Ceartas is a charity providing an advocacy service for people in East Dunbartonshire irrespective of their cultural background, gender, beliefs or sexuality. OPAL is a free information and advice service for all adults (16+) in East Dunbartonshire. CrossFit was an eight week programme to introduce … [Read more...] about Ronnie’s Blog: OPAL and Ceartas Crossfit Project 2018
Sheila’s Blog: Angus Creative Minds- One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Angus Creative Minds is an emerging social enterprise created by people in Angus for people in Angus. We focus on the right to health using creativity to break down silos, recognise the parity of mental and physical health and also social barriers people face. The idea emerged one afternoon when … [Read more...] about Sheila’s Blog: Angus Creative Minds- One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Derek’s Blog: What do you mean, I have the right to health?
Participatory action research on health & human rights – delivered with experts of lived experience! I passionately believe that everyone, irrespective of your journey or current circumstance in life, should always be included, supported and given every chance to be part of your community and … [Read more...] about Derek’s Blog: What do you mean, I have the right to health?
Nicola’s Blog: How to Make Scotland a Leader in Falls Prevention
It’s not often that Renfrewshire can boast having the best results in Scotland. so it’s really positive news that we seem to be leading the field when it comes to falls prevention. Two reports published recently by ISD Scotland and RoSPA show Renfrewshire has the lowest rate of emergency admissions … [Read more...] about Nicola’s Blog: How to Make Scotland a Leader in Falls Prevention
Arts + Health Scotland: Keeping the Conversation Going
In June 2019 VHS was delighted to partner with Arts + Health Scotland and Art in Hospital for a Keeping the Conversation Going networking event about the arts and health. The event brought together over 60 people working in the NHS, arts, third sector, academia and Scottish Government. There was a … [Read more...] about Arts + Health Scotland: Keeping the Conversation Going
Police Scotland Equity & Diversity Unit Blog: Reporting Hate Crime
Today's Scotland is a diverse community made up of unique individuals who bring a wide range of skills, experiences and cultures to the country in which we all live and work. Police Scotland’s National Equality and Diversity Unit strive to promote and support local policing areas addressing under … [Read more...] about Police Scotland Equity & Diversity Unit Blog: Reporting Hate Crime
Irene’s blog: Get Ready to Challenge Poverty
Challenge Poverty Week has been coordinated by the Poverty Alliance for the last seven years and is an opportunity for third sector organisations to highlight what they are doing to address poverty, showcase the solutions we can all get behind and commit to more action in the future. This year's … [Read more...] about Irene’s blog: Get Ready to Challenge Poverty
What’s new? Read our August 2019 e-bulletin
Our latest news bulletin is full of information for and about voluntary health organisations. Sign up to receive it direct each month Download it here … [Read more...] about What’s new? Read our August 2019 e-bulletin
Kiren’s Blog: From Ljubljana and back – a journey to the WHO conference
Approaching the Aerodrom on my last day in Ljubljana I thought about the whirlwind the last three days had been. From losing my luggage, to meeting such inspirational people from all over Europe, to being able to present at a panel alongside the likes of the World Bank, State Secretary of … [Read more...] about Kiren’s Blog: From Ljubljana and back – a journey to the WHO conference
Paths for All Blog: Public Health Scotland – an opportunity to shape public health in Scotland for a generation
Paths for All welcome the plans in the consultation which presented a chance to positively influence Scotland’s health for many years into the future. The focus on action on the social determinants of health, rather than the consequences of ill-health, should be a breath of fresh air in our approach … [Read more...] about Paths for All Blog: Public Health Scotland – an opportunity to shape public health in Scotland for a generation
