The Wellbeing Alliance: Tackling Public Health Prevention from the Inside out
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomHealth problems and GP consultations involving mental health issues are more than twice as prevalent in deprived areas as affluent areas, and are the commonest co morbidity. Depression is recorded in 1:6 patients with chronic conditions in Scotland. How can people in low states of mind hear public health messages and are they likely to […]
Working Towards A Collaborative Culture
The Scottish Government Victoria Quay, Commercial Street, Edinburgh , City of Edinburgh, United KingdomA FREE event to connect leaders across public and third sectors, facilitate dialogue and explore some of the myths of each others’ sectors. Co-produced by Voluntary Health Scotland, The Scottish Government Third Sector Unit, ACOSVO and Children in Scotland.
Working Towards A Collaborative Culture
The Scottish Government Victoria Quay, Commercial Street, Edinburgh , City of Edinburgh, United KingdomA FREE event to connect leaders across public and third sectors, facilitate dialogue and explore some of the myths of each others’ sectors. Co-produced by Voluntary Health Scotland, The Scottish Government Third Sector Unit, ACOSVO and Children in Scotland.
QNIS 2015 Conference
Dunblane Hydro Perth Road, Dunblane, United KingdomCommunity Nurses: Transforming Lives, Supporting Communities, Facilitating Change 26th March 2015 08.30 Coffee and registration 09.00 Welcome/introduction Jane Walker & Clare Cable Humanising care experience Brendan McCormack Person-centred care: Mamie’s Story & Playlist for Life Sally Magnusson 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee 11.00 – 12:30 Workshops (click for more information): Transforming lives Supporting communities Facilitating change […]
QNIS 2015 Conference
Dunblane Hydro Perth Road, Dunblane, United KingdomCommunity Nurses: Transforming Lives, Supporting Communities, Facilitating Change 26th March 2015 08.30 Coffee and registration 09.00 Welcome/introduction Jane Walker & Clare Cable Humanising care experience Brendan McCormack Person-centred care: Mamie’s Story & Playlist for Life Sally Magnusson 10.30 – 11.00 Coffee 11.00 – 12:30 Workshops (click for more information): Transforming lives Supporting communities Facilitating change […]
Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomMinisterial address: Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement & Mental Health Hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP Fairfax Somerville Room, The Scottish Parliament Our evening reception will be held at the Scottish Parliament, kindly hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP on Wednesday the 18th of March. The purpose of the event is to come together […]
Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomMinisterial address: Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement & Mental Health Hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP Fairfax Somerville Room, The Scottish Parliament Our evening reception will be held at the Scottish Parliament, kindly hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP on Wednesday the 18th of March. The purpose of the event is to come together […]
Universal Comedy Presents: ‘The Clinic’ – An Afternoon of Serious Stand-up
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United KingdomUniversal Comedy, a unique Scottish Charity changing the lives of people with ill health through comedy, returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with ‘The Clinic’. Showcasing Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and compered by professional comedian and comedy tutor Viv Gee, The Clinic - An Afternoon of Serious […]
Universal Comedy Presents: ‘The Clinic’ – An Afternoon of Serious Stand-up
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United KingdomUniversal Comedy, a unique Scottish Charity changing the lives of people with ill health through comedy, returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with ‘The Clinic’. Showcasing Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and compered by professional comedian and comedy tutor Viv Gee, The Clinic - An Afternoon of Serious […]
Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference
Latest News & BlogsThursday 12th March 2015, 9.30am to 4pm The Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Info: The 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 […]
Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference
Latest News & BlogsThursday 12th March 2015, 9.30am to 4pm The Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Info: The 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 […]
Trellis National Conference
Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth , United KingdomDate: Tuesday 12th March 2015 Time: 9.30 to 16.00 Venue: Bield at Blackruthven, Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Cost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) The Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth, on Thursday 12th March. The […]
Trellis National Conference
Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth , United KingdomDate: Tuesday 12th March 2015 Time: 9.30 to 16.00 Venue: Bield at Blackruthven, Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Cost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) The Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth, on Thursday 12th March. The […]
Learning Exchange: national and local organisations involved in health
LEARNING_EXCHANGE_KNOWING_ME_KNOWING_YOU-19_AUG_2014_FINALKnowing Me Knowing You2 Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 13.00 - 16.00 IET Teacher Building, St Enoch's Square, Glasgow Free event including networking lunch Who should attend: Government and NHS decision makers and policy makers, and voluntary and community health organisations Real life stories of the impact of policies will be shared by community and voluntary […]
Learning Exchange: national and local organisations involved in health
LEARNING_EXCHANGE_KNOWING_ME_KNOWING_YOU-19_AUG_2014_FINALKnowing Me Knowing You2 Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 13.00 - 16.00 IET Teacher Building, St Enoch's Square, Glasgow Free event including networking lunch Who should attend: Government and NHS decision makers and policy makers, and voluntary and community health organisations Real life stories of the impact of policies will be shared by community and voluntary […]
Optimists Network at The Gathering
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomAre you an optimist about asset based approaches? Does all the current talk of transforming public services through an asset based approach grab your attention and excite you - or does it leave you scratching your head in puzzlement or a panic as to what it all actually means? Our introduction to the Optimists Network […]
Optimists Network at The Gathering
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomAre you an optimist about asset based approaches? Does all the current talk of transforming public services through an asset based approach grab your attention and excite you - or does it leave you scratching your head in puzzlement or a panic as to what it all actually means? Our introduction to the Optimists Network […]
Public Health Review Third Sector Sounding Board
Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomA review of public health is currently underway in Scotland. Called for by Scottish Ministers in November last year, the review is being carried out by an expert review group, which includes Voluntary Health Scotland. The review group, chaired by Dr Hamish Wilson, met in December 2014 and will meet monthly, aiming to report to […]
Public Health Review Third Sector Sounding Board
Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomA review of public health is currently underway in Scotland. Called for by Scottish Ministers in November last year, the review is being carried out by an expert review group, which includes Voluntary Health Scotland. The review group, chaired by Dr Hamish Wilson, met in December 2014 and will meet monthly, aiming to report to […]
Embodied persons: drawing on wholeness and creativity in professional practice
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, United KingdomAn ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
Embodied persons: drawing on wholeness and creativity in professional practice
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, United KingdomAn ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
What more can public services do to reduce inequalities in Scotland?
Social Justice and tackling inequality are top of the agenda. We know that our public services need to adapt and both the Christie Commission and Smith Commission give us a framework for how. Within this context, how do we retain the best of our universal services while also supporting them to combat inequality? We have not succeeded so […]
What more can public services do to reduce inequalities in Scotland?
Social Justice and tackling inequality are top of the agenda. We know that our public services need to adapt and both the Christie Commission and Smith Commission give us a framework for how. Within this context, how do we retain the best of our universal services while also supporting them to combat inequality? We have not succeeded so […]
Celebrating Success
Voluntary Health Scotland are holding an invite only event to celebrate the success of Digital Inclusion for Health and Learning to Lead in HealthVHS Celebrating Success 15:00 17:00 Thursday 11 Dec 2014 The Lighthouse 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU Digital Inclusion for Health VHS in partnership with the graphics coop developed new websites for 10 VHS member organisations. […]
Celebrating Success
Voluntary Health Scotland are holding an invite only event to celebrate the success of Digital Inclusion for Health and Learning to Lead in HealthVHS Celebrating Success 15:00 17:00 Thursday 11 Dec 2014 The Lighthouse 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU Digital Inclusion for Health VHS in partnership with the graphics coop developed new websites for 10 VHS member organisations. […]
HEALTH, WELLBEING AND YOUR BRAIN
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomHEALTH, WELLBEING AND YOUR BRAIN Symposium – join the debate Networking Lunch – connect with others Annual General Meeting – get involved A healthy, connected brain is key to people’s wellbeing, not least in later life. What influences the brain’s development from the moment we are conceived? What role do our genes, environments and life […]
HEALTH, WELLBEING AND YOUR BRAIN
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomHEALTH, WELLBEING AND YOUR BRAIN Symposium – join the debate Networking Lunch – connect with others Annual General Meeting – get involved A healthy, connected brain is key to people’s wellbeing, not least in later life. What influences the brain’s development from the moment we are conceived? What role do our genes, environments and life […]
Network Meeting & Trellis AGM
Urban Roots, Toryglen Community Base 179 Prospecthill Circus, GlasgowEvent for anyone interested in therapeutic and community gardening. It will offer a chance to meet people from other projects across Scotland, share ideas, good practice and support. Free to attend, lunch £6.
Network Meeting & Trellis AGM
Urban Roots, Toryglen Community Base 179 Prospecthill Circus, GlasgowEvent for anyone interested in therapeutic and community gardening. It will offer a chance to meet people from other projects across Scotland, share ideas, good practice and support. Free to attend, lunch £6.
Action for Sick Children Scotland Conference
Royal College of Physicians 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomPerson Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People, Myth or Reality? Action 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 […]
Action for Sick Children Scotland Conference
Royal College of Physicians 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomPerson Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People, Myth or Reality? Action 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 […]
Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being
Queen Margaret University EdinburghNurses: catalysts of community health and well-being A debate, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. 13th November 2014, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU History shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of […]
Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being
Queen Margaret University EdinburghNurses: catalysts of community health and well-being A debate, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. 13th November 2014, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU History shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of […]
FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
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. The 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 […]
FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
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. The 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 […]
FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
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. The 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 […]
FREE ASH Scotland Training Opportunity
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. The 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 […]
Unequal Lives, Unjust Deaths: Later Life
In partnership with Age Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and later life. This is the final event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This free event will focus on the following themes: […]
Unequal Lives, Unjust Deaths: Later Life
In partnership with Age Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and later life. This is the final event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This free event will focus on the following themes: […]
A Stronger Voice: health and social care
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
A Stronger Voice: health and social care
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
