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
Eric’s blog: Building an Alliance to Tackle Overweight and Obesity in Scotland
On 22nd April 2016 representatives from NHS Boards, NHS Health Scotland, medical professions, networks, the voluntary and community sector, further education institutions and government agencies met at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow. The purpose was to discuss whether … [Read more...] about Eric’s blog: Building an Alliance to Tackle Overweight and Obesity in Scotland
Catherine’s Blog – Prevention: Easier Said than Done
It's the buzz word, the in-thing to say when talking about healthcare reform, the great golden ticket to a healthier Scotland. But is it a case of all talk and no - or very little and snail-paced - action? It doesn't take a genius to understand that tackling the root causes of Scotland's … [Read more...] about Catherine’s Blog – Prevention: Easier Said than Done
Creating a Healthier Scotland Conversation – Summary Report Published
Shona Robison recently launched the key findings of the Scottish Government’s Healthier Scotland Conversation. The Scottish Government launched the Conversation back in August 2015 to invite people across the country to have their say on what a Healthier Scotland should look like. Findings can be … [Read more...] about Creating a Healthier Scotland Conversation – Summary Report Published
