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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monday 1st June\, Edinburgh  \n10.30- 12.30 \nVHS are looking to establish a mental health and wellbeing focus group to help develop our future programme of work in this area. The first meeting of the group will take place on the 1st of June in Edinburgh and will look to discuss a range of issues around mental health and wellbeing in Scotland . \nPlease get in touch if you would like to attend or to register your interest in being involved in this group. \nLauren Blair\nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk 0131 474 6190
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/mental-health-and-wellbeing-focus-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:SCVO Mansfield Traquair Centre\, 15 Mansfield Place  \, Edinburgh \, EH3 6BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monday 1st June\, Edinburgh  \n10.30- 12.30 \nVHS are looking to establish a mental health and wellbeing focus group to help develop our future programme of work in this area. The first meeting of the group will take place on the 1st of June in Edinburgh and will look to discuss a range of issues around mental health and wellbeing in Scotland . \nPlease get in touch if you would like to attend or to register your interest in being involved in this group. \nLauren Blair\nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk 0131 474 6190
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/mental-health-and-wellbeing-focus-group-meeting/
LOCATION:SCVO Mansfield Traquair Centre\, 15 Mansfield Place  \, Edinburgh \, EH3 6BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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SUMMARY:Living in the Gap Seminar- Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Living in the gap seminar: Health Inequalities in Scotland \nMonday 15th June\, The Hanover Conference Centre\, Edinburgh \n9.20am- 12pm \nEdinburgh Seminar Agenda \nJoin us for our free half day seminar to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. \nVoluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector\, but also highlighted the need for further recognition. \nOur seminar will look to discuss the report findings and the wider issues of health inequalities in Scotland. We will also look to discuss support and recognition for the third sector. ‘Living in the gap’ featured case studies which spotlight work currently underway in Scotland. Understanding the lived experience is vital to enable Scotland to close the health inequalities gap. Our seminar will include a panel and discussion session with some of our case study organisations based in the Edinburgh area. \nBenefits of attending: \n\nUnderstanding the sector challenges\nDiscussing the opportunities and future capabilities\nUnderstanding the barriers to closing the health inequalities gap\nNetworking with a range of organisations\n\nPlease book here \n*Important note: Although the seminar is free to attend\, we have very limited space\, and will charge £15 for any non- attendance on the day. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to register your interest or with any questions about the seminar. \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk  \n0131 474 6190
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/living-in-the-gap-seminar-edinburgh-2/
LOCATION:Hanover Conference Centre\, 95 McDonald Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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SUMMARY:Living in the Gap Seminar- Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:Living in the gap seminar: Health Inequalities in Scotland \nMonday 15th June\, The Hanover Conference Centre\, Edinburgh \n9.20am- 12pm \nEdinburgh Seminar Agenda \nJoin us for our free half day seminar to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. \nVoluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector\, but also highlighted the need for further recognition. \nOur seminar will look to discuss the report findings and the wider issues of health inequalities in Scotland. We will also look to discuss support and recognition for the third sector. ‘Living in the gap’ featured case studies which spotlight work currently underway in Scotland. Understanding the lived experience is vital to enable Scotland to close the health inequalities gap. Our seminar will include a panel and discussion session with some of our case study organisations based in the Edinburgh area. \nBenefits of attending: \n\nUnderstanding the sector challenges\nDiscussing the opportunities and future capabilities\nUnderstanding the barriers to closing the health inequalities gap\nNetworking with a range of organisations\n\nPlease book here \n*Important note: Although the seminar is free to attend\, we have very limited space\, and will charge £15 for any non- attendance on the day. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to register your interest or with any questions about the seminar. \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk  \n0131 474 6190
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/living-in-the-gap-seminar-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Hanover Conference Centre\, 95 McDonald Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 4NS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150827T090000
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DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
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SUMMARY:Living in the Gap Seminar- Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free half day seminar ran in partnership with GCVS to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. \nVoluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector\, but also highlighted the need for further recognition. \nOur seminar will look to discuss the report findings and the wider issues of health inequalities in Scotland. We will also look to discuss support and recognition for the third sector. ‘Living in the gap’ featured case studies which spotlight work currently underway in Scotland. Understanding the lived experience is vital to enable Scotland to close the health inequalities gap. Our seminar will include a panel and discussion session with some of our case study organisations. \nBenefits of attending: \n\nUnderstanding the sector challenges\nDiscussing the opportunities and future capabilities\nUnderstanding the barriers to closing the health inequalities gap\nNetworking with a range of organisations\n\nThe agenda for the morning can be viewed here: Glasgow Seminar Agenda \nMore information on our speakers can be found here: Glasgow speaker biographies \nSpeakers presentations: Glasgow Living in the Gap seminar- presentations \nKey messages from event: Key Messages from Living in the Gap Glasgow seminar 27 August 2015 \n*Important note: Although the seminar is free to attend\, we have very limited space\, and will charge £15 for any non- attendance on the day. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to register your interest or with any questions about the seminar. \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk  \n0131 474 6190
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/living-in-the-gap-seminar-glasgow-2/
LOCATION:Albany Learning Centre (GCVS)\, 44 Ashley Street\, Glasgow\, G3 6DS
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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SUMMARY:Living in the Gap Seminar- Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free half day seminar ran in partnership with GCVS to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. \nVoluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector\, but also highlighted the need for further recognition. \nOur seminar will look to discuss the report findings and the wider issues of health inequalities in Scotland. We will also look to discuss support and recognition for the third sector. ‘Living in the gap’ featured case studies which spotlight work currently underway in Scotland. Understanding the lived experience is vital to enable Scotland to close the health inequalities gap. Our seminar will include a panel and discussion session with some of our case study organisations. \nBenefits of attending: \n\nUnderstanding the sector challenges\nDiscussing the opportunities and future capabilities\nUnderstanding the barriers to closing the health inequalities gap\nNetworking with a range of organisations\n\nThe agenda for the morning can be viewed here: Glasgow Seminar Agenda \nMore information on our speakers can be found here: Glasgow speaker biographies \nSpeakers presentations: Glasgow Living in the Gap seminar- presentations \nKey messages from event: Key Messages from Living in the Gap Glasgow seminar 27 August 2015 \n*Important note: Although the seminar is free to attend\, we have very limited space\, and will charge £15 for any non- attendance on the day. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to register your interest or with any questions about the seminar. \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk  \n0131 474 6190
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/living-in-the-gap-seminar-glasgow/
LOCATION:Albany Learning Centre (GCVS)\, 44 Ashley Street\, Glasgow\, G3 6DS
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150910T123000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:At its AGM on 4th June the Group appointed Voluntary Health Scotland as its new Secretariat. With Co-Convenor Malcolm Chisholm MSP’s assistance we have arranged the next meeting to take place on Thursday the 10th of September. The subject for the next meeting is Health Inequalities and Housing. \nThere will be presentations from NHS Health Scotland on Restoring the Public Health response to Homelessness in Scotland and from Shelter Scotland on the recent report from the Commission on Housing & Wellbeing. \nLinks to both reports below: \nhttp://www.scotphn.net/pdf/2015_06_03_Public_Health_Response_to_Homelessness_Final_Formatted_for_SDsPH.pdf \nhttp://housingandwellbeing.org/assets/documents/Commission-Final-Report.pdf \nThe agenda for the meeting can be viewed at the link below. \nCPG Health Inequalities – Agenda 10 September 2015 \nIf you would like to attend this meeting\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \n0131 474 6190 \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-parliament-cross-party-group-on-health-inequalities-4/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150910T123000
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SUMMARY:Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:At its AGM on 4th June the Group appointed Voluntary Health Scotland as its new Secretariat. With Co-Convenor Malcolm Chisholm MSP’s assistance we have arranged the next meeting to take place on Thursday the 10th of September. The subject for the next meeting is Health Inequalities and Housing. \nThere will be presentations from NHS Health Scotland on Restoring the Public Health response to Homelessness in Scotland and from Shelter Scotland on the recent report from the Commission on Housing & Wellbeing. \nLinks to both reports below: \nhttp://www.scotphn.net/pdf/2015_06_03_Public_Health_Response_to_Homelessness_Final_Formatted_for_SDsPH.pdf \nhttp://housingandwellbeing.org/assets/documents/Commission-Final-Report.pdf \nThe agenda for the meeting can be viewed at the link below. \nCPG Health Inequalities – Agenda 10 September 2015 \nIf you would like to attend this meeting\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \n0131 474 6190 \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-parliament-cross-party-group-on-health-inequalities/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151001T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151001T160000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20151001T121612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131354Z
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SUMMARY:Living in the Gap Seminar: Dundee
DESCRIPTION:Tweet #LivingintheGap \nJoin us for our free half day seminar with lunch on arrival\, ran in partnership with Dundee Voluntary Action to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. \nView the Full Agenda for the afternoon: Dundee Seminar Agenda 1st Oct \nView the speaker biographies: Dundee speaker biographies \nVoluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector\, but also highlighted the need for further recognition. \nOur seminar will look to discuss the report findings and the wider issues of health inequalities in Scotland. We will also look to discuss support and recognition for the third sector. ‘Living in the gap’ featured case studies which spotlight work currently underway in Scotland. Our seminar will include a discussion session with some of our case study organisations. \nSpeakers include:\n\nRob Packham\, Chief Officer\, Perth & Kinross Integration Joint Board for Health and Social Care\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nLesley Munro\, Development Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nLinda Bates\, Development Officer\, ASH Scotland\nJan Bell\, RVS\, Dundee Home form Hospital Project\nDavid Ross\, Equalities Co-ordinator\, Fife Society for the Blind\nDr Pauline Craig\, Head of Equality\, NHS Health Scotland\n\nBenefits of attending:\n\nUnderstanding the sector challenges\nDiscussing the opportunities and future capabilities\nUnderstanding the barriers to closing the health inequalities gap\nNetworking with a range of organisations\n\nClick here to book  \nDirections to the venue can be found here \n*Important note: Although the seminar is free to attend\, we have very limited space\, and will charge £15 for any non-attendance on the day. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to register your interest or with any questions about the seminar. \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \n0131 474 6190 \nVHS Living in the Gap Dundee Seminar presentations 1 October 2015
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/living-in-the-gap-seminar-dundee/
LOCATION:The Steeple Church: Dundee\, Nethergate\, Dundee\, DD1 4DG
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151001T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151001T160000
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SUMMARY:Living in the Gap Seminar: Dundee
DESCRIPTION:Tweet #LivingintheGap \nJoin us for our free half day seminar with lunch on arrival\, ran in partnership with Dundee Voluntary Action to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. \nView the Full Agenda for the afternoon: Dundee Seminar Agenda 1st Oct \nView the speaker biographies: Dundee speaker biographies \nVoluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector\, but also highlighted the need for further recognition. \nOur seminar will look to discuss the report findings and the wider issues of health inequalities in Scotland. We will also look to discuss support and recognition for the third sector. ‘Living in the gap’ featured case studies which spotlight work currently underway in Scotland. Our seminar will include a discussion session with some of our case study organisations. \nSpeakers include:\n\nRob Packham\, Chief Officer\, Perth & Kinross Integration Joint Board for Health and Social Care\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nLesley Munro\, Development Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\nLinda Bates\, Development Officer\, ASH Scotland\nJan Bell\, RVS\, Dundee Home form Hospital Project\nDavid Ross\, Equalities Co-ordinator\, Fife Society for the Blind\nDr Pauline Craig\, Head of Equality\, NHS Health Scotland\n\nBenefits of attending:\n\nUnderstanding the sector challenges\nDiscussing the opportunities and future capabilities\nUnderstanding the barriers to closing the health inequalities gap\nNetworking with a range of organisations\n\nClick here to book  \nDirections to the venue can be found here \n*Important note: Although the seminar is free to attend\, we have very limited space\, and will charge £15 for any non-attendance on the day. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to register your interest or with any questions about the seminar. \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \n0131 474 6190 \nVHS Living in the Gap Dundee Seminar presentations 1 October 2015
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/living-in-the-gap-seminar-dundee-2/
LOCATION:The Steeple Church: Dundee\, Nethergate\, Dundee\, DD1 4DG
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151112
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SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference & AGM- Closing the Gap: Making Health Inequalities Everyone's Business
DESCRIPTION:Tweet #ClosingtheGap2015\nFollow @VHSComms \nVoluntary health Scotland will bring together key people from across Scotland to discuss how we tackle health inequalities and how we work collaboratively to close the widening gap. \nVIEW THE FULL AGENDA FOR THE DAY:  VHS Conference Agenda \nVIEW OUR SPEAKERS BIOGRAPHIES: Annual Conference Speakers Biographies\nOur Strategic Partner and Sponsor: NHS Health Scotland \n  \n  \n \nConference Opening Speaker: Alex Neil MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice\, Communities & Pensioners’ Rights\, Scottish Government \n  \nConfirmed speakers: \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland  \nHilda Campbell\, Chief Executive\, COPE \nAnne Jarvie CBE\, Commissioner\, Commission on Housing and Wellbeing  \nProf Carol Tannahill\, Director\, Glasgow Centre for Population Health \nPolitical Panel Session Chair: \nDavid Robertson\, Head of Public Relations EMEA\, Illumina and former broadcaster  \nPolitical Panel Members: \nJim Eadie MSP \nJim Hume MSP \nJenny Marra MSP \nNanette Milne OBE MSP \nConference Chair: \nTrisha McAuley OBE\, Director\, McAuley Policy & Management Ltd \nVHS Annual Conference- All Presentations\n \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities \nWe have a limited number of exhibition spaces and sponsorship options available for our conference. \nSponsor Options Voluntary Health Scotland \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to discuss the options available. lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \nOur Sponsors\, Partners and Exhibitors
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-agm-closing-the-gap-making-health-inequalities-everyones-business-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel\, Grosvenor Street\, Haymarket\, Edinburgh \, EH12 5EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151112
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131334Z
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SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference & AGM- Closing the Gap: Making Health Inequalities Everyone's Business
DESCRIPTION:Tweet #ClosingtheGap2015\nFollow @VHSComms \nVoluntary health Scotland will bring together key people from across Scotland to discuss how we tackle health inequalities and how we work collaboratively to close the widening gap. \nVIEW THE FULL AGENDA FOR THE DAY:  VHS Conference Agenda \nVIEW OUR SPEAKERS BIOGRAPHIES: Annual Conference Speakers Biographies\nOur Strategic Partner and Sponsor: NHS Health Scotland \n  \n  \n \nConference Opening Speaker: Alex Neil MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice\, Communities & Pensioners’ Rights\, Scottish Government \n  \nConfirmed speakers: \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland  \nHilda Campbell\, Chief Executive\, COPE \nAnne Jarvie CBE\, Commissioner\, Commission on Housing and Wellbeing  \nProf Carol Tannahill\, Director\, Glasgow Centre for Population Health \nPolitical Panel Session Chair: \nDavid Robertson\, Head of Public Relations EMEA\, Illumina and former broadcaster  \nPolitical Panel Members: \nJim Eadie MSP \nJim Hume MSP \nJenny Marra MSP \nNanette Milne OBE MSP \nConference Chair: \nTrisha McAuley OBE\, Director\, McAuley Policy & Management Ltd \nVHS Annual Conference- All Presentations\n \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities \nWe have a limited number of exhibition spaces and sponsorship options available for our conference. \nSponsor Options Voluntary Health Scotland \nPlease contact Lauren Blair to discuss the options available. lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \nOur Sponsors\, Partners and Exhibitors
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-agm-closing-the-gap-making-health-inequalities-everyones-business/
LOCATION:Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel\, Grosvenor Street\, Haymarket\, Edinburgh \, EH12 5EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160126T153000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160112T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131358Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh- Audit Scotland: Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon workshop with Lunch  \n12:30-15:30\, Tuesday 26 January 2016  \nHayweight House\, 23 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DQ \nAn opportunity to actively engage with Audit Scotland\, following publication of their first audit on health and social care integration. \nAudit Scotland gives independent assurance to the people of Scotland that public money is spent properly\, efficiently and effectively.  Their report on Health and Social Care Integration was published 3rd December 2015. It says that significant risks must be addressed if the reform of health and social care is to fundamentally change how services are delivered and improve outcomes for the people who use them. \nAudit Scotland is keen to strengthen its engagement with the third sector as an important stakeholder in health and social care\, and VHS is coordinating this workshop on behalf of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Advisory Group. This builds on the discussion VHS organised with Audit Scotland during the audit process itself. \nThe workshop will enable Audit Scotland to present the report to voluntary\, community\, social enterprise or housing organisations involved in the integration agenda. It will provide an opportunity to share third sector views with Audit Scotland\, discuss the implications of the report and explore how we can build on the recommendations. \nVHS have prepared a short briefing paper on the Audit Scotland report- Briefing Paper – Audit Scotland Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector \nView the Agenda- Audit Scotland Agenda 26 Jan \nGordon Neill Audit Scotland \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any question Lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/edinburgh-audit-scotland-health-and-social-care-integration-and-the-third-sector/
LOCATION:Hayweight House\, 23 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160126T153000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160112T140632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T140632Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh- Audit Scotland: Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon workshop with Lunch  \n12:30-15:30\, Tuesday 26 January 2016  \nHayweight House\, 23 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DQ \nAn opportunity to actively engage with Audit Scotland\, following publication of their first audit on health and social care integration. \nAudit Scotland gives independent assurance to the people of Scotland that public money is spent properly\, efficiently and effectively.  Their report on Health and Social Care Integration was published 3rd December 2015. It says that significant risks must be addressed if the reform of health and social care is to fundamentally change how services are delivered and improve outcomes for the people who use them. \nAudit Scotland is keen to strengthen its engagement with the third sector as an important stakeholder in health and social care\, and VHS is coordinating this workshop on behalf of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Advisory Group. This builds on the discussion VHS organised with Audit Scotland during the audit process itself. \nThe workshop will enable Audit Scotland to present the report to voluntary\, community\, social enterprise or housing organisations involved in the integration agenda. It will provide an opportunity to share third sector views with Audit Scotland\, discuss the implications of the report and explore how we can build on the recommendations. \nVHS have prepared a short briefing paper on the Audit Scotland report- Briefing Paper – Audit Scotland Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector \nView the Agenda- Audit Scotland Agenda 26 Jan \nGordon Neill Audit Scotland \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any question Lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/edinburgh-audit-scotland-health-and-social-care-integration-and-the-third-sector-2/
LOCATION:Hayweight House\, 23 Lauriston Street\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160203T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160203T153000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160112T140439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131401Z
UID:7703-1454502600-1454513400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glasgow- Audit Scotland: Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to actively engage with Audit Scotland\, following publication of their first audit on health and social care integration. Audit Scotland gives independent assurance to the people of Scotland that public money is spent properly\, efficiently and effectively. Their report on Health and Social Care Integration was published 3rd December 2015. It says that significant risks must be addressed if the reform of health and social care is to fundamentally change how services are delivered and improve outcomes for the people who use them. Audit Scotland is keen to strengthen its engagement with the third sector as an important stakeholder in health and social care\, and VHS is coordinating this workshop on behalf of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Advisory Group. This builds on the discussion VHS organised with Audit Scotland during the audit process itself. The workshop will enable Audit Scotland to present the report to voluntary\, community\, social enterprise or housing organisations involved in the integration agenda. It will provide an opportunity to share third sector views with Audit Scotland\, discuss the implications of the report and explore how we can build on the recommendations. \nPlaces are now fully booked\, please contact Lauren Blair to be added to the waiting list: 0131 474 6189 or lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \nAudit Scotland Agenda 3 Feb \nBriefing Paper – Audit Scotland Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector \nAfternoon workshop with lunch  \n12:30-15:00\, Wednesday 3 February 2016  \nSFHA Office\, Third Floor\, Sutherland House\, 149 St Vincent Street\, Glasgow G2 5NW
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/glasgow-audit-scotland-health-and-social-care-integration-and-the-third-sector/
LOCATION:SFHA Office\, Third Floor\, Sutherland House\, 149 St Vincent Street\,\, Glasgow \, G2 5NW
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160203T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160203T153000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160112T140439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T140439Z
UID:16313-1454502600-1454513400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glasgow- Audit Scotland: Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to actively engage with Audit Scotland\, following publication of their first audit on health and social care integration. Audit Scotland gives independent assurance to the people of Scotland that public money is spent properly\, efficiently and effectively. Their report on Health and Social Care Integration was published 3rd December 2015. It says that significant risks must be addressed if the reform of health and social care is to fundamentally change how services are delivered and improve outcomes for the people who use them. Audit Scotland is keen to strengthen its engagement with the third sector as an important stakeholder in health and social care\, and VHS is coordinating this workshop on behalf of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Advisory Group. This builds on the discussion VHS organised with Audit Scotland during the audit process itself. The workshop will enable Audit Scotland to present the report to voluntary\, community\, social enterprise or housing organisations involved in the integration agenda. It will provide an opportunity to share third sector views with Audit Scotland\, discuss the implications of the report and explore how we can build on the recommendations. \nPlaces are now fully booked\, please contact Lauren Blair to be added to the waiting list: 0131 474 6189 or lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \nAudit Scotland Agenda 3 Feb \nBriefing Paper – Audit Scotland Health and Social Care Integration and the Third Sector \nAfternoon workshop with lunch  \n12:30-15:00\, Wednesday 3 February 2016  \nSFHA Office\, Third Floor\, Sutherland House\, 149 St Vincent Street\, Glasgow G2 5NW
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/glasgow-audit-scotland-health-and-social-care-integration-and-the-third-sector-2/
LOCATION:SFHA Office\, Third Floor\, Sutherland House\, 149 St Vincent Street\,\, Glasgow \, G2 5NW
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T141500
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20151130T124423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T105645Z
UID:7675-1456403400-1456409700@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting to take place on: \nThursday 25th February at 12.30-14:15 in the Scottish Parliament. \nThe subject will be Spotlight on Research.  \nIf you have any suggestions for speakers or topics please get in touch. \nIf you would like to attend this meeting\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair. \nAgenda CPG Health Inequalities 25 Feb 16 final \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \n0131 474 6190 \n  \nVoluntary Health Scotland were appointed as Secretariat to the Health Inequalities Group on the 4th June 2015.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-parliament-cross-party-group-on-health-inequalities-3/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T141500
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20151130T124423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T124423Z
UID:16309-1456403400-1456409700@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting to take place on: \nThursday 25th February at 12.30-14:15 in the Scottish Parliament. \nThe subject will be Spotlight on Research.  \nIf you have any suggestions for speakers or topics please get in touch. \nIf you would like to attend this meeting\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair. \nAgenda CPG Health Inequalities 25 Feb 16 final \nLauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \n0131 474 6190 \n  \nVoluntary Health Scotland were appointed as Secretariat to the Health Inequalities Group on the 4th June 2015.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-parliament-cross-party-group-on-health-inequalities-3-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160323T154500
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160222T134108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131409Z
UID:7881-1458738000-1458747900@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
DESCRIPTION:A 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’. \nOn 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published the 2015 Review of Public Health. Commissioned by Scottish Ministers in November 2014\, the expert review group included third sector representation through VHS and the published Review reflects that. \nThe Sounding Board will be chaired by Dr Stuart Cable\, Programme Director\, NHS Education for Scotland. Gareth Brown\, Acting Head of Health Protection Division\, Scottish Government will present the Review. Grant Sugden\, CEO of Waverley Care\,  will give his perspective as the voluntary sector (VHS) representative on the Review Group. \nAn important opportunity to learn more about the Review and  consider the implications and opportunities for voluntary health organisations and the wider third \nSounding Board Agenda 23 March 2016 \nTo book your place at this free event\,  click here. \nTo download the Review\, associated documents and the VHS Briefing Paper\, click here. \nIf you have any questions about the  event\, please contact Lauren Blair\, Programme Engagement Officer
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/review-of-public-health-third-sector-sounding-board/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh Methodist Church\, 25 Nicholson Square\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9BX \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160323T154500
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160222T134108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T134108Z
UID:16322-1458738000-1458747900@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
DESCRIPTION:A 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’. \nOn 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published the 2015 Review of Public Health. Commissioned by Scottish Ministers in November 2014\, the expert review group included third sector representation through VHS and the published Review reflects that. \nThe Sounding Board will be chaired by Dr Stuart Cable\, Programme Director\, NHS Education for Scotland. Gareth Brown\, Acting Head of Health Protection Division\, Scottish Government will present the Review. Grant Sugden\, CEO of Waverley Care\,  will give his perspective as the voluntary sector (VHS) representative on the Review Group. \nAn important opportunity to learn more about the Review and  consider the implications and opportunities for voluntary health organisations and the wider third \nSounding Board Agenda 23 March 2016 \nTo book your place at this free event\,  click here. \nTo download the Review\, associated documents and the VHS Briefing Paper\, click here. \nIf you have any questions about the  event\, please contact Lauren Blair\, Programme Engagement Officer
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/review-of-public-health-third-sector-sounding-board-2/
LOCATION:City of Edinburgh Methodist Church\, 25 Nicholson Square\, Edinburgh\, EH8 9BX \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160525T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160525T103000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160426T124246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131417Z
UID:8092-1464165000-1464172200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
DESCRIPTION:A post-election agenda for health \nWednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am \nThe Place Hotel\, 34-38 York Place\, Edinburgh \nJoin VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast\, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. \nAfter the dust has settled on the Scottish Elections\, this is a timely opportunity to take stock\, consider the prognosis for population and individual health\, and set out a voluntary sector agenda for change. Have voluntary health sector manifestos and hustings had an impact on political thinking? What opportunities do a new Parliamentary session\, new Scottish Government and new Ministers offer? What challenges does the coming Referendum on Europe pose? What will develop from the National Clinical Strategy for Scotland? VHS Summary – National Clinical Strategy for Scotland – May 2016 \nAided by our panel of insightful health charity leaders\, Pennie Taylor will challenge and invite delegates to debate their expectations and ambitions for health. \nBook your place here \nPost Election breakfast speakers \nAgenda: \n8.30    Registration opens \n8.30    Breakfast rolls\, fruit and pastries\, tea and coffee \n9.00    Pennie Taylor in conversation with panel members and delegates: \n\nClare Cable\, Chief Executive & Nurse Director\, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland\nNigel Henderson\, Chief Executive\, Penumbra\nJane-Claire Judson\, National Director\, Diabetes Scotland\nMark O’Donnell\, Chief Executive\, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland\n\n10.20 Closing remarks: Claire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, VHS \n10.30 Event closes \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions Lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk  0131 474 6189
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-charity-leaders-in-conversation-with-pennie-taylor/
LOCATION:The Place Hotel\, 34-38 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3HU \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160525T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160525T103000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160426T124246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T124246Z
UID:16329-1464165000-1464172200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
DESCRIPTION:A post-election agenda for health \nWednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am \nThe Place Hotel\, 34-38 York Place\, Edinburgh \nJoin VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast\, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. \nAfter the dust has settled on the Scottish Elections\, this is a timely opportunity to take stock\, consider the prognosis for population and individual health\, and set out a voluntary sector agenda for change. Have voluntary health sector manifestos and hustings had an impact on political thinking? What opportunities do a new Parliamentary session\, new Scottish Government and new Ministers offer? What challenges does the coming Referendum on Europe pose? What will develop from the National Clinical Strategy for Scotland? VHS Summary – National Clinical Strategy for Scotland – May 2016 \nAided by our panel of insightful health charity leaders\, Pennie Taylor will challenge and invite delegates to debate their expectations and ambitions for health. \nBook your place here \nPost Election breakfast speakers \nAgenda: \n8.30    Registration opens \n8.30    Breakfast rolls\, fruit and pastries\, tea and coffee \n9.00    Pennie Taylor in conversation with panel members and delegates: \n\nClare Cable\, Chief Executive & Nurse Director\, Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland\nNigel Henderson\, Chief Executive\, Penumbra\nJane-Claire Judson\, National Director\, Diabetes Scotland\nMark O’Donnell\, Chief Executive\, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland\n\n10.20 Closing remarks: Claire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, VHS \n10.30 Event closes \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions Lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk  0131 474 6189
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-charity-leaders-in-conversation-with-pennie-taylor-2/
LOCATION:The Place Hotel\, 34-38 York Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3HU \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vhscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Pennie-Taylor.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160602
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160309T122719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131413Z
UID:7925-1464739200-1464825599@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with The Open University \nA 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 new and on-going research that universities\, third sector and the NHS are involved in.  \nThis VHS conference\, run in partnership with The Open University\, will be of interest to anyone working in or with an interest in public health\, health improvement\, health advocacy\, health and social care integration\, prevention or health/social policy. We welcome delegates from the third and community sectors\, academia\, health and social care partnerships\, NHS\, local authorities and community planning partnerships.  \nUnderstanding the Gap Conference Agenda 2016 \nSpeakers: \nConference Speakers Understanding The Gap \nDr Gerry Mooney\, Senior Lecturer\, The Open University \nProfessor Stewart Mercer\, Professor of Primary Care Research\, University of Glasgow & Director of the Scottish School of Primary Care \nProfessor Graham Watt\, Professor of General Practice\, University of Glasgow & Co-ordinator of General Practitioners at the Deep End  \nDr Neil Hamlet\, Consultant in Public Health Medicine\, NHS Fife \nEmily Tweed\, Specialty Registrar in Public Health Medicine \, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde \nProfessor Lawrie Elliot\, Department of Nursing and Community Health\, Glasgow Caledonian University  \nJulie Breslin\, Programme Manager\, Drink Wise Age Well\, Addaction  \nDr Tony Robertson\, Lecturer in Public Health\, University of Stirling  \nCatherine Somerville\, Campaign\, Policy and Research Manager\, Stonewall Scotland \nAmanda Larkin\,  Trainee Clinical Psychologist\, NHS Dumfries and Galloway  \nHanna McCulloch\, Policy and Parliamentary Officer\, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland  \nNeil Quinn\, Co-Director at the Centre for Health Policy at the University of Strathclyde  \nConference Chair: Martyn Evans\, Chief Executive of the Carnegie UK Trust  \nSession Chairs: Dr Joyce Cavaye\, Health and Social Care Lecturer\, The Open University  \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland  \nAllyson McCollam\, Joint Head of Health Improvement\, NHS Borders \nIf you have any questions please contact Lauren Blair lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \nWant to be involved? We have a range of opportunities for partners\, supporters and sponsors. Please get in touch to discuss further. \nBook your place here – registration is free. \nView the conference flyer here: VHS Flyer Research Conference
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-research-in-scotland-knowledge-exchange-conference/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160602
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160309T122719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T122719Z
UID:16326-1464739200-1464825599@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with The Open University \nA 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 new and on-going research that universities\, third sector and the NHS are involved in.  \nThis VHS conference\, run in partnership with The Open University\, will be of interest to anyone working in or with an interest in public health\, health improvement\, health advocacy\, health and social care integration\, prevention or health/social policy. We welcome delegates from the third and community sectors\, academia\, health and social care partnerships\, NHS\, local authorities and community planning partnerships.  \nUnderstanding the Gap Conference Agenda 2016 \nSpeakers: \nConference Speakers Understanding The Gap \nDr Gerry Mooney\, Senior Lecturer\, The Open University \nProfessor Stewart Mercer\, Professor of Primary Care Research\, University of Glasgow & Director of the Scottish School of Primary Care \nProfessor Graham Watt\, Professor of General Practice\, University of Glasgow & Co-ordinator of General Practitioners at the Deep End  \nDr Neil Hamlet\, Consultant in Public Health Medicine\, NHS Fife \nEmily Tweed\, Specialty Registrar in Public Health Medicine \, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde \nProfessor Lawrie Elliot\, Department of Nursing and Community Health\, Glasgow Caledonian University  \nJulie Breslin\, Programme Manager\, Drink Wise Age Well\, Addaction  \nDr Tony Robertson\, Lecturer in Public Health\, University of Stirling  \nCatherine Somerville\, Campaign\, Policy and Research Manager\, Stonewall Scotland \nAmanda Larkin\,  Trainee Clinical Psychologist\, NHS Dumfries and Galloway  \nHanna McCulloch\, Policy and Parliamentary Officer\, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland  \nNeil Quinn\, Co-Director at the Centre for Health Policy at the University of Strathclyde  \nConference Chair: Martyn Evans\, Chief Executive of the Carnegie UK Trust  \nSession Chairs: Dr Joyce Cavaye\, Health and Social Care Lecturer\, The Open University  \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland  \nAllyson McCollam\, Joint Head of Health Improvement\, NHS Borders \nIf you have any questions please contact Lauren Blair lauren.blair@vhscotland.org.uk \nWant to be involved? We have a range of opportunities for partners\, supporters and sponsors. Please get in touch to discuss further. \nBook your place here – registration is free. \nView the conference flyer here: VHS Flyer Research Conference
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-research-in-scotland-knowledge-exchange-conference-2/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T183000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20161004T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T124106Z
UID:16334-1477416600-1477420200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nThis is a short business meeting to formally propose that the Group is registered for the Scottish Parliamentary Session 5 (May 2016 to March 2021). \nThe agenda will cover: confirmation of the purpose of the CPG; intended topics for discussion during the next 12 months; membership of MSPs and non-MSPs\, and the appointment of office bearers. \nDonald Cameron MSP\, Anas Sarwar MSP and Clare Haughey MSP are proposed for election as the CPG’s Co-Convenors. \nThe meeting is an opportunity to confirm the registered purpose of the CPG: \n“The group aims to raise awareness of the causes of health inequalities amongst parliamentarians to influence legislation and amongst policy makers to promote evidence based actions which reduce health inequalities and to avoid legislation and policies which will make health inequalities in Scotland worse.” \nCurrent Members of the Health Inequalities CPG \nThis is just a short meeting with limited space and we are prioritising MSPs who wish to attend. However\, your support for the registration process would be very welcome so please get in touch if you wish to attend the meeting:Email Lauren Blair or call 0131 474 6189. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161025T183000
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20161004T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131441Z
UID:8654-1477416600-1477420200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \nThis is a short business meeting to formally propose that the Group is registered for the Scottish Parliamentary Session 5 (May 2016 to March 2021). \nThe agenda will cover: confirmation of the purpose of the CPG; intended topics for discussion during the next 12 months; membership of MSPs and non-MSPs\, and the appointment of office bearers. \nDonald Cameron MSP\, Anas Sarwar MSP and Clare Haughey MSP are proposed for election as the CPG’s Co-Convenors. \nThe meeting is an opportunity to confirm the registered purpose of the CPG: \n“The group aims to raise awareness of the causes of health inequalities amongst parliamentarians to influence legislation and amongst policy makers to promote evidence based actions which reduce health inequalities and to avoid legislation and policies which will make health inequalities in Scotland worse.” \nCurrent Members of the Health Inequalities CPG \nThis is just a short meeting with limited space and we are prioritising MSPs who wish to attend. However\, your support for the registration process would be very welcome so please get in touch if you wish to attend the meeting:Email Lauren Blair or call 0131 474 6189. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vhscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC7191.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161125
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160525T112454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131419Z
UID:8182-1479945600-1480031999@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Loneliness: A threat to Scotland's Health
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nThursday 24th November 2016\, The Roxburghe Hotel\, 38 Charlotte Square\, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ \nView the full conference agenda here. \nView conference speakers biographies here. \nConference Chair: Carolyn Sawers\, Head of Policy and Learning Scotland\, Big Lottery Fund \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Catherine Calderwood\, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland\nDr Andrew Fraser\, Director of Public Health Science\, NHS Health Scotland\nJames Jopling\, Executive Director for Scotland\, Samaritans\nPete White\, Chief Executive\, Positive Prison? Positive Futures\nMarie Hayes\, Operations Director\, British Red Cross\nMark Hazelwood\, Chief Executive\, Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care\nPaul Okroj\, Head of Volunteering\, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland\nProfessor Tom Scharf\, Social Gerontology\, Institute of Health and Society\, Newcastle University\nLiz May\, National Co-ordinator\, Action for Sick Children Scotland\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\n\nRead our Loneliness Conference Briefing Paper \n Press Release: VHS Loneliness Conference \nEmail Lauren Blair 0r phone 0131 474 6190 with any questions. \nSponsors\, Exhibitors and Partners \nLead Sponsors: \n \n \n  \n \nExhibitors: \n\n \n  \nBook your place: Visit the booking page
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-and-agm/
LOCATION:The Roxburghe Hotel\,  38 Charlotte Square\,\, Edinburgh\, EH2 4HQ
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161125
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20160525T112454Z
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UID:16331-1479945600-1480031999@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Loneliness: A threat to Scotland's Health
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nThursday 24th November 2016\, The Roxburghe Hotel\, 38 Charlotte Square\, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ \nView the full conference agenda here. \nView conference speakers biographies here. \nConference Chair: Carolyn Sawers\, Head of Policy and Learning Scotland\, Big Lottery Fund \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Catherine Calderwood\, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland\nDr Andrew Fraser\, Director of Public Health Science\, NHS Health Scotland\nJames Jopling\, Executive Director for Scotland\, Samaritans\nPete White\, Chief Executive\, Positive Prison? Positive Futures\nMarie Hayes\, Operations Director\, British Red Cross\nMark Hazelwood\, Chief Executive\, Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care\nPaul Okroj\, Head of Volunteering\, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland\nProfessor Tom Scharf\, Social Gerontology\, Institute of Health and Society\, Newcastle University\nLiz May\, National Co-ordinator\, Action for Sick Children Scotland\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\n\nRead our Loneliness Conference Briefing Paper \n Press Release: VHS Loneliness Conference \nEmail Lauren Blair 0r phone 0131 474 6190 with any questions. \nSponsors\, Exhibitors and Partners \nLead Sponsors: \n \n \n  \n \nExhibitors: \n\n \n  \nBook your place: Visit the booking page
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-and-agm-3/
LOCATION:The Roxburghe Hotel\,  38 Charlotte Square\,\, Edinburgh\, EH2 4HQ
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170119T141500
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20161116T143541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161116T143541Z
UID:16336-1484830800-1484835300@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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.  \nAs 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 advise who they are in due course.  We anticipate including an input from NHS Health Scotland on the Place Standard.   \n At this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG.  \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. Please register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170119T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170119T141500
DTSTAMP:20261031T112717
CREATED:20161116T143541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131449Z
UID:8811-1484830800-1484835300@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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.  \nAs 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 advise who they are in due course.  We anticipate including an input from NHS Health Scotland on the Place Standard.   \n At this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG.  \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. Please register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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