Inequalities exist across the entire spectrum of health and wellbeing. People facing different levels of access to preventative means, timely diagnosis, and treatment options will also face differing abilities to live well and, in some cases, survive for longer. Our goal at Pancreatic Cancer UK is … [Read more...] about Tom’s Blog: Addressing regional inequalities with an Optimal Care Pathway for pancreatic cancer
Christine’s Blog: A Roar for Change-Why Scotland Must Close the Health Inequalities Gap by 2035
Scotland’s health inequalities record is, quite frankly, abysmal. We hold the regrettable title of having the worst health inequalities gap in Western and Central Europe. This isn’t just a statistic. Behind the data lie lives shortened, potential stifled, and communities left behind. At Voluntary … [Read more...] about Christine’s Blog: A Roar for Change-Why Scotland Must Close the Health Inequalities Gap by 2035
Lucy’s Blog: Epilepsy Connections-25 years of Health, Hope & Healing
Epilepsy Connections is a small charity with a big impact throughout Scotland. We run a variety of projects and services within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Forth Valley, offering essential support, information and advice to people with epilepsy, their families, friends and carers and the … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Blog: Epilepsy Connections-25 years of Health, Hope & Healing
Ygam Blog: Raising greater awareness around gaming and gambling harms
Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms, through awareness-raising, education, and research. Since its inception in 2014, Ygam has trained over 28,000 professionals working with children and young people, … [Read more...] about Ygam Blog: Raising greater awareness around gaming and gambling harms
Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Scottish Families is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved. We give information and support family members with confidence, communication, and … [Read more...] about Rebecca’s Blog: Supporting Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Since launching our FREE membership at The Gathering in February, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) has seen our membership reach over 200+ organisations. That’s a huge 30% increase in members — and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Whether you’ve recently joined us or have been part of the VHS network … [Read more...] about Kellie’s Blog: VHS membership is growing – and we’d love you to join us!
Natasha’s Blog: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in Scotland. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. In fact, more than 9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer when it is … [Read more...] about Natasha’s Blog: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Key Messages: Missingness in Healthcare
VHS hosted an engagement event on 26 March with Andrea Williamson, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow. This event followed on from a presentation Andrea delivered at our 2024 Annual Conference, about her work on missingness. Her work aims to understand … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Missingness in Healthcare
Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
What is Missingness in Healthcare? Missingness is a term that encapsulates a persistent and troubling pattern—when individuals repeatedly miss healthcare opportunities, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. It is not just about missing an appointment; it is about missing care and support, … [Read more...] about Professor Andrea Williamson’s Blog: Applying a ‘Missingness Lens’ to Healthcare
Marks’s Blog- Breaking the Cycle: A Bold Vision for Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland
Mark McAllister is the Organisational Lead for Strategic Development at Public Health Scotland. The future of prevention lies in partnership working and that’s why I was pleased to speak to VHS members at the event on the 20th March to discuss the Population Health Framework. We all know the … [Read more...] about Marks’s Blog- Breaking the Cycle: A Bold Vision for Integrating Health and Social Care in Scotland
