The Scottish Government has commissioned VHS to carry out a scoping exercise to inform the development of a national Community Link Workers programme. This is to honour the SNP 2016 election manifesto pledge: ‘Scotland’s most deprived communities need additional support, so we will recruit at least … [Read more...] about VHS study – scoping community links workers
VHS Membership Survey 2016 – Results Report
In May 2016, VHS sent out a membership survey to its 156 member organisations. 87 completed surveys were received, covering 57 member organisations (37% response rate). A small number of surveys were completed anonymously - those completed in this way are not included in the organisational … [Read more...] about VHS Membership Survey 2016 – Results Report
Catherine’s blog – Realistic medicine: I thought the doctor(s) knew best too…
"Doctors generally choose less treatment for themselves than they provide for their patients" That's what Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Catherine Calderwood highlighted to delegates at the final plenary of the NHS Scotland Event 2016. Realistic medicine at its most basic, is about doctors and … [Read more...] about Catherine’s blog – Realistic medicine: I thought the doctor(s) knew best too…
Claire’s Blog – Measuring the Success of the Government’s Health Debate
Cabinet Secretary for Health Shona Robison led the Scottish Government’s Parliamentary debate on health on Tuesday 7th June. VHS went along to the public gallery to listen, mainly to hear the Cabinet Secretary but also to get the measure of our new MSPs’ interest and perspectives on health. Shona … [Read more...] about Claire’s Blog – Measuring the Success of the Government’s Health Debate
Katie’s blog: Making the choice to eradicate health inequalities
Inequality is a moral issue, Martyn Evans, Chief Executive at the Carnegie UK Trust, told those assembled at VHS’s and Open University’s joint Understanding the Gap conference in Stirling on 1st June 2016. The conference set out to explore what the latest research tells us about health … [Read more...] about Katie’s blog: Making the choice to eradicate health inequalities
Clear Pathway exploring NHS and third sector volunteering
Work with volunteers in an NHS setting? From a third sector organisation? Then find out more about Clear Pathway! Launched as part of Volunteers' Week, Clear Pathway is a collaborative project exploring safe, effective and person centred volunteering in NHS settings, with the focus on … [Read more...] about Clear Pathway exploring NHS and third sector volunteering
Conference Key Messages: Understanding the Gap
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
