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November 2019
VHS Annual Lecture and AGM 2019
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 event is free to attend and open to anyone with an active interest and involvement in health policy or practice. It includes a buffet lunch…
Parliamentary Reception: Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
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 Scottish Parliament on the evening of Tuesday 5th November. We are pleased to welcome Dr Johanna Hanefeld to present on WHO’s Healthy, Prosperous Lives for…
October 2019
Falling off a cliff at 65: mental health in later life – second round table
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 and practice concerning the health and care needs of people aged 65+ who have serious mental health issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression.…
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM 2019
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 from David Cullum from the Health and Sport Committee on ‘What should Primary Care look like for the next Generation?’ For more information about the…
September 2019
Annual Conference 2019: Realising the Right to Health
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 and will be of relevance to VHS members, other third sector organisations involved in health, health and social care partnerships, NHS boards, other public services…
August 2019
Third Sector Round Table: Preventing and Controlling Infection in Community Settings
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 diseases and managing outbreaks and the other incidents which threaten the public health. This round table is an opportunity for third sector organisations to discuss…
June 2019
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Joint Meeting with Lung Health Cross Party Group
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 Lung Health CPG. More information on speakers will be announced shortly. If you wish to attend or have any questions, please contact Lauren Blair.
Public Health Scotland Consultation: Third Sector Sounding Board
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 lead national agency for improving and protecting health and wellbeing and will drive forward Scotland’s six national public health priorities . The new agency is a key…
May 2019
Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
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 to raise the profile of volunteering in health, celebrate what works well, be open and honest about issues and challenges, and look to the future…
April 2019
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: Poverty and Health
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 Scottish Basic Income Feasibility Study. Douglas will update on the work of the Commission and Wendy will report on the new report exploring the…