VHS hosted a useful meeting on 18th October to consider progress in reforming public health in Scotland from a third sector perspective. The meeting enabled third sector people with a role in the reform programme's various Boards, Commissions and working groups to hear from Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Third sector reframes public health discussion
Minister for Mental Health meets Health Inequalities CPG
Clare Haughey MSP made a welcome return to the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities on 30th October, this time in her role as Minister for Mental Health. Previously a Co-Convenor and active member of the CPG, the Minister happily agreed to VHS publishing the presentation she gave, so please read … [Read more...] about Minister for Mental Health meets Health Inequalities CPG
Emma’s Blog: Harmonious Place
The Harmonious Place project is part of the collaborative practice of Emma Ainsley, artist, and John Phillips, musician – we do creative things by putting art and music together. In the past we have made video and performance works together (you can see more about us and our collaborative practice … [Read more...] about Emma’s Blog: Harmonious Place
Chris’s Blog: An App Designed by People with Aphasia for People with Aphasia
Living with Aphasia isn’t easy! The stress and pressure that comes from; being unable to locate the simplest of words to communicate fluently, being unable to read a sign, a newspaper or a book, or being unable to count and seeing a supermarket receipt as a swarm of numbers making little or no … [Read more...] about Chris’s Blog: An App Designed by People with Aphasia for People with Aphasia
Murray’s Blog: Waverley Care Arts Project
Waverley Care provides support to people living with or affected by HIV and hepatitis C in Scotland. The people we work with face a number of physical, emotional and social challenges linked to living with highly stigmatised conditions. These challenges can undermine self-confidence and skills … [Read more...] about Murray’s Blog: Waverley Care Arts Project
Chris’s Blog: A Unique Route to Health & Wellbeing through Printmaking
There is a growing body of evidence which shows that cultural connections make a significant and meaningful contribution to personal health and wellbeing. Passive engagement as an audience member at cinemas, galleries and theatres is good for you, but active participation in the arts; at classes, … [Read more...] about Chris’s Blog: A Unique Route to Health & Wellbeing through Printmaking
What’s new? Read our October 2018 bulletin
Our latest bulletin is packed with information for and about voluntary health organisations. Download it here Sign up to get it direct each month … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our October 2018 bulletin
Claire’s Blog: next steps for third sector in Public Health Reform
In July I blogged about VHS’s growing involvement in the Public Health Reform Programme. A lot has happened since then, so it’s time for another update. As a member of the overall Public Health Oversight Board (PHOB) for the past year, my job has been to ensure that our sector is as fully … [Read more...] about Claire’s Blog: next steps for third sector in Public Health Reform
VHS Response to the Draft Culture Strategy for Scotland
VHS have submitted our response to the Scottish Government's draft culture strategy. You can view our full response here: VHS Response to the Draft Culture Strategy Final In our response we call for culture strategy to look at articulating the less visible forms of culture including, sports, … [Read more...] about VHS Response to the Draft Culture Strategy for Scotland
Ian’s blog: more green lights for active travel
Over the past few days, we at Paths for All have been digesting the raft of statistics, information and government plans that were announced on 4th September 2018. In the space of just a few hours, and thanks to the publication of the 2017 Scottish Household Survey, Transport Scotland stats, and … [Read more...] about Ian’s blog: more green lights for active travel
