facilitated by the Committee, Voluntary … [Read more...] about Has community planning made a difference?
What’s new? Read our March 2023 e- bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations and a link to our 2023 Membership Survey, so you can tell us what you think of VHS. Download the bulletin here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our March 2023 e- bulletin
Consultation: FOI and access to information rights in Scotland
We need your feedback! Access to information rights is an unusual topic for our network, but there are important reforms to legislation being consulted on which could impact many third sector organisations, especially those working in health and social care services. You may already know that … [Read more...] about Consultation: FOI and access to information rights in Scotland
