The Scottish Government is seeking input to its next Mental Health Strategy – it’s asking: what outcome do you want to achieve for mental health in Scotland? What specific steps can be taken to achieve change? This is not a formal Scottish Government consultation but rather a chance to give … [Read more...] about Scottish Government seeks input to next Mental Health Strategy
Key Messages: Public Health Review Sounding Board
As follow-up to the publication of the Scottish Government 2015 Review of Public Health, VHS brought together members for a sounding board event to gather input from the sector on its role in the public health agenda, and to hear from the Scottish Government on the key findings of the … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Public Health Review Sounding Board
Key Messages: The Deep End, Health Inequalities CPG
The final meeting of the CPG on Health Inequalities this Parliamentary session was on 25th February 2016, with Stewart Mercer, Professor of Primary Care Research, University of Glasgow and Director of the Scottish School of Primary Care, and Graham Watt, Professor of General Practice, University … [Read more...] about Key Messages: The Deep End, Health Inequalities CPG
Katie’s Blog – Make health inequalities your business
We all have a part to play in tackling the deep-rooted inequalities that have beset Scotland’s communities. However, it is the third sector’s established and trusted relationships within these communities and its understanding of the lived experience of health inequalities that makes its … [Read more...] about Katie’s Blog – Make health inequalities your business
Scottish Government Publishes 2015 Review of Public Health
On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published its 2015 Review of Public Health. The report is the outcome of the review carried out by the Public Health Review Group in 2015 and includes specific recognition of the third sector’s role as a partner in public health. VHS was … [Read more...] about Scottish Government Publishes 2015 Review of Public Health
Key Messages: Health and Social Care Integration Glasgow Workshop with Audit Scotland
As part of its role in facilitating third sector engagement in the Health and Social Care Integration (H&SCI) agenda, VHS is leading discussions between Audit Scotland, members of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Advisory Group and the wider third sector. Our Glasgow workshop … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Health and Social Care Integration Glasgow Workshop with Audit Scotland
Gordon’s Blog- Making connections on health and social care integration
Given the high profile nature of Audit Scotland’s work, it’s not unusual to be invited to address stakeholders at an event. So I’ll admit that I was nervous in accepting Voluntary Health Scotland’s invitation to speak at two workshops on our recent update on the progress of health and social care … [Read more...] about Gordon’s Blog- Making connections on health and social care integration
UK Health Literacy Group coming to Glasgow for their 4th Annual Conference
Health Literacy at the Deep End: Addressing Health Inequalities Friday 18th March 2016 Golden Jubilee, Conference Hotel (formerly The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre), Beardmore St, Clydebank, Glasgow, GB1 4SA The Health Literacy Group UK are delighted to confirm that the 4th UK … [Read more...] about UK Health Literacy Group coming to Glasgow for their 4th Annual Conference
Katie’s Blog: Reflections Health and Social Care Integration Workshop with Audit Scotland
When Audit Scotland published its first audit of health and social care integration at the end of last year, some read its frank acknowledgements of the risks and challenges ahead as “a lot of doom and gloom.” However, Gordon Neill, Senior Auditor, Audit Scotland, told those assembled for VHS’s … [Read more...] about Katie’s Blog: Reflections Health and Social Care Integration Workshop with Audit Scotland
Catherine’s Blog – Food: it’s about so much more than nutrition.
Edinburgh Cyrenians' recent breakfast conversation really got me thinking. The event 'Something to eat, someone to eat with' hit home in a powerful way the message that yes, food is fuel, but beyond that it's also companionship, learning, conversations, love and so much more. For some it's steeped … [Read more...] about Catherine’s Blog – Food: it’s about so much more than nutrition.
