The Scottish Government's Near Me team, part of the national Technology Enabled Care programme, has just launched a public survey to find out what people think about the NHS Near Me video consulting system and how it could be improved. The Government’s vision is that all health and care … [Read more...] about Public consultation on NHS Near Me
Nominate someone special for a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Children's Health Scotland is seeking very special people (or teams) who have made or are making the difference to the lives of children. They are also seeking children who have shown strength and determination and kept going with their treatment, when it might have been so much easier to give … [Read more...] about Nominate someone special for a Scottish Children’s Health Award
Janis’s Blog: Covid-19 the Communication Virus
I therefore want to be clear with the Committee that, as a matter of fundamental principle, all lives matter. No-one is somehow of lesser value. Every policy must “see the individual” and must focus on respecting, protecting and fulfilling the rights of everyone, without … [Read more...] about Janis’s Blog: Covid-19 the Communication Virus
Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted, perhaps like never before, the digital inequalities in society. Throughout this lockdown period of social distancing and isolation, online and digital communications have become ever more important for keeping in touch and keeping safe. Not being digitally … [Read more...] about Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic. The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the right measures are in place for support. Research shows that cardiac rehabilitation can reduce the risk of further cardiac events or being … [Read more...] about Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
Celebrating Scotland’s volunteers in health during #VolunteersWeekScot
Each year Volunteers Week takes place 1st to 7th June, but this year it is a special opportunity to shine a light on the thousands of volunteers who have gone the extra mile (and beyond) during coronavirus. For infection control and safety reasons most hospital based volunteers were stood down … [Read more...] about Celebrating Scotland’s volunteers in health during #VolunteersWeekScot
Hugh’s blog: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
One of the things we as a society have learned in the last few months is that health and wellbeing have to be everyone’s top priority. Covid-19 has put that into stark prominence as never before. Beforehand there was frequent news about the time-bomb that awaits in terms of obesity, diabetes, … [Read more...] about Hugh’s blog: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
Holly’s Blog – Highland Hello: making a small gesture of connection
Highland Hello is a small multi-lingual project that encourages people to recognise that simple gestures can support us to feel more connected with others during the COVID19 pandemic. Originally launching in 2019 with some funding support from the Highland Third Sector Interface the initiative is … [Read more...] about Holly’s Blog – Highland Hello: making a small gesture of connection
Health Charities: The Mortar Between the Bricks
If health charities don't survive the COVID-19 pandemic there will be significant gaps in services in future, VHS's Chief Executive has warned, in an interview published by www.healthandcare.scot the online health and care news channel. Claire Stevens says the NHS and our other public services … [Read more...] about Health Charities: The Mortar Between the Bricks
COVID-19: A pandemic in the age of inequality
While some have commented that the impacts of COVID-19 are felt across society, that the virus disregards social class, gender, and ethnicity, it is clear that this misses a crucial point of how the virus impacts the most vulnerable in our society. COVID-19 has not only highlighted the pre-existing … [Read more...] about COVID-19: A pandemic in the age of inequality