Today marks my final day with VHS and, although my time here has been relatively brief, a lot has happened in the past 8 months in health policy world and there’s lots more coming up too. It seems appropriate to wrap things up by highlighting some key areas of work on the VHS radar over the coming … [Read more...] about Catherine’s blog – some parting words…
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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…
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
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
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
Rowan Alba Spotlight
This month James Evans, Health Inequalities Volunteer (Voluntary Health Scotland) met with Helen Carlin, Chief Executive of Rowan Alba. The unusual name is because, in Celtic mythology, the Rowan tree was known as the Travelers’ Tree as it prevented people on a journey getting lost. Rowan Alba … [Read more...] about Rowan Alba Spotlight