The pandemic has shone a light on the vast health inequalities which exist in Scotland. Looking beyond COVID there are a number of policy areas, including NHS recovery, which are already taking centre stage. Although the Scottish Parliament’s committees have officially formed, they are still in the … [Read more...] about Kimberley’s blog: Looking beyond COVID
Leon’s Blog: Community-led wellbeing
Community responses to the pandemic were compassionate and inspiring – and highly practical. The Burghead community was one example - it was speedy, with local people and organisations forming a group to make sure everyone had access to food. Burghead quickly decided they wouldn’t means-test the … [Read more...] about Leon’s Blog: Community-led wellbeing
Ewan’s Blog: How to have your voice heard at Scottish Parliament
The Scottish people have recently elected a new cohort of MSPs to represent the Constituencies and Regions of Scotland. With it brings the most diverse group of elected representatives we’ve had in the Parliament’s 22 year history. Fresh faces bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to engage with … [Read more...] about Ewan’s Blog: How to have your voice heard at Scottish Parliament
Rebecca’s Blog: The Treasures We Seek
What can we learn from the clowning approach? An exciting partnership between Hearts & Minds, Designed by Society, Wee Culture and Edel Roddy launched a new website with valuable resources for unpaid and professional carers of people with dementia and anyone who has an interest in care for … [Read more...] about Rebecca’s Blog: The Treasures We Seek
Laura’s Blog: Inaccessible health information during the COVID-19 pandemic
As UK and Scottish Government, health officials and businesses grappled with the spread of coronavirus, the outbreak highlighted the importance of effective and accessible communication, so everyone knew how to keep themselves and the community safe. However, during the pandemic, accessible … [Read more...] about Laura’s Blog: Inaccessible health information during the COVID-19 pandemic
Grant’s Blog: Years of healthy life lost in Scotland’s communities
At Public Health Scotland (PHS) we want to see everyone live long and healthy lives. To work towards achieving this, we need a wide-ranging picture of what causes people in Scotland to die earlier than expected and what harms them – including, how this differs across our communities. We also need to … [Read more...] about Grant’s Blog: Years of healthy life lost in Scotland’s communities
Bella’s Blog: Intergenerational approaches make a real difference
Generations Working Together (GWT) the centre for excellence in in intergenerational (IG) work in Scotland places emphasis on the ‘real’ difference that IG work makes to health and wellbeing of individuals both young and old and the communities that they live in. IG work is more than just ‘feel … [Read more...] about Bella’s Blog: Intergenerational approaches make a real difference
Jonathan’s Blog: Scotland’s Coalition for Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives
Why should a VHS member become a partner in Scotland’s Coalition for Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives? It would be easy to ignore or dismiss the invitation from the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland to join this emerging coalition. After all, your organisation’s ‘to do’ list is already full. … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Blog: Scotland’s Coalition for Healthier Pregnancies, Better Lives
Maisie’s Blog: Discover Digital: the digital landscape and the seldom heard
Discover Digital is a project to raise awareness of the digital tools in health and social care. As part of this we have given funding to seven different organisations. The organisations are engaging with seldom heard groups on how they could be better supported and empowered to benefit from what … [Read more...] about Maisie’s Blog: Discover Digital: the digital landscape and the seldom heard
Sonia’s Blog: Chronic pain- Accessing Self-Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pain Association Scotland is a national charity who have been in operation for just over 33 years, we develop and deliver self-management training for those burdened with any form of chronic pain throughout Scotland. Our overall aim is to provide people suffering with chronic pain with the tools to … [Read more...] about Sonia’s Blog: Chronic pain- Accessing Self-Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic