VHS Annual Conference and AGM 2018
John McIntyre Conference Centre Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomSOLD 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 […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM: October 2018
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe 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 […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM: October 2018
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe 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 […]
Brexit and Health Briefing
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomWe 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 […]
Brexit and Health Briefing
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomWe 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 […]
Connecting Health in Scotland and New Zealand
QNIS 31 Castle Terrace,, Edinburgh, United KingdomWe 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 […]
Connecting Health in Scotland and New Zealand
QNIS 31 Castle Terrace,, Edinburgh, United KingdomWe 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 […]
Implementing the Digital Health and Care Strategy across the third sector
Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomThe 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) […]
Implementing the Digital Health and Care Strategy across the third sector
Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomThe 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) […]
Third Sector Health and Social Care Collaborative Round Table with Audit Scotland
Audit Scotland 102 West Port, EdinburghVHS 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 […]
Third Sector Health and Social Care Collaborative Round Table with Audit Scotland
Audit Scotland 102 West Port, EdinburghVHS 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
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomTomorrow’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
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomTomorrow’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 […]
Joint Cross Party Group Meeting: Health Inequalities and Improving Scotland’s Health
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 […]
Joint Cross Party Group Meeting: Health Inequalities and Improving Scotland’s Health
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 […]
Best Start Foods: making the most of the Healthy Start reform
Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
Best Start Foods: making the most of the Healthy Start reform
Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: May 2018
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe 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 […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: May 2018
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe 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
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomTomorrow’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
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomTomorrow’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 […]
A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
Scottish Event Campus SEC GlasgowVHS 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 […]
A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
Scottish Event Campus SEC GlasgowVHS 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 […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: January 2018
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe 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 […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: January 2018
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe 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 […]
