We will be presenting a poster on the impact of Arts, Culture and Heritage on people's health and wellbeing at the Faculty of Public Health Conference 2019 on 28th and 29th November 2019. The poster showcases the work that VHS has carried out over the last few years to build bridges and strengthen … [Read more...] about VHS poster at the Faculty of Public Health Conference 2019
Heather’s Blog: Enabling access to screening
Will you join our working group for accessible cancer screenings? Living in Scotland there are lots of things to look forward to as you get older: free bus travel, retirement - and the inevitable envelope inviting you to a routine cancer screening For people living with multiple sclerosis … [Read more...] about Heather’s Blog: Enabling access to screening
Jan-Bert’s blog: Creating a Shared Space for Culture and Health
The Culture Strategy for Scotland, which is still in draft form, provides a renewed focus on the role of art and culture in all aspects of our society. As the Cabinet Secretary for Culture said in her address to launch the development of the Culture Strategy in June 2017: “We know that culture has … [Read more...] about Jan-Bert’s blog: Creating a Shared Space for Culture and Health
Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
What will it take to ensure healthy, prosperous lives for all across Europe? On 5th November 2019, Dr Johanna Hanefeld was VHS’s guest speaker at our Scottish Parliament reception held to celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. Dr Hanefeld is Associate Professor of the … [Read more...] about Lessons from WHO: Healthy Prosperous Lives for All
What’s new? Read our November 2019 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 November 2019 e-bulletin
NHS Health Scotland Blog: Child poverty – it’s just not on
Kerry McKenzie works with NHS Health Scotland and leads a programme of work to tackle child poverty. She talks here about the impact of poverty on children’s health and wellbeing and the positive action that is being taken in Scotland. We all agree that Scotland must, and should, be a place … [Read more...] about NHS Health Scotland Blog: Child poverty – it’s just not on
Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Realising the Right to Health
VHS held our 2019 annual conference in Glasgow on 17th September. Read the conference Key Messages here - Realising the Right to Health Conference Key Messages Read Christina McKelvie MSP's opening address: Minister for Older People and Equalities View the event powerpoint … [Read more...] about Key Messages: VHS Annual Conference- Realising the Right to Health
What’s new? Read our October 2019 e-bulletin
Our latest e-bulletin is packed with 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 October 2019 e-bulletin
Lindsay’s Blog: Draft Social Security Standards consultation – your chance to contribute!
The right to access independent advocacy is being extended to more people via the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018. The Act says that Scottish Ministers must make independent advocacy services available to disabled people who, because of their disability, need the support of an independent … [Read more...] about Lindsay’s Blog: Draft Social Security Standards consultation – your chance to contribute!
Voluntary Health Scotland Response to the Health and Sport Committee Stage 2 Inquiry into Primary Care
VHS have submitted our response to the Health and Sport Committee Stage 2 Inquiry which asks, what should primary care look like for the next generation? Our vision for the future of primary care is for an effective, person centred and compassionate system that understands its role in addressing … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland Response to the Health and Sport Committee Stage 2 Inquiry into Primary Care
