Sandra MacAllister from NHS Highland talks about a recent event she hosted in partnership with the University of Highlands and Islands (UHI) to celebrate social prescribing. In partnership with UHI, we organised a social prescribing event in Inverness which was aimed at groups, organisations and … [Read more...] about Sandra’s Blog: Highland Social Prescribing Event
Brian’s Blog: using the power of sport to help older people be more active
Looking for a regular activity in your area which supports older people aged 50+ to improve their physical and mental wellbeing? Sporting Memories might be just the thing for them! We run and support a range of free clubs across the country that welcome people aged 50+ from all backgrounds and … [Read more...] about Brian’s Blog: using the power of sport to help older people be more active
Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Sight Scotland Veterans has joined forces with Cyrenians to transform the Walled Garden at its Linburn Centre in West Lothian into a therapy hub which can be used by veterans, families, and the local community. Homeless charity, Cyrenians, is taking the lead on this project which is being run by … [Read more...] about Lorraine’s Blog: Improving mental health and wellbeing with Linburn Therapy Hub
Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
Imagine a military veteran. Are you picturing someone standing proud, wearing a blazer with medals? Or someone whose life has fallen apart because of traumatic experiences during a conflict? It’s less likely you will have in mind a man in his 80s who spent a very quiet 18 months doing post-World … [Read more...] about Doug’s Blog: why past military service matters for health and wellbeing in later life
Could you be our new Communications and Membership Officer?
VHS is recruiting our first Communications and Membership Officer, an exciting new role which will sit at the heart of our staff team. Hours: 21 a week Salary: £30,723 pro rata Location: 18 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP. Flexibility with remote working Benefits: include 23 days leave annually … [Read more...] about Could you be our new Communications and Membership Officer?
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our July Network Newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network including our autumn series of events. You can read the Newsletter here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Community of Practice on Addressing Racialised Inequalities
20 July 2023 The Scottish Government is establishing a community of practice on racialised inequalities in health and social care. It is to be jointly administered by Public Health Scotland's Inclusion Health Team and the government’s Racialised Health Inequalities in Health and Social Care and … [Read more...] about Community of Practice on Addressing Racialised Inequalities
Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
June 2023 The Health Policy Officers Network collaborated with the Scottish Parliament's Participation and Communities Team to hold a knowledge exchange event in the parliament. We heard from Ewan about the Participation and Communities Team's (PACT) role in bringing communities to parliament … [Read more...] about Health Policy Officers Network Knowledge Exchange
Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
Incorporating international human rights law into Scots law is essential for safeguarding the rights and well-being of people accessing healthcare services. It will provide a robust legal framework for ensuring equitable access, non-discrimination, informed consent, and protection from mistreatment. … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Blog: Exploring Health Inequalities in Scotland through a Human Rights Lens
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
Our June Network Newsletter is out now! In this month's edition, we have the usual news from around the Network. We are also pleased to announce the publication of our key messages from last month's first ever Network annual conference. You can read the Newsletter here Happy reading! … [Read more...] about Scottish Community Link Worker Network Newsletter – out now!
