Cohesive, resilient communities are the key factor in the battle against health inequalities and cannot be achieved without strong cross-sectorial partnership working and sustained, long-term investment. These themes were explored at length when Voluntary Health Scotland and eight other … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities Task Force listens to community & third sector evidence
Safe Space – creative fundraising supported by patron Iain Banks
In this climate of funding cuts, closures, rising costs and concerns about the future Safe Space Dunfermline, who offer support services to survivors of sexual abuse, have embarked on their own fundraising initiative - the Write-athon. Launched in September 2012 they have already raised an … [Read more...] about Safe Space – creative fundraising supported by patron Iain Banks
It’s good to talk
Holyrood Magazine has featured The Good Morning Service, the voluntary organisation and VHS member that argues five conversations a day are as important for older people’s health as five fruit and veg. The Good Morning Service runs a light touch telephone befriending and alert service to tackle … [Read more...] about It’s good to talk
Leading for Children and Young People’s Health – an Equal Partners event
Wednesday 15th May 2013, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm The Engine Shed, 19 St Leonard's Lane Edinburgh EH8 9SH This Equal Partners event is a co-production by Voluntary Health Scotland, ACOSVO, Children in Scotland and The Scottish Government Third Sector Unit. Targeted at third sector chief officers … [Read more...] about Leading for Children and Young People’s Health – an Equal Partners event
Improving Engagement between Health and the Third Sector
CEO NHS Scotland Derek Feeley champions third sector role in health. Launch of new Engagement Matrix tool to support third sector and health to improve engagement. Voluntary Health Scotland and its partners held a successful event on third sector engagement with health at The Gathering on 27th … [Read more...] about Improving Engagement between Health and the Third Sector
Releasing Time to Care and Integration
The Joint Improvement Team invite you to the next WebEx meeting of the Improvement Network, entitled ‘Releasing Time to Care and Integration’, on Thursday 7th March, presented by Douglas Hutchens, Fiona Cook and Julie Main with a guest speaker - Jacqueline Morton from Southern Health & Social … [Read more...] about Releasing Time to Care and Integration
Third sector engagement with health & social care – where next?
Wednesday 27th February, Glasgow SECC at The SCVO Gathering, 1pm – 4.30pm Remember to register for this FREE collaborative event and to let your own networks know about it! Voluntary Health Scotland is working with the Scottish Government, Health Boards, SCVO and other national intermediary … [Read more...] about Third sector engagement with health & social care – where next?
BackCare Lothian Branch
The Lothian Branch of BackCare, which is run by volunteers, offers its members an opportunity to meet others in their area with back problems, exchanging ideas and information. We aim to give our members practical help through warm water exercise sessions. If you or a friend suffer from back … [Read more...] about BackCare Lothian Branch
Holyrood Magazine highlights VHS
Holyrood Magazine has published an interview with Voluntary Health Scotland’s Chief Officer, Claire Stevens. The article highlights VHS’s role as a bridge between its members and policy makers, highlighting the work VHS is involved in to improve engagement between health and the third sector. Claire … [Read more...] about Holyrood Magazine highlights VHS
Scottish Co-production Network
The Joint Improvement Team and The Scottish Co-production Network are holding the second Scottish Co-production and Community Capacity Building Event in Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th February 2013. It will bring together both practitioner, user and community perspectives on achieving positive outcomes … [Read more...] about Scottish Co-production Network