Cabinet Secretary for Health Shona Robison led the Scottish Government’s Parliamentary debate on health on Tuesday 7th June. VHS went along to the public gallery to listen, mainly to hear the Cabinet Secretary but also to get the measure of our new MSPs’ interest and perspectives on health. Shona … [Read more...] about Claire’s Blog – Measuring the Success of the Government’s Health Debate
Katie’s blog: Making the choice to eradicate health inequalities
Inequality is a moral issue, Martyn Evans, Chief Executive at the Carnegie UK Trust, told those assembled at VHS’s and Open University’s joint Understanding the Gap conference in Stirling on 1st June 2016. The conference set out to explore what the latest research tells us about health … [Read more...] about Katie’s blog: Making the choice to eradicate health inequalities
Clear Pathway exploring NHS and third sector volunteering
Work with volunteers in an NHS setting? From a third sector organisation? Then find out more about Clear Pathway! Launched as part of Volunteers' Week, Clear Pathway is a collaborative project exploring safe, effective and person centred volunteering in NHS settings, with the focus on … [Read more...] about Clear Pathway exploring NHS and third sector volunteering
Conference Key Messages: Understanding the Gap
On 1st June 2016, Voluntary Health Scotland, in partnership with the Open University Scotland, held a conference Understanding the Gap: How Research can help us Address Health Inequalities in Scotland. The purpose of the conference was to explore what the latest research tells us about health … [Read more...] about Conference Key Messages: Understanding the Gap
VHS Briefing Paper for Scottish Government debate 7th June 2016: Taking Scotland Forward – delivering a healthier Scotland
Ahead of today's (7th June 2016) Scottish Government debate, Taking Scotland Forward - delivering a healthier Scotland, VHS has sent MSPs the below briefing paper which highlights key points to note from the voluntary health sector. VHS MSP Briefing Paper 7th June 2016 - Taking Scotland Forward - … [Read more...] about VHS Briefing Paper for Scottish Government debate 7th June 2016: Taking Scotland Forward – delivering a healthier Scotland
VHS is recruiting!
Could you be our new Policy Engagement Officer? Exciting opportunity for the right person to join our small, highly committed team in our mission to promote greater recognition of the voluntary health sector and support it to influence improvements in health policy and practice. You will have an … [Read more...] about VHS is recruiting!
Post Election Agenda for Health Event: Key Messages Report
With the dust settled following the results of the 2016 Scottish elections, VHS brought together over 50 voluntary health organisations to debate what lies ahead for Scotland’s future health. The event – chaired by award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Pennie Taylor – was an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Post Election Agenda for Health Event: Key Messages Report
Catherine’s Blog: Purple Poncho Players steal the show at the Alliance Annual Conference 2016
A welcome alternative from a full day's powerpoint marathon, kudos goes to the Alliance for mixing up the usual conference format and opening the show with some hard-hitting drama. With no disrespect meant to the various other conference presenters, I would hasten a guess that it's the … [Read more...] about Catherine’s Blog: Purple Poncho Players steal the show at the Alliance Annual Conference 2016
National Clinical Strategy – VHS Summary May 2016
In February 2016 The Scottish Government published A National Clinical Strategy for Scotland. VHS has summarised the Strategy to give voluntary health audiences an overview of the key changes proposed for health services in Scotland over the next 15 years. VIEW VHS SUMMARY - A NATIONAL … [Read more...] about National Clinical Strategy – VHS Summary May 2016
Scottish Parliament CPG on Health Inequalities – Summary Report of Meetings Held September 2015-February 2016
VHS has compiled a brief overview of presentations and discussions which have taken place at the CPG on Health Inequalities since September 2015. Contributions have been diverse and informative, and have generated significant engagement from attendees. Notably, attendance has increased … [Read more...] about Scottish Parliament CPG on Health Inequalities – Summary Report of Meetings Held September 2015-February 2016
