The coronavirus crisis has demonstrated to health organisations that working digitally is more important than ever before, whether they are in the public, private or third sector. The crisis has driven fundamental changes in how services and support have had to be delivered, some of which may become … [Read more...] about VHS response to Renewing Scotland’s full potential in a digital world
Ageing Well: Virtual Talk with the Open University
The Open University and VHS are running a joint series of virtual talks exploring 'Ageing Well'. Lead by Dr Jitka Vsecteckova, from the Faculty of Public Health at the Open University, with discussion and input from a range of third sector organisations, these talks have looked at a range of … [Read more...] about Ageing Well: Virtual Talk with the Open University
#WeArePublicHealth: Conference Key Messages
On the 4th and 5th of November VHS held our Annual Conference and AGM online for the first time. #WeArePublicHealth : Building Forward for Health & Wellbeing had over 120 delegates registered to attend over the 2 day event with keynote speakers, workshop sessions, discussions, virtual exhibitors … [Read more...] about #WeArePublicHealth: Conference Key Messages
#WeArePublicHealth Poster Competition Finalists
Our poster competition is back for 2020! We have heard some amazing stories of how our network responded to Covid-19 to mitigate negative consequences that impacted so many. Here are the finalists: Art in Healthcare: Room for Art- Keeping participants creative and well in their homes during … [Read more...] about #WeArePublicHealth Poster Competition Finalists
#WeArePublicHealth Conference Exhibitors
We are delighted to be joined by our 'virtual' exhibitors for our 2020 annual conference #WeArePublicHealth - Building forward for Health and Wellbeing on the 4th and 5th November. Click here for all the information about our exhibitors.Click here for all the information about our … [Read more...] about #WeArePublicHealth Conference Exhibitors
Key Messages: Challenge Poverty Week: Food Insecurity, Poverty and Health
VHS and the Poverty Alliance ran a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events on the 7th October 2020. We discussed how poverty, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. Chaired by Claire Stevens, Chief Executive of Voluntary … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Challenge Poverty Week: Food Insecurity, Poverty and Health
Key Messages: Keeping the Conversation Going: Loneliness and Social Isolation
VHS ran a meeting on the 1st of July in collaboration with members of Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland to shine a spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. We explored the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Keeping the Conversation Going: Loneliness and Social Isolation
Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the pandemic
VHS hosted an event with Paul Anderson, Community Outreach Manager at the Scottish Parliament on Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the pandemic. View the presentation from the event: Paul Anderson, Scottish Parliament … [Read more...] about Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the pandemic
HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
The second meeting of 2020 was held via zoom on 24 June. Members at the meeting heard from Claire Menzies, Clerk to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee and her colleague, Leoncha Leavy, Community Outreach Team about their consultation, "The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and … [Read more...] about HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
Key Messages: Digitally Healthy- Health Literacy and Health Inequalities
VHS hosted a joint zoom event with NES Digital Service, NHS Education for Scotland on the 23rd of June to discuss health literacy and health inequalities. The event was an opportunity for voluntary health organisations to engage with NDS and to explore issues and approaches regarding digital … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Digitally Healthy- Health Literacy and Health Inequalities