Living in the Gap Seminar- Glasgow
Albany Learning Centre (GCVS) 44 Ashley Street, GlasgowJoin us for our free half day seminar ran in partnership with GCVS to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector, but […]
Faith in Older People workshop: Risk and Resilience
St Augustine United Church George IV Bridge, EdinburghProgramme 10.00 Arrive and Coffee 10.30 Welcome and introduction to the day Maureen O’Neill, Director, Faith in Older People 10.40 'Hands off! It's my risk, not yours!' Professor Charlotte Clarke, School of Health and Social Science, Edinburgh University 11.10 COFFEE 11.40 ‘Habits of Resilience’ Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris, Chaplain, Edinburgh University 12.20 Discussion and reflection 12.45 […]
Faith in Older People workshop: Risk and Resilience
St Augustine United Church George IV Bridge, EdinburghProgramme 10.00 Arrive and Coffee 10.30 Welcome and introduction to the day Maureen O’Neill, Director, Faith in Older People 10.40 'Hands off! It's my risk, not yours!' Professor Charlotte Clarke, School of Health and Social Science, Edinburgh University 11.10 COFFEE 11.40 ‘Habits of Resilience’ Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris, Chaplain, Edinburgh University 12.20 Discussion and reflection 12.45 […]
Psychosis, Rights and Recovery- Tackling the Health Inequalities faced by people living with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
University of Edinburgh Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Edinburgh , United KingdomFree Half Day Seminar organised by Support in Mind, Scottish Mental Health Research Network and The University of Edinburgh. Service users, their family members, carers, health professionals, researchers and policy-makers are all warmly invited to attend this free event, where Amanda Larkin, University of Edinburgh, will present the results of the Scottish Schizophrenia Survey highlighting […]
Psychosis, Rights and Recovery- Tackling the Health Inequalities faced by people living with Schizophrenia and Psychosis
University of Edinburgh Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Edinburgh , United KingdomFree Half Day Seminar organised by Support in Mind, Scottish Mental Health Research Network and The University of Edinburgh. Service users, their family members, carers, health professionals, researchers and policy-makers are all warmly invited to attend this free event, where Amanda Larkin, University of Edinburgh, will present the results of the Scottish Schizophrenia Survey highlighting […]
NHSScotland Event
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomScottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow 23 - 24 June 2015 Voluntary Health Scotland have been chosen to present a poster on our recently launched health inequalities report: Living in the Gap. The NHSScotland Event provides individuals working in and with NHSScotland with the opportunity to consider and discuss some of the important challenges for […]
NHSScotland Event
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomScottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow 23 - 24 June 2015 Voluntary Health Scotland have been chosen to present a poster on our recently launched health inequalities report: Living in the Gap. The NHSScotland Event provides individuals working in and with NHSScotland with the opportunity to consider and discuss some of the important challenges for […]
ASH Scotland Conference: Towards a generation free from tobacco
John McIntyre Conference Centre Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin a unique line-up of leading names working on tobacco and health, to consider the latest news, ideas and proposals to help us reach our goal of becoming tobacco-free. The opportunity to hear speakers from Hong Kong, California, Australia, Canada, Singapore, USA, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland will not come about again soon - […]
ASH Scotland Conference: Towards a generation free from tobacco
John McIntyre Conference Centre Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomJoin a unique line-up of leading names working on tobacco and health, to consider the latest news, ideas and proposals to help us reach our goal of becoming tobacco-free. The opportunity to hear speakers from Hong Kong, California, Australia, Canada, Singapore, USA, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland will not come about again soon - […]
Faith in Older People workshop: Let’s Talk
Faith in Older People in collaboration with the Church of Scotland Guild, Edinburgh University Chaplaincy and Good Life; Good Death; Good Grief LET’S TALK A workshop in a civic café format to allow participants to address questions and issues in relation to end of life. The event is aimed at those having a pastoral care […]
Faith in Older People workshop: Let’s Talk
Faith in Older People in collaboration with the Church of Scotland Guild, Edinburgh University Chaplaincy and Good Life; Good Death; Good Grief LET’S TALK A workshop in a civic café format to allow participants to address questions and issues in relation to end of life. The event is aimed at those having a pastoral care […]
Living in the Gap Seminar- Edinburgh
Hanover Conference Centre 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiving in the gap seminar: Health Inequalities in Scotland Monday 15th June, The Hanover Conference Centre, Edinburgh 9.20am- 12pm Edinburgh Seminar Agenda Join us for our free half day seminar to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in […]
Living in the Gap Seminar- Edinburgh
Hanover Conference Centre 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomLiving in the gap seminar: Health Inequalities in Scotland Monday 15th June, The Hanover Conference Centre, Edinburgh 9.20am- 12pm Edinburgh Seminar Agenda Join us for our free half day seminar to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in […]
Neighbourhood Networks Festival: Angels & Aeroplanes
Scotland Street School Museum 225 Scotland StreetAngels and Aeroplanes proudly present their 2nd community event on the 13th June 2015: Festival of 'Common Wealth' The event will include: Food Parade Music Crafts Dance Costume Arts For more information, please visit the event page here Please contact Neighbourhood Networks with any queries: Tel: 0141 440 1005
Neighbourhood Networks Festival: Angels & Aeroplanes
Scotland Street School Museum 225 Scotland StreetAngels and Aeroplanes proudly present their 2nd community event on the 13th June 2015: Festival of 'Common Wealth' The event will include: Food Parade Music Crafts Dance Costume Arts For more information, please visit the event page here Please contact Neighbourhood Networks with any queries: Tel: 0141 440 1005
Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group Meeting
SCVO Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place , Edinburgh , United KingdomMonday 1st June, Edinburgh 10.30- 12.30 VHS are looking to establish a mental health and wellbeing focus group to help develop our future programme of work in this area. The first meeting of the group will take place on the 1st of June in Edinburgh and will look to discuss a range of issues around […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group Meeting
SCVO Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place , Edinburgh , United KingdomMonday 1st June, Edinburgh 10.30- 12.30 VHS are looking to establish a mental health and wellbeing focus group to help develop our future programme of work in this area. The first meeting of the group will take place on the 1st of June in Edinburgh and will look to discuss a range of issues around […]
Caring for Older People in Scotland 3rd Annual Conference
Voluntary Health Scotland are exhibiting at this event. Caring for our older people in Scotland is a complex task. The number of older people is on the rise with people living longer with a multitude of health and care needs. There is an immediate importance of addressing this, evident through a range of policies from […]
Caring for Older People in Scotland 3rd Annual Conference
Voluntary Health Scotland are exhibiting at this event. Caring for our older people in Scotland is a complex task. The number of older people is on the rise with people living longer with a multitude of health and care needs. There is an immediate importance of addressing this, evident through a range of policies from […]
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 […]
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 […]
