The VHS Board of Trustees is aware that a Board member has recently appeared in court on a charge. This charge is unrelated to the organisation in any way. However, in the interests of good governance, the Board has submitted a notifiable event to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) … [Read more...] about Statement concerning a VHS Board member
What’s new? Read our March 2021 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 March 2021 e- bulletin
Waverley Care responds to VHS survey on Covid-19 vaccine inequalities
Waverley Care helps people who need support with HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B and sexual health across Scotland. They wanted to respond to VHS’s recent survey on Covid-19 vaccine inequalities and decided to consult five staff members in different parts of the organisation and eight people from … [Read more...] about Waverley Care responds to VHS survey on Covid-19 vaccine inequalities
Helen’s Blog: To survive and then thrive we need the right balance of critical thinking, practical action, and hope
Leading Scottish children’s health charity, Children’s Health Scotland, has just released their Manifesto which focuses firmly on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland. Informed by the views of children, young people, families and professionals, the Manifesto calls for … [Read more...] about Helen’s Blog: To survive and then thrive we need the right balance of critical thinking, practical action, and hope
What’s new? Read our February 2021 e-bulletin
What’s new? Read our February 2021 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 2021 e-bulletin
Survey exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) is conducting research to help ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, among all those who need it and would like your help to complete this short survey. We would like to identify who you think the vulnerable demographics are who for a range of … [Read more...] about Survey exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine
Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, transparency and inclusion
VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t widen the health inequalities gap by missing vulnerable groups. We are keen to ensure that the opportunity to get vaccinated is made as easy as possible for everyone in … [Read more...] about Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, transparency and inclusion
Engage with the Inequalities in Health Alliance
The Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) is a coalition of organisations with an interest in improving the health of the UK who have come together under the umbrella of The Royal College of Physicians (RCP), to campaign for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities. There are over … [Read more...] about Engage with the Inequalities in Health Alliance
Lucie’s Blog: Know what’s working to prevent homelessness? Crisis want to hear from you
Crisis, as part of the Everyone Home collective, is compiling a practical prevention compendium, bringing together in one place the best examples of what works to prevent homelessness in Scotland. Read on to find out how you can contribute… There’s never been a more important time to step up our … [Read more...] about Lucie’s Blog: Know what’s working to prevent homelessness? Crisis want to hear from you
What’s new? Read our January 2021 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 January 2021 e-bulletin
