As my tenure as a Trustee and Chair of Voluntary Health Scotland comes to a close after six wonderful years, it's a moment of reflection and introspection on the remarkable journey I've had with an organisation I am passionate about. Serving on the board of Voluntary Health Scotland has been a … [Read more...] about Rob’s blog: Reflecting on My Journey as a Voluntary Health Scotland Trustee
Key Messages and Presentations: VHS Annual Conference 2023
VHS hosted our annual conference on 25th October 2023 at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, titled The Health Creators Summit. View the photos from the day: (click to scroll through them) The event brought Health Creators from across Scotland together to explore some key themes around health … [Read more...] about Key Messages and Presentations: VHS Annual Conference 2023
VHS Annual Conference 2023 Poster Finalists!
This year our 2023 Poster Competition Theme is Health Creators We invited proposals from organisations for Poster Submissions to create a visualisation of their work around ‘Health Creators’ with a focus on what role they play in tackling health inequalities. This year our conference focuses … [Read more...] about VHS Annual Conference 2023 Poster Finalists!
Dr Sarah’s Blog: “There’s always hope”
Improving access to clinical trials for people living with secondary breast cancer Secondary breast cancer, also known as metastatic, advanced or stage 4, is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is between two and three years. It … [Read more...] about Dr Sarah’s Blog: “There’s always hope”
Cara’s Blog: A lifeline when no one else wants to give you an answer
The Breastfeeding Network’s Drugs in Breastmilk Service Context: It is widely recognised that breastfeeding is important to women, babies and wider society and yet the UK has some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world. Evidence tells us that that many women stop breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Cara’s Blog: A lifeline when no one else wants to give you an answer
Ahmed and Jo’s Blog: Eat Well for Oral Health
Children and families from the most socio-economically deprived areas, including those from Black, Minority and Ethnic communities, have the highest levels of dental decay, overweight and obesity and the poorest health outcomes. Prevention and early intervention strategies allow for upstream … [Read more...] about Ahmed and Jo’s Blog: Eat Well for Oral Health
VHS is recruiting a Policy Engagement Lead
Could you be our new Policy Engagement Lead? Kimberley Somerside has set a high bar as the current post-holder for the past two years but now she is moving on, so we are on the hunt for a worthy successor. The deadline for applications is 9.00 a.m. on Monday 13th November 2023, so if you think this … [Read more...] about VHS is recruiting a Policy Engagement Lead
Inviting nominations to the VHS Board
A message to all our Full Member Organisations. We're looking for five new people from our membership community to join our board as elected members, so we are inviting nominations. To apply, you need to send us your completed VHS Elected Directors Nomination Form 2023 by 9.00 am on Thursday … [Read more...] about Inviting nominations to the VHS Board
Dr Oana’s Blog: Social Prescribing for Improving Communities Eating practices (SPICE)
Adults and children living on a low income are more likely to be overweight or obese in Scotland than those living in less deprived circumstances. It has been estimated by the UK Food Foundation that the poorest fifth of Britain’s population would have to spend 47% of their household income (after … [Read more...] about Dr Oana’s Blog: Social Prescribing for Improving Communities Eating practices (SPICE)
Rob’s Blog – Tackling loneliness and isolation during a cost-of-living crisis
Working for a worldwide emergency response organisation, you come to realise that a crisis doesn't have to begin with a dramatic event. And reflecting, as we usually do as we approach the end of the calendar year, I'm reminded of a man whose story can tell us a great deal about the work we still … [Read more...] about Rob’s Blog – Tackling loneliness and isolation during a cost-of-living crisis
