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SUMMARY:Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12th March 2015\, \n9.30am to 4pm \nThe Bield at Blackruthven \nBlackruthven House\, Perth PH1 1PY \nInfo: \nThe conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re running a gardening project or working at a care home or hospital\, at the conference you can share ideas and make contacts\, tour a therapeutic garden or join a workshop and brush up your skills.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/trellis-therapeutic-gardening-conference-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
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SUMMARY:Trellis National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 12th March 2015 \nTime: 9.30 to 16.00 \nVenue: Bield at Blackruthven\, Blackruthven House\, Perth PH1 1PY \nCost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) \nThe Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth\, on Thursday 12th March. \nThe conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. It’s an interactive event with workshops\, garden project showcases and a garden tour of Southton Smallholding a garden maintained by adults with learning disabilities. \nIt’s a unique opportunity to make new contacts and share knowledge and ideas with fellow therapeutic gardeners and health practitioners. \n  \nFor more information and to book a place visit http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/conferences
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/trellis-national-conference/
LOCATION:Bield at Blackruthven\, Blackruthven House\, Perth \, PH1 1PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
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SUMMARY:Trellis National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 12th March 2015 \nTime: 9.30 to 16.00 \nVenue: Bield at Blackruthven\, Blackruthven House\, Perth PH1 1PY \nCost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) \nThe Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth\, on Thursday 12th March. \nThe conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. It’s an interactive event with workshops\, garden project showcases and a garden tour of Southton Smallholding a garden maintained by adults with learning disabilities. \nIt’s a unique opportunity to make new contacts and share knowledge and ideas with fellow therapeutic gardeners and health practitioners. \n  \nFor more information and to book a place visit http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/conferences
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/trellis-national-conference-2/
LOCATION:Bield at Blackruthven\, Blackruthven House\, Perth \, PH1 1PY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150125
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20141216T153600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131344Z
UID:7447-1422057600-1422143999@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Embodied persons: drawing on wholeness and creativity in professional practice
DESCRIPTION:An ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/embodied-persons-drawing-on-wholeness-and-creativity-in-professional-practice/
LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150125
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20141216T153600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141216T153600Z
UID:16289-1422057600-1422143999@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Embodied persons: drawing on wholeness and creativity in professional practice
DESCRIPTION:An ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/embodied-persons-drawing-on-wholeness-and-creativity-in-professional-practice-2/
LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141115
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140807T101850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140807T101850Z
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SUMMARY:Action for Sick Children Scotland Conference
DESCRIPTION:Person Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People\, Myth or Reality? \nAction for Sick Children Scotland’s conference will explore the extent to which NHS provision for children and young people meets their needs and involves them in their healthcare.  Is Scotland meeting its obligations under the UNCRC to uphold their health rights?  How will the Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 impact on children and young people’s health agenda? \nChaired by Dr Kate McKay\, Senior Medical Officer in Scotland and Professor George Youngson\, Speakers include: \n\nMichael Matheson MSP Minister for Public Health Getting it right – Tackling the health and wellbeing challenges of Children and Young People in Scotland\nTam Baillie Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People Children’s Rights – now and beyond the Children and Young People Act\nKirsteen Ellis Scottish Patient Safety Paediatric & Neonatal Programme Lead Do Young People fit Into the Scottish Patient Safety Programme?\nCaroline Johnston Parent and Susan Milne Community Nurse Team Leader NHS Forth Valley Good Delivery of Care at Home\nProfessor George Youngson  Age Appropriate Care\n\nDebate/discussion on education\, health\, adult services. Speakers include: \n\nAnne Burnett Hospital Outreach Teaching Service\, Edinburgh\nYoung Person on their experience\nSally Cavers Enquire Manager\nDr Una Macfadyen\, Consultant Paediatrician\, Forth Valley Royal Hospital\nMorag Moore\, Charge Nurse\, Teenagers & Young People Unit\, Western General Hospital\nDr Liza Morton Scottish Campaign Manager (voluntary)\, The Somerville Foundation\nDr Lance Sloan Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine\, Cameron Hospital\nKieran Wardrop Scottish Congenital Cardiac Network\nDavid Watt Scottish Government Education Additional Support for Learning\nLaura Wiggins Principal Physiotherapist\, Specialist Children’s Services NHS Greater  Glasgow & Clyde\n\nWho should attend? \nIf you work with\, or are involved with children and young people in healthcare\, education\, social services\, voluntary organisations\, or are a parent or carer\, then this is your chance to see how health services provide for and involve children and young people. Paediatricians attending this event may claim up to 5 credits\, in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD guidelines. \nFor information on conference programme and to book online go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/person-centred-healthcare-for-children-and-young-people-myth-or-reality-tickets-12135953965  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/action-for-sick-children-scotland-conference-2/
LOCATION:Royal College of Physicians\, 9 Queen Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141115
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140807T101850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131318Z
UID:3652-1415923200-1416009599@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Action for Sick Children Scotland Conference
DESCRIPTION:Person Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People\, Myth or Reality? \nAction for Sick Children Scotland’s conference will explore the extent to which NHS provision for children and young people meets their needs and involves them in their healthcare.  Is Scotland meeting its obligations under the UNCRC to uphold their health rights?  How will the Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 impact on children and young people’s health agenda? \nChaired by Dr Kate McKay\, Senior Medical Officer in Scotland and Professor George Youngson\, Speakers include: \n\nMichael Matheson MSP Minister for Public Health Getting it right – Tackling the health and wellbeing challenges of Children and Young People in Scotland\nTam Baillie Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People Children’s Rights – now and beyond the Children and Young People Act\nKirsteen Ellis Scottish Patient Safety Paediatric & Neonatal Programme Lead Do Young People fit Into the Scottish Patient Safety Programme?\nCaroline Johnston Parent and Susan Milne Community Nurse Team Leader NHS Forth Valley Good Delivery of Care at Home\nProfessor George Youngson  Age Appropriate Care\n\nDebate/discussion on education\, health\, adult services. Speakers include: \n\nAnne Burnett Hospital Outreach Teaching Service\, Edinburgh\nYoung Person on their experience\nSally Cavers Enquire Manager\nDr Una Macfadyen\, Consultant Paediatrician\, Forth Valley Royal Hospital\nMorag Moore\, Charge Nurse\, Teenagers & Young People Unit\, Western General Hospital\nDr Liza Morton Scottish Campaign Manager (voluntary)\, The Somerville Foundation\nDr Lance Sloan Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine\, Cameron Hospital\nKieran Wardrop Scottish Congenital Cardiac Network\nDavid Watt Scottish Government Education Additional Support for Learning\nLaura Wiggins Principal Physiotherapist\, Specialist Children’s Services NHS Greater  Glasgow & Clyde\n\nWho should attend? \nIf you work with\, or are involved with children and young people in healthcare\, education\, social services\, voluntary organisations\, or are a parent or carer\, then this is your chance to see how health services provide for and involve children and young people. Paediatricians attending this event may claim up to 5 credits\, in accordance with the current RCPCH CPD guidelines. \nFor information on conference programme and to book online go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/person-centred-healthcare-for-children-and-young-people-myth-or-reality-tickets-12135953965  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/action-for-sick-children-scotland-conference/
LOCATION:Royal College of Physicians\, 9 Queen Street\, Edinburgh\, EH2 1JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141113T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141113T193000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20141002T104404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131318Z
UID:3747-1415896200-1415907000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being
DESCRIPTION:Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being \nA debate\, chaired by Lesley Riddoch\, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland. \n13th November 2014\, 4.30pm – 7.30pm \nQueen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU \nHistory shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of contemporary nursing in community empowerment. \nWe have four excellent guests who will speak to this issue before we open up for discussion with the audience. \n\nHilda Campbell\, COPE Scotland\,\nDavid Duke\, Streetsoccer Scotland\,\nJulia Egan\, Scottish Government and\nDuncan Selbie\, Public Health (PHE).\n\nJoin us at 4.30pm for tea and coffee before the event starts at 5pm. We are scheduled to finish at 7pm: please stay and carry on the conversation over drinks and canapes until 7.30pm. \nTickets are FREE and available here. If your spam filter blocks Eventbrite either sign up from a home email account or call the office on 0131 229 2333. \nPlease join us for what will be a truly stimulating and thought provoking evening.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/nurses-catalysts-of-community-health-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20141113T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20141113T193000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20141002T104404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T104404Z
UID:16275-1415896200-1415907000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being
DESCRIPTION:Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being \nA debate\, chaired by Lesley Riddoch\, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland. \n13th November 2014\, 4.30pm – 7.30pm \nQueen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU \nHistory shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of contemporary nursing in community empowerment. \nWe have four excellent guests who will speak to this issue before we open up for discussion with the audience. \n\nHilda Campbell\, COPE Scotland\,\nDavid Duke\, Streetsoccer Scotland\,\nJulia Egan\, Scottish Government and\nDuncan Selbie\, Public Health (PHE).\n\nJoin us at 4.30pm for tea and coffee before the event starts at 5pm. We are scheduled to finish at 7pm: please stay and carry on the conversation over drinks and canapes until 7.30pm. \nTickets are FREE and available here. If your spam filter blocks Eventbrite either sign up from a home email account or call the office on 0131 229 2333. \nPlease join us for what will be a truly stimulating and thought provoking evening.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/nurses-catalysts-of-community-health-and-well-being-2/
LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141112
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140922T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140922T153917Z
UID:16273-1415664000-1415750399@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke\, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. \nThe training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist them. \nThis training supports the Scottish Governments ‘Take it right outside’ campaign and the GIRFEC principles of helping to keep children safe\, healthy\, respected and nurtured.   The training also fits with protecting children’s rights\, improving their life chances and other key outcomes of the Scottish Government Early Years & Child Poverty Strategies. \nThis workshop is designed for staff\, paid or unpaid\, whose role involves supporting families with children under five. This will encompass family support workers\, befrienders\, home/school link workers and early years staff from both voluntary and local authority based organisations.  The course is free of charge. \nThere is one date scheduled in the Edinburgh & Lothian area and another for Forth Valley.  They are: \n\nThursday 23rd October – ASH Scotland \, 8 Frederick Street\, Edinburgh\nTuesday 11th November – Sensory Centre\, Redbrae Road\, Camelon\, Falkirk\, FK1 4DD\n\nIf you would like further information or would like to book you place\, then please contact Marion McGovern\, Admin Coordinator – 0131 220 9461 or email: marion.mcgovern@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/free-ash-scotland-training-opportunity-2-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141112
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140922T153917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140922T153917Z
UID:3732-1415664000-1415750399@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke\, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. \nThe training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist them. \nThis training supports the Scottish Governments ‘Take it right outside’ campaign and the GIRFEC principles of helping to keep children safe\, healthy\, respected and nurtured.   The training also fits with protecting children’s rights\, improving their life chances and other key outcomes of the Scottish Government Early Years & Child Poverty Strategies. \nThis workshop is designed for staff\, paid or unpaid\, whose role involves supporting families with children under five. This will encompass family support workers\, befrienders\, home/school link workers and early years staff from both voluntary and local authority based organisations.  The course is free of charge. \nThere is one date scheduled in the Edinburgh & Lothian area and another for Forth Valley.  They are: \n\nThursday 23rd October – ASH Scotland \, 8 Frederick Street\, Edinburgh\nTuesday 11th November – Sensory Centre\, Redbrae Road\, Camelon\, Falkirk\, FK1 4DD\n\nIf you would like further information or would like to book you place\, then please contact Marion McGovern\, Admin Coordinator – 0131 220 9461 or email: marion.mcgovern@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/free-ash-scotland-training-opportunity-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141024
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140922T153823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140922T153823Z
UID:16272-1414022400-1414108799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke\, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. \nThe training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist them. \nThis training supports the Scottish Governments ‘Take it right outside’ campaign and the GIRFEC principles of helping to keep children safe\, healthy\, respected and nurtured.   The training also fits with protecting children’s rights\, improving their life chances and other key outcomes of the Scottish Government Early Years & Child Poverty Strategies. \nThis workshop is designed for staff\, paid or unpaid\, whose role involves supporting families with children under five. This will encompass family support workers\, befrienders\, home/school link workers and early years staff from both voluntary and local authority based organisations.  The course is free of charge. \nThere is one date scheduled in the Edinburgh & Lothian area and another for Forth Valley.  They are: \n\nThursday 23rd October – ASH Scotland \, 8 Frederick Street\, Edinburgh\nTuesday 11th November – Sensory Centre\, Redbrae Road\, Camelon\, Falkirk\, FK1 4DD\n\nIf you would like further information or would like to book you place\, then please contact Marion McGovern\, Admin Coordinator – 0131 220 9461 or email: marion.mcgovern@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/free-ash-scotland-training-opportunity-3/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141024
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140922T153823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131318Z
UID:3731-1414022400-1414108799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke\, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. \nThe training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist them. \nThis training supports the Scottish Governments ‘Take it right outside’ campaign and the GIRFEC principles of helping to keep children safe\, healthy\, respected and nurtured.   The training also fits with protecting children’s rights\, improving their life chances and other key outcomes of the Scottish Government Early Years & Child Poverty Strategies. \nThis workshop is designed for staff\, paid or unpaid\, whose role involves supporting families with children under five. This will encompass family support workers\, befrienders\, home/school link workers and early years staff from both voluntary and local authority based organisations.  The course is free of charge. \nThere is one date scheduled in the Edinburgh & Lothian area and another for Forth Valley.  They are: \n\nThursday 23rd October – ASH Scotland \, 8 Frederick Street\, Edinburgh\nTuesday 11th November – Sensory Centre\, Redbrae Road\, Camelon\, Falkirk\, FK1 4DD\n\nIf you would like further information or would like to book you place\, then please contact Marion McGovern\, Admin Coordinator – 0131 220 9461 or email: marion.mcgovern@ashscotland.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/free-ash-scotland-training-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140923T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140813T092026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T092026Z
UID:16266-1411466400-1411484400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:ENeRGI - Self-Directed Support Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Free event open to anyone who wants to know more about Self-Directed Support. \nSpeakers from Scottish Government\, Fife Council and people with lived experience of using SDS. \nBooking forms available at www.energi.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/energi-self-directed-support-awareness-day-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140923T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140813T092026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131318Z
UID:3665-1411466400-1411484400@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:ENeRGI - Self-Directed Support Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Free event open to anyone who wants to know more about Self-Directed Support. \nSpeakers from Scottish Government\, Fife Council and people with lived experience of using SDS. \nBooking forms available at www.energi.org.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/energi-self-directed-support-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140908T153000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140807T105920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140807T105920Z
UID:16265-1410168600-1410190200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women
DESCRIPTION:Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women: getting the evidence for effectiveness \nFunded by the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research\, an independent study has evaluated the impact of two antenatal group-based interventions—Mellow Bumps and Chill Out in Pregnancy—designed to improve maternal mental health and sensitivity to the Infant compared with care-as-usual (CAU). Led by Professor Phil Wilson\, now of Aberdeen University\, this is an exciting opportunity to hear from the experts in the field as well as learning the results of the trial. The day will review the evidence for the importance of antenatal intervention for children’s later wellbeing and introduce the two interventions\, as well as other early inter-ventions. THRIVE\, a new trial contrasting Mellow Bumps with Triple P for Baby (enhanced) will be introduced. \nSpeakers include: \n\nBill Alexander\, Director of Care and Learning\, Highland Council – Welcome and Introduction\nDr Christine Puckering\, Programme Director\, Mellow Parenting – Why attachment matters?\nProfessor Phil Wilson\, Director\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen – Why is good psycho-social antenatal support important?\nDr Lucy Thompson\, Senior Research Fellow\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen and Dr Jane White\, THRIVE\, MRC/University of Glasgow – Antenatal Parenting Support for Vulnerable Women: an exploratory Randomised Controlled Trial\nDr Marion Henderson\, Senior Investigator Scientist\, MRC/University of Glasgow – An overview of the THRIVE Trial: exploring the impact of Mellow Bumps\, Enhanced Triple P for Baby compared with Care as Usual\n\nFor further information and to book your place\, please email: Bumpstrial@gmail.com \nIf you represent a local parenting support organisation\, please contact us to discuss exhibition opportunities
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/antenatal-parenting-support-for-vulnerable-women-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140908T153000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140807T105920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131318Z
UID:3656-1410168600-1410190200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women
DESCRIPTION:Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women: getting the evidence for effectiveness \nFunded by the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research\, an independent study has evaluated the impact of two antenatal group-based interventions—Mellow Bumps and Chill Out in Pregnancy—designed to improve maternal mental health and sensitivity to the Infant compared with care-as-usual (CAU). Led by Professor Phil Wilson\, now of Aberdeen University\, this is an exciting opportunity to hear from the experts in the field as well as learning the results of the trial. The day will review the evidence for the importance of antenatal intervention for children’s later wellbeing and introduce the two interventions\, as well as other early inter-ventions. THRIVE\, a new trial contrasting Mellow Bumps with Triple P for Baby (enhanced) will be introduced. \nSpeakers include: \n\nBill Alexander\, Director of Care and Learning\, Highland Council – Welcome and Introduction\nDr Christine Puckering\, Programme Director\, Mellow Parenting – Why attachment matters?\nProfessor Phil Wilson\, Director\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen – Why is good psycho-social antenatal support important?\nDr Lucy Thompson\, Senior Research Fellow\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen and Dr Jane White\, THRIVE\, MRC/University of Glasgow – Antenatal Parenting Support for Vulnerable Women: an exploratory Randomised Controlled Trial\nDr Marion Henderson\, Senior Investigator Scientist\, MRC/University of Glasgow – An overview of the THRIVE Trial: exploring the impact of Mellow Bumps\, Enhanced Triple P for Baby compared with Care as Usual\n\nFor further information and to book your place\, please email: Bumpstrial@gmail.com \nIf you represent a local parenting support organisation\, please contact us to discuss exhibition opportunities
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/antenatal-parenting-support-for-vulnerable-women/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140814T193000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140729T135540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140729T135540Z
UID:16262-1408039200-1408044600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Spoonful of Money: Incentivising Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:A Waverley Care ethical conversation \nTHURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM \nST JOHN’S CHURCH \nPRINCES STREET\, EDINBURGH \nTickets: £5 \nAvailable from the Just Festival website: \nwww.justjust.org \nWhere is the line between personal responsibility and public health? NHS Tayside give incentives to encourage people with Hepatitis C to enter into treatment. Is this a good use of NHS resources for the greater good or an undermining of personal responsibility? \nAs part of Just Festival 2014\, a panel of speakers will explore the ethical issues associated with offering financial rewards in healthcare. \nThe event will be chaired by Sheena McDonald and speakers will include John Dillon\, Clinical Lead for NHS Tayside and Professor Kenneth Boyd\, retired medical ethicist. \nVoluntary Health Scotland member Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading charity providing care and support to people living with HIV or Hepatitis C. \nFollow them on Twitter @WaverleyCare  \nwww.waverleycare.org
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/a-spoonful-of-money-incentivising-healthcare-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140814T193000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140729T135540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131318Z
UID:3633-1408039200-1408044600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Spoonful of Money: Incentivising Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:A Waverley Care ethical conversation \nTHURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM \nST JOHN’S CHURCH \nPRINCES STREET\, EDINBURGH \nTickets: £5 \nAvailable from the Just Festival website: \nwww.justjust.org \nWhere is the line between personal responsibility and public health? NHS Tayside give incentives to encourage people with Hepatitis C to enter into treatment. Is this a good use of NHS resources for the greater good or an undermining of personal responsibility? \nAs part of Just Festival 2014\, a panel of speakers will explore the ethical issues associated with offering financial rewards in healthcare. \nThe event will be chaired by Sheena McDonald and speakers will include John Dillon\, Clinical Lead for NHS Tayside and Professor Kenneth Boyd\, retired medical ethicist. \nVoluntary Health Scotland member Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading charity providing care and support to people living with HIV or Hepatitis C. \nFollow them on Twitter @WaverleyCare  \nwww.waverleycare.org
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/a-spoonful-of-money-incentivising-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140626T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140626T153000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140618T105025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140618T105025Z
UID:16260-1403793000-1403796600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Universal Comedy - Stand Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s show time at Universal Comedy and next week their Graduates\, supported by our professional comedy tutor\, will be demonstrating their amazing comedic talents in our Fundraiser Showcase at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. \nEach Graduate has a long-term ill-health condition and has completed a Universal Comedy course to help them develop their core skills\, confidence and self-esteem\, as well as enabling them to see the lighter side of life. \nFor more information\, contact Universal Comedy on 0141 564 1200 or email enquiries@universalcomedy.co.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/universal-comedy-stand-up-2/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140626T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140626T153000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140618T105025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131317Z
UID:3572-1403793000-1403796600@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Universal Comedy - Stand Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s show time at Universal Comedy and next week their Graduates\, supported by our professional comedy tutor\, will be demonstrating their amazing comedic talents in our Fundraiser Showcase at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. \nEach Graduate has a long-term ill-health condition and has completed a Universal Comedy course to help them develop their core skills\, confidence and self-esteem\, as well as enabling them to see the lighter side of life. \nFor more information\, contact Universal Comedy on 0141 564 1200 or email enquiries@universalcomedy.co.uk
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/universal-comedy-stand-up/
LOCATION:Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)\, 350 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140607
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140512T120258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140512T120258Z
UID:16255-1402012800-1402099199@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Taking the Lead
DESCRIPTION:Taking the Lead: Peer Led Approaches for Young People\nby Fast Forward and Crew \nDate: 6th June 2014\, Full Day \nLocation: St. Paul’s and St. George’s\, Edinburgh EH1 3RH \nJoin national charities Fast Forward and Crew for a unique conference showcasing the work carried out by young people in leading\, educating\, mentoring and influencing their peers towards making healthier choices and leading better lives. This conference is for anyone who works towards the health and wellbeing of young people. \nVisit the Eventbrite site for workshop details and tickets >>
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/taking-the-lead-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s and St. George’s\, 10 Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\,  EH1 3RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140607
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140512T120258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131317Z
UID:3483-1402012800-1402099199@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Taking the Lead
DESCRIPTION:Taking the Lead: Peer Led Approaches for Young People\nby Fast Forward and Crew \nDate: 6th June 2014\, Full Day \nLocation: St. Paul’s and St. George’s\, Edinburgh EH1 3RH \nJoin national charities Fast Forward and Crew for a unique conference showcasing the work carried out by young people in leading\, educating\, mentoring and influencing their peers towards making healthier choices and leading better lives. This conference is for anyone who works towards the health and wellbeing of young people. \nVisit the Eventbrite site for workshop details and tickets >>
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/taking-the-lead/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s and St. George’s\, 10 Broughton Street\, Edinburgh\,  EH1 3RH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140528T133000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140408T101952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131316Z
UID:3301-1401269400-1401283800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tobacco & approaches to multiple risk taking behaviours amongst young people
DESCRIPTION:28th May\, Conference Room 3\, Lynebank Hospital\, Dunfermline\nThe theme of the next Youth and Tobacco Forum meeting is  ‘approaches to multiple  risk taking behaviours amongst young people.’ This event is open to anyone with a remit for young people’s and health and wellbeing. The agenda for the event is available here – YTF Agenda \nPlease contact Jennifer Black to register for this free event (jblack@ashscotland.org.uk). \nPresentations confirmed for this meeting include\, with further opportunities for practice sharing\, questions and discussion : \n\nThe Hub Drop-In Project – NHS Fife\nTargeting tobacco cessation through multiple risk behaviours in a vulnerable group – looked after young people – Hannah Dale\, Health Psychologist –  NHS Fife\nTackling smoking prevention with vulnerable young people – Christine Boyle & Natalie Johnstone – NHS Lanarkshire\nWorkshop: Risk Taking Behaviour Policy and Resources – Gael Cochrane\, Children and Families Department\, City of Edinburgh Council\n\n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/tobacco-approaches-to-multiple-risk-taking-behaviours-amongst-young-people/
LOCATION:Lynebank Hospital\, Dunfermline\, KY11 8JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140528T133000
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140408T101952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140408T101952Z
UID:16247-1401269400-1401283800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tobacco & approaches to multiple risk taking behaviours amongst young people
DESCRIPTION:28th May\, Conference Room 3\, Lynebank Hospital\, Dunfermline\nThe theme of the next Youth and Tobacco Forum meeting is  ‘approaches to multiple  risk taking behaviours amongst young people.’ This event is open to anyone with a remit for young people’s and health and wellbeing. The agenda for the event is available here – YTF Agenda \nPlease contact Jennifer Black to register for this free event (jblack@ashscotland.org.uk). \nPresentations confirmed for this meeting include\, with further opportunities for practice sharing\, questions and discussion : \n\nThe Hub Drop-In Project – NHS Fife\nTargeting tobacco cessation through multiple risk behaviours in a vulnerable group – looked after young people – Hannah Dale\, Health Psychologist –  NHS Fife\nTackling smoking prevention with vulnerable young people – Christine Boyle & Natalie Johnstone – NHS Lanarkshire\nWorkshop: Risk Taking Behaviour Policy and Resources – Gael Cochrane\, Children and Families Department\, City of Edinburgh Council\n\n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/tobacco-approaches-to-multiple-risk-taking-behaviours-amongst-young-people-2/
LOCATION:Lynebank Hospital\, Dunfermline\, KY11 8JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140502
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140408T145453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131317Z
UID:3316-1398902400-1398988799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:EVOC ThinkSpace Sessions on Referendum - 3 dates in May 2014
DESCRIPTION:With six months to the Referendum on Scottish Independence EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) are planning three thinkSpace sessions in May to encourage Edinburgh’s third sector organisations to participate in the debate. \nThursday 01 May\, 0900 to 1330 – tools\, techniques and tips engaging your communities. \nThursday 22 May\, 1730 to 1830 – hear from the ‘Yes Scotland’ camp. \nThursday 29 May\,  1730 to 1830 -hear from the ‘Better Together’ camp. \nPlease contact Dianne Morrison to register your interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/evoc-thinkspace-sessions-on-referendum/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOC":MAILTO:dianne.morrison@evoc.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140502
DTSTAMP:20261016T102331
CREATED:20140408T145453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140408T145453Z
UID:16254-1398902400-1398988799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:EVOC ThinkSpace Sessions on Referendum - 3 dates in May 2014
DESCRIPTION:With six months to the Referendum on Scottish Independence EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) are planning three thinkSpace sessions in May to encourage Edinburgh’s third sector organisations to participate in the debate. \nThursday 01 May\, 0900 to 1330 – tools\, techniques and tips engaging your communities. \nThursday 22 May\, 1730 to 1830 – hear from the ‘Yes Scotland’ camp. \nThursday 29 May\,  1730 to 1830 -hear from the ‘Better Together’ camp. \nPlease contact Dianne Morrison to register your interest.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/evoc-thinkspace-sessions-on-referendum-2/
CATEGORIES:VHS Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="EVOC":MAILTO:dianne.morrison@evoc.org.uk
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END:VCALENDAR