Voluntary Health Scotland helped facilitate four informal engagement events as part of the Health, Social Care & Sport Committee’s inquiry into health inequalities. This work was led by the Scottish Parliament’s Participation & Communities Team (PACT) and offered VHS members and stakeholders … [Read more...] about Blog: Influencing the health inequalities inquiry
Inquiry into Health Inequalities hears oral evidence from VHS
VHS's Chief Executive Claire Stevens has given evidence to the Health Social Care and Sport Committee in the Scottish Parliament, as they begin taking oral evidence for their Inquiry into Health Inequalities. This opening evidence session took place on 24th May, but it followed four informal … [Read more...] about Inquiry into Health Inequalities hears oral evidence from VHS
Anna’s Blog: Tackling Health Inequalities through the Huruma Project
What does Huruma mean? you may wonder. It’s a Swahili word meaning “compassion”; we all need compassion at some point in our lives and therefore we are proud to share how we are using Huruma (compassion) to tackle health inequalities for ethnically diverse communities living in Edinburgh and the … [Read more...] about Anna’s Blog: Tackling Health Inequalities through the Huruma Project
What’s new? Read our May 2022 e- bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations - including our new survey on the Covid-19 vaccine programme - tell us your experiences and views on the public health interventions. Download the e-bulletin here Sign up to receive it direct each … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our May 2022 e- bulletin
VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
Vaccine Inequalities: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector. Deadline Extended: Friday 17th June Voluntary Health Scotland is conducting research to assess the extent to which the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Scotland sought to reduce … [Read more...] about VHS launches survey on the COVID-19 vaccine programme
VHS launches its 2022-25 strategy
VHS's Chief Executive Claire Stevens writes: Today, 2nd May 2022, I am delighted to launch VHS's new Three Year Strategy 2022-25. Delayed for a year by the pandemic, our new strategy reaffirms the purpose we serve as national intermediary and network to Scotland's health charities and other … [Read more...] about VHS launches its 2022-25 strategy
Update on the COVID-19 Highest Risk List
Update on the Highest Risk List in Scotland from the Scottish Government The Highest Risk List (HRL) will end on 31 May. The Scottish Government has highlighted this is a positive step as there is no longer a need for the vast majority of people who have been on the Highest Risk List to consider … [Read more...] about Update on the COVID-19 Highest Risk List
Opportunity to build your own information support app
The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and Voluntary Health Scotland are seeking up to 6 third sector organisations to pilot use of the national Right Decision Service platform to deliver web and mobile apps. This is a key opportunity to deliver information in an easily accessible … [Read more...] about Opportunity to build your own information support app
Engagement Events: Health Inequalities Inquiry
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. Some variations in health may happen naturally and be unavoidable. However, health inequalities are defined as such when they affect certain groups or people in … [Read more...] about Engagement Events: Health Inequalities Inquiry
Consultation Response: Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for the review into the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in Scotland. The consultation closed on Monday 11 April. We welcome the potential move towards a more intersectional … [Read more...] about Consultation Response: Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland
