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Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
My name is Leanne McBride, and I am a peer support facilitator working for Yoker Community Campus with the Chance 2 Change group, which comprises people from Drumchapel and surrounding communities in Glasgow. Chance 2 Change is an expert reference group for the Scottish Government supporting the … [Read more...] about Leanne’s blog: see me, listen, be honest, help me understand
Members Meet Up: What price health? The Cost-of-Living Crisis, Health and the Third Sector
Members Meet Up Key Messages In October VHS members gathered for an online meeting to discuss how the cost-of-living crisis was impacting their organisations and the people they support. Around 30 people from a range of third sector organisations participated. Some members shared … [Read more...] about Members Meet Up: What price health? The Cost-of-Living Crisis, Health and the Third Sector
Consultation Response: Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
September 2022 VHS responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. We also engaged with a government-run consultation event which we welcomed as it allowed for contributions to be heard from a broad spectrum of organisations and people. VHS has … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Tanith’s Blog: The National Care Service Needs a Blueprint, a Schedule and a Budget
About 1 in 6 of us has a neurological condition that has a significant impact on our lives. And people with neurological conditions need an effective National Care Service. As a rule, if your condition involves the brain or nervous system, things can be difficult. You might have physical and … [Read more...] about Tanith’s Blog: The National Care Service Needs a Blueprint, a Schedule and a Budget
What’s new? Read our October 2022 e- bulletin
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VHS insights into Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
VHS welcomes the report Tackling health inequalities in Scotland published by the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on 28th September 2022. VHS’s contributions to the Inquiry are referred to a number of times during the report. We are pleased to have made a significant … [Read more...] about VHS insights into Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
Strengthening Audit Scotland and third sector engagement
In September 2022 VHS met with Audit Scotland, with a view to strengthening opportunities for our members to understand and engage with the review work of Audit Scotland over the coming 12 months and beyond. We learned that Audit Scotland has agreed the scope of its NHS in Scotland 2022 report … [Read more...] about Strengthening Audit Scotland and third sector engagement
What’s new? Read our September 2022 e- bulletin
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What’s new? Read our August 2022 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 August 2022 e- bulletin
