Voluntary Health Scotland launched a programme of events to address health inequalities across the life course. Health inequalities are differences in health status and outcomes between different groups of people. People who are living with social, economic, physical, or political disadvantages … [Read more...] about Unequal lives, unjust deaths
Scottish Parliament passes Public Bodies Act
Scottish Parliament passed the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday 25 February 2014, following stage 3 amendments and parliamentary debate. The Bill aims to integrate health and social care services across Scotland and provides a framework for partners to plan and deliver … [Read more...] about Scottish Parliament passes Public Bodies Act
Connecting people: A fairer, healthier Scotland
On 19 and 20 February, Voluntary Health Scotland attended, exhibited and held an event at the 10th annual Gathering. Across the two days, we met many passionate people from across the voluntary and public sectors, and were delighted with people’s commitment to tackle health inequalities. The full … [Read more...] about Connecting people: A fairer, healthier Scotland
VHS launches new health inequalities postcards
VHS launched a new series of postcards at The Gathering on 19 February 2014. The postcards raise awareness of the work in the voluntary sector to tackle health inequalities, and complemented the VHS session at the event with partners NHS Health Scotland and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX); A … [Read more...] about VHS launches new health inequalities postcards
Fast Forward Spotlight
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer at VHS, met with Alastair MacKinnon Chief Executive of Fast Forward. Founded in 1987, and recently celebrating their 25 anniversary, Fast Forward are a national voluntary organisation whose purpose is to give young people the skills, education … [Read more...] about Fast Forward Spotlight
Community Empowerment
The Scottish Government consultation on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill closed on 24 January 2014. The proposed Bill aims to make the most of the talents that exist in our communities; deliver high quality and improving public services; and support strong local democracy and local … [Read more...] about Community Empowerment
Rowan Alba Spotlight
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer (Voluntary Health Scotland) met with Helen Carlin, Chief Executive of Rowan Alba. The unusual name is because, in Celtic mythology, the Rowan tree was known as the Travelers’ Tree as it prevented people on a journey getting lost. Rowan Alba … [Read more...] about Rowan Alba Spotlight
VHS launches new project – offering free Websites
Digital Inclusion for Health is offering ten health organisations an opportunity to develop a complete web package. Voluntary Health Scotland secured funding from the Scottish Government to provide this service so there are no direct costs to organisations. Technical expertise, design, … [Read more...] about VHS launches new project – offering free Websites
Discussing Community Empowerment
Voluntary Health Scotland is holding a sounding board on Friday 17 January 2014, to discuss the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Government launched its consultation on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill on 6th November 2013. The proposed Bill aims to make the most of … [Read more...] about Discussing Community Empowerment
Drawing It All Together: VHS Annual Symposium
Voluntary Health Scotland held its 9th Annual General Meeting on Thursday 28 November 2013. This was accompanied by a Symposium to explore and discuss four big inter-connected themes: Weathering the storm? Small countries, public services & austerity Integrating health and social care for … [Read more...] about Drawing It All Together: VHS Annual Symposium
