It is a great opportunity to be involved in the VHS Annual Conference and come together to talk about public health in Scotland. Public health and the part we play, whether as organisations or individuals, is undoubtedly going to be at the forefront for us all in the foreseeable future. During … [Read more...] about Marion’s Blog: Safeguarding for health & wellbeing
Nathan’s Blog: Fast-Tracking Scotland to end the HIV epidemic
Let’s get in the fast lane. That’s what cities were told as the global Fast-Track Cities initiative was launched on World AIDS Day 2014 in Paris. Fast-Track Cities is a global partnership of cities, civil society and four core partners – the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care … [Read more...] about Nathan’s Blog: Fast-Tracking Scotland to end the HIV epidemic
Shereen’s Blog: Responding to the crisis
The pandemic has brought changes to everyone’s lives but the impact has been especially hard on new parents and families in the UK. With the majority of women in the UK stopping breastfeeding before they want to we knew as a breastfeeding support charity, way back in March, that our remote support … [Read more...] about Shereen’s Blog: Responding to the crisis
Tackling physical inactivity is more important than ever say leading health charities
VHS has joined with fifteen of Scotland’s leading health charities to form a new coalition to increase physical activity levels of people living with long term conditions. 24% of Scotland's population - over 1 million people - live with long term conditions, such as arthritis or heart disease. 46% … [Read more...] about Tackling physical inactivity is more important than ever say leading health charities
National Clinical Director shares Clear Pathway evaluation report with NHS Boards
The Scottish Government is disseminating VHS's Evaluation Report on the Clear Pathway strategic guidance for NHS Boards on best practice in working with third sector partners to engage volunteers in NHS settings. National Clinical Director Professor Jason Leitch CBE wrote to NHS boards in … [Read more...] about National Clinical Director shares Clear Pathway evaluation report with NHS Boards
Taking a human rights approach to recovery from COVID-19
We all know that action to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in Scotland is essential if we are to protect lives but we need to do so in a way that minimises unintended impacts on health, particularly for the people who are most marginalised and excluded. Taking a human rights based approach to the … [Read more...] about Taking a human rights approach to recovery from COVID-19
Screening Inequalities Fund 2020/21 opens
The Scottish Government has launched its £350,000 Screening Inequalities Fund, designed to support and deliver work on tackling inequalities in access to screening services across Scotland. They are looking for new or existing projects that are able to respond quickly to new and emerging … [Read more...] about Screening Inequalities Fund 2020/21 opens
What’s new? Read our September 2020 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is packed with useful information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to receive it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our September 2020 e-bulletin
Programme for Government promises protection and renewal
On 1st September 2020 the Scottish Government published the Programme for Government 2020-21, committing to: • a national mission to create new jobs, good jobs and green jobs – with a particular focus on young people, supporting retraining and investing in the Green New Deal to tackle climate … [Read more...] about Programme for Government promises protection and renewal
Laura’s Blog: Becoming Co-Convenor of the Health Policy Officers Network
I'm delighted to join the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) which brings together expertise from across the health sector. Collaborative working brings great strength to policy positioning and is an excellent way of building knowledge and expertise, as well as networking with fellow peers. HPON … [Read more...] about Laura’s Blog: Becoming Co-Convenor of the Health Policy Officers Network
