Guidance on SOAs was published on the Scottish Government website on 4th December. The Guidance is designed to ensure the next round of Single Outcome Agreements ‘puts prevention at the heart of public services’. Scottish Government has sent the new Guidance to Community Planning Partnership … [Read more...] about Health Inequalities and Physical Activity a Priority for Public Services
Ministerial Taskforce on Health Inequalities reconvenes
The Ministerial Taskforce on Health Inequalities has been reconvened to examine what still needs done to narrow the health gap between the richest and poorest people in Scotland. The original Taskforce led to the Scottish Government’s social framework Equally Well. Chaired by Public Health Minister … [Read more...] about Ministerial Taskforce on Health Inequalities reconvenes
Improving Engagement between Health and the Third Sector
The work of three short-life action groups set up by the Scottish Government’s Quality Alliance Board is nearing its conclusion. All three action groups have undertaken significant tasks which will collectively form an Engagement Framework for the third sector and all NHS boards. Elements include a … [Read more...] about Improving Engagement between Health and the Third Sector
One Goal. Many Voices. Unlimited Potential.
One Goal Many Voices Unlimited Potential … [Read more...] about One Goal. Many Voices. Unlimited Potential.
Learning Exchanges Lessons
Available now: our Report on the 2012 Learning Exchanges Programme. This was a joint initiative between Voluntary Health Scotland, Community Health Exchange Scotland (CHEX), Community Food and Health (Scotland) and the Scottish Government. It aimed to build engagement and understanding between … [Read more...] about Learning Exchanges Lessons
Better Breaks for disabled children fund opens
Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Shared Care Scotland £1.2million is now available to voluntary organisations to develop additional, responsive and creative short break opportunities for disabled children, young adults and their families. Grants of up to £50,000 are available from … [Read more...] about Better Breaks for disabled children fund opens
Self Management Impact Fund for people with long term conditions
Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by The Health and Social Care Alliance, the Self Management Impact Fund for Scotland is now open to applications from voluntary and community organisations. The fund is set at £2 million a year, for three years. If you are interested in applying, … [Read more...] about Self Management Impact Fund for people with long term conditions
Community Grants for small organisations and groups
Voluntary Action Fund's Community Grant programme provides grants of up to £1,000 and free training to voluntary and community groups with an annual income under £25,000. Groups can apply for funding for a wide range of activities or operational costs. VAF is particularly keen to fund activities … [Read more...] about Community Grants for small organisations and groups
Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund
The £10 million Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund, part of the Scottish Government’s Legacy 2014 programme, will give communities across Scotland more and better places to be active. Grants between £10,000 and £100,000 are available from sportscotland to help communities build or upgrade local … [Read more...] about Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund
Walkable Communites Project
Do you want to help create safer, more vibrant streets and spaces in your local community? Enrol your group now for the Winter 2012 programme. Voluntary Health Scotland member Living Streets is running free events with community groups across Scotland to help them take action to improve their … [Read more...] about Walkable Communites Project
