VHS's Glasgow seminar on 27th August 2015 brought together 65 people from the third sector and NHS, to introduce Living in the Gap to a wider audience and use it as a catalyst for discussion. There were formal inputs from NHS Health Scotland, North Glasgow Community Food Initiative, … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Living in the Gap Glasgow Seminar
Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer?
Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer? An exciting opportunity to join VHS's small, highly committed staff team is available. VHS is the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, highly … [Read more...] about Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer?
Lampard report and NHS volunteering: implications for the third sector
The Lampard report was published in England and Wales following investigations into the activities of Jimmy Savile relating to the NHS. Voluntary Health Scotland and the Scottish Health Council are working together to explore the implications of the Lampard Report for NHSScotland and third sector … [Read more...] about Lampard report and NHS volunteering: implications for the third sector
VHS welcomes NHS commitment to action on health inequalities
VHS has welcomed the launch of a new series of briefings from NHS Health Scotland which will provide evidence-informed recommendations for tackling the inequalities in our society and their impact on people’s health. The first briefing Health Inequalities: What are they? How can they be reduced? … [Read more...] about VHS welcomes NHS commitment to action on health inequalities
VHS wins prestigious NHSScotland award
A VHS poster submitted to this year's NHSScotland Event has come first in its category (Improving the Health of the Population). The 'Living in the Gap' poster provides the key findings of our recent report and illustrates the impact of the voluntary health sector with a number of case study … [Read more...] about VHS wins prestigious NHSScotland award
Mental health and smoking: a voluntary sector perspective
ASH Scotland, the independent Scottish charity taking action to reduce the harm caused by tobacco, worked with VHS during April-May 2015 on an area of mutual interest: mental health. VHS agreed to distribute to its membership an ASH Scotland survey which asked about organisational experiences and … [Read more...] about Mental health and smoking: a voluntary sector perspective
Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group
VHS’s Living in the Gap report drew attention to a correlation between health inequalities and poor mental health, social isolation and loneliness. It highlighted the significant involvement of our sector in supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing in many communities and population groups. … [Read more...] about Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group
Equal Partners Article in Children in Scotland Magazine
For the last year ACOSVO, Children in Scotland and Voluntary Health Scotland have been working together as part of an Equal Partners Programme. Read the full article about the partnership featured in the May edition of the Children in Scotland Magazine. CIS May magazine article For more … [Read more...] about Equal Partners Article in Children in Scotland Magazine
‘Living in the Gap’ will be at NHSScotland Event
Voluntary Health Scotland have been chosen to present a poster on our recently launched health inequalities report: Living in the Gap at the NHSScotland Event in June at the SECC in Glasgow. Our poster will be on display to over 1,500 health and care leaders, key decision-makers and frontline … [Read more...] about ‘Living in the Gap’ will be at NHSScotland Event
VHS Strategy 2015 – 2018
From April 2015 VHS embarks on a new three year strategy which will take the organisation through to March 2018. The strategy was developed by the VHS Board and staff, informed by member feedback on our work and value to them. The two page, highly visual strategy is designed to communicate … [Read more...] about VHS Strategy 2015 – 2018
