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December 2020
Ageing Well: 6th Talk with the Open University: Standing Tall
Standing Tall – In this talk we discuss the age related changes we have seen in the previous talks to explore further age-related postural alignment changes affecting postural stability and balance, and ways to compensate for ‘gravity of ageing’. The talk will be led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public Health with special interest in Ageing, Dementia, Exercise and Mental Health. In…
Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government conducted some research to understand concerns, opportunities and wider experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic with various organisations across Scotland. At this event, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. This event will provide an opportunity to explore the research and consider the implications for people’s future health and wellbeing, for social renewal and the reshaping of services. It will also…
January 2021
CPG on Health Inequalities: January 2021 Meeting
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG January meeting on Tuesday 26th January at 6pm online via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Donald Cameron MSP. More details of the speakers to follow shortly. Book your place here. If you have any questions about the CPG, please contact Lauren Blair- lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk
Ageing Well with the Open University: A Knowledge Exchange
Over the course of 2020, VHS ran a series of six talk events on ageing well with the Open University. This event will include a brief overview of topics covered over the course of the talks and will include a discussion on how the topic of ageing. We now know about the pillars of ageing but how can we embed this and use the talk series in our work? How can we make a difference for those we work with?…
