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SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 2nd Virtual Talk with the Open University
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing\, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. \nLed 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. This particular talk will cover basic facts on neurodegenerative conditions associated with ageing and age related and  non-age related memory loss. \nBook your place here. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \n \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. Lauren.Blair@VHScotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-2nd-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T130000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200520T141105Z
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SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 2nd Virtual Talk with the Open University
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing\, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. \nLed 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. This particular talk will cover basic facts on neurodegenerative conditions associated with ageing and age related and  non-age related memory loss. \nBook your place here. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \n \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. Lauren.Blair@VHScotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-2nd-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200609T131151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T131151Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic. How has the pandemic affected the work of the Scottish Parliament\, what is the role of the Committees and MSPs in relation to COVID-19 and what opportunities are there for voluntary health organisations to engage with them during this time? \nAn online round table chaired by Claire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, VHS and with guest speaker Paul Anderson\, Community Outreach Manager\, the Scottish Parliament. Paul will share what’s happening at the Parliament right now – both COVID19 related and non-related – and give an insight into its health related inquiries and calls for views. There will be plenty of opportunity for event participants to share any recent experience of engaging with the Parliament\, Committees and MSPs\, and to discuss how the Parliament might improve its reach and relevance during these challenging and uncertain times.  \nThe Community Outreach Team (COT) works with colleagues across the Parliament to enhance opportunities for public engagement in the work of parliamentary committees. By supporting people and communities who wouldn’t otherwise engage with the Parliament\, they channel critical lived experience and insight to help MSPs and committees when they undertake parliamentary inquiries and scrutiny of legislation. To do this they work closely with key partners in communities across Scotland\, including third sector organisations like VHS.  \nBook a place here. \nContact Lauren Blair if you have any questions about the event. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/engaging-with-the-scottish-parliament-during-the-pandemic-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200609T131151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131800Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic. How has the pandemic affected the work of the Scottish Parliament\, what is the role of the Committees and MSPs in relation to COVID-19 and what opportunities are there for voluntary health organisations to engage with them during this time? \nAn online round table chaired by Claire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, VHS and with guest speaker Paul Anderson\, Community Outreach Manager\, the Scottish Parliament. Paul will share what’s happening at the Parliament right now – both COVID19 related and non-related – and give an insight into its health related inquiries and calls for views. There will be plenty of opportunity for event participants to share any recent experience of engaging with the Parliament\, Committees and MSPs\, and to discuss how the Parliament might improve its reach and relevance during these challenging and uncertain times.  \nThe Community Outreach Team (COT) works with colleagues across the Parliament to enhance opportunities for public engagement in the work of parliamentary committees. By supporting people and communities who wouldn’t otherwise engage with the Parliament\, they channel critical lived experience and insight to help MSPs and committees when they undertake parliamentary inquiries and scrutiny of legislation. To do this they work closely with key partners in communities across Scotland\, including third sector organisations like VHS.  \nBook a place here. \nContact Lauren Blair if you have any questions about the event. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/engaging-with-the-scottish-parliament-during-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200603T125930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T125930Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping the Conversation Going: Loneliness and Social Isolation
DESCRIPTION:A free online event in collaboration with members of  Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland with the spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. Join us to explore the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to play beyond it. With inputs from arts and health practitioners and plenty of scope for discussion\, join us to discuss ideas for creative renewal\, practice and recovery\, against the backdrop of the increased loneliness and social isolation generated by the lock-down. \nBook a place here. \nContributors: \n\nRobbie McGhee\, Chair of Arts\, Culture\, Health and Wellbeing Scotland and Associate Director\, Art in Hospital\nJan-Bert van den Berg\, Director\, Artlink\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nChristina Liddell\, Choreographer and Catriona MacIntyre\, Arts Activities Coordinator\, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/keeping-the-conversation-going-all-the-lonely-people-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200603T125930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131758Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping the Conversation Going: Loneliness and Social Isolation
DESCRIPTION:A free online event in collaboration with members of  Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland with the spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. Join us to explore the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to play beyond it. With inputs from arts and health practitioners and plenty of scope for discussion\, join us to discuss ideas for creative renewal\, practice and recovery\, against the backdrop of the increased loneliness and social isolation generated by the lock-down. \nBook a place here. \nContributors: \n\nRobbie McGhee\, Chair of Arts\, Culture\, Health and Wellbeing Scotland and Associate Director\, Art in Hospital\nJan-Bert van den Berg\, Director\, Artlink\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nChristina Liddell\, Choreographer and Catriona MacIntyre\, Arts Activities Coordinator\, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/keeping-the-conversation-going-all-the-lonely-people/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T124500
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200702T123310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T123310Z
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SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 3rd Virtual Talk with the Open University
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing\, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well​ lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. \nLed 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. \nBook your place here. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \n \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. Lauren.Blair@VHScotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-3rd-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T124500
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200702T123310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131800Z
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SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 3rd Virtual Talk with the Open University
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing\, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well​ lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. \nLed 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. \nBook your place here. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \n \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. Lauren.Blair@VHScotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-3rd-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200902T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200902T124500
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200727T091937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131801Z
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SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 4th Virtual Talk with the Open University
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing\, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková’s Ageing Well​ lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration\, kidney & liver function\, medication /polypharmacy\, drug journey through the body and how to support our body to clear medication from our bodies quickly and efficiently. \nThe 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. \nBook your place here. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \n \nView the previous talk presentations here. 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-4th-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200902T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200902T124500
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200727T091937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T091937Z
UID:16402-1599044400-1599050700@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 4th Virtual Talk with the Open University
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing\, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková’s Ageing Well​ lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration\, kidney & liver function\, medication /polypharmacy\, drug journey through the body and how to support our body to clear medication from our bodies quickly and efficiently. \nThe 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. \nBook your place here. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \n \nView the previous talk presentations here. 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-4th-virtual-talk-with-the-open-university-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201006T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200903T131943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131802Z
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SUMMARY:VHS Members Meet Up: Recovery and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:We invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore your current preoccupations about the continuing pandemic and your hopes\, fears and plans for the future. VHS is contributing to a number of Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 working groups now focused on mobilisation\, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland’s health and wellbeing. This 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. \nOnce registered\, joining instructions will be sent for Zoom log in. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-members-meet-up-recovery-and-renewal/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201006T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201006T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200903T131943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T131943Z
UID:16405-1601978400-1601982000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:VHS Members Meet Up: Recovery and Renewal
DESCRIPTION:We invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore your current preoccupations about the continuing pandemic and your hopes\, fears and plans for the future. VHS is contributing to a number of Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 working groups now focused on mobilisation\, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland’s health and wellbeing. This 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. \nOnce registered\, joining instructions will be sent for Zoom log in. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-members-meet-up-recovery-and-renewal-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201007T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200909T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131802Z
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SUMMARY:Challenge Poverty Week: Food Insecurity\, Poverty and Health
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Poverty Alliance for a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to discuss and share how poverty\, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. What has been the response of your organisation? How has this impacted on those you work with? What can we do next? \n\n\nChaired by Claire Stevens\, Chief Executive of Voluntary Health Scotland with input from Neil Cowan\, Policy Officer at the Poverty Alliance. \nBook your place here. \nChallenge Poverty Week is from the 5th to 11th October and is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and show what is being done to tackle poverty across Scotland. Organisations large and small supported Challenge Poverty Week last year. Find out more here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/challenge-poverty-week-food-insecurity-poverty-and-health/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201007T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200909T154949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T154949Z
UID:16406-1602079200-1602082800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Challenge Poverty Week: Food Insecurity\, Poverty and Health
DESCRIPTION:Join VHS and the Poverty Alliance for a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to discuss and share how poverty\, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. What has been the response of your organisation? How has this impacted on those you work with? What can we do next? \n\n\nChaired by Claire Stevens\, Chief Executive of Voluntary Health Scotland with input from Neil Cowan\, Policy Officer at the Poverty Alliance. \nBook your place here. \nChallenge Poverty Week is from the 5th to 11th October and is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and show what is being done to tackle poverty across Scotland. Organisations large and small supported Challenge Poverty Week last year. Find out more here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/challenge-poverty-week-food-insecurity-poverty-and-health-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200826T152038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131802Z
UID:13765-1602597600-1602603000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:CPG on Health Inequalities: October Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG October meeting and AGM on the 13th October online meeting via Zoom. \nThe meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Anas Sarwar MSP. \nTOPIC: A Human Rights Approach to Inclusion Health \nPublic Health Scotland has just published a report on behalf of a cross-sector\, multiagency group on the need for a human rights based approach to COVID-19 and the planning and recovery of services. The aim is to minimise unintended negative impacts on health for the most marginalised and excluded\, preventing further increases in inequality in our communities. \n\nClaire Sweeney\, the Director of Place and Wellbeing\, Public Health Scotland \nKatrina Reid\, Health Improvement Manager – Health and Housing\, Public Health Scotland \n\nFollowed by discussion and questions \nRegister to attend here. \nIf you have any questions about the CPG\, please contact Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cpg-on-health-inequalities-october-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20200826T152038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T152038Z
UID:16403-1602597600-1602603000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:CPG on Health Inequalities: October Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG October meeting and AGM on the 13th October online meeting via Zoom. \nThe meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Anas Sarwar MSP. \nTOPIC: A Human Rights Approach to Inclusion Health \nPublic Health Scotland has just published a report on behalf of a cross-sector\, multiagency group on the need for a human rights based approach to COVID-19 and the planning and recovery of services. The aim is to minimise unintended negative impacts on health for the most marginalised and excluded\, preventing further increases in inequality in our communities. \n\nClaire Sweeney\, the Director of Place and Wellbeing\, Public Health Scotland \nKatrina Reid\, Health Improvement Manager – Health and Housing\, Public Health Scotland \n\nFollowed by discussion and questions \nRegister to attend here. \nIf you have any questions about the CPG\, please contact Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/cpg-on-health-inequalities-october-meeting-agm-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20191128T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131701Z
UID:12687-1604484000-1604590200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
DESCRIPTION:#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing\nView the full programme here.\nOur 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days\, but we encourage you to book for both days to get the full conference experience and value. \nWith home working still the default position for many\, we’re bringing you the best of our event in a bite size format. As ever you’ll have the opportunity to listen\, share ideas and thinking\, network and discuss. Our annual conference is one of the leading health events in Scotland\, bringing together stakeholders from across the third and community sectors\, Public Health Scotland\, NHS\, national and local government\, other public bodies\, and academia. \nAs we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic how do we ensure that our experience and learning are what shapes the future for health and wellbeing\, the right to health\, and health inequalities? The voluntary health sector pivoted rapidly to plug the gaps and provide vital emergency responses to pressing new needs as soon as lockdown and social distancing came into force. We know our role remains pivotal now the agenda is one of remobilisation\, recovery and building back better\, and that’s an exciting but challenging agenda. \nThe Scottish Government’s Programme for Government includes a commitment to ‘continue to develop a world‑class public health service that builds on our COVID‑19 response’. As we head towards the winter and a likely second wave of  the virus\, what questions do we need to ask? Has the pandemic shifted our understanding and appreciation of public health for good? How do we empower people and communities to contribute to as well as benefit from public health? Let’s discuss what needs to happen to make public health partnership working with third sector organisations the new norm so we can ‘build forward’ together. \nOur Programme\nDay One: Wednesday 4th November\nSession One: Opening Conference Session and Keynote Addresses\n10.30am-12.30pm  \nConference Chair: James Jopling\, Head of British Heart Foundation Scotland \nKeynote Address: Professor Jim McGoldrick\, Chair of Public Health Scotland \nKeynote Address: Professor Kate Ardern\, Director of Public Health\, Wigan Council \nWelcome: Claire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, VHS \nSession two: Interactive Workshops in Breakout Rooms\n1.30pm -3.00pm \nWorkshops led by: \nLindsay Paterson and Elizabeth Hurst-High  Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems Andrew Connal\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government; Annie Macleod\, Parkinson’s UK\, Wilma Paterson\, and Alex Gallacher\, British Red Cross; Allan Johnstone\, Inverclyde Community Development Trust; Charlene Elliott\, CVS Inverclyde \nDay Two: Thursday 5th November \nSession One: Interactive Workshops in Breakout Rooms \n11am-12.30pm \nWorkshops led by: \nLindsay Paterson and Elizabeth Hurst- High\, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems; Andrew Connal\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government; Julie Wardrop\, CANDU (Dundee Cancer Support Network) and Tanith Muller Parkinson’s UK; Wilma Paterson and Alex Gallagher\, British Red Cross; Allan Johnstone\, Inverclyde Community Development Trust; Charlene Elliott\, CVS Inverclyde \nSession Two: Closing Addresses\, Presentation of Poster Winner and AGM\n1.30-3.30 pm \nConference Chair: James Jopling\, Head of British Heart Foundation Scotland \nKeynote Address: Professor Maggie Rae\, President\, Faculty of Public Health \nQuestions and Discussion: Hearing from third sector finalists from our poster competition \nAnnouncing the Poster Competition Winner \nVHS AGM \n\nOur Exhibitors\nWe are delighted to be joined by the following organisations- find out more and read the blogs here \n \nOur 2020 Poster Competition \nAnd our finalists are: \n\nArt in Healthcare: Room for Art- Keeping participants creative and well in their homes during Covid 19\nBreast Buddie Angus: Virtual Antenatal Education: Informing families and facilitating friendships\nCLiCK: Meeting the Needs of Women Who Sell or Exchange Sex or Images During the Coronavirus Pandemic\nMarie Curie:Past\, present and future: Caring for those approaching the end of life in Scottish Hospitals\nNational Breastfeeding Helpline: Our Response to the Pandemic\nSamaritans: Now\, more than ever\, we are here to listen\nThe Breastfeeding Network: Virtual peer support for new parents in Ayrshire\nWest Dunbartonshire Community and Voluntary Services: West Dunbartonshire Cares\n\nSee the posters\, read the blogs and vote for your winner here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-agm-2020/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201104T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201105T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20191128T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T134123Z
UID:16385-1604484000-1604590200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
DESCRIPTION:#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing\nView the full programme here.\nOur 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days\, but we encourage you to book for both days to get the full conference experience and value. \nWith home working still the default position for many\, we’re bringing you the best of our event in a bite size format. As ever you’ll have the opportunity to listen\, share ideas and thinking\, network and discuss. Our annual conference is one of the leading health events in Scotland\, bringing together stakeholders from across the third and community sectors\, Public Health Scotland\, NHS\, national and local government\, other public bodies\, and academia. \nAs we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic how do we ensure that our experience and learning are what shapes the future for health and wellbeing\, the right to health\, and health inequalities? The voluntary health sector pivoted rapidly to plug the gaps and provide vital emergency responses to pressing new needs as soon as lockdown and social distancing came into force. We know our role remains pivotal now the agenda is one of remobilisation\, recovery and building back better\, and that’s an exciting but challenging agenda. \nThe Scottish Government’s Programme for Government includes a commitment to ‘continue to develop a world‑class public health service that builds on our COVID‑19 response’. As we head towards the winter and a likely second wave of  the virus\, what questions do we need to ask? Has the pandemic shifted our understanding and appreciation of public health for good? How do we empower people and communities to contribute to as well as benefit from public health? Let’s discuss what needs to happen to make public health partnership working with third sector organisations the new norm so we can ‘build forward’ together. \nOur Programme\nDay One: Wednesday 4th November\nSession One: Opening Conference Session and Keynote Addresses\n10.30am-12.30pm  \nConference Chair: James Jopling\, Head of British Heart Foundation Scotland \nKeynote Address: Professor Jim McGoldrick\, Chair of Public Health Scotland \nKeynote Address: Professor Kate Ardern\, Director of Public Health\, Wigan Council \nWelcome: Claire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, VHS \nSession two: Interactive Workshops in Breakout Rooms\n1.30pm -3.00pm \nWorkshops led by: \nLindsay Paterson and Elizabeth Hurst-High  Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems Andrew Connal\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government; Annie Macleod\, Parkinson’s UK\, Wilma Paterson\, and Alex Gallacher\, British Red Cross; Allan Johnstone\, Inverclyde Community Development Trust; Charlene Elliott\, CVS Inverclyde \nDay Two: Thursday 5th November \nSession One: Interactive Workshops in Breakout Rooms \n11am-12.30pm \nWorkshops led by: \nLindsay Paterson and Elizabeth Hurst- High\, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems; Andrew Connal\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government; Julie Wardrop\, CANDU (Dundee Cancer Support Network) and Tanith Muller Parkinson’s UK; Wilma Paterson and Alex Gallagher\, British Red Cross; Allan Johnstone\, Inverclyde Community Development Trust; Charlene Elliott\, CVS Inverclyde \nSession Two: Closing Addresses\, Presentation of Poster Winner and AGM\n1.30-3.30 pm \nConference Chair: James Jopling\, Head of British Heart Foundation Scotland \nKeynote Address: Professor Maggie Rae\, President\, Faculty of Public Health \nQuestions and Discussion: Hearing from third sector finalists from our poster competition \nAnnouncing the Poster Competition Winner \nVHS AGM \n\nOur Exhibitors\nWe are delighted to be joined by the following organisations- find out more and read the blogs here \n \nOur 2020 Poster Competition \nAnd our finalists are: \n\nArt in Healthcare: Room for Art- Keeping participants creative and well in their homes during Covid 19\nBreast Buddie Angus: Virtual Antenatal Education: Informing families and facilitating friendships\nCLiCK: Meeting the Needs of Women Who Sell or Exchange Sex or Images During the Coronavirus Pandemic\nMarie Curie:Past\, present and future: Caring for those approaching the end of life in Scottish Hospitals\nNational Breastfeeding Helpline: Our Response to the Pandemic\nSamaritans: Now\, more than ever\, we are here to listen\nThe Breastfeeding Network: Virtual peer support for new parents in Ayrshire\nWest Dunbartonshire Community and Voluntary Services: West Dunbartonshire Cares\n\nSee the posters\, read the blogs and vote for your winner here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-agm-2020-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T114500
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20201014T154700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131803Z
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SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 6th Talk with the Open University: Standing Tall
DESCRIPTION: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’. \nThe 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. \nBook your free place now. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair with any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-6th-talk-with-the-open-university-standing-tall/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T114500
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20201014T154700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T154700Z
UID:16407-1607421600-1607427900@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ageing Well: 6th Talk with the Open University: Standing Tall
DESCRIPTION: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’. \nThe 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. \nIn this series we are exploring how important it is\, over our lifespan\, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age\, also known as the ‘Five Pillars of Ageing Well’. \nBook your free place now. \nOnce registered\, we will send you the link for the online event and information on accessing the meeting. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair with any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-6th-talk-with-the-open-university-standing-tall-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20201119T104800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131804Z
UID:14135-1608127200-1608132600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt this event\, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. \nThis 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 be an opportunity for voluntary health organisations to highlight their own evidence of the impact on people. As 2020 comes to a close\, how can research help inform next steps for voluntary health organisations\, NHS boards and health and social care partnerships? \nSpeakers: \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland \nBen Cavanagh\, Social Researcher\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government  \nAndrew Connal\, Social Researcher\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government  \nNadine Thomas\, Social Researcher\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government  \nBook your place here. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/covid-19-research-impact-on-communities-priorities-for-recovery/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T153000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20201119T104800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T104800Z
UID:16410-1608127200-1608132600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt this event\, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. \nThis 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 be an opportunity for voluntary health organisations to highlight their own evidence of the impact on people. As 2020 comes to a close\, how can research help inform next steps for voluntary health organisations\, NHS boards and health and social care partnerships? \nSpeakers: \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Executive\, Voluntary Health Scotland \nBen Cavanagh\, Social Researcher\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government  \nAndrew Connal\, Social Researcher\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government  \nNadine Thomas\, Social Researcher\, Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub\, Scottish Government  \nBook your place here. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/covid-19-research-impact-on-communities-priorities-for-recovery-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T163000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20210128T122805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131813Z
UID:14315-1612449000-1612456200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life\, Feb 2021
DESCRIPTION:VHS and The Open University are hosting two\, invitation only\, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. \nThe issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues we have been exploring include under-diagnosis\, under-provision\, poor transitions from ‘adult’ services to ‘older people’ services\, discrimination and flouting of human rights. For some people with serious mental health issues\, their 65th birthday is like ‘falling off a cliff’ in terms of service provision; for example\, their CPN may be removed. A key issue to address is the transition point from adult to older people services\, this is where things unravel for some people. \nBy March last year we had gathered a level of evidence\, through round tables held in 2019 and through two surveys conducted by NHS Health Scotland and Dr Adam Daly respectively. The work then paused\, unfortunately but of necessity\, due to Covid-19. \nFirstly\, we will look to explore what has changed during the year of covid-19 for older people with serious mental health conditions\, and secondly to start to co-produce recommendations for changes in mental health and older people’s policy leading to improvements in services. With the involvement of the Open University we anticipate that further research areas may be developed. \nThe discussion paper and evidence from the previous phase of the work can be read here. \nIf you have any questions or would like to register interest in the meetings\, please contact Lauren Blair.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/falling-off-a-cliff-at-65-serious-mental-health-issues-in-later-life-feb-2021/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T163000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20210128T122805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T122805Z
UID:16413-1612449000-1612456200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life\, Feb 2021
DESCRIPTION:VHS and The Open University are hosting two\, invitation only\, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. \nThe issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues we have been exploring include under-diagnosis\, under-provision\, poor transitions from ‘adult’ services to ‘older people’ services\, discrimination and flouting of human rights. For some people with serious mental health issues\, their 65th birthday is like ‘falling off a cliff’ in terms of service provision; for example\, their CPN may be removed. A key issue to address is the transition point from adult to older people services\, this is where things unravel for some people. \nBy March last year we had gathered a level of evidence\, through round tables held in 2019 and through two surveys conducted by NHS Health Scotland and Dr Adam Daly respectively. The work then paused\, unfortunately but of necessity\, due to Covid-19. \nFirstly\, we will look to explore what has changed during the year of covid-19 for older people with serious mental health conditions\, and secondly to start to co-produce recommendations for changes in mental health and older people’s policy leading to improvements in services. With the involvement of the Open University we anticipate that further research areas may be developed. \nThe discussion paper and evidence from the previous phase of the work can be read here. \nIf you have any questions or would like to register interest in the meetings\, please contact Lauren Blair.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/falling-off-a-cliff-at-65-serious-mental-health-issues-in-later-life-feb-2021-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T113000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20201215T115846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131807Z
UID:14217-1614160800-1614166200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Art in the Community: Community Link Workers
DESCRIPTION:VHS and Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are jointly hosting an online meeting to discuss Art in the Community and the role of Community Link Workers. We would like to bring a range of those working in the arts\, health and third sector together for a discussion with Community Link Workers to engage in the role of art in the community. \nThis event is invite only for arts and health practitioners and community link workers who work in the City of Edinburgh. \n  \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/art-in-the-community-community-link-workers/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T113000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20201215T115846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T115846Z
UID:16412-1614160800-1614166200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Art in the Community: Community Link Workers
DESCRIPTION:VHS and Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are jointly hosting an online meeting to discuss Art in the Community and the role of Community Link Workers. We would like to bring a range of those working in the arts\, health and third sector together for a discussion with Community Link Workers to engage in the role of art in the community. \nThis event is invite only for arts and health practitioners and community link workers who work in the City of Edinburgh. \n  \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/art-in-the-community-community-link-workers-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T113000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20210208T155743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T155743Z
UID:16415-1615370400-1615375800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the likely impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. \n*****Book your place here***** \nDuring February VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health inequalities gap by missing vulnerable groups. We are keen to ensure that the opportunity to get vaccinated is made as easy as possible for everyone in Scotland\, including those who are furthest away from public services and who already face a wide range of inequalities. We will be feeding back our short survey results to the Public Health Scotland Evaluation of the Flu Vaccination COVID Vaccination (FVCV) programme and to the Scottish Government teams co-ordinating the COVID-19 Vaccination programme.  \nIf you are a third sector organisation working actively to support people’s health and wellbeing\, you can help by attending this event to share your experience and local intelligence. We also welcome attendees working for the NHS\, health and social care partnerships and other public sector services.  \nSpeakers: Kiren Zubairi\, Policy Engagement Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\, will present the research findings. Other speakers to be announced.  \n*********Book your place here**********.  \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/exploring-enablers-and-barriers-to-uptake-of-the-covid-19-vaccine-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T113000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20210208T155743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131815Z
UID:14356-1615370400-1615375800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the likely impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. \n*****Book your place here***** \nDuring February VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health inequalities gap by missing vulnerable groups. We are keen to ensure that the opportunity to get vaccinated is made as easy as possible for everyone in Scotland\, including those who are furthest away from public services and who already face a wide range of inequalities. We will be feeding back our short survey results to the Public Health Scotland Evaluation of the Flu Vaccination COVID Vaccination (FVCV) programme and to the Scottish Government teams co-ordinating the COVID-19 Vaccination programme.  \nIf you are a third sector organisation working actively to support people’s health and wellbeing\, you can help by attending this event to share your experience and local intelligence. We also welcome attendees working for the NHS\, health and social care partnerships and other public sector services.  \nSpeakers: Kiren Zubairi\, Policy Engagement Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\, will present the research findings. Other speakers to be announced.  \n*********Book your place here**********.  \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/exploring-enablers-and-barriers-to-uptake-of-the-covid-19-vaccine/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220125T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220125T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20211214T145218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T113559Z
UID:15364-1643106600-1643112000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:VHS Member's Meet up: January 2022
DESCRIPTION:VHS would like to invite our members to join us on the 25th of January for an online meet up. \nIt has been nearly 2 years that we have been working through a pandemic. As we start 2022\, we are asking our members to join us as we look to the year ahead and discuss our health priorities and opportunities for 2022. \nAs we start the new year with Covid-19 restrictions re-introduced\, it is more important to come together as group to connect and jointly discuss what our hopes and aspirations are for the months ahead. During this challenging time we want to offer a space to connect and share with other VHS members. VHS is keen to hear how organisations and their service users are affected\, what organisations are trying to do to reconfigure services and activities\, as that will help us understand what more we could do to help. \nPlease join us and book your place here. \nContact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-members-meet-up-january-2022/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T113000
DTSTAMP:20261025T233809
CREATED:20220119T124912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T124912Z
UID:16436-1646128800-1646134200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ageing well with The Open University: A knowledge exchange
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of 2020 and in January 2021\, VHS ran a series of events on ageing well with the Open University. \nLed by Dr Jitka Vsecteckova\, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care with the Open University\, with discussion and input from third sector staff\, volunteers and older people themselves\, these talks centred on gaining an understanding of the 5 Pillars of Ageing and considered their implications for older people’s health and wellbeing. The five pillars are: nutrition\, hydration\, physical activity\, cognitive stimulation and social stimulation. \nThis event will pick up the discussion over a year since our last meeting. It 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. \nBook your place here. \nWe now know about the pillars of ageing but how can we embed this and use the talk series in our work? \nHow can we make a difference for those we work with? \nWhat else do we need to consider when looking at how we age? \nWhat other areas of ageing do we need to spotlight? \nJoin VHS and the Open University at this event where we want to hear from you about ageing and wellbeing. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/ageing-well-with-the-open-university-a-knowledge-exchange/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS Event
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