By: Kitty Graham-Scott, PR and Social Media Officer at Our Future Health The UK’s largest health research programme is opening new mobile clinics which will travel across Scotland over the next six months to enable people to take part. Like the rest of the UK, Scotland faces an increasing … [Read more...] about Member Blog of the Month: Our Future Health Launches Mobile Clinic Roadshow to Represent Scotland in Health Research
Craig’s Blog: Advice Direct Scotland – Supporting Health Professionals and Community Link Workers
In this blog, Craig Tobin, Head of Business Development & Impact, from Advice Direct Scotland outlines their services including Advocacy.Scot and how health professionals and Community Link Workers can access help to support their clients. For more than 20 years, Advice Direct Scotland has … [Read more...] about Craig’s Blog: Advice Direct Scotland – Supporting Health Professionals and Community Link Workers
Programme for Government Proposals
Today we shared four proposals for inclusion in the upcoming Programme for Government with key contacts in the Government. These proposals are based on recommendations detailed in our Manifesto for Health Creation and our (IN)VISIBLE Report exploring the relationship between sex, gender, and … [Read more...] about Programme for Government Proposals
July edition of Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now
We hope you are having a lovely summer. Our latest newsletter for the Scottish Community Link Worker Network is out now with all the latest updates on events, training and resources. Read it here! … [Read more...] about July edition of Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – Out Now
Policy News: July Edition
The July edition of VHS Policy News is out now! This monthly bulletin provides opportunities to contribute to our policy work, updates on recent VHS policy activity, as well as accessible information about wider relevant policy developments. To receive this newsletter directly to your … [Read more...] about Policy News: July Edition
Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
Today we shared a policy briefing with MSPs detailing information about current health inequalities in Scotland, including a summary of the findings from our recent (IN)VISIBLE research into sex, gender, and health inequalities. The briefing further shared a description of the policy priorities from … [Read more...] about Policy Briefing: Health Inequalities in Scotland
July e-Newsletter
The July edition of the VHS e-Newsletter is out now! This month, we feature information about our approach to anti-racism, an update on recent events we've hosted, and a guest blog by Alcohol Focus Scotland. Read it here If you would like to receive this newsletter direct to your email … [Read more...] about July e-Newsletter
Alcohol Focus Scotland Blog: Alcohol Action Network
In this guest blog during Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July), Rebecca Sibbett from Alcohol Focus Scotland shares information about the launch of their new Alcohol Action Network. Alcohol is linked to serious conditions including liver disease, cancer and stroke, leading to around fifty … [Read more...] about Alcohol Focus Scotland Blog: Alcohol Action Network
VHS Commitment to Anti-Racism
At VHS, we know that racism is a public health issue and a driver of health inequalities amongst racially minoritised communities. As such, we are pleased to share our Anti-Racism Statement. This statement details how we intend to proactively challenge racism and create a culture of allyship for our … [Read more...] about VHS Commitment to Anti-Racism
June Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
The June edition of the SCLWN newsletter has now been published - read it here. … [Read more...] about June Scottish Community Link Worker Network newsletter out now!
