We are delighted to share our VHS Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – Collaboration for Health Creation - which reflects the views and experiences of our members. This strategic plan was developed with considerable input from our members and will inform our work for the next five years. The aims … [Read more...] about VHS Strategic Plan 2025-2030 – Collaboration for Health Creation
VHS Poster Competition Finalists!
We are delighted to have our finalists for the VHS Annual Poster Competition! The winner will be decided by vote by attendees at our Annual Conference 'Collaboration for Change' on the 28th of October in Glasgow. Preview the posters below. The Finalists are: Action for ME DecodeME - … [Read more...] about VHS Poster Competition Finalists!
Paula’s Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland
Innovation is essential in improving health and wellbeing in Scotland. Paula Reid, Transformation Service Manager, discusses Public Health Scotland’s (PHS) approach to innovation and the opportunities for a more collaboration to tackle health inequalities by working with partners across public, … [Read more...] about Paula’s Blog: Innovation at PHS – Turning Ambition into Action for a Healthier Scotland
VHS Social Research: Gender and Health
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
