Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here - or why not sign up to get it direct each month? … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our February 2018 E-bulletin
Spotlight on Pilton Community Health Project
This month, Jenny Lester, Communications and Marketing Assistant at VHS, met with Helen Scammel, co-director, at Pilton Community Health Project. PCHP uses a social model of health and works using a community development approach to tackle ill health in the area. Helen and I met in one of their … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Pilton Community Health Project
VHS Response to A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight
VHS has responded to the Scottish Government Consultation on the Draft Strategy, A Healthier Future - Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight. The strategy is based on three broad areas; transforming the food environment; living healthier and more active lives; and leadership and … [Read more...] about VHS Response to A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight
Norman’s blog: Human Rights in Medicine – Myth and Reality
A conference on human rights in medicine at the Royal College of Physicians on 20th November 2017 gave me a lot of food for thought. Overall the Conference underpinned the efforts that VHS and others are making in Scotland to address inequalities in health, set within the context of the declaration … [Read more...] about Norman’s blog: Human Rights in Medicine – Myth and Reality
Scottish Government draft strategy launched: A Connected Scotland
The Scottish Government have published their draft strategy, 'A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections'. The draft strategy has a strong focus on empowering communities to help tackle loneliness and social isolation whilst also … [Read more...] about Scottish Government draft strategy launched: A Connected Scotland
Marie-Amélie’s blog: Because we’re only human after all
On the importance of social connectedness for mental health and wellbeing Mental Health has been a taboo for a long time. It is encouraging to see the topic going up the agenda and becoming a subject of lively conversation, not just amongst professionals but with family and friends too. It is … [Read more...] about Marie-Amélie’s blog: Because we’re only human after all
What’s new? Read our January 2018 e-bulletin
Our latest e-bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here or Sign up to get it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our January 2018 e-bulletin
Julie’s blog: Calling Time on Alcohol and Ageism
Just before Christmas, Drink Wise, Age Well launched ‘Calling Time – Addressing ageism and age discrimination in alcohol policy, practice and research’. A report which presents evidence of practice and service provision that is in breach of the 2010 Equality Act and effectively stops older adults … [Read more...] about Julie’s blog: Calling Time on Alcohol and Ageism
“What can arts and culture do for health inequalities?” Developing a Culture Strategy for Scotland
The Scottish Government is working to develop a Culture Strategy for Scotland. The last two Programmes for Government have committed to a Culture Strategy for Scotland, which will be underpinned by the principles of access, equity and excellence. As part of an initial engagement phase Voluntary … [Read more...] about “What can arts and culture do for health inequalities?” Developing a Culture Strategy for Scotland
What’s new? Read our December 2017 E-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here or why not sign up to get it direct each month? … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our December 2017 E-bulletin
