POSTPONED- DATE TBC Unpaid Carers and Health Inequalities We invite you to join us on the 15th of September for the next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm and will be chaired by Co-Convenor Paul O'Kane MSP. This meeting will form the AGM […]
As we approach the autumn and winter, we know that it is going to be a difficult time, with many people struggling to cope with the increased cost of living. While CLWs will be a vital support to many people during the coming months, it is also important that they take care of their own […]
The Scottish Community Link Worker Network will be holding a knowledge exchange event on Thursday 1st September from 10am – 12pm. Book your place here. With the current cost of living crisis and the sharp rise in energy bills we know that community link workers will be seeing many who are struggling to meet their […]
Voluntary Health Scotland brings together leaders from some of Scotland’s most important health charities for a timely debate on health inequalities, the right to health and the need for more inclusive healthcare. Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between different groups. Scotland compares poorly on health […]
*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. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** Following on from our successful workshop for […]
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. This online engagement event will focus on equalities and human rights. […]
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. This online engagement event will focus on economy and employment. It […]
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. This online engagement event will focus on local government, housing and […]
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. This online engagement event will focus on social justice and social […]
Join VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss a Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People. Following the Scottish Government's Statement of Intent published in March 2021, they have engaged with a wide range of older people to get their views on their health and social care services, how these have been affected by […]
The Cross Party Group on Mental Health and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will be hosting a joint meeting on the 3rd May chaired by Co-convenor of both groups, Emma Harper MSP. During the meeting, attendees will hear more about health inequalities in relation to mental health in Scotland, particularly in the context […]
In December VHS hosted a workshop in partnership with Evaluation Support Scotland: Demonstrating impact on health inequalities for Community Link Workers. We hope attendees found it useful and have started to think how you could use some of the approaches/tools in your role. We plan to run a follow up peer learning session on this […]
VHS is hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, in person, at our office in Edinburgh on Tuesday 22 March. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us at the Kitchen Table, and are now opening up remaining places more widely. Why a Kitchen Table? As Scotland’s national intermediary and network for the […]
**These events are aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland**. To support CLWs’ wellbeing and to enable CLWs to share learning and good practice, the Scottish Community Link Worker Network will be running two peer support events in early 2022 on these dates: (please book […]
Over the course of 2020 and in January 2021, VHS ran a series of events on ageing well with the Open University. Led by Dr Jitka Vsecteckova, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care with the Open University, with discussion and input from third sector staff, volunteers and older people themselves, these […]
The recently published digital health and care strategy commits to the development of Scotland’s first ever dedicated Data Strategy. It's important that people are at the heart of any developments and that trust is built in how our data is stored and used. The working vision of the Strategy is to ensure health and care […]
**These events are aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland**. To support CLWs’ wellbeing and to enable CLWs to share learning and good practice, the Scottish Community Link Worker Network will be running two peer support events in early 2022 on these dates: (please book […]
On Monday 7th February the Scottish Parliament is holding an engagement event on the draft National Planning Framework (NPF4) consultation. VHS are hosting a break-out session we’d like to invite members to take part in. The Parliament will confirm the start and running times early in January, but meantime we are seeking expressions of interest […]
Join us for the next meeting of this Parliamentary term of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group. The next meeting of the group will take place on Tuesday 1 February at 12.30 online via Zoom and will be chaired by Brian Whittle MSP. Meeting topic: Active, Healthy and Creative Children in Scotland Book your place […]
VHS would like to invite our members to join us on the 25th of January for an online meet up. It has been nearly 2 years that we have been working through a pandemic. As we start 2022, we are asking our members to join us as we look to the year ahead and discuss […]
***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.*** Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a joint learning workshop to help Community Link […]
***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.*** Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a joint learning workshop to help Community Link […]
Creative Coffee Break Conversation: A frame is not a state of mind An event by Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland. “Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between specific population groups. Health inequalities go against the principles of social justice because they are avoidable. They do […]
Creative Coffee Break Conversation: A frame is not a state of mind An event by Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland. “Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between specific population groups. Health inequalities go against the principles of social justice because they are avoidable. They do […]
VHS are delighted that the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities has been re-registered at the Scottish Parliament. Voluntary Health Scotland have been reappointed as the Secretariat of the Group and we welcome new co-convenors: Emma Harper MSP, Paul O'Kane MSP and Brian Whittle MSP. Meeting theme: This meeting will be held online using the platform ZOOM – […]
VHS are delighted that the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities has been re-registered at the Scottish Parliament. Voluntary Health Scotland have been reappointed as the Secretariat of the Group and we welcome new co-convenors: Emma Harper MSP, Emma Harper MSP and Brian Whittle MSP. The next meeting of the group will take place on […]
Join us on Thursday 25th November for our Annual Lecture and AGM (via Zoom). This event is free to attend and open to anyone with an active interest and involvement in health related policy, research or practice. We particularly welcome and encourage staff, trustees and volunteers from our member organisations to attend, as the programme […]
Join us on Thursday 25th November for our Annual Lecture and AGM (via Zoom). This event is free to attend and open to anyone with an active interest and involvement in health related policy, research or practice. We particularly welcome and encourage staff, trustees and volunteers from our member organisations to attend, as the programme […]
Join VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss 'A National Care Service for Scotland Consultation'. The consultation sets out Scottish Government proposals to improve the way social care is delivered in Scotland. Book your place here. The importance of social care services has never been clearer than during the pandemic. Scottish Government want to make […]
Join VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss 'A National Care Service for Scotland Consultation'. The consultation sets out Scottish Government proposals to improve the way social care is delivered in Scotland. Book your place here. The importance of social care services has never been clearer than during the pandemic. Scottish Government want to make […]
Wednesday 6th October 2021 The VHS Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Hosted on Zoom it takes place over one day. As ever, this is a key event in the annual conference calendar, so expect a thought provoking and engaging programme, with excellent speakers, interactive discussions, a range of exhibitors, and our […]
Wednesday 6th October 2021 The VHS Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Hosted on Zoom it takes place over one day. As ever, this is a key event in the annual conference calendar, so expect a thought provoking and engaging programme, with excellent speakers, interactive discussions, a range of exhibitors, and our […]
VHS and MSP's are seeking to re-establish the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities in the Scottish Parliament. The initial meeting will be held on Monday 27th of September with Emma Harper MSP, Brian Whittle MSP and Paul O'Kane MSP. We invite the members of the group to join this meeting as support for the […]
VHS and MSP's are seeking to re-establish the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities in the Scottish Parliament. The initial meeting will be held on Monday 27th of September with Emma Harper MSP, Brian Whittle MSP and Paul O'Kane MSP. We invite the members of the group to join this meeting as support for the […]
We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** In April 2021, VHS launched its briefing report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The report seeks to explore the key barriers and enablers to […]
We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** In April 2021, VHS launched its briefing report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The report seeks to explore the key barriers and enablers to […]
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
"Every child is an artist”: The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People About this Event Join Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland at the event to discuss young people, health and wellbeing. Following on from the event on Older People, this ACHWS event will discuss the role of arts and […]
"Every child is an artist”: The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People About this Event Join Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland at the event to discuss young people, health and wellbeing. Following on from the event on Older People, this ACHWS event will discuss the role of arts and […]
Do you work with the Scottish Parliament or would you like to find out more about how best to engage?Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament post election. With the Scottish election results now announced we want to look at engaging with the Scottish Parliament, its members and processes all while dealing with COVID-19. […]
Do you work with the Scottish Parliament or would you like to find out more about how best to engage?Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament post election. With the Scottish election results now announced we want to look at engaging with the Scottish Parliament, its members and processes all while dealing with COVID-19. […]
Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland's Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. Originally jointly published by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and COSLA in April 2018, the strategy is being reviewed in light of the fast-moving environment […]
Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland's Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. Originally jointly published by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and COSLA in April 2018, the strategy is being reviewed in light of the fast-moving environment […]
This is a Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland event. Book your place here. With a title inspired by a quotation from Georges Braque, at this event we will explore the role arts and culture play in the health, wellbeing and care of older people whether they live independently or in residential/nursing care and for […]
This is a Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland event. Book your place here. With a title inspired by a quotation from Georges Braque, at this event we will explore the role arts and culture play in the health, wellbeing and care of older people whether they live independently or in residential/nursing care and for […]
**** This event is now fully booked**** This 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. Our event is for any third sector organisation or commissioning body interested in exploring the type of evidence third […]
**** This event is now fully booked**** This 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. Our event is for any third sector organisation or commissioning body interested in exploring the type of evidence third […]
This informal event is a further opportunity to engage with researchers from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub. Previous sessions with the same team's input have been very informative and have been highly rated. This latest session will provide an opportunity to consider the implications of their latest research for people’s future health […]
This informal event is a further opportunity to engage with researchers from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub. Previous sessions with the same team's input have been very informative and have been highly rated. This latest session will provide an opportunity to consider the implications of their latest research for people’s future health […]
We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the likely impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** During February VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health […]
We invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the likely impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** During February VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health […]
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
VHS and Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are jointly hosting an online meeting to discuss Art in the Community and the role of Community Link Workers. We would like to bring a range of those working in the arts, health and third sector together for a discussion with Community Link Workers to engage in […]
VHS and Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are jointly hosting an online meeting to discuss Art in the Community and the role of Community Link Workers. We would like to bring a range of those working in the arts, health and third sector together for a discussion with Community Link Workers to engage in […]
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
Over the course of 2020, VHS ran a series of six talk events on ageing well with the Open University. This event will include a brief overview of topics covered over the course of the talks and will include a discussion on how the topic of ageing. Book your place here. We now know about […]
Over the course of 2020, VHS ran a series of six talk events on ageing well with the Open University. This event will include a brief overview of topics covered over the course of the talks and will include a discussion on how the topic of ageing. Book your place here. We now know about […]
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG January meeting on Tuesday 26th January at 6pm online via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Donald Cameron MSP. Topic: Deep social exclusion: dying whilst homeless in Scotland Homelessness is often an indication of severe and multiple disadvantage and complex needs. Scotland has double the […]
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG January meeting on Tuesday 26th January at 6pm online via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Donald Cameron MSP. Topic: Deep social exclusion: dying whilst homeless in Scotland Homelessness is often an indication of severe and multiple disadvantage and complex needs. Scotland has double the […]
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government conducted some research to understand concerns, opportunities and wider experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic with various organisations across Scotland. At this event, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. This event will provide an opportunity […]
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government conducted some research to understand concerns, opportunities and wider experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic with various organisations across Scotland. At this event, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. This event will provide an opportunity […]
Standing Tall – In this talk we discuss the age related changes we have seen in the previous talks to explore further age-related postural alignment changes affecting postural stability and balance, and ways to compensate for 'gravity of ageing'. The talk will be led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of […]
Standing Tall – In this talk we discuss the age related changes we have seen in the previous talks to explore further age-related postural alignment changes affecting postural stability and balance, and ways to compensate for 'gravity of ageing'. The talk will be led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of […]
A free, online event focused on the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Renewing Scotland's Full Potential in a Digital World' which is seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland that will reflect the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. For health charities and the wider third […]
A free, online event focused on the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Renewing Scotland's Full Potential in a Digital World' which is seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland that will reflect the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. For health charities and the wider third […]
#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing View the full programme here. Our 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days, but we encourage you to book for both days to get […]
#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing View the full programme here. Our 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days, but we encourage you to book for both days to get […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the fifth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around physical activity and movement in this talk titled: Move it and breathe. Led by Dr Jitka […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the fifth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around physical activity and movement in this talk titled: Move it and breathe. Led by Dr Jitka […]
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG October meeting and AGM on the 13th October online meeting via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Anas Sarwar MSP. TOPIC: A Human Rights Approach to Inclusion Health Public Health Scotland has just published a report on behalf of a cross-sector, multiagency group on the […]
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG October meeting and AGM on the 13th October online meeting via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Anas Sarwar MSP. TOPIC: A Human Rights Approach to Inclusion Health Public Health Scotland has just published a report on behalf of a cross-sector, multiagency group on the […]
Join VHS and the Poverty Alliance for a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events. We invite you to discuss and share how poverty, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. What has been the response of your organisation? How has this impacted on those […]
Join VHS and the Poverty Alliance for a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events. We invite you to discuss and share how poverty, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. What has been the response of your organisation? How has this impacted on those […]
We invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore your current preoccupations about the continuing pandemic and your hopes, fears and plans for the future. VHS is contributing to a number of Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 working groups now focused on mobilisation, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland's health and […]
We invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore your current preoccupations about the continuing pandemic and your hopes, fears and plans for the future. VHS is contributing to a number of Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 working groups now focused on mobilisation, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland's health and […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková's Ageing Well lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration, kidney & liver function, medication /polypharmacy, drug journey through the body and how to support our body […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková's Ageing Well lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration, kidney & liver function, medication /polypharmacy, drug journey through the body and how to support our body […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova's Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. Led by Dr Jitka […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova's Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. Led by Dr Jitka […]
A free online event in collaboration with members of Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland with the spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. Join us to explore the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to play beyond it. […]
A free online event in collaboration with members of Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland with the spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. Join us to explore the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to play beyond it. […]
Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic. How has the pandemic affected the work of the Scottish Parliament, what is the role of the Committees and MSPs in relation to COVID-19 and what opportunities are there for voluntary health organisations to engage with them during this time? An online round table chaired […]
Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic. How has the pandemic affected the work of the Scottish Parliament, what is the role of the Committees and MSPs in relation to COVID-19 and what opportunities are there for voluntary health organisations to engage with them during this time? An online round table chaired […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public […]
******Fully booked up****** NHS NES Digital Service (NDS) and VHS are partnering to run this joint event exploring health inequalities in the context of the development of digital health. The event will provide the opportunity for voluntary health organisations to engage with NDS and to explore issues and approaches regarding digital health inequalities. The event […]
******Fully booked up****** NHS NES Digital Service (NDS) and VHS are partnering to run this joint event exploring health inequalities in the context of the development of digital health. The event will provide the opportunity for voluntary health organisations to engage with NDS and to explore issues and approaches regarding digital health inequalities. The event […]
Join the Public Health Scotland Food Insecurity Working Group and Voluntary Health Scotland for our partnership event. Book your place here. Food insecurity has been an issue for a significant proportion of Scotland’s population for many years and now COVID-19 has caused the issue to become further entrenched. We understand that food insecurity under COVID-19 […]
Join the Public Health Scotland Food Insecurity Working Group and Voluntary Health Scotland for our partnership event. Book your place here. Food insecurity has been an issue for a significant proportion of Scotland’s population for many years and now COVID-19 has caused the issue to become further entrenched. We understand that food insecurity under COVID-19 […]
Being the leader of a health charity in the current climate has never been more of a challenge. Join Animate Consulting and VHS on June 3rd for this jointly facilitated, health sector specific meeting hosted by VHS and ACOSVO, and discuss the leadership challenges you face as you steer your organisation through COVID-19. The discussion […]
Being the leader of a health charity in the current climate has never been more of a challenge. Join Animate Consulting and VHS on June 3rd for this jointly facilitated, health sector specific meeting hosted by VHS and ACOSVO, and discuss the leadership challenges you face as you steer your organisation through COVID-19. The discussion […]
As Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities VHS is pleased to announce the group's first online meeting on Thursday 14th May 2020. Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG will chair. The meeting will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities in Scotland, with guest speaker Diane Stockton, Acting […]
As Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities VHS is pleased to announce the group's first online meeting on Thursday 14th May 2020. Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG will chair. The meeting will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities in Scotland, with guest speaker Diane Stockton, Acting […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the first in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public Health with special interest in Ageing, Dementia, Exercise and Mental […]
Join VHS and the Open University for the first in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public Health with special interest in Ageing, Dementia, Exercise and Mental […]
VHS are teaming up with ACOSVO to bring together third sector leaders of health organisations to discuss the impact of Covid- 19. Join us on Monday 27th April at 12pm to this virtual meet up to discuss leadership with a particular focus on leading for health at this uncertain and turbulent time. This meeting is […]
VHS are teaming up with ACOSVO to bring together third sector leaders of health organisations to discuss the impact of Covid- 19. Join us on Monday 27th April at 12pm to this virtual meet up to discuss leadership with a particular focus on leading for health at this uncertain and turbulent time. This meeting is […]
Join us on zoom to discuss the findings in our briefing paper about the voluntary health sector responses to COVID-19. VHS has conducted a survey of our member organisations and wider network to help establish the impact COVID-19 is having on the health and wellbeing of people supported by organisations and on organisations’ own ability […]
Join us on zoom to discuss the findings in our briefing paper about the voluntary health sector responses to COVID-19. VHS has conducted a survey of our member organisations and wider network to help establish the impact COVID-19 is having on the health and wellbeing of people supported by organisations and on organisations’ own ability […]
VHS are hosting a joint meeting with NES Digital Service- NHS National Education Scotland, to discuss the digital divide implications of Covid-19 on health. VHS and NHS NES are keen to hear how third sector organisations and the people they support are affected by the way the current crisis is driving many services and activities […]
VHS are hosting a joint meeting with NES Digital Service- NHS National Education Scotland, to discuss the digital divide implications of Covid-19 on health. VHS and NHS NES are keen to hear how third sector organisations and the people they support are affected by the way the current crisis is driving many services and activities […]
VHS 2nd Members Meet Up on Zoom Wednesday 1 April at 2-3pm VHS would like to invite you to our first virtual members meet up on Wednesday 1 April at 2pm via Zoom. During this challenging time we want to offer a space to connect and share with other VHS members. VHS is keen to hear […]
VHS 2nd Members Meet Up on Zoom Wednesday 1 April at 2-3pm VHS would like to invite you to our first virtual members meet up on Wednesday 1 April at 2pm via Zoom. During this challenging time we want to offer a space to connect and share with other VHS members. VHS is keen to hear […]
VHS Members Meet Up on Zoom Tuesday 31 March at 11am- 12pm VHS would like to invite you to our first virtual members meet up on Tuesday 31st March at 11am via Zoom. During this challenging time we want to offer a space to connect and share with other VHS members. VHS is keen to […]
VHS Members Meet Up on Zoom Tuesday 31 March at 11am- 12pm VHS would like to invite you to our first virtual members meet up on Tuesday 31st March at 11am via Zoom. During this challenging time we want to offer a space to connect and share with other VHS members. VHS is keen to […]
It is with regret that ACHWS and VHS have decided to postpone the seminar on culture, loneliness and social isolation that was due to take place in Perth on 31st March. Postponement is in the interest of everyone’s health and wellbeing. Thank you for understanding. A new date will be announced shortly. ************************** Arts Culture […]
It is with regret that ACHWS and VHS have decided to postpone the seminar on culture, loneliness and social isolation that was due to take place in Perth on 31st March. Postponement is in the interest of everyone’s health and wellbeing. Thank you for understanding. A new date will be announced shortly. ************************** Arts Culture […]
This interactive workshop will present a model to measure the third sector’s contribution to addressing inequalities, in particular health inequalities. The model (co-produced by national and local voluntary and community health organisations and commissioners) aims to support third sector organisations to explain, measure and prove their contribution to tackling inequalities. The longer term aim is […]
This interactive workshop will present a model to measure the third sector’s contribution to addressing inequalities, in particular health inequalities. The model (co-produced by national and local voluntary and community health organisations and commissioners) aims to support third sector organisations to explain, measure and prove their contribution to tackling inequalities. The longer term aim is […]
The Scottish Government’s vision for the future of primary care is for multi-disciplinary teams, made up of a variety of health professionals, working together to support people in their community and to give GPs more time to spend with patients in specific need of their expertise. But what does this mean in a rural context, […]
The Scottish Government’s vision for the future of primary care is for multi-disciplinary teams, made up of a variety of health professionals, working together to support people in their community and to give GPs more time to spend with patients in specific need of their expertise. But what does this mean in a rural context, […]
The Health and Sport Committee has launched a consultation into the experiences of social care in Scotland. VHS are hosting a roundtable meeting which will provide an opportunity for VHS members to hear more about the Consultation from Susan Brown the Assistant Clerk to the Health and Sport Committee. It will also provide an opportunity […]
The Health and Sport Committee has launched a consultation into the experiences of social care in Scotland. VHS are hosting a roundtable meeting which will provide an opportunity for VHS members to hear more about the Consultation from Susan Brown the Assistant Clerk to the Health and Sport Committee. It will also provide an opportunity […]
Join us for an opportunity for CPG members to engage with a practical approach to addressing health inequalities in a clinical setting. The charity Art in Hospital enables patients to develop their own creativity through participation in a visual arts programme in hospitals, care homes and the community. Established in 1991, they create strong links […]
Join us for an opportunity for CPG members to engage with a practical approach to addressing health inequalities in a clinical setting. The charity Art in Hospital enables patients to develop their own creativity through participation in a visual arts programme in hospitals, care homes and the community. Established in 1991, they create strong links […]
The next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place at 6pm on the 21st January. Richard Lyle MSP, Co Convenor of the CPG, will chair the meeting. We will hear from the following people: Martin Tod, Chief Executive, Men’s Health Forum – the men’s health charity that researches, raises awareness, […]
The next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place at 6pm on the 21st January. Richard Lyle MSP, Co Convenor of the CPG, will chair the meeting. We will hear from the following people: Martin Tod, Chief Executive, Men’s Health Forum – the men’s health charity that researches, raises awareness, […]
A not to be missed opportunity to listen to two substantive presentations from Dr William Bird and Dr Roy Robertson, two GPS who have occupied the front line in addressing health inequalities for many years and continue to be in the vanguard of changing how we think and act on prevention and harm reduction. This […]
A not to be missed opportunity to listen to two substantive presentations from Dr William Bird and Dr Roy Robertson, two GPS who have occupied the front line in addressing health inequalities for many years and continue to be in the vanguard of changing how we think and act on prevention and harm reduction. This […]
For the third year running, VHS is holding a Parliamentary Reception to promote and celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities, of which we are Secretariat. Sponsored by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, and supported by NHS Health Scotland, the reception takes place in the Garden Lobby of the […]
For the third year running, VHS is holding a Parliamentary Reception to promote and celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities, of which we are Secretariat. Sponsored by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG, and supported by NHS Health Scotland, the reception takes place in the Garden Lobby of the […]
This is the second in our series of cross-sectoral round tables on this topic. The project is a collaboration between VHS and Support in Mind Scotland, with the support of Faith in Older People, and kindly hosted by the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh. The first round table explored the serious gaps in awareness, policy […]
This is the second in our series of cross-sectoral round tables on this topic. The project is a collaboration between VHS and Support in Mind Scotland, with the support of Faith in Older People, and kindly hosted by the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh. The first round table explored the serious gaps in awareness, policy […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 5pm to hold the AGM and a normal business meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. VHS is Secretariat of the Group. As well as the short AGM, at the meeting we will hear […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 1 October 2019 at 5pm to hold the AGM and a normal business meeting. The meeting will be chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. VHS is Secretariat of the Group. As well as the short AGM, at the meeting we will hear […]
What do we understand by the Right to Health? What efforts are being made to make the Right a reality? What does all this mean in practice for our work as people and organisations working to tackle health inequalities and enable a healthier, fairer Scotland? This year's Annual Conference will explore these important questions […]
What do we understand by the Right to Health? What efforts are being made to make the Right a reality? What does all this mean in practice for our work as people and organisations working to tackle health inequalities and enable a healthier, fairer Scotland? This year's Annual Conference will explore these important questions […]
Book your place here The profile of health protection has increased significantly in recent years with issues such as immunisation, food borne infections, pandemic flu, healthcare associated infection and communicable diseases regularly being in the public eye. Preventing and controlling infection is a crucial part of health protection. It includes preventing the transmission of communicable […]
Book your place here The profile of health protection has increased significantly in recent years with issues such as immunisation, food borne infections, pandemic flu, healthcare associated infection and communicable diseases regularly being in the public eye. Preventing and controlling infection is a crucial part of health protection. It includes preventing the transmission of communicable […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 18th June 2019 in a joint meeting with the Lung Health Cross Party Group to discuss inequalities in relation to lung health in Scotland. The meeting will be jointly chaired by Donald Cameron MSP, Co-Convenor of the Health Inequalities CPG and Emma Harper MSP Convenor of […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 18th June 2019 in a joint meeting with the Lung Health Cross Party Group to discuss inequalities in relation to lung health in Scotland. The meeting will be jointly chaired by Donald Cameron MSP, Co-Convenor of the Health Inequalities CPG and Emma Harper MSP Convenor of […]
VHS is hosting an afternoon Sounding Board so that third sector organisations can find out more about Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government consultation, ask questions and share their views. At the Sounding Board we will hear from Robert Girvan and Mark McAllister from the Scottish Government Public Health Reform Team. Public Health Scotland will be Scotland’s […]
VHS is hosting an afternoon Sounding Board so that third sector organisations can find out more about Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government consultation, ask questions and share their views. At the Sounding Board we will hear from Robert Girvan and Mark McAllister from the Scottish Government Public Health Reform Team. Public Health Scotland will be Scotland’s […]
Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Tuesday 14 May 2019 The Studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow ****FULLY BOOKED**** This full-day conference will explore good practice in volunteering where it is delivered by NHS and third sector working together. The focus will be primarily on volunteering in NHS settings, in particular hospitals. We aim […]
Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Tuesday 14 May 2019 The Studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow ****FULLY BOOKED**** This full-day conference will explore good practice in volunteering where it is delivered by NHS and third sector working together. The focus will be primarily on volunteering in NHS settings, in particular hospitals. We aim […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 30th April 2019 to discuss poverty in relation to health inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Richard Lyle MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. VHS is Secretariat of the Group. Speakers are Douglas Hamilton, Chair of the Poverty and Equalities Commission and Wendy Hearty, Project Manager for […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on Tuesday 30th April 2019 to discuss poverty in relation to health inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Richard Lyle MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. VHS is Secretariat of the Group. Speakers are Douglas Hamilton, Chair of the Poverty and Equalities Commission and Wendy Hearty, Project Manager for […]
This cross-sectoral round table is a collaboration between VHS, Support in Mind Scotland and Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh. There is an urgent need to shine a light into the evident chasm into which people fall at age 65 if they either have a long-standing mental health condition (e.g. schizophrenia) or if they develop one […]
This cross-sectoral round table is a collaboration between VHS, Support in Mind Scotland and Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh. There is an urgent need to shine a light into the evident chasm into which people fall at age 65 if they either have a long-standing mental health condition (e.g. schizophrenia) or if they develop one […]
This free to attend briefing and discussion event is a joint collaboration between VHS and the Scottish Rural Health Partnership. The event will explore a range of topics concerning the relationship between cultural interventions and our health and wellbeing, with the focus on rural Scotland. Engagement with culture and the arts has tangible effects on people’s […]
This free to attend briefing and discussion event is a joint collaboration between VHS and the Scottish Rural Health Partnership. The event will explore a range of topics concerning the relationship between cultural interventions and our health and wellbeing, with the focus on rural Scotland. Engagement with culture and the arts has tangible effects on people’s […]
VHS MEMBERS ARE WARMLY INVITED TO AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING Thursday 28 February 2019, 13.00 to 15.15 A free event for all VHS Members. Includes a networking lunch, Extraordinary General Meeting and a session where our two speakers, Paul Okroj and Gina Alexander, will explore rights, equalities and people’s stories. The purpose of the Extraordinary […]
VHS MEMBERS ARE WARMLY INVITED TO AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING Thursday 28 February 2019, 13.00 to 15.15 A free event for all VHS Members. Includes a networking lunch, Extraordinary General Meeting and a session where our two speakers, Paul Okroj and Gina Alexander, will explore rights, equalities and people’s stories. The purpose of the Extraordinary […]
Briefing and discussion An opportunity for third sector organisations to actively engage with Audit Scotland on their latest progress report and recommendations on integration: Health and Social Care Integration: Update on Progress published 15th November 2018. The report says significant changes are required in the way that health and care services are delivered and that […]
Briefing and discussion An opportunity for third sector organisations to actively engage with Audit Scotland on their latest progress report and recommendations on integration: Health and Social Care Integration: Update on Progress published 15th November 2018. The report says significant changes are required in the way that health and care services are delivered and that […]
This partnership event with the Scottish Rural Health Partnership(SRHP) aims to shine a light on health issues distinctive to rural and remote areas in Scotland and to give space to explore collaborative approaches to addressing these issues. Topics likely to be discussed include access to services, stigma, social isolation, loneliness, suicide and an ageing population. […]
This partnership event with the Scottish Rural Health Partnership(SRHP) aims to shine a light on health issues distinctive to rural and remote areas in Scotland and to give space to explore collaborative approaches to addressing these issues. Topics likely to be discussed include access to services, stigma, social isolation, loneliness, suicide and an ageing population. […]
Public health is about helping people to stay healthy, and protecting them from threats to their health. Public health is another way of talking about improving health and wellbeing in our communities, but the language and organisation of public health can often seem far removed from third sector endeavours to support people’s health and wellbeing. Is public […]
Public health is about helping people to stay healthy, and protecting them from threats to their health. Public health is another way of talking about improving health and wellbeing in our communities, but the language and organisation of public health can often seem far removed from third sector endeavours to support people’s health and wellbeing. Is public […]
Following on from the VHS Annual conference exploring a possible ‘Manifesto for culture, health and wellbeing’ and as part of VHS’s commitment to keep the conversation going on culture and health, we will have a small gathering to look at the next steps. The meeting will take place on Monday 4th of February at 12.30pm […]
Following on from the VHS Annual conference exploring a possible ‘Manifesto for culture, health and wellbeing’ and as part of VHS’s commitment to keep the conversation going on culture and health, we will have a small gathering to look at the next steps. The meeting will take place on Monday 4th of February at 12.30pm […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on the 31st January 2019 to discuss loneliness and social isolation in relation to health inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie MSP, will present to the meeting on the launch of the Connected Scotland Strategy The full […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet on the 31st January 2019 to discuss loneliness and social isolation in relation to health inequalities. The meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie MSP, will present to the meeting on the launch of the Connected Scotland Strategy The full […]
On the evening of Tuesday 11th December the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group will celebrate its work at a reception in the Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby, sponsored by Donald Cameron MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. We are delighted to have Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing as our guest speaker. A number of […]
On the evening of Tuesday 11th December the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group will celebrate its work at a reception in the Scottish Parliament Garden Lobby, sponsored by Donald Cameron MSP, Co-Convenor of the CPG. We are delighted to have Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing as our guest speaker. A number of […]
SOLD OUT. We now have a waiting list for places- click book now to join the waiting list. BOOK NOW to secure your place at Get The Picture: Culture, Health and Wellbeing - our 2018 conference, taking place in Edinburgh's John McIntyre conference centre. This is your opportunity to join with health charities, other voluntary and community […]
SOLD OUT. We now have a waiting list for places- click book now to join the waiting list. BOOK NOW to secure your place at Get The Picture: Culture, Health and Wellbeing - our 2018 conference, taking place in Edinburgh's John McIntyre conference centre. This is your opportunity to join with health charities, other voluntary and community […]
The next meeting of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group will take place on the evening of Tuesday 30th October in the Scottish Parliament in Committee Room 6. This meeting will be chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the Group. This meeting will discuss Mental Health Inequalities. We are delighted that we will hear […]
The next meeting of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group will take place on the evening of Tuesday 30th October in the Scottish Parliament in Committee Room 6. This meeting will be chaired by Anas Sarwar MSP, Co-Convenor of the Group. This meeting will discuss Mental Health Inequalities. We are delighted that we will hear […]
We are told that extensive planning is under way to prepare the health service for a no-deal Brexit scenario in England. But what about Brexit’s implications for health and social care in Scotland – how much do we know and understand? At this event there will be a full briefing from Erin McGinley from the […]
We are told that extensive planning is under way to prepare the health service for a no-deal Brexit scenario in England. But what about Brexit’s implications for health and social care in Scotland – how much do we know and understand? At this event there will be a full briefing from Erin McGinley from the […]
We are set to hold a fascinating international exchange of views and experiences over lunch, in a round table discussion with Paula Baker, Manager of the Braemar Charitable Trust, Hamilton, New Zealand. Paula is coming to Edinburgh this September for the Social Enterprise World Forum and reached out to VHS to say 'kia ora!' and to ask for some help in building connections with our voluntary […]
We are set to hold a fascinating international exchange of views and experiences over lunch, in a round table discussion with Paula Baker, Manager of the Braemar Charitable Trust, Hamilton, New Zealand. Paula is coming to Edinburgh this September for the Social Enterprise World Forum and reached out to VHS to say 'kia ora!' and to ask for some help in building connections with our voluntary […]
The third sector is a key collaborator in Scotland’s ambitious new Digital Health and Care Strategy. At this free, important and practical event organised by the ALLIANCE, SCVO, CCPS and VHS you will find out about the next steps for implementing that Strategy and discuss what actions your organisation (and the third sector could collectively) […]
The third sector is a key collaborator in Scotland’s ambitious new Digital Health and Care Strategy. At this free, important and practical event organised by the ALLIANCE, SCVO, CCPS and VHS you will find out about the next steps for implementing that Strategy and discuss what actions your organisation (and the third sector could collectively) […]
VHS is holding another round table to facilitate engagement between Audit Scotland and members of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Collaborative. Hosted at the Audit Scotland offices in Edinburgh, this timely meeting takes place not long before the formal publication of Audit Scotland's second report on Health and Social Care Integration. The aim […]
VHS is holding another round table to facilitate engagement between Audit Scotland and members of the Third Sector Health and Social Care Collaborative. Hosted at the Audit Scotland offices in Edinburgh, this timely meeting takes place not long before the formal publication of Audit Scotland's second report on Health and Social Care Integration. The aim […]
Tomorrow’s World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health New date announced: Thursday 14th June! How 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 […]
Tomorrow’s World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health New date announced: Thursday 14th June! How 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 […]
The Cross-Party Group on Health Equalities and the Cross-Party Group on Improving Scotland’s Health 2021 and Beyond are delighted to invite you to a joint meeting on Tuesday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm in Committee Room 4 of The Scottish Parliament. The meeting will explore health inequalities and the right to health, with a […]
The Cross-Party Group on Health Equalities and the Cross-Party Group on Improving Scotland’s Health 2021 and Beyond are delighted to invite you to a joint meeting on Tuesday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm in Committee Room 4 of The Scottish Parliament. The meeting will explore health inequalities and the right to health, with a […]
Join Nourish Scotland and Voluntary Health Scotland on 22nd May to discuss how the reform of Healthy Start into Best Start Foods in Scotland can best benefit our low-income families. We will hear from the Scottish Government’s Welfare Foods team about their proposals for a new Best Start Foods scheme, and from Sandra Passmore from […]
Join Nourish Scotland and Voluntary Health Scotland on 22nd May to discuss how the reform of Healthy Start into Best Start Foods in Scotland can best benefit our low-income families. We will hear from the Scottish Government’s Welfare Foods team about their proposals for a new Best Start Foods scheme, and from Sandra Passmore from […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 3rd May 2018 at 1pm. This meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. The main topic for discussion will be fuel poverty and health inequalities, hearing from: Lisa Glass, Senior Campaigns and Policy Officer, Shelter Scotland: Health inequalities, fuel poverty, and […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 3rd May 2018 at 1pm. This meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. The main topic for discussion will be fuel poverty and health inequalities, hearing from: Lisa Glass, Senior Campaigns and Policy Officer, Shelter Scotland: Health inequalities, fuel poverty, and […]
Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health WE 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. How is our technologically enabled, globalised and digital society changing our understanding of mental health and wellbeing? Can we predict what […]
Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health WE 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. How is our technologically enabled, globalised and digital society changing our understanding of mental health and wellbeing? Can we predict what […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 25th January 2018. The main topic for discussion is Scotland's new Health and Social Care Standards and their importance in relation to health inequalities. Our two speakers are Dr Fiona Wardell of Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Henry Mathias of the Care Inspectorate. Agenda […]
The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 25th January 2018. The main topic for discussion is Scotland's new Health and Social Care Standards and their importance in relation to health inequalities. Our two speakers are Dr Fiona Wardell of Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Henry Mathias of the Care Inspectorate. Agenda […]
The next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7th December 2017 at 1pm in Committee Room 2. Meeting Topic: “What can arts and culture do for health inequalities? Developing A Culture Strategy for Scotland” We are delighted that Leonie Bell, Head of Culture Strategy […]
The next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7th December 2017 at 1pm in Committee Room 2. Meeting Topic: “What can arts and culture do for health inequalities? Developing A Culture Strategy for Scotland” We are delighted that Leonie Bell, Head of Culture Strategy […]
VHS will host our annual conference and AGM on the 16th November 2017 in Glasgow. Book your place here Real: something that actually exists, is not imagined, invented or theoretical Realistic: representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life There may be broad consensus around the need to co-create health with people […]
VHS will host our annual conference and AGM on the 16th November 2017 in Glasgow. Book your place here Real: something that actually exists, is not imagined, invented or theoretical Realistic: representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life There may be broad consensus around the need to co-create health with people […]
Join us on the 26 October for the AGM of the Health Inequalities Cross Party group in the Scottish Parliament. Mona Vaghefian from Cancer Research will present on ‘Obesity and Cancer: inequalities and opportunities' The meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. Please register your attendance by contacting Lauren Blair.
Join us on the 26 October for the AGM of the Health Inequalities Cross Party group in the Scottish Parliament. Mona Vaghefian from Cancer Research will present on ‘Obesity and Cancer: inequalities and opportunities' The meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. Please register your attendance by contacting Lauren Blair.
We are delighted to host an evening reception in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament kindly sponsored by Clare Haughey MSP. The reception will celebrate the work of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group which VHS are the secretariat for. More information will be announced shortly. Please contact Lauren Blair if you would like […]
We are delighted to host an evening reception in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament kindly sponsored by Clare Haughey MSP. The reception will celebrate the work of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group which VHS are the secretariat for. More information will be announced shortly. Please contact Lauren Blair if you would like […]
