Glasgow Seminar: Mental Health and Social Support
IET Glasgow Teacher Building 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow , Glasgow, United KingdomVoluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars that will focus on mental health and social support. The second seminar in the series will take place in Glasgow on 23rd March from 4.30pm- 7pm. A light buffet and refreshments will be available on arrival. This event is free to […]
Glasgow Seminar: Mental Health and Social Support
IET Glasgow Teacher Building 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow , Glasgow, United KingdomVoluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars that will focus on mental health and social support. The second seminar in the series will take place in Glasgow on 23rd March from 4.30pm- 7pm. A light buffet and refreshments will be available on arrival. This event is free to […]
VHS @ The Gathering 2017: A national strategy to tackle social isolation and loneliness
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin VHS at our event at the Gathering 2017 on the 23 February at the SECC in Glasgow to discuss a national strategy to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Find out more about the Gathering 2017 and the free events and exhibition for the third sector across Scotland. VHS event: Thursday 23rd February 1.30-2.30 Persistent loneliness causes real damage to people’s […]
VHS @ The Gathering 2017: A national strategy to tackle social isolation and loneliness
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin VHS at our event at the Gathering 2017 on the 23 February at the SECC in Glasgow to discuss a national strategy to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Find out more about the Gathering 2017 and the free events and exhibition for the third sector across Scotland. VHS event: Thursday 23rd February 1.30-2.30 Persistent loneliness causes real damage to people’s […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group Meeting
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday19th January 2017 in Committee Room 6. As proposed by Monica Lennon MSP, at this meeting the Group will consider the built environment and its relationship with health inequalities. VHS will identify speakers to address this topic and […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group Meeting
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday19th January 2017 in Committee Room 6. As proposed by Monica Lennon MSP, at this meeting the Group will consider the built environment and its relationship with health inequalities. VHS will identify speakers to address this topic and […]
Loneliness: A threat to Scotland’s Health
The Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square,, EdinburghJoin us at VHS's Annual Conference and AGM, to examine the damage that protracted loneliness causes to both physical and mental health, ask what difference a national strategy can make, and explore a range of third sector interventions making a difference on the ground. We welcome delegates from all sectors and disciplines. Thursday 24th November […]
Loneliness: A threat to Scotland’s Health
The Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square,, EdinburghJoin us at VHS's Annual Conference and AGM, to examine the damage that protracted loneliness causes to both physical and mental health, ask what difference a national strategy can make, and explore a range of third sector interventions making a difference on the ground. We welcome delegates from all sectors and disciplines. Thursday 24th November […]
Mental Health and Social Support Seminar- Linking Research and Practice
The Steeple Church: Dundee Nethergate, DundeeVoluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars that will focus on mental health and social support. The first in this series will take place in Dundee on the 2nd of November from 4.30pm- 7pm. A light buffet and refreshments will be available on arrival. This event […]
Mental Health and Social Support Seminar- Linking Research and Practice
The Steeple Church: Dundee Nethergate, DundeeVoluntary Health Scotland, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars that will focus on mental health and social support. The first in this series will take place in Dundee on the 2nd of November from 4.30pm- 7pm. A light buffet and refreshments will be available on arrival. This event […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities we are pleased to announce its first meeting is set for Tuesday 25th October 2016, 5.30-6.30pm in the Scottish Parliament. This is a short business meeting to formally propose that the Group is registered for the Scottish Parliamentary Session 5 (May 2016 to […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities we are pleased to announce its first meeting is set for Tuesday 25th October 2016, 5.30-6.30pm in the Scottish Parliament. This is a short business meeting to formally propose that the Group is registered for the Scottish Parliamentary Session 5 (May 2016 to […]
Spokes Public Meeting – Cycling and Health
St Augustine United Church George IV Bridge, EdinburghGetting about by bike is great for you!! Middle-aged people who cycle regularly typically enjoy the fitness level of someone 10 years younger, and gain two years in life expectancy. And it’s great for society, reducing pressures on the NHS, on our worsening climate and on our fragile environment. But what of the dangers that […]
Spokes Public Meeting – Cycling and Health
St Augustine United Church George IV Bridge, EdinburghGetting about by bike is great for you!! Middle-aged people who cycle regularly typically enjoy the fitness level of someone 10 years younger, and gain two years in life expectancy. And it’s great for society, reducing pressures on the NHS, on our worsening climate and on our fragile environment. But what of the dangers that […]
Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomIn partnership with The Open University A one day conference to explore what the latest research tells us about health inequalities, including the causes, the lived reality and some potential solutions. The focus will be on exchanging knowledge and building understanding about the role research plays in closing the health inequalities gap. It will provide a platform to discuss […]
Understanding the Gap: How research can help us address health inequalities in Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University University Road West, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling, United KingdomIn partnership with The Open University A one day conference to explore what the latest research tells us about health inequalities, including the causes, the lived reality and some potential solutions. The focus will be on exchanging knowledge and building understanding about the role research plays in closing the health inequalities gap. It will provide a platform to discuss […]
Health and Social Care Leadership – leading your organisation toward the 2020 Vision
Brodies LLP 110 Queen Street, Glasgow, United KingdomOne day conference with 20% discount for VHS members. Audit Scotland open the event, exploring the key issues raised in their recent reports on Health and Social Care. The event brings together leaders and senior managers from across the sector to discuss the changing models of health and social care; the key pressures facing those who […]
Health and Social Care Leadership – leading your organisation toward the 2020 Vision
Brodies LLP 110 Queen Street, Glasgow, United KingdomOne day conference with 20% discount for VHS members. Audit Scotland open the event, exploring the key issues raised in their recent reports on Health and Social Care. The event brings together leaders and senior managers from across the sector to discuss the changing models of health and social care; the key pressures facing those who […]
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
The Place Hotel 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomA post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish Elections, this is a timely opportunity to take stock, consider the […]
Health charity leaders in conversation with Pennie Taylor
The Place Hotel 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomA post-election agenda for health Wednesday 25th May 8.30 am -10.30am The Place Hotel, 34-38 York Place, Edinburgh Join VHS for an informal and lively discussion over breakfast, animated by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Pennie Taylor. After the dust has settled on the Scottish Elections, this is a timely opportunity to take stock, consider the […]
Nationals Engagement Day – LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Project
Edinburgh City Chamber 253 HIGH STREET, EDINBURGHAs part of the work of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership and working in close coordination with NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council’s Health and Social Care Department, EVOC has secured funding through the Integrated Care fund to deliver the LOOPs Hospital Discharge Support Programme. EVOC believe that this work will be a […]
