VHS Event
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group Meeting
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday19th January 2017 in Committee Room 6. As proposed by Monica Lennon MSP, at this meeting the Group will consider the built environment and its relationship with health inequalities. VHS will identify speakers to address this topic and […]
Loneliness: A threat to Scotland’s Health
The Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square,, EdinburghJoin us at VHS's Annual Conference and AGM, to examine the damage that protracted loneliness causes to both physical and mental health, ask what difference a national strategy can make, and explore a range of third sector interventions making a difference on the ground. We welcome delegates from all sectors and disciplines. Thursday 24th November […]
Loneliness: A threat to Scotland’s Health
The Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square,, EdinburghJoin us at VHS's Annual Conference and AGM, to examine the damage that protracted loneliness causes to both physical and mental health, ask what difference a national strategy can make, and explore a range of third sector interventions making a difference on the ground. We welcome delegates from all sectors and disciplines. Thursday 24th November […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities we are pleased to announce its first meeting is set for Tuesday 25th October 2016, 5.30-6.30pm in the Scottish Parliament. This is a short business meeting to formally propose that the Group is registered for the Scottish Parliamentary Session 5 (May 2016 to […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities we are pleased to announce its first meeting is set for Tuesday 25th October 2016, 5.30-6.30pm in the Scottish Parliament. This is a short business meeting to formally propose that the Group is registered for the Scottish Parliamentary Session 5 (May 2016 to […]
Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomIn partnership with The Open University A one day conference to explore what the latest research tells us about health inequalities, including the causes, the lived reality and some potential solutions. The focus will be on exchanging knowledge and building understanding about the role research plays in closing the health inequalities gap. It will provide a platform to discuss […]
Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomIn partnership with The Open University A one day conference to explore what the latest research tells us about health inequalities, including the causes, the lived reality and some potential solutions. The focus will be on exchanging knowledge and building understanding about the role research plays in closing the health inequalities gap. It will provide a platform to discuss […]
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
The Place Hotel 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomA post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish Elections, this is a timely opportunity to take stock, consider the […]
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
The Place Hotel 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomA post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish Elections, this is a timely opportunity to take stock, consider the […]
Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomA VHS Sounding Board to explore the 2015 Review of Public Health and consider its implications for the third sector. An open invitation to any voluntary health or other third sector organisation that considers public health to be 'core business'. On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published the 2015 Review of Public Health. Commissioned by Scottish Ministers in November 2014, […]
