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
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
Health and social care in transition – Public Bodies (Joint Working) Bill
Voluntary Health Scotland held an event on 1 July 2013, attended by 40 representatives of voluntary health organisations, on 'health and social care in transition'. The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was the focus of the event, with presentations on the Bill itself, the wider policy … [Read more...] about Health and social care in transition – Public Bodies (Joint Working) Bill
Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting
If you are an organised self-starter, with excellent communication skills and a track record in project development/management, you could be the person we need for this challenging and rewarding new role. The Projects Development Officer will set up, deliver and evaluate two new projects, Digital … [Read more...] about Voluntary Health Scotland is recruiting
Food for thought
Susan Lowes, VHS Policy and Engagement Officer and Scottish Government officials, Karen McCallum-Smith and Susie Warden, recently met with Anita Aggarwal, Senior Development Worker at Pilton Community Health Project. Karen and Susie are part of a team responsible for leading the development of the … [Read more...] about Food for thought
Health and Social Care in Transition: VHS Member Event
Health and Social Care in Transition: VHS Member Event Monday 1 July 2013 The Scottish Government has now published the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill introduces the new framework that will integrate the planning and delivery of adult health and social care … [Read more...] about Health and Social Care in Transition: VHS Member Event
Integration of Adult Health and Social Care
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Scottish Parliament on 28 May 2013. Voluntary Health Scotland has produced the following summary of the Bill for members - Public Bodies Bill Summary paper 31 May 2013 and are holding an event for members around the Bill - click … [Read more...] about Integration of Adult Health and Social Care
