Published in April 2021, this Deep End GP report summarises key themes from a virtual roundtable meeting on COVID-19 vaccine deployment for marginalised groups in Scotland. The meeting was hosted and facilitated by the Deep End GP group, with participants from Scottish Government, Public Health … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment for Marginalised Groups in Scotland
Join the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care
Would you like to see health and social care data used in a way that is likely to result in a tangible benefit for our society? The Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care is a patient advocacy panel which reviews applications for use of NHS Scotland health data, which may be … [Read more...] about Join the Public Benefit and Privacy Panel for Health and Social Care
VHS launch report ‘Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time’
VHS is holding an online event on 24th August 2021 to discuss the findings and recommendations of its report ‘Vaccine Inclusion - Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The report presents research carried out in February and Marcy 2021, presenting voluntary sector perspectives and evidence … [Read more...] about VHS launch report ‘Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time’
Understanding National Services Scotland and its partnership work
What is National Services Scotland? NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) provides vital, varied services to support Scotland’s healthcare, as well as the wider public sector. The NHS in Scotland is made up of 14 regional health boards, seven special health boards and one public health body. … [Read more...] about Understanding National Services Scotland and its partnership work
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
Donald’s Blog: “I need to be found”: mental health and older age
By Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive of Scottish Care. One of the saddest consequences of the Covid pandemic has been its impact, not least through lockdowns, on the mental health of tens of thousands of individuals. There is thankfully a wide and extensive acceptance of these impacts and a … [Read more...] about Donald’s Blog: “I need to be found”: mental health and older age
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
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
