This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer with VHS, met David Watson (Team Manager) from Neighbourhood Networks. Neighbourhood Networks is a Glasgow based charity working to reduce the health inequalities of vulnerable people by providing localised personal support. By having support … [Read more...] about Neighbourhood Networks
Scottish Draft Budget 2014-15 announced
In his budget statement of 11th September 2013, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment & Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, stated that this was a budget: focused on delivering investment, protecting household incomes and creating jobs that values our public services, the people that … [Read more...] about Scottish Draft Budget 2014-15 announced
Children in Scotland working to reduce health inequalities
James Evans, VHS Health Inequalities Volunteer, met with Sara Collier (Policy Officer) and Lesley Warren (Campaigns and Communications Assistant) from Children in Scotland. An organisation with a firm grasp of the importance of tackling health inequalities in the early years. Children in … [Read more...] about Children in Scotland working to reduce health inequalities
VHS Sounding Board: Health Inequalities
VHS Sounding Board: Third Sector Contribution to Narrowing Health Inequalities Thursday 17 October 2013, 9.45 - 14.00 (Lunch included) Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL Thursday 17 October 2013 is the Annual United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As part … [Read more...] about VHS Sounding Board: Health Inequalities
Can good quality services emerge from a jargon-filled Bill?
Third Force News has published an article by Voluntary Health Scotland’s Policy & Engagement Officer, Susan Lowes. The article discusses the newly presented Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill, looking at the potential of the Bill to improve the quality and consistency of health and … [Read more...] about Can good quality services emerge from a jargon-filled Bill?
Public Bodies Bill Call for Evidence
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 28 May 2013. The Bill legislates for the integration of functions of local authorities and Health Boards to support joined up health and social care that delivers better outcomes for patients, services users and … [Read more...] about Public Bodies Bill Call for Evidence
Third and Public Sector – Equal Partners?
Throughout 2013 Voluntary Health Scotland has worked in partnership with ACOSVO (Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations) and Children in Scotland to explore what learning opportunities exist for voluntary organisations and public sector organisations to develop their … [Read more...] about Third and Public Sector – Equal Partners?
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – what role for the third sector?
Published on 28th May 2013, the Bill sets out the proposed framework for Health Boards and local authorities to integrate adult health and social care. Voluntary Health Scotland has published a series of briefing papers to help voluntary health organisations understand the Bill and its … [Read more...] about Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – what role for the third sector?
VHS Sounding Board: Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – call for evidence
Sounding Board for voluntary health organisations Monday 22 July 2013, 12-3.30pm, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB Open invitation to free event - sandwich lunch included The Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee has issued a call for written … [Read more...] about VHS Sounding Board: Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill – call for evidence
Living with Eczema
Eczema Outreach Scotland, formed in 2011, supports people affected by eczema. It provides support, practical advice and networking opportunities to families of children and young people suffering from the condition. The charity has just launched its first scrapbook to help people gain a better … [Read more...] about Living with Eczema
