The second meeting of 2020 was held via zoom on 24 June. Members at the meeting heard from Claire Menzies, Clerk to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee and her colleague, Leoncha Leavy, Community Outreach Team about their consultation, "The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and … [Read more...] about HPON – Key Note Briefing for meeting held on 24th June
What’s new? Read our July 2020 e-bulletin
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Janis’s Blog: Covid-19 the Communication Virus
I therefore want to be clear with the Committee that, as a matter of fundamental principle, all lives matter. No-one is somehow of lesser value. Every policy must “see the individual” and must focus on respecting, protecting and fulfilling the rights of everyone, without … [Read more...] about Janis’s Blog: Covid-19 the Communication Virus
Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted, perhaps like never before, the digital inequalities in society. Throughout this lockdown period of social distancing and isolation, online and digital communications have become ever more important for keeping in touch and keeping safe. Not being digitally … [Read more...] about Claudia’s Blog: People Know How releases study on combating digital exclusion
Key Messages: Rising Food Insecurity in times of COVID-19
Public Health Scotland Food Insecurity Working Group and Voluntary Health Scotland hosted a joint event which took place on the 4th June 2020 with 31 registered attendees. Food insecurity has been an issue for a significant proportion of Scotland’s population for many years and COVID-19 has caused … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Rising Food Insecurity in times of COVID-19
Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
Every day in Scotland more than 30 people have a heart attack. This doesn’t stop for a pandemic. The road to recovery can take time and it’s important that the right measures are in place for support. Research shows that cardiac rehabilitation can reduce the risk of further cardiac events or being … [Read more...] about Richard’s blog: BHF is still supporting the nation’s hearts at home
What’s new? Read our June 2020 E-bulletin
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Celebrating Scotland’s volunteers in health during #VolunteersWeekScot
Each year Volunteers Week takes place 1st to 7th June, but this year it is a special opportunity to shine a light on the thousands of volunteers who have gone the extra mile (and beyond) during coronavirus. For infection control and safety reasons most hospital based volunteers were stood down … [Read more...] about Celebrating Scotland’s volunteers in health during #VolunteersWeekScot
Hugh’s blog: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
One of the things we as a society have learned in the last few months is that health and wellbeing have to be everyone’s top priority. Covid-19 has put that into stark prominence as never before. Beforehand there was frequent news about the time-bomb that awaits in terms of obesity, diabetes, … [Read more...] about Hugh’s blog: The Future of Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
Holly’s Blog – Highland Hello: making a small gesture of connection
Highland Hello is a small multi-lingual project that encourages people to recognise that simple gestures can support us to feel more connected with others during the COVID19 pandemic. Originally launching in 2019 with some funding support from the Highland Third Sector Interface the initiative is … [Read more...] about Holly’s Blog – Highland Hello: making a small gesture of connection
