It’s not often that Renfrewshire can boast having the best results in Scotland. so it’s really positive news that we seem to be leading the field when it comes to falls prevention. Two reports published recently by ISD Scotland and RoSPA show Renfrewshire has the lowest rate of emergency admissions … [Read more...] about Nicola’s Blog: How to Make Scotland a Leader in Falls Prevention
Arts + Health Scotland: Keeping the Conversation Going
In June 2019 VHS was delighted to partner with Arts + Health Scotland and Art in Hospital for a Keeping the Conversation Going networking event about the arts and health. The event brought together over 60 people working in the NHS, arts, third sector, academia and Scottish Government. There was a … [Read more...] about Arts + Health Scotland: Keeping the Conversation Going
Police Scotland Equity & Diversity Unit Blog: Reporting Hate Crime
Today's Scotland is a diverse community made up of unique individuals who bring a wide range of skills, experiences and cultures to the country in which we all live and work. Police Scotland’s National Equality and Diversity Unit strive to promote and support local policing areas addressing under … [Read more...] about Police Scotland Equity & Diversity Unit Blog: Reporting Hate Crime
Irene’s blog: Get Ready to Challenge Poverty
Challenge Poverty Week has been coordinated by the Poverty Alliance for the last seven years and is an opportunity for third sector organisations to highlight what they are doing to address poverty, showcase the solutions we can all get behind and commit to more action in the future. This year's … [Read more...] about Irene’s blog: Get Ready to Challenge Poverty
What’s new? Read our August 2019 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is full of information for and about voluntary health organisations. Sign up to receive it direct each month Download it here … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our August 2019 e-bulletin
Kiren’s Blog: From Ljubljana and back – a journey to the WHO conference
Approaching the Aerodrom on my last day in Ljubljana I thought about the whirlwind the last three days had been. From losing my luggage, to meeting such inspirational people from all over Europe, to being able to present at a panel alongside the likes of the World Bank, State Secretary of … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: From Ljubljana and back – a journey to the WHO conference
Paths for All Blog: Public Health Scotland – an opportunity to shape public health in Scotland for a generation
Paths for All welcome the plans in the consultation which presented a chance to positively influence Scotland’s health for many years into the future. The focus on action on the social determinants of health, rather than the consequences of ill-health, should be a breath of fresh air in our approach … [Read more...] about Paths for All Blog: Public Health Scotland – an opportunity to shape public health in Scotland for a generation
VHS response to Public Health Scotland Consultation
In our response to the Scottish Government consultation we welcome Public Health Scotland's (PHS) aim of creating joined up public health leadership to tackle Scotland’s public health challenges and working across sectors on the national public health priorities. We have also highlighted the need … [Read more...] about VHS response to Public Health Scotland Consultation
What’s new? Read our July 2019 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our July 2019 e-bulletin
Hilda’s Blog: Jigsaw Project
Project Background The idea for the Jigsaw project developed from conversations between COPE Scotland and the lead GP for the local Cluster around their experiences of supporting people with mild but enduring mental ill health which had no immediate solution from recognised evidence-based … [Read more...] about Hilda’s Blog: Jigsaw Project