VHS Member Event
Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
Edinburgh City Chamber 253 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGHAs part of the work of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and working in close coordination with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council’s Health and Social Care Department, EVOC has secured funding through the Integrated Care fund to deliver the LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Programme. EVOC believe that this work will be a […]
Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
Edinburgh City Chamber 253 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGHAs part of the work of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and working in close coordination with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council’s Health and Social Care Department, EVOC has secured funding through the Integrated Care fund to deliver the LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Programme. EVOC believe that this work will be a […]
HIV in Scotland Election Hustings
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomHIV Scotland is hosting a hustings event featuring a panel with representatives of the five main Scottish parties The evening is a chance to hear from political representatives and the policies they would adopt to ensure Scotland becomes a global leader in curbing future transmissions of HIV, as well as taking action on wider sexual […]
HIV in Scotland Election Hustings
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomHIV Scotland is hosting a hustings event featuring a panel with representatives of the five main Scottish parties The evening is a chance to hear from political representatives and the policies they would adopt to ensure Scotland becomes a global leader in curbing future transmissions of HIV, as well as taking action on wider sexual […]
Living and Learning Resource Launch Event
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomMost people know at least one person affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). The condition is more common than multiple sclerosis or parkinson’s disease, and can be equally disabling. Yet M.E. remains poorly understood. In the absence of treatment options or specialist support, people with M.E. and those who care […]
Living and Learning Resource Launch Event
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomMost people know at least one person affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). The condition is more common than multiple sclerosis or parkinson’s disease, and can be equally disabling. Yet M.E. remains poorly understood. In the absence of treatment options or specialist support, people with M.E. and those who care […]
Marie Curie & CHAS Joint Breakfast Hustings
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road , Edinburgh, United KingdomAhead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, Marie Curie and Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) are jointly holding a breakfast hustings on 23 March 2016, 8-10am at the MacDonald Holyrood Hotel. Polling shows that health is often the most important issue for voters. In this vital year of health and social care integration, we […]
Marie Curie & CHAS Joint Breakfast Hustings
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road , Edinburgh, United KingdomAhead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, Marie Curie and Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) are jointly holding a breakfast hustings on 23 March 2016, 8-10am at the MacDonald Holyrood Hotel. Polling shows that health is often the most important issue for voters. In this vital year of health and social care integration, we […]
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2016
Bowhouse Community Centre 130 Bowhouse Road , GrangemouthFinding new sources of funding is crucial to the third sector. CVS Falkirk and Falkirk Council are pleased to announce that they are hosting another FREE Funders Fayre event on Tuesday 8th March 2016 at the Bowhouse Community Centre, Grangemouth. The Funders Fayre returns after the success of last year’s event, which attracted more than […]
Falkirk Funders Fayre 2016
Bowhouse Community Centre 130 Bowhouse Road , GrangemouthFinding new sources of funding is crucial to the third sector. CVS Falkirk and Falkirk Council are pleased to announce that they are hosting another FREE Funders Fayre event on Tuesday 8th March 2016 at the Bowhouse Community Centre, Grangemouth. The Funders Fayre returns after the success of last year’s event, which attracted more than […]
British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jenny Marra MSP
Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, Edinburgh, United KingdomWith Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. Ahead of the publication of our […]
British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jenny Marra MSP
Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, Edinburgh, United KingdomWith Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. Ahead of the publication of our […]
Tackling inequality through breaking the link between smoking and poverty
ASH Scotland Board Room 8 Frederick Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomWhat can be done to help reduce the burden of tobacco on our low income communities? The Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance (STA) invites you to an afternoon seminar on Monday 29th of February in order to examine this important sticking point to delivering reduced health inequality. As you will know, smoking rates in the most deprived […]
Tackling inequality through breaking the link between smoking and poverty
ASH Scotland Board Room 8 Frederick Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomWhat can be done to help reduce the burden of tobacco on our low income communities? The Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance (STA) invites you to an afternoon seminar on Monday 29th of February in order to examine this important sticking point to delivering reduced health inequality. As you will know, smoking rates in the most deprived […]
British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jackson Carlaw MSP
Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, Edinburgh, United KingdomWith Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. Ahead of the publication of our […]
British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Jackson Carlaw MSP
Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, Edinburgh, United KingdomWith Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. Ahead of the publication of our […]
Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
COSLA Conference Centre Haymarket, EdinburghAre you supporting people suffering poor mental health? Do you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? Are you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health inequality amongst your patients, […]
Compassionate care for smokers experiencing poor mental health; all part of aiding recovery
COSLA Conference Centre Haymarket, EdinburghAre you supporting people suffering poor mental health? Do you wish to learn more about how the physical health of people with mental health problems may be addressed? Are you looking to change the culture in your health care setting to ensure that smoking is no longer a contributor to health inequality amongst your patients, […]
British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Shona Robison MSP
Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, Edinburgh, United KingdomWith Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. Ahead of the publication of our […]
British Heart Foundation Scotland open interviews: Shona Robison MSP
Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, Edinburgh, United KingdomWith Health promising to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections, British Heart Foundation Scotland would like to invite you to attend a series of open interviews Holyrood magazine will be hosting with the health leads for the SNP, Scottish Labour and Scottish Conservatives. Ahead of the publication of our […]
CVS Falkirk Third Sector Conference
Forth Valley College of Further Education Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, United KingdomThis FREE Third Sector Conference aims to focus on helping community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to flourish and develop in an ever changing landscape, as well as highlighting the important role the third sector plays in driving us “Towards a Fairer Scotland”. Workshops will run throughout the day, providing opportunities for third sector […]
CVS Falkirk Third Sector Conference
Forth Valley College of Further Education Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, United KingdomThis FREE Third Sector Conference aims to focus on helping community groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to flourish and develop in an ever changing landscape, as well as highlighting the important role the third sector plays in driving us “Towards a Fairer Scotland”. Workshops will run throughout the day, providing opportunities for third sector […]
National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, PerthYou are invited to join PKAVS Minority Communities Hub for the launch of the final report on research to identify existing services and gaps in provision for ethnic minority communities in Scotland. This report is the first of its kind and we are delighted to welcome our Key Note Speaker, Alex Neil (MSP), the Cabinet Secretary for […]
National Conference to Launch the Research Report into Services for Ethnic Minorities in Scotland
Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, PerthYou are invited to join PKAVS Minority Communities Hub for the launch of the final report on research to identify existing services and gaps in provision for ethnic minority communities in Scotland. This report is the first of its kind and we are delighted to welcome our Key Note Speaker, Alex Neil (MSP), the Cabinet Secretary for […]
Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
Location to be confirmed , United KingdomPlease note: Dates and location to be confirmed. As a result of stigma and discrimination, evidence shows that suicidal behaviour is 3 times more prevalent among lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people when compared to the general population; this rises to 8 times among transgender people. Self-harm is 8 times more prevalent among LGB people; […]
Free LGBT Capacity Training Available for Mental Health Organisations
Location to be confirmed , United KingdomPlease note: Dates and location to be confirmed. As a result of stigma and discrimination, evidence shows that suicidal behaviour is 3 times more prevalent among lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people when compared to the general population; this rises to 8 times among transgender people. Self-harm is 8 times more prevalent among LGB people; […]
End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement
Glasgow Concert Hall 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United KingdomEnd of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement Tuesday 10 November 2015, 9.30am – 12.30pm Glasgow Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Sign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y Over 54,000 people die in Scotland every year and over 50% of these people will die in hospital. Research from the […]
