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SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Carers' Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nJoin VOCAL’s Think Carer training\, designed to support Community Link Workers across Scotland to confidently identify and support unpaid carers in your day-to-day role. \nMany people you work with may be providing care for a family member\, partner\, or friend\, often without recognising themselves as a carer. This interactive online session will help you recognise the signs of caring\, understand the impact it can have\, and take practical steps to offer meaningful support. \nYou’ll explore: \n\nHow to identify unpaid carers within your caseload\nThe impact of caring responsibilities on health\, wellbeing\, and daily life\nCarers’ rights under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016\nHow timely support can make a positive difference\n\nImportantly\, the session will also equip you with knowledge of resources and clear pathways for signposting to carer support services across Scotland\, ensuring you can connect people to the right help\, wherever they are based. \nWhether you’re new to working with carers or looking to strengthen your practice\, this training will build your confidence to take a proactive\, carer-inclusive approach. \nMore information and book your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-carers-awareness-training/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260615T140339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T140339Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Programme Leads.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland\, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nMore information and book your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-compassionate-conversations-3/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260618T105530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T105530Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Take Up Strategy - Engagement Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Government is seeking the views of VHS members on how best to maximise take-up of social security entitlements in Scotland. Your input will help shape the next Benefit Take-Up Strategy\, due for publication in October. \nJoin us on 23 July for an opportunity to share your insights and expertise directly with the Scottish Government and help inform a robust\, evidence-based approach to maximising take-up of social security entitlements for everyone who is eligible in Scotland over the next 5 years. \nThe session will focus on four key areas: \n\nData sharing\, signposting and referrals\nPre-application support\nAwareness raising\, outreach and engagement\nAccessible processes and automation\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/benefit-take-up-strategy-engagement-discussion/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260430T142458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T142458Z
UID:24086-1781616600-1781625600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information about the event please contact Network Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-compassionate-conversations-2/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T153000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260413T160616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T093626Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Guidance Workshop *Online*
DESCRIPTION:This Anti-Racism Guidance workshop\, hosted in collaboration with CEMVO Scotland\, aims to empower participants to be anti-racist and to be an effective ally. We will: \n\nRefresh our understanding of human rights and anti-racism key principles – some basic prior knowledge will be assumed.\nDevelop tools for change through spheres of influence and practising an anti-racist mindset.\nAs a group: Identify how the anti-racism guidance will be used\, the audience\, and the key themes to achieve our outcomes.\nAgree on next steps in co-creating the guidance.\n\nPrior to this session\, we’ll send out an MS Form to ask participants to reflect on what they’d like out of the anti-racism guidance and use these ideas to shape our discussions. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask for\, or share\, good practice examples/case studies that they feel would be beneficial for the guidance. \nWe look forward to coming together to co-create this Anti-Racism Guidance with you all! \nRegister here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/anti-racism-guidance-workshop-online/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260413T152329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135908Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Accessing 2022 Scottish Census Data with National Records Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a practical online workshop led by the National Records of Scotland\, exploring how to access and interrogate 2022 Scottish Census data\, as well as other NRS datasets. \nScotland’s Census is the official count of every person and household in the country. There has been a census in Scotland every 10 years since 1801\, except 1941. The 2021 census in Scotland was moved to 2022 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThe answers people give to census questions help build up a picture of the population\, and present a unique opportunity to explore trends within the whole population. \nThis session will provide hints and tips to make the most from the Census Table-builder\, as well as introducing a range of other tools and datasets available through NRS with clear guidance on how they can be applied in practice. Using sector‑specific examples\, the workshop will focus on the particular needs of VHS members\, helping attendees build confidence in finding\, interpreting\, and using data to support their work. \nThis online workshop will be hosted on Teams. \nSign up now!\n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/workshop-accessing-2022-scottish-census-data-with-national-records-scotland/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260319T084233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084233Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: YGam Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Primary Care Community Link Workers and Community Link Worker Programme Leads. \nYgam is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people. Their work bridges the critical knowledge gap between young people’s digital lives and the adults who guide them. They believe in harm prevention through education\, empowering the people who can make a real difference. \nFollowing a successful training event in June 2025\, The Scottish Community Link Worker Network is working again with award-winning charity Ygam to offer CLWs City and Guilds Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training.  The timing of this training is particularly pertinent with the release last year of the Public Health Scotland Healthcare Needs Assessment of Gambling Harm in Scotland. This document also recommends the new NICE Guidelines on this topic\, which say the following: \n“Health and social care professionals should consider asking people about gambling (even if they have no obvious risk factors for gambling-related harm) when asking them about smoking\, alcohol consumption or use of other substances (for example\, as part of a holistic assessment or health check\, when registering for a service such as with a GP or in contacts with social services).” \n30% of 11-17-year-olds have spent their own money on gambling in the last 12 months (far more than the 15% who have vaped in the same time period)\, and 87% of 8-25-year-olds play video games at least 3 times a week. \nYgam’s workshop will help CLWs to open up conversations on these topics (which can be tricky to do due to the shame and stigma associated with them)\, as well as providing guidance on how to support and signpost a patient who is experiencing gaming or gambling harm. \nBook your place here!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-ygam-gaming-and-gambling-harm-prevention-training/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260319T084256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T084256Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange May 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads of Primary Care Community Link Worker Programmes. \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. The events are a great way to find out more about what an organisation does as well as learn about its resources to support CLWs in their roles. \nOur latest event on 7 May will focus on neurodiversity and mental health and will feature presentations and discussion from Penumbra\,  Autism Scotland and Neurodivergent Birth Support. \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-may-2026/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260319T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T145657Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN Training Event: Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland \, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information about the event please contact Network Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-training-event-compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260218T153707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T081711Z
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SUMMARY:Prevention and Power: Holyrood\, Health and the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:The Health and Social Care Alliance (The ALLIANCE) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) have joined forces to bring you this important pre-Election online hustings event. \nAt a panel discussion hosted by a member of The ALLIANCE\, and Tejesh Mistry\, Chief Executive of VHS\, representatives from across the political spectrum will share their Party’s approaches for addressing health inequalities and safeguarding the important role of the third sector. \nJoin us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Party representatives less than six weeks ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7th. There will also be opportunities for attendees to submit their own questions to the panel too. \nConfirmed speakers are: \n\nConservative Party: Brian Whittle MSP\nLabour Party: Carol Mochan MSP\nLiberal Democrats: Cllr Euan Davidson\nReform Party Scotland: Helen McDade\nScottish Green Party: Patrick Harvie MSP\nScottish National Party: Emma Harper MSP\n\nWe will make every effort to ensure that this event is as accessible as possible\, including providing BSL interpreters if required. Please ensure that you share any access requirements at the time of booking. \nBook Now!
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/prevention-and-power-holyrood-health-and-the-third-sector/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured event,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260105T101554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T083254Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Knowledge Exchange March 2026
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for Programme Leads and Community Link Workers in primary care settings in Scotland. ** \nOur regular Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchanges offer Community Link Workers the opportunity to hear from organisations and services that can support them and their clients. \nOur March event will feature presentations and discussion from Epilepsy Scotland as well as the team behind two NHS Digital Therapies – Sleepio and Daylight – which support people struggling with poor sleep\, ongoing worry\, or anxiety. We will also hear from Sleep Action which helps families and professionals to improve sleep through tailored support and training. \nFind out more and book your place. \nFor more information about Network events please contact the Network’s Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-knowledge-exchange-march-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20260105T101628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T101628Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Cruse Training in Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:** This event is for CLWs and Programme Leads in primary care settings in Scotland.** \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland \, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that the number of places will be restricted to facilitate discussion. \nFor more information and to book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about the event please contact Network Project Manager Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-cruse-training-in-compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T163000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20251218T125902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T125902Z
UID:22904-1772028000-1772037000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:*Online* Anti-racism Workshop with CEMVO
DESCRIPTION:What areas of equality work does your organisation want to focus on most? \nAt our Annual Conference in October\, CEMVO Scotland asked this question across our network. Two themes stood out clearly: workforce diversity and community engagement strategy. \nTo build on this\, we’re hosting an interactive online session that begins with a grounding in key anti-racism concepts—including race\, racism and anti-racism\, intersectionality\, privilege\, microaggressions\, and effective allyship. This shared foundation will support our ongoing work to address racialised health inequalities across the sector. \nIn the second half of the session\, we’ll move into group discussions to identify practical anti-racist actions\, highlight good practice\, and explore areas for development. This is where we’ll dig deeper into the themes of workforce diversity and community engagement. \nAnyone who attends either introductory session (January or February) will also be invited to an online workshop in March\, where participants will help co-create anti-racism guidance for the sector. \nWe welcome staff in any role\, at any stage of their learning journey—no prior knowledge needed. \nReserve your spot in this workshop here. 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/online-anti-racism-workshop-with-cemvo/
LOCATION:online via Teams\, .\, .\, .\, .
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="VHS":MAILTO:mail@vhscotland.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20251125T155829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T155829Z
UID:22772-1770211800-1770220800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN: Cruse Scotland Training in Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Primary Care CLWs and CLW Programme Leads.**  \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland\, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that places will be restricted to a small number to facilitate discussion. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about the Network\, contact Roisin Hurst.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-cruse-scotland-training-in-compassionate-conversations-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20251218T122540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T122540Z
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SUMMARY:*In-Person* Anti-racism Workshop with CEMVO
DESCRIPTION:What areas of equality work does your organisation want to focus on most? \nAt our Annual Conference in October\, CEMVO Scotland asked this question across our network. Two themes stood out clearly: workforce diversity and community engagement strategy. \nTo build on this\, we’re hosting an interactive session that begins with a grounding in key anti-racism concepts—including race\, racism and anti-racism\, intersectionality\, privilege\, microaggressions\, and effective allyship. This shared foundation will support our ongoing work to address racialised health inequalities across the sector. \nIn the second half of the session\, we’ll move into group discussions to identify practical anti-racist actions\, highlight good practice\, and explore areas for development. This is where we’ll dig deeper into the themes of workforce diversity and community engagement. \nAnyone who attends either introductory session (January or February) will also be invited to an online workshop on the 25 March\, where participants will help co-create anti-racism guidance for the sector. \nWe welcome staff in any role\, at any stage of their learning journey—no prior knowledge needed. \nReserve your spot in this workshop here.\nA light lunch will be provided after the training. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/in-person-anti-racism-workshop-with-cemvo/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20251006T140430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T141149Z
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SUMMARY:SCLWN: Cruse Scotland Training in Compassionate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:**This event is for Primary Care CLWs and CLW Programme Leads.**  \nThis training event\, in partnership with Cruse Scotland\, will focus on how to talk compassionately about death\, dying and bereavement. The course is designed to build CLWs’ confidence and insight on the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement. It will support CLWs to convey compassionate responses\, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support. \nThe course will support CLWs to: \n\nbuild confidence to communicate with compassion to those who are grieving\, following a bereavement\nhelp them to consider grief in the context of their role\ndevelop an understanding of compassionate conversations which in turn increase confidence in discussing grief themes\nconsider the impact of working with grief themes and how to manage individual self-care and wellbeing.\n\nPlease note that places will be restricted to 15 to facilitate discussion. \nTo book your place\, please click here. \nFor more information about the Network\, contact Roisin Hurst. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-cruse-scotland-training-in-compassionate-conversations/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20250923T072856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T072856Z
UID:22198-1762421400-1762430400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:SCLWN: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a primary care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** \nFollowing a successful training event in June\, The Scottish Community Link Worker Network is working again with award-winning charity Ygam to offer CLWs City and Guilds Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention Training in November.  The timing of this training is particularly pertinent with the recent release of the Public Health Scotland Healthcare Needs Assessment of Gambling Harm in Scotland. This document also recommends the new NICE Guidelines on this topic\, which say the following: \n“Health and social care professionals should consider asking people about gambling (even if they have no obvious risk factors for gambling-related harm) when asking them about smoking\, alcohol consumption or use of other substances (for example\, as part of a holistic assessment or health check\, when registering for a service such as with a GP or in contacts with social services).” \nIn addition\, 83% of 8-25-year-olds game at least three times a week (with 58% gaming every single day)\, and there was a 3-fold increase in referrals for support for gaming disorder between 2019 and 2020. \nYgam’s workshop will help CLWs to open up conversations on these topics (which can be tricky to do due to the shame and stigma associated with them)\, as well as providing guidance on how to support and signpost a patient who is experiencing gaming or gambling harm. \nBook your place here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/sclwn-gaming-and-gambling-harm-prevention-training-2/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20250702T072742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T072742Z
UID:21798-1757412000-1757419200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Networking  Event
DESCRIPTION:*This event is for SCLWN members and ICJ Link Workers* \nThe Scottish Community Link Worker Network and Macmillan Cancer Support are excited to host the first online event for link workers from Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey and the Scottish Community Link Worker Network. The event will bring the two networks and communities of practice together for the first time to share learning and good practice. \nThe morning will include speakers from Scottish Government’s Cancer and Primary Care Policy Teams\, National Education for Scotland (NES) training. There will also be breakout sessions to give CLWs and ICJ link workers the opportunity to spend time together and find out more about each other’s work and practice. \nBook your place here. \nFor more information\, please contact SCLWN Project Manager Roisin Hurst. \n \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-community-link-worker-network-and-macmillan-improving-the-cancer-journey-networking-event/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T143000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20220413T161319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131927Z
UID:15879-1653310800-1653316200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Equalities and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on equalities and human rights. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nSocial injustice can create conditions that can negatively affect the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. \n\nSome individuals and groups\, most often those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged\, have poorer health outcomes than others.\nThese individuals and groups can experience barriers accessing health and care\, these can be physical\, financial\, mental or social related to stigma/discrimination.\nHuman rights violations can contribute to and exacerbate poor health.\n\nIn the context of equalities and human rights we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-equalities-and-human-rights/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220523T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20220413T161329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131926Z
UID:16444-1653300000-1653305400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Economy and Employment
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on economy and employment. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nIncome and employment status are strongly associated with health and wellbeing. \n\n\n\nPoor health can limit access to employment.\nUnemployment and job insecurity can lead to poor health and wellbeing.\nLow incomes can prevent people from participating in social life and day to day activities.\nFood poverty and insecurity can lead to poor health.\nIncome can be related to life expectancy\, with those on higher salaries expected to live longer.\nMany physical and mental health outcomes improve as income rises.\n\n\n\nIn the context of economy and employment we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-economy-and-employment/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T143000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20220413T161306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T113258Z
UID:16443-1653051600-1653057000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Local Government\, Housing and Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on local government\, housing and planning. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nCommunity life\, social connections and having a voice in local decisions can affect health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. \n\nAccess to housing\, local amenities and how local environments are planned and laid out can all have an impact on an individual’s health.\nLiving in poor housing – a cold\, damp home – can lead to poor physical health and respiratory problems.\nHigh housing costs and increasing bills may place a strain on people’s finances\, forcing individuals to make a choice between heating and good quality food.\nPoor town planning can limit an individual’s access to community assets and services\, especially those with ill health.\nPoor health can impact on educational outcomes\, and education has an impact on our health outcomes.\nAccess to social care can make a difference to health and wellbeing\, including helping individuals participate in society and improving mental health\, enabling rehabilitation and improving community connections.\n\nIn the context of local government\, housing and planning we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-local-government-housing-and-planning/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T113000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20220413T161251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T113410Z
UID:16442-1653040800-1653046200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Social Justice and Social Security
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Parliament’s Health\, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament’s Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal engagement events as part of their scrutiny of the wider determinants of health inequalities. \nThis online engagement event will focus on social justice and social security. It will give organisations the chance to engage with parliamentarians about the wider determinants of health. \nChanges in social security policies can have significant effects on health and wellbeing. \n\nAusterity\, cuts to benefits and tax credits can have an impact on health and wellbeing\, and life expectancy\, this can often have the worst impact in the most deprived areas.\nImprovements in social security benefits can improve mental health outcomes and reductions can have a negative impact on mental health outcomes.\nSome groups and individuals do not have the capacity to engage appropriately or have someone that can advocate for them on the circumstances and decisions that can affect them\, or to appeal decisions they feel are unfair. This can impact on health and wellbeing.\n\nIn the context of social justice and social security we would like participants to consider: \n\nWhat do you think are the key factors which have negative impact upon people’s health?\nWhat do you think are the main barriers to people improving their health?\nWhat change(s) would you like to see which would help improve people’s health?\n\nVoluntary Health Scotland is helping facilitate each of the engagement events and we are looking for expressions of interest from those wanting to take part. If you are interested in contributing to this session we would be grateful if you could contact Kimberley with your expression of interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-inquiry-engagement-event-social-justice-and-social-security/
LOCATION:.
CATEGORIES:Event with VHS input,VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20211015T091418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131914Z
UID:15122-1639044000-1639053000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities.*** \nEvaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a joint learning workshop to help Community Link Workers explain and measure their work by drawing on the ESS resource Recognising our rich tapestry. \nBook your place here.\nThis session may appeal to you if you are keen to review how you currently evaluate your work. Perhaps you are wondering: \n\n“How can I show that my work has stopped someone going into crisis?”\n“Counting the number of people we help doesn’t show the full picture of our impact. How can I show the breadth of my impact?”\n“What kind of evidence should I collect to show our contribution to health inequalities?”\n“How can I help others better understand what difference we make?”\n\nAt this event we will:  \n\nShare with you some key steps from our resource: “Recognising our rich tapestry: measuring the contribution of third sector organisations to tackling health inequalities”\nProvide an opportunity to reflect on what this means in relation to your work\nCreate space to share experiences of evaluation with other Community Link Workers\n\nWe think this will help you:  \n\nFeel more confident to take steps to evaluate your work\nBetter understand where to go for more information/support\nBetter understand how to demonstrate your impact on health inequalities\n\nThis is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS). \n@VHSComms   \n@EvalSupScot \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. \nThis event is for the the Scottish Community Link Worker Network please contact Roisin Hurst  if you have any questions on the network.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/community-link-workers-demonstrating-impact-on-health-inequalities/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20211015T091418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T091418Z
UID:16430-1639044000-1639053000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
DESCRIPTION:***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities.*** \nEvaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a joint learning workshop to help Community Link Workers explain and measure their work by drawing on the ESS resource Recognising our rich tapestry. \nBook your place here.\nThis session may appeal to you if you are keen to review how you currently evaluate your work. Perhaps you are wondering: \n\n“How can I show that my work has stopped someone going into crisis?”\n“Counting the number of people we help doesn’t show the full picture of our impact. How can I show the breadth of my impact?”\n“What kind of evidence should I collect to show our contribution to health inequalities?”\n“How can I help others better understand what difference we make?”\n\nAt this event we will:  \n\nShare with you some key steps from our resource: “Recognising our rich tapestry: measuring the contribution of third sector organisations to tackling health inequalities”\nProvide an opportunity to reflect on what this means in relation to your work\nCreate space to share experiences of evaluation with other Community Link Workers\n\nWe think this will help you:  \n\nFeel more confident to take steps to evaluate your work\nBetter understand where to go for more information/support\nBetter understand how to demonstrate your impact on health inequalities\n\nThis is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS). \n@VHSComms   \n@EvalSupScot \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you have any questions. \nThis event is for the the Scottish Community Link Worker Network please contact Roisin Hurst  if you have any questions on the network.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/community-link-workers-demonstrating-impact-on-health-inequalities-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20210217T162619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T162619Z
UID:16417-1616580000-1616587200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evidencing the Change
DESCRIPTION:**** This event is now fully booked**** \nThis is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS)\, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX). This work is funded by Public Health Scotland. \nOur event is for any third sector organisation or commissioning body interested in exploring the type of evidence third sector organisations typically collect to show how they contribute to tackling inequalities. \nAt this event we will:\n\nShare with you some key steps from our resource: “Recognising our rich tapestry: measuring the contribution of third sector organisations to tackling health inequalities”\nShare and discuss examples of organisations who have used this resource to prove how their work contributes to tackling health inequalities\nProvide an opportunity to reflect on what this means in relation to your work\n\nWe think this will help you:\n\nGain more awareness of the kind of evidence that shows third sector organisations are making a difference to inequalities\nBetter understand how you can apply this model to your work (whether you are in the third sector or commissioning third sector organisations)\n\nThis participative session will be a mix of presentations\, discussions in small groups and Q&A. \nThis session is free to attend but booking is required as places are limited. \nPlease book at ESS website here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/evidencing-the-change-2/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20210217T162619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131822Z
UID:14393-1616580000-1616587200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evidencing the Change
DESCRIPTION:**** This event is now fully booked**** \nThis is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS)\, Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX). This work is funded by Public Health Scotland. \nOur event is for any third sector organisation or commissioning body interested in exploring the type of evidence third sector organisations typically collect to show how they contribute to tackling inequalities. \nAt this event we will:\n\nShare with you some key steps from our resource: “Recognising our rich tapestry: measuring the contribution of third sector organisations to tackling health inequalities”\nShare and discuss examples of organisations who have used this resource to prove how their work contributes to tackling health inequalities\nProvide an opportunity to reflect on what this means in relation to your work\n\nWe think this will help you:\n\nGain more awareness of the kind of evidence that shows third sector organisations are making a difference to inequalities\nBetter understand how you can apply this model to your work (whether you are in the third sector or commissioning third sector organisations)\n\nThis participative session will be a mix of presentations\, discussions in small groups and Q&A. \nThis session is free to attend but booking is required as places are limited. \nPlease book at ESS website here.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/evidencing-the-change/
LOCATION:online Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180302
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20170111T150356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T150356Z
UID:16338-1519862400-1519948799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomorrow's World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health \nWE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS. IF YOU ARE A DELEGATE/EXHIBITOR\, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. \nHow is our technologically enabled\, globalised and digital society changing our understanding of mental health and wellbeing? Can we predict what a society with good mental health will look like in 10\, 20 or 50 years’ time? Is there evidence that we are adapting and developing new attitudes\, strategies and technologies for looking after our mental wellbeing? Or is our uncertain\, unequal and fast changing world putting an intolerable strain on our mental wellbeing? What are the necessary ingredients for developing and maintaining a healthy\, connected mind throughout our lives? \nExpect to be stimulated\, engaged and challenged as we examine the changing state of mental health\, consider the research evidence\, and put technology to the test. \nThis is a collaborative conference\, organised by VHS\, Support in Mind Scotland and the Open University in Scotland. \nBook your place at the event \n\nVHS Member places: £30 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nThird sector non VHS member places: £45 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nPublic Sector/NHS places: £60 plus Eventbrite booking fee\n\nRegistration begins at 9am with the conference due to start at 10am and close at 15.50pm. \nView the full Conference programme and timings: \nTomorrow’s World Today Conference Agenda 2018 \nSpeakers Include: \nConference Chair is Martyn Evans\, CEO of Carnegie UK Trust \nDr Stuart Ritchie\, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Ageing from the University of Edinburgh \nProfessor Philip Wilson\, Professor of Primary Care and Rural Health\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen \nShirley Cramer CBE\, Chief Executive\, The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) \nDr Valerie Carr\, Project Director\, Snook \nDr Trevor Lakey\, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde \nProfessor Stewart Mercer \, University of Glasgow \nDr Sharon Simpson\, University of Glasgow \nShirley Windsor\, Organisational Lead (Public Mental Health)\, NHS Health Scotland \nAllyson McCollam\, Associate Joint Director of Public Health for NHS Borders and Vice Chair of the Public Mental Health Group \nDr Jonathan Leach\, Faculty of Health and Social Care\, The Open University \nCalum Irving\, Director\, See Me \nJames Jopling\, Director of Scotland\, The Samaritans \nYoung Scot & Communic18 led session \nRead full speaker and contributor biographies here \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities TWT 010318 \nIf you wish to discuss opportunities to exhibit or support the event\, please email Lauren Blair  \n  \nLead Conference Sponsor: \n \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/mental-health-in-scotland-conference-2/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180302
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20170111T150356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131452Z
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow's World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health \nWE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS. IF YOU ARE A DELEGATE/EXHIBITOR\, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. \nHow is our technologically enabled\, globalised and digital society changing our understanding of mental health and wellbeing? Can we predict what a society with good mental health will look like in 10\, 20 or 50 years’ time? Is there evidence that we are adapting and developing new attitudes\, strategies and technologies for looking after our mental wellbeing? Or is our uncertain\, unequal and fast changing world putting an intolerable strain on our mental wellbeing? What are the necessary ingredients for developing and maintaining a healthy\, connected mind throughout our lives? \nExpect to be stimulated\, engaged and challenged as we examine the changing state of mental health\, consider the research evidence\, and put technology to the test. \nThis is a collaborative conference\, organised by VHS\, Support in Mind Scotland and the Open University in Scotland. \nBook your place at the event \n\nVHS Member places: £30 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nThird sector non VHS member places: £45 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nPublic Sector/NHS places: £60 plus Eventbrite booking fee\n\nRegistration begins at 9am with the conference due to start at 10am and close at 15.50pm. \nView the full Conference programme and timings: \nTomorrow’s World Today Conference Agenda 2018 \nSpeakers Include: \nConference Chair is Martyn Evans\, CEO of Carnegie UK Trust \nDr Stuart Ritchie\, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Ageing from the University of Edinburgh \nProfessor Philip Wilson\, Professor of Primary Care and Rural Health\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen \nShirley Cramer CBE\, Chief Executive\, The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) \nDr Valerie Carr\, Project Director\, Snook \nDr Trevor Lakey\, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde \nProfessor Stewart Mercer \, University of Glasgow \nDr Sharon Simpson\, University of Glasgow \nShirley Windsor\, Organisational Lead (Public Mental Health)\, NHS Health Scotland \nAllyson McCollam\, Associate Joint Director of Public Health for NHS Borders and Vice Chair of the Public Mental Health Group \nDr Jonathan Leach\, Faculty of Health and Social Care\, The Open University \nCalum Irving\, Director\, See Me \nJames Jopling\, Director of Scotland\, The Samaritans \nYoung Scot & Communic18 led session \nRead full speaker and contributor biographies here \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities TWT 010318 \nIf you wish to discuss opportunities to exhibit or support the event\, please email Lauren Blair  \n  \nLead Conference Sponsor: \n \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/mental-health-in-scotland-conference/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T143000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T092425Z
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SUMMARY:A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
DESCRIPTION:VHS invites you to join this timely discussion at the Gathering 2018\, as we shine a light on the damage that overweight and obesity inflicts on our health\, dissect the Scottish Government’s plans for a national strategy\, and give some serious thought to what we can all do to support people to live happily and well. \nThe Scottish Health Survey 2016 showed that 65% of adults are overweight or obese and 29% of children. Obesity and overweight are linked to 13 different cancers as well as to Type 2 Diabetes\, asthma\, osteoarthritis and cardio-vascular disease. The underlying determinants of obesity and their relationship with inequalities\, as well as potential solutions\, are complex and poorly understood. The estimated cost of obesity and overweight to Scotland’s health\, economy and society is an eye-watering £4.6 billion. \nJoin the debate as our expert panel explains why obesity may be Scotland’s biggest health challenge yet\, presents the evidence about what works (and doesn’t work)\, and calls us all to action on this weighty issue. \nNHS Health Scotland is supporting this event\, through its learning collaborative programme on inequalities. \nThe consultation period on the Scottish Government’s proposed strategy closed on 31st January: A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet\, Activity\, and Healthy Weight. \nRead our response here: VHS Consultation Response \nRead our briefing paper here: A Healthy Weight Briefing  \nThe event will be chaired by: \n\nGregor McNie\, ‎Head of External Affairs (Devolved Nations)\, Cancer Research UK\n\nWe will hear from: \n\nDr Drew Walker\, Director of Public Health\, NHS Tayside\nAlison Douglas\, Chief Executive\, Alcohol Focus Scotland\nBella Crowe\, Policy Officer\, Nourish Scotland\nDr Anna Gryka\, Policy Officer\, Obesity Action Scotland\n\nHealthy Weight Agenda 2018 \nBook your place and find out more about the Gathering 2018
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/a-weighty-issue-understanding-and-action-on-obesity-and-health-at-the-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus SEC\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T143000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165630
CREATED:20171206T092425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131530Z
UID:10215-1519219800-1519223400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
DESCRIPTION:VHS invites you to join this timely discussion at the Gathering 2018\, as we shine a light on the damage that overweight and obesity inflicts on our health\, dissect the Scottish Government’s plans for a national strategy\, and give some serious thought to what we can all do to support people to live happily and well. \nThe Scottish Health Survey 2016 showed that 65% of adults are overweight or obese and 29% of children. Obesity and overweight are linked to 13 different cancers as well as to Type 2 Diabetes\, asthma\, osteoarthritis and cardio-vascular disease. The underlying determinants of obesity and their relationship with inequalities\, as well as potential solutions\, are complex and poorly understood. The estimated cost of obesity and overweight to Scotland’s health\, economy and society is an eye-watering £4.6 billion. \nJoin the debate as our expert panel explains why obesity may be Scotland’s biggest health challenge yet\, presents the evidence about what works (and doesn’t work)\, and calls us all to action on this weighty issue. \nNHS Health Scotland is supporting this event\, through its learning collaborative programme on inequalities. \nThe consultation period on the Scottish Government’s proposed strategy closed on 31st January: A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet\, Activity\, and Healthy Weight. \nRead our response here: VHS Consultation Response \nRead our briefing paper here: A Healthy Weight Briefing  \nThe event will be chaired by: \n\nGregor McNie\, ‎Head of External Affairs (Devolved Nations)\, Cancer Research UK\n\nWe will hear from: \n\nDr Drew Walker\, Director of Public Health\, NHS Tayside\nAlison Douglas\, Chief Executive\, Alcohol Focus Scotland\nBella Crowe\, Policy Officer\, Nourish Scotland\nDr Anna Gryka\, Policy Officer\, Obesity Action Scotland\n\nHealthy Weight Agenda 2018 \nBook your place and find out more about the Gathering 2018
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/a-weighty-issue-understanding-and-action-on-obesity-and-health-at-the-gathering/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus SEC\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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