The CPG on Health Inequalities met on Tuesday 7 February to discuss the health inequalities experienced in Scottish Prisons. The meeting was chaired by Brian Whittle MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, and Audrey Nicoll MSP, convenor of the Criminal Justice Committee, was in attendance. We were joined … [Read more...] about Briefing on Health Inequalities in Scottish Prisons
What’s new? Read our February 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 February 2023 e-bulletin
Community Link Worker Mapping – Online Survey
Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network are currently conducting research to map the range of Community Link Worker (CLW) projects across Scotland and learn more about the impact they have in their communities. As part of this research, we are conducting a short … [Read more...] about Community Link Worker Mapping – Online Survey
Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
Would you like to contribute to the future of research in the field of dance for dementia? Are you interested in engaging in dance activities? Are you a person living with dementia, carer, family member, dancer, dance organisation, researcher, policy maker or student? Then this is the project for … [Read more...] about Opportunity to contribute to research into dance and dementia
What’s new? Read our January 2023 e- bulletin
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Key Messages: AGM and Annual Lecture
Following the formal proceedings of the Voluntary Health Scotland Annual General Meeting, we held our annual lecture at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. We heard from Susan Brown, Assistant Clerk to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, and Susan Murray, … [Read more...] about Key Messages: AGM and Annual Lecture
Parliamentary Debate: Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
Parliamentary Debate Briefing for MSPs December 2022 Following the publication of the Health, Social Care & Sport Committee's report on health inequalities and the Scottish Government's response, there is due to be a debate in parliament on Wednesday 14 December on the findings. Ahead … [Read more...] about Parliamentary Debate: Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
What’s new? Read our December 2022 e- bulletin
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Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector
Our new publication, Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector, is now available. In May 2022 VHS conducted a qualitative study asking our member organisations and wider network about the inclusivity … [Read more...] about Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector
Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing (PPCW) is a new division in Police Scotland. Its purpose is to change policing culture through a focus on primary prevention using a Whole System Approach. The overarching aim of PPCW is to reduce vulnerability, prevent harm and work collaboratively … [Read more...] about Valerie’s Blog: Wellbeing approach in the community
