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SUMMARY:Consultation Event: Third Sector Parity
DESCRIPTION:In the second of a series of events to explore the four asks in our Manifesto for Health Creation\, we invite our members and stakeholders to hear more about the current policy context regarding third sector parity\, including the Scottish Government commitment to establish a third sector partnership. We’ll share some of the latest developments\, then invite attendees to share their own insights and experiences. \nThe event will focus on policy solutions which recognise and protect the third sector and its workforce\, including volunteers\, as vital and equal contributors in the delivery of public services. This will help to safeguard the future of the sector. \nJoin us to hear all about the latest developments\, and to ensure your voice is heard. \nSign up now! 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/consultation-event-third-sector-parity/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Knowledge Exchange - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. \nOur September event will feature presentations from MISS – Miscarriage Support\, Breathing Space and Children in Scotland. \nMore information and book your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-september-2026/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T133000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084157Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Coffee and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Primary Care CLWs only. \nThis event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link Worker Network a chance to hear from their peers\, learn more about each others’ programmes and share learning and good practice. In this catch up\, we will be discussing training\, supervision and support for CLWs. Is there training you have had recently that has really helped you in your role?  What training would be helpful? What does good supervision look like for you? \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-coffee-and-conversations/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20260319T084219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084219Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Programme Leads
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes \nOur Peer Support sessions are designed to bring together Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes to share learning and good practice. \nIn the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads\, we will hear from Lorraine Hewie and Leeanne Killen from North Ayrshire’s CLW team about the work they are doing to support wellbeing.  They will talk about their work in Arran\, where they are delivering programmes focusing on smoking cessation and weigh-to-go interventions.  We will then have the opportunity to split into smaller breakout groups to explore current challenges and successes within your programmes. \nClick here to book your place. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-peer-support-event-for-programme-leads-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251218T133318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T133318Z
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SUMMARY:HPON Meeting: Election 2026 Debrief
DESCRIPTION:This in-person meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) we’ll discuss the results of the 2026 election \, including the implications for health policy and the role of the third sector. \nThe 2026 election is widely predicted to cause a seismic shift in Scottish politics\, with many current MSPs standing down and new political parties rising in popularity. There are a number of political priorities likely to straddle the election\, including the Assisted Dying Bill and the Human Rights Bill as well as commitments made in 2025 to public service reform and a shift to prevention in health. \nThis meeting provides a chance to analyse the implications of the results and to explore joint opportunities for ensuring that health is at the top of the agenda for new and returning MSPs and Ministers.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/hpon-meeting-election-2026-debrief/
LOCATION:VHS Office\, 18 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3EP
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20260410T100825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T131518Z
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SUMMARY:(IN)VISIBLE Gender and Health Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online event and get an exclusive first look at our latest collaborative research report exploring the relationship between gender and health through a Third Sector lens. \nOur Policy and Public Affairs Lead\, Sarah Latto\, will walk us through the findings\, then we’ll hear from some member organisations who contributed to the report including: \n\nAlice Struthers\, Programme Director\, Scottish Neurological Alliance\nTracey McFall\, Chief Executive Officer\, Scottish Recovery Consortium\nRebecca Hoffman\, Policy & Research Manager\, LGBT Health and Wellbeing\n\nWe will open up the session towards the end for questions and comments from those who attend. \nWe are excited to share this with you and are sure that some part of this report will resonate\, as gender related health inequalities impact us all. \nRegister here!\n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/gender-and-health-report-launch/
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20260218T152820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T152820Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Event: Your Views on the National Performance Framework
DESCRIPTION:Do you have views on how the Scottish Government should be measuring progress on wellbeing\, and how it should be held to account? If you answered ‘yes’\, this event could be for you!  \nThe Scottish Government are currently seeking views on the National Performance Framework (NPF) ahead of planned reforms after the Scottish Parliament election in May. \nThe NPF was established in 2007 as Scotland’s central wellbeing framework. It was designed to communicate and measure progress against the vision for the kind of Scotland we aspire to live in. The framework currently defines 11 National Outcomes\, which describe the desired societal\, economic\, and environmental conditions in Scotland. \nJoin us to share your views on what the Scottish Government should be measuring in the NPF\, and how the National Outcomes should be used for both decision-making and policy scrutiny. \nSign up here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/policy-event-your-views-on-the-national-performance-framework/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T133000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20260106T095434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T095814Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Event: Coffee and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland***.  \nThis event will take place on Zoom. \nThis event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link Worker Network a chance to hear from their peers\, learn more about each others’ programmes and share learning and good practice. \nIn this session\, we will be focusing on mental health. What are the challenges you are facing when supporting people with mental health issues?  We will hear some of the experiences of Erika Copland who is a Community Link Worker on Orkney and Ingrid Sandison who is a Community Link Worker on Shetland.   We will then have some time for further discussion and Q&A in smaller groups. \nPlease click here for more information and to book your place. \nFor more information about SCLWN events\, please contact Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-event-coffee-and-conversations/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251125T155842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T155842Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Programme Leads
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes in Scotland. ** \nIn the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads\, we will hear from Jennifer Dryden\, who is Health and Improvement Lead at Argyll and Bute HSCP.   Jennifer will be talking about the work she is doing with community link workers on island communities. There will be an opportunity for Q&A before going into smaller breakout groups for further discussion and sharing good practice with your peers. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about SCLWN events\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-peer-support-event-for-programme-leads/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251125T155752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T155752Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:***Please note that this event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.***  \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. \nOur next SCLWN Knowledge Exchange will feature presentations from: \nGuide Dogs Scotland \nPain Concern UK \nOne Parent Families Scotland \nTo book your place\, click here. \nFor more information\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251218T115919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T120718Z
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SUMMARY:Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next CPG on Health Inequalities meeting on the 26th January 2026 where we will explore the relationship between gender and health. Speakers from a range of organisations will share information about how experiences related to health can be impacted by gender identity. \nThere will also be an opportunity to discuss the findings and ask questions. \nThe meeting will be hosted online using Teams. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cross-party-group-on-health-inequalities-event/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251218T132803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T132803Z
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SUMMARY:HPON Meeting: Collective Influence Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:This in-person meeting of the Health Policy Officers Network (HPON) will identify and discuss opportunities for collaboration and joint influence in 2026. \n2026 is an important year for Scottish politics\, and it is vital that both health and the role of the third sector are on the agenda of every political party. At this meeting\, HPON members can discuss opportunities to influence candidates and parties ahead of the the election\, as well as identifying ways to influence new and returning MSPs post election.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/hpon-meeting-collective-influence-opportunities/
LOCATION:VHS Office\, 18 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3EP
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251024T131406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T145814Z
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SUMMARY:Insight to Impact: Third Sector Data as a Catalyst for Change - VHS AGM Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we showcase third sector organisations as a unique and under-utilised source of health data at our AGM event. \nVHS members generate an incredible amount of evidence and insight into the causes and possible solutions for addressing health inequalities in Scotland. They provide unique and innovative analysis of national health datasets\, gather impact data about what creates health\, as well as undertaking important qualitative and quantitative research. Despite this\, evidence from the third sector is often undervalued by Scottish decision-makers. \nThis event will shine a spotlight on the rich data and insight generated by our members. We’ll also explore how third sector data could be better used by decision-makers\, including policy makers\, funders and politicians\, to bring about lasting change. \nThis event will include a short AGM meeting with the opportunity to briefly hear about Voluntary Health Scotland’s achievements in 2024-2025. VHS members will have the opportunity to participate in voting for new Board Members and special resolutions. \nRegister to attend! \nThe AGM Papers\nAGM Agenda\nDraft Minutes VHS AGM Nov 2024\nProxy Vote Form\nNominations for Board of Directors and Voting process\nSpecial Resolution\nVHS 2024 – 2025 Annual Report and Accounts
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/insight-to-impact-third-sector-data-as-a-catalyst-for-change-vhs-agm-event/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251006T140248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140248Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Peer Support Event for Community Link Worker Programme Leads
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for Leads and Managers of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes in Scotland. ** \nIn the latest of our peer support events for CLW Programme Leads\, we will hear from Gemma Woollett\, HSCP Integration Officer and Lead CLW from the awarding-winning Community Link Worker team in Clackmannanshire. Gemma will talk about their programme and the innovative approaches they are using when it comes to data\, including cost benefit analyses\, to showcase the impact of what they do. After some Q&A and discussion\, we will have the opportunity to split into smaller breakout groups to explore the challenges and successes around evaluating impact. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about SCLWN events\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-peer-support-event-for-community-link-worker-programme-leads/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250923T114243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T114243Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:***Please note that this event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.***  \nOur next SCLWN Knowledge Exchange will feature presentations from researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow who are part of the Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) research team\,  Beat\, the UK’s National Eating Disorder Charity\, and Social Security Scotland. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251023T105328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T105328Z
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SUMMARY:Gender and Health Research: Consultation Event
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series of research projects looking at different social determinants of health. \nThe research will explore the relationship between health and gender identity\, with a particular focus on health inequalities related to gender. It will also explore how gendered experiences of health intersect with other forms of identity\, including sexuality\, race\, ethnicity\, age\, income and caring status. \nWe acknowledge that the word ‘gender’ has different meanings and connotations for different people\, and we hope to sensitively reflect this reality in our research. We are keen to hear about health experiences which are impacted by gender\, assigned at birth or otherwise. \nThis project will primarily draw on evidence generated by our member organisations\, whilst also referencing a range of national health data sets and relevant academic research. We’d like to hear from any of our member organisations who believe that they\, or the people/communities they serve\, have useful insights into the relationship between gender and health. We are keen to hear from any member organisation\, not just those that provide services aimed at particular gender groups. \nThese workshops provide an opportunity for you to hear about our research project\, and to share your insights and evidence related to gender and health. \nSign up here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/gender-and-health-research-consultation-event/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20251023T105354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T105354Z
UID:22449-1763632800-1763638200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gender and Health Research: Consultation Event
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to participate in a new VHS social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. This will be the first in a series of research projects looking at different social determinants of health. \nThe research will explore the relationship between health and gender identity\, with a particular focus on health inequalities related to gender. It will also explore how gendered experiences of health intersect with other forms of identity\, including sexuality\, race\, ethnicity\, age\, income and caring status. \nWe acknowledge that the word ‘gender’ has different meanings and connotations for different people\, and we hope to sensitively reflect this reality in our research. We are keen to hear about health experiences which are impacted by gender\, assigned at birth or otherwise. \nThis project will primarily draw on evidence generated by our member organisations\, whilst also referencing a range of national health data sets and relevant academic research. We’d like to hear from any of our member organisations who believe that they\, or the people/communities they serve\, have useful insights into the relationship between gender and health. We are keen to hear from any member organisation\, not just those that provide services aimed at particular gender groups. \nThese workshops provide an opportunity for you to hear about our research project\, and to share your insights and evidence related to gender and health. \nSign up here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/gender-and-health-research-consultation-event-2/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250619T110129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T113557Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Event: Coffee Conversations - CLW Peer Support Event
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland***.  \nThis event will take place on Zoom. \nThis event is designed to be part of a regular lunchtime catch up to give CLWs from across the Scottish Community Link Worker Network a chance to hear from their peers\, learn more about each others’ programmes and share learning and good practice. \nWe will ask a couple of CLWs to share a project\, a piece of learning or a challenge with the group\, before going into smaller breakouts to further Q&A and discussion. \nPlease book your place here. \nFor more information\, please contact Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-event-coffee-conversations-clw-peer-support-event/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250619T113456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T152650Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Event - Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically for Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** \nThis event will take place online on Zoom. \nOur knowledge exchange events are a great opportunity for Community Link Workers to hear from and engage with organisations that can support both them and their patients. \nIn our next event\, you will hear presentations from Versus Arthritis and The Baby Loss Collaborative which includes organisations that support people experiencing the loss of a baby including Ante Natal Results and Choices (ARC)\, Baby Loss Retreat  Sands\,  Held in Our Hearts\, The Miscarriage Association\, Simba. \nAfter each presentation\, there will be time for Q&A and discussion with the presenters. \nPlease book your place here.  \nFor more information about the event\, please contact Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-event-knowledge-exchange/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T153000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
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SUMMARY:Audit Scotland and General Practice in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and Audit Scotland at our online event to explore the recent report which focuses on Primary Care pressures and impact for health inequalities and third sector partners. \nThe report highlights that a Scottish Government agreement with GPs to improve general practice has failed to deliver on several of its commitments. The 2018 General Medical Service (GMS) contract aimed to address the financial pressures and growing workloads facing GPs\, and to improve patients’ access to care. However\, seven years on: \n\nthe estimated number of whole-time equivalent GPs has fallen\npressure on general practice has increased\nproposals to support GP teams with more nurses\, physiotherapists and other specialists have moved more slowly than planned\nand people report finding it more difficult to access care.\n\nAudit Scotland will present on the key messages and recommendations from the general practice performance audit\, and an outline of findings relating to inequalities. This event will be of interest to VHS members and members of the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. \nPresenters: \n\nTejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nEva Thomas-Tudo\, Audit Manager\, Audit Scotland\nNaomi Ness\, Senior Auditor – Performance Audit and Best Value\, Audit Scotland.\n\nBook your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/audit-scotland-and-general-practice-in-scotland/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T110000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250715T105558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T124603Z
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SUMMARY:VHS Policy Consultation Event - Mental Health Spending
DESCRIPTION:This VHS interactive consultation event will provide information about the Health\, Social Care and Sport Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny consultation on mental health spending. There will then be an opportunity for attendees to discuss the consultation which will inform the VHS response. This meeting will be hosted on MS Teams. \nClick here to sign up!  \nFor more information\, please contact Sarah Latto\, VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead\, by emailing sarah.latto@vhscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-policy-consultation-event-mental-health-spending/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250620T090727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T091417Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Workshops: 2026 VHS Manifesto
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for next year’s Scottish parliament election\, VHS is planning to publish a policy manifesto later this year. We’ve already hosted a meeting with a group of key stakeholders to help us identify the key issues and opportunities and some of the policy solutions to address these. Now we need your input to help shape and finalise our manifesto asks. \nTo do this\, you can attend one of our short manifesto workshops taking place throughout July: \n\nTuesday 8th July\, 2-2.30\nThursday 10th July\, 10.30-11\nMonday 14th July\, 11.30-12\nWednesday 16th July\, 10.30-11\nThursday 24th July\, 2-2.30\nMonday 28th July\, 2-2.30\n\nSign up here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/policy-workshop-2026-vhs-manifesto/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250620T090047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T090047Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Consultation Event: Long Term Conditions Framework
DESCRIPTION:A consultation event\, hosted by the VHS Policy and Public Affairs Lead\, to support VHS in drafting their response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Long Term Conditions Framework. \nThis event is aimed at VHS members and stakeholders with a particular interest in the Scottish Government’s policy approach to long term Conditions. The Scottish Government does not currently have a unified policy approach to improving quality of care and support for long term conditions. As such\, the government are seeking views on developing a more unified approach to long term conditions\, with a focus on prevention\, care\, support and equalities. \nClick here to sign up!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/policy-consultation-event-long-term-conditions-framework/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20250317T114758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T114758Z
UID:21215-1747130400-1747137600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Public Health Scotland – Next Strategy Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Public Health Scotland (PHS) wants to hear from our members. \nAs valued members of VHS\, this is your opportunity to take a seat at the virtual table and directly influence the future direction of PHS’s next strategy. \nThis vital consultation will help shape the strategic vision of the organisation — and your voice matters. It’s your chance to highlight the third sector’s essential role\, particularly around prevention\, and to ensure that our collective expertise and community insight inform the next chapter of Scotland’s public health approach. \nVHS members have already been strong advocates for their role in the upcoming Population Health Framework. Now\, Public Health Scotland is ready to build on these partnerships and collaborate even more closely in shaping their next strategy. \nJoin us to: \n\nEnsure the third sector’s impact and perspective are at the heart of public health strategy\nInfluence how prevention and community-led approaches shape future policies\nStrengthen collaboration between the third sector and Public Health Scotland\n\nDon’t miss this chance to have your say and help drive real\, lasting change for Scotland’s health and well-being. Join us on the 13th of May and be part of the conversation to shape the future of Public Health in Scotland. \nBook your place here. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/public-health-scotland-next-strategy-consultation/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T143000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20241031T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T111715Z
UID:20550-1733922000-1733927400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities December 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health Equity Research  \nJoin us on the 11 December\, either in person or online\, for our next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting  will be chaired by Brian Whittle\, MSP. \nWe will be joined by the newly formed Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (SHERU) to discuss their health inequalities focus. \nOur speakers : \n\nKat Smith\, Co-lead of the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit\nAllison Catalano\, Knowledge Exchange Fellow\, Scottish Health Equity Research Unit\n\nBook your place here.\nPlease contact Lauren Blair with any questions or to express an interest in joining the CPG.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/20550/
LOCATION:Online or in Scottish Parliament\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T114000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20240905T160336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T160215Z
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SUMMARY:From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health-VHS AGM and Event
DESCRIPTION:From Crisis to Control: Preventing the Ticking Time Bomb in Population Health \nBook your place on our event on the 28th November to join VHS and Public Health Scotland to put a spotlight on  the role of the third sector in creating and delivering a new  Population Health Framework.  \nOur Guest Speaker: Paul Johnston\, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland  \nWe are delighted to be joined by guest speaker Paul Johnston\, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland who will present on the ambition for a new Population Health Framework exploring  prevention\, partnerships and the vital role of the third sector. This is an opportunity to hear directly from Paul on what messages and learning the third sector have highlighted and the opportunities for the future to close the implementation gap.  \nEvent overview: \n\nVHS AGM meeting \n\n\nPresentation and discussion with Paul Johnston\, Public Health Scotland \n\n\nVHS Member insights: Bringing to life the role of the Third Sector in our communities \n\nOur event will begin with our short AGM\, followed by out discussion and then we will hear from our member organisations. \nBook your place here.\nRead the key messages from our Population Health Framework Engagement session on the 14th November here. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-general-meeting-and-event/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20241031T140915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T121752Z
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SUMMARY:Population Health Framework Engagement
DESCRIPTION:A Population Health Framework is in development. It sets out to take a cross-government and cross-sector approach to improve the key building blocks of health and wellbeing.  The Population Health Framework will set out how the Scottish Government\, COSLA\, Local Government\, the NHS and partners across business\, the third sector and communities themselves\, can increase the positive effects that social and economic drivers have on population health\, mitigate those areas that contribute to negative outcomes and build a Scotland that positively supports health and wellbeing. \nJoin us to learn more about the framework and the implementation. This is an opportunity to share reflections but more importantly to focus on areas that could change and explore further actions you would like to see in the framework. \nEvent Chair: Tejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland \nSpeaker: Mark McAllister\, Organisational Lead for Strategic Development\, Public Health Scotland \nBook your place here.\nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/population-health-framework-engagement/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20240910T103655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T084608Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Community Link Worker Network Programme Leads event October
DESCRIPTION:This event is aimed specifically for Programme Leads for Community Link Workers in Scotland. \nThis event aims to bring together Programme Leads from Community Link Worker programmes across Scotland to enable you to share learning and good practice about your programmes with your peers. The event will be an open space for you to discuss with them how you manage delivery of your CLW programmes as well as current opportunities and challenges. \nWe will provide an update on Scottish Government’s national review of the CLW programme and other current developments and then we want to hear from you. \nIn order to help us shape the programme\, please do indicate on the booking form what topics you would like to cover. \nBook your place here.  \n \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-community-link-worker-network-programme-leads-event-october-24/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T160000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20240206T115122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T151320Z
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SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference 2024- Scotland's Vital Health Sector
DESCRIPTION:BOOK YOUR PLACE!\n23 October 2024 at Dynamic Earth\, Edinburgh! \nVHS are delighted to announce that our annual conference is back for a very special 20th Anniversary event. \nVHS Conference 2024 Agenda\nConfirmed speakers: \n\nConference Chair:  Jane-Claire Judson\, Chief Executive\, Chest\, Heart and Stroke Scotland\nProfessor Linda Bauld\, Chief Social Policy Advisor\, Scottish Government and Co-Head of Centre for Population Health Sciences\, University of Edinburgh\nMartyn Evans\, Chair\, Scottish Police Authority\nTejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nProfessor Andrea Williamson\, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health\, University of Glasgow   \nEwan Aitken\, Chief Executive\, Cyrenians\nRoisin Hurst\, Project Manager\, Scottish Community Link Worker Network\nDr Carey Lunan\, GP Chair of Scottish Deep End Project\, Senior Medical Advisor on Health Inequalities and Mental Health at Scottish Government and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at The University of Edinburgh\nAlison Leitch\, Lead of Scottish Social Prescribing Network and Assistant Service Manager\, Edinburgh Community Link Worker Network\, EVOC\nChristine Carlin\, Chair of Voluntary Health Scotland \n\nBook your place here.\n  \nOur Poster session is back for 2024!\nOur poster finalists are: \n\nAction for M.E.\nThe Breastfeeding Network\nCANDU (Dundee Cancer Support Network)\nLiving Streets\nThe Sorted Project\nScottish Partnership for Palliative Care\nVoiceability\nRNIB\n\nJoin us on the day to meet our brilliant exhibitors:\n \n \nPlease contact Lauren Blair with any questions. \n  \nFind out more about VHS events by watching our video below: \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-2024-scotlands-vital-health-sector/
LOCATION:Dynamic Earth\, Holyrood Road\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T075944
CREATED:20240612T100519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T100519Z
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SUMMARY:Members Meet Up- August 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our next members meet up on the 28th of August at 10.30am on Zoom. \n2024 is a year of celebration for VHS as we mark 20 years of our charity. The theme of 2024 is “Vital Health Sector” as this captures the role that our members play in the health of people across Scotland. \nWe want to offer a space to connect and share with other VHS members about the challenges we face together. VHS is keen to hear how organisations and their service users are working\, what organisations are trying to achieve and to help us understand what more we could do to help our members. \nOver the last few years\, many of our workloads focused on post pandemic mobilisation\, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland’s health and wellbeing. \nThis discussion will help us build strong evidence and ideas from the third sector to help influence this policy making\, as well as giving our members the opportunity for sharing and discussion with other voluntary health organisations. \nBook your place here.\nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/members-meet-up-august-2024/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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