We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series of research projects looking at different social determinants of health. The research will explore the relationship between … [Read more...] about VHS Social Research: Gender and Health
Home Energy Scotland Blog: Working together to reach those who need it most
Work in partnership with Home Energy Scotland At Home Energy Scotland, we offer free advice and support to help make homes warmer, reduce energy bills, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust, our primary focus is … [Read more...] about Home Energy Scotland Blog: Working together to reach those who need it most
Improvement Service Blog: Helping to tackle health inequalities by turning insight into action
The Improvement Service (IS) supports Local Government in Scotland to provide effective community leadership, have strong local governance, and to deliver high-quality local services. The IS has a dedicated evaluation team which works with local councils and their community planning partners. … [Read more...] about Improvement Service Blog: Helping to tackle health inequalities by turning insight into action
Alison’s Blog: Community Food Matters-What stakeholders told us and why it counts
Community food initiatives are uniquely placed to support multiple health outcomes and reach marginalised groups across Scotland. Alison Owens, Health Improvement Manager, discusses Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) engagement with the community food sector and the opportunities involving them in local … [Read more...] about Alison’s Blog: Community Food Matters-What stakeholders told us and why it counts
Hilda’s Blog: Keeping Going Against the Odds
Nurturing the wellbeing of the third sector workforce in times of Challenge I have worked in the third sector since 1991. In fact, with local residents in Drumchapel we established what went on to be COPE Scotland. Prior to that I worked as a mental health nurse. I left the NHS because I could … [Read more...] about Hilda’s Blog: Keeping Going Against the Odds
CEMVO’s Blog: Addressing Racialised Health Inequalities through Collaboration for Change
By Pui-Kei Wong (Race Equality Officer) & Francesca Malila (Race Equality & Human Rights Officer), CEMVO Scotland Why we need to build racial equity in the voluntary health sector Racialised health inequalities have a wide-ranging and profound impact on outcomes for ethnic minority … [Read more...] about CEMVO’s Blog: Addressing Racialised Health Inequalities through Collaboration for Change
Art in Healthcare Blog: Creativity That Heals
Art in Healthcare’s mission is to provide engaging and impactful creative opportunities to support and improve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals in Scotland. Many of these activities take place in community, health and social care settings and most are collaborative. We … [Read more...] about Art in Healthcare Blog: Creativity That Heals
Policy News: October Edition
The October 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: October Edition
RVS Blog: Ready Steady GoVo! New volunteering platform seeks to put new volunteers in control
Like many members and supporters of Voluntary Health Scotland, at Royal Voluntary Service we recognise the huge role volunteers are already playing in fighting health inequalities, and how we as organisations can collaborate in making the act of volunteering quicker and easier for all. That’s … [Read more...] about RVS Blog: Ready Steady GoVo! New volunteering platform seeks to put new volunteers in control
CVS Inverclyde Blog: Carrying Forward a Legacy of Collaboration
Inverclyde’s shipbuilding heritage laid the foundation for a community built on skill, resilience, and teamwork. From John Scott’s first yard in Greenock in 1711 to the bustling shipyards of the 19th and 20th centuries, generations of workers shaped not only vessels but the social fabric of the … [Read more...] about CVS Inverclyde Blog: Carrying Forward a Legacy of Collaboration
