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SUMMARY:Best Start Foods: making the most of the Healthy Start reform
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.\nWe 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 Birmingham City Council about their fantastic work trying to understand and break the barriers to Healthy Start uptake in Birmingham. \nThe aim of this event is to provide a space for individuals\, third-sector organisations\, community groups\, local authorities\, and retailers to learn from each other and think creatively about solutions that will enable Scotland to lead the way in the UK in tackling dietary health inequalities and closing the attainment gap. \nThis opportunity for innovative and cross-sector thinking comes at a crucial time; a month before the end of the Scottish Government’s consultation on Best Start Foods\, open until 28th June. \nBook your place \nBackground information\nOn 4th April 2018 the Scottish Government published their proposals for how they intend to take the newly devolved Healthy Start scheme forward. Healthy Start is a UK Government programme subsidising fruit and veg (as well as milk and formula milk) for pregnant women and families with young children who are on low-income. It is the main public scheme tackling financial barriers to healthy diets\, but uptake is low and modernisation long overdue. \nHealthy diets from the earliest age are absolutely key to the Scottish Government’s stated objectives to close the attainment gap and ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. The devolution of Healthy Start is therefore an important opportunity to improve how low-income families in Scotland are supported in the early years to access the crucial ingredients of a healthy diet\, in particular fruit and vegetables. \nThe Scottish Government is proposing a new\, modernised and simplified scheme: Best Start Foods. In the ongoing consultation they ask for feedback on their proposals\, as well as ideas for how to boost the uptake of the new scheme and for ways to support families to establish healthy eating patterns.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/best-start-foods-making-the-most-of-the-healthy-start-reform/
LOCATION:Mansfield Traquair Centre\, 15 Mansfield Place\, Edinburgh\, EH3 6BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180522T123000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T143428Z
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SUMMARY:Best Start Foods: making the most of the Healthy Start reform
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.\nWe 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 Birmingham City Council about their fantastic work trying to understand and break the barriers to Healthy Start uptake in Birmingham. \nThe aim of this event is to provide a space for individuals\, third-sector organisations\, community groups\, local authorities\, and retailers to learn from each other and think creatively about solutions that will enable Scotland to lead the way in the UK in tackling dietary health inequalities and closing the attainment gap. \nThis opportunity for innovative and cross-sector thinking comes at a crucial time; a month before the end of the Scottish Government’s consultation on Best Start Foods\, open until 28th June. \nBook your place \nBackground information\nOn 4th April 2018 the Scottish Government published their proposals for how they intend to take the newly devolved Healthy Start scheme forward. Healthy Start is a UK Government programme subsidising fruit and veg (as well as milk and formula milk) for pregnant women and families with young children who are on low-income. It is the main public scheme tackling financial barriers to healthy diets\, but uptake is low and modernisation long overdue. \nHealthy diets from the earliest age are absolutely key to the Scottish Government’s stated objectives to close the attainment gap and ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. The devolution of Healthy Start is therefore an important opportunity to improve how low-income families in Scotland are supported in the early years to access the crucial ingredients of a healthy diet\, in particular fruit and vegetables. \nThe Scottish Government is proposing a new\, modernised and simplified scheme: Best Start Foods. In the ongoing consultation they ask for feedback on their proposals\, as well as ideas for how to boost the uptake of the new scheme and for ways to support families to establish healthy eating patterns.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/best-start-foods-making-the-most-of-the-healthy-start-reform-2/
LOCATION:Mansfield Traquair Centre\, 15 Mansfield Place\, Edinburgh\, EH3 6BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180503T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180503T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20180227T150936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T150936Z
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: May 2018
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nThe main topic for discussion will be fuel poverty and health inequalities\, hearing from: \n\nLisa Glass\, Senior Campaigns and Policy Officer\, Shelter Scotland: Health inequalities\, fuel poverty\, and cold homes: what’s the link and what can we do about it?\n Liz Marquis\, Director\, Energy Agency : Evidence on the links between domestic energy efficiency and health and wellbeing\n Teresa Bray\, Chief Executive\, Changeworks: Delivering practical partnerships between the health service and improving the energy efficiency of homes\n\nAt this meeting we will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG. \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. \nPlease register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair \n  \nThe Fuel Poverty infographic on this page is taken from the Scottish House Condition Survey 2016 where you can read more about fuel poverty statistics in Scotland. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-may-2018-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180503T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180503T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20180227T150936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131532Z
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: May 2018
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nThe main topic for discussion will be fuel poverty and health inequalities\, hearing from: \n\nLisa Glass\, Senior Campaigns and Policy Officer\, Shelter Scotland: Health inequalities\, fuel poverty\, and cold homes: what’s the link and what can we do about it?\n Liz Marquis\, Director\, Energy Agency : Evidence on the links between domestic energy efficiency and health and wellbeing\n Teresa Bray\, Chief Executive\, Changeworks: Delivering practical partnerships between the health service and improving the energy efficiency of homes\n\nAt this meeting we will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG. \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. \nPlease register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair \n  \nThe Fuel Poverty infographic on this page is taken from the Scottish House Condition Survey 2016 where you can read more about fuel poverty statistics in Scotland. \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-may-2018/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180302
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170111T150356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T150356Z
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow's World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health \nWE 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. \nHow 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 we are adapting and developing new attitudes\, strategies and technologies for looking after our mental wellbeing? Or is our uncertain\, unequal and fast changing world putting an intolerable strain on our mental wellbeing? What are the necessary ingredients for developing and maintaining a healthy\, connected mind throughout our lives? \nExpect to be stimulated\, engaged and challenged as we examine the changing state of mental health\, consider the research evidence\, and put technology to the test. \nThis is a collaborative conference\, organised by VHS\, Support in Mind Scotland and the Open University in Scotland. \nBook your place at the event \n\nVHS Member places: £30 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nThird sector non VHS member places: £45 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nPublic Sector/NHS places: £60 plus Eventbrite booking fee\n\nRegistration begins at 9am with the conference due to start at 10am and close at 15.50pm. \nView the full Conference programme and timings: \nTomorrow’s World Today Conference Agenda 2018 \nSpeakers Include: \nConference Chair is Martyn Evans\, CEO of Carnegie UK Trust \nDr Stuart Ritchie\, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Ageing from the University of Edinburgh \nProfessor Philip Wilson\, Professor of Primary Care and Rural Health\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen \nShirley Cramer CBE\, Chief Executive\, The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) \nDr Valerie Carr\, Project Director\, Snook \nDr Trevor Lakey\, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde \nProfessor Stewart Mercer \, University of Glasgow \nDr Sharon Simpson\, University of Glasgow \nShirley Windsor\, Organisational Lead (Public Mental Health)\, NHS Health Scotland \nAllyson McCollam\, Associate Joint Director of Public Health for NHS Borders and Vice Chair of the Public Mental Health Group \nDr Jonathan Leach\, Faculty of Health and Social Care\, The Open University \nCalum Irving\, Director\, See Me \nJames Jopling\, Director of Scotland\, The Samaritans \nYoung Scot & Communic18 led session \nRead full speaker and contributor biographies here \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities TWT 010318 \nIf you wish to discuss opportunities to exhibit or support the event\, please email Lauren Blair  \n  \nLead Conference Sponsor: \n \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/mental-health-in-scotland-conference-2/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180302
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170111T150356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131452Z
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow's World Today: New Frontiers in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow’s World Today: new frontiers in mental health \nWE 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. \nHow 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 we are adapting and developing new attitudes\, strategies and technologies for looking after our mental wellbeing? Or is our uncertain\, unequal and fast changing world putting an intolerable strain on our mental wellbeing? What are the necessary ingredients for developing and maintaining a healthy\, connected mind throughout our lives? \nExpect to be stimulated\, engaged and challenged as we examine the changing state of mental health\, consider the research evidence\, and put technology to the test. \nThis is a collaborative conference\, organised by VHS\, Support in Mind Scotland and the Open University in Scotland. \nBook your place at the event \n\nVHS Member places: £30 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nThird sector non VHS member places: £45 plus Eventbrite booking fee\nPublic Sector/NHS places: £60 plus Eventbrite booking fee\n\nRegistration begins at 9am with the conference due to start at 10am and close at 15.50pm. \nView the full Conference programme and timings: \nTomorrow’s World Today Conference Agenda 2018 \nSpeakers Include: \nConference Chair is Martyn Evans\, CEO of Carnegie UK Trust \nDr Stuart Ritchie\, Postdoctoral Fellow in Cognitive Ageing from the University of Edinburgh \nProfessor Philip Wilson\, Professor of Primary Care and Rural Health\, Centre for Rural Health\, University of Aberdeen \nShirley Cramer CBE\, Chief Executive\, The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) \nDr Valerie Carr\, Project Director\, Snook \nDr Trevor Lakey\, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde \nProfessor Stewart Mercer \, University of Glasgow \nDr Sharon Simpson\, University of Glasgow \nShirley Windsor\, Organisational Lead (Public Mental Health)\, NHS Health Scotland \nAllyson McCollam\, Associate Joint Director of Public Health for NHS Borders and Vice Chair of the Public Mental Health Group \nDr Jonathan Leach\, Faculty of Health and Social Care\, The Open University \nCalum Irving\, Director\, See Me \nJames Jopling\, Director of Scotland\, The Samaritans \nYoung Scot & Communic18 led session \nRead full speaker and contributor biographies here \nSponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities TWT 010318 \nIf you wish to discuss opportunities to exhibit or support the event\, please email Lauren Blair  \n  \nLead Conference Sponsor: \n \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/mental-health-in-scotland-conference/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20171206T092425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171206T092425Z
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SUMMARY:A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
DESCRIPTION:VHS 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 well. \nThe Scottish Health Survey 2016 showed that 65% of adults are overweight or obese and 29% of children. Obesity and overweight are linked to 13 different cancers as well as to Type 2 Diabetes\, asthma\, osteoarthritis and cardio-vascular disease. The underlying determinants of obesity and their relationship with inequalities\, as well as potential solutions\, are complex and poorly understood. The estimated cost of obesity and overweight to Scotland’s health\, economy and society is an eye-watering £4.6 billion. \nJoin the debate as our expert panel explains why obesity may be Scotland’s biggest health challenge yet\, presents the evidence about what works (and doesn’t work)\, and calls us all to action on this weighty issue. \nNHS Health Scotland is supporting this event\, through its learning collaborative programme on inequalities. \nThe consultation period on the Scottish Government’s proposed strategy closed on 31st January: A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet\, Activity\, and Healthy Weight. \nRead our response here: VHS Consultation Response \nRead our briefing paper here: A Healthy Weight Briefing  \nThe event will be chaired by: \n\nGregor McNie\, ‎Head of External Affairs (Devolved Nations)\, Cancer Research UK\n\nWe will hear from: \n\nDr Drew Walker\, Director of Public Health\, NHS Tayside\nAlison Douglas\, Chief Executive\, Alcohol Focus Scotland\nBella Crowe\, Policy Officer\, Nourish Scotland\nDr Anna Gryka\, Policy Officer\, Obesity Action Scotland\n\nHealthy Weight Agenda 2018 \nBook your place and find out more about the Gathering 2018
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/a-weighty-issue-understanding-and-action-on-obesity-and-health-at-the-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus SEC\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20171206T092425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131530Z
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SUMMARY:A weighty issue: Understanding and Action on Obesity and Health at The Gathering
DESCRIPTION:VHS 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 well. \nThe Scottish Health Survey 2016 showed that 65% of adults are overweight or obese and 29% of children. Obesity and overweight are linked to 13 different cancers as well as to Type 2 Diabetes\, asthma\, osteoarthritis and cardio-vascular disease. The underlying determinants of obesity and their relationship with inequalities\, as well as potential solutions\, are complex and poorly understood. The estimated cost of obesity and overweight to Scotland’s health\, economy and society is an eye-watering £4.6 billion. \nJoin the debate as our expert panel explains why obesity may be Scotland’s biggest health challenge yet\, presents the evidence about what works (and doesn’t work)\, and calls us all to action on this weighty issue. \nNHS Health Scotland is supporting this event\, through its learning collaborative programme on inequalities. \nThe consultation period on the Scottish Government’s proposed strategy closed on 31st January: A Healthier Future – Action and Ambitions on Diet\, Activity\, and Healthy Weight. \nRead our response here: VHS Consultation Response \nRead our briefing paper here: A Healthy Weight Briefing  \nThe event will be chaired by: \n\nGregor McNie\, ‎Head of External Affairs (Devolved Nations)\, Cancer Research UK\n\nWe will hear from: \n\nDr Drew Walker\, Director of Public Health\, NHS Tayside\nAlison Douglas\, Chief Executive\, Alcohol Focus Scotland\nBella Crowe\, Policy Officer\, Nourish Scotland\nDr Anna Gryka\, Policy Officer\, Obesity Action Scotland\n\nHealthy Weight Agenda 2018 \nBook your place and find out more about the Gathering 2018
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/a-weighty-issue-understanding-and-action-on-obesity-and-health-at-the-gathering/
LOCATION:Scottish Event Campus SEC\, Glasgow\, G3 8YW
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T082924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T082924Z
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SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: January 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 25th January 2018. \nThe 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. \nAgenda CPG Health Inequalities 25 January 18 \nAt this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG. \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting.  \nPlease register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-january-2018-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T082924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131519Z
UID:9626-1516884000-1516889700@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: January 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will meet in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 25th January 2018. \nThe 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. \nAgenda CPG Health Inequalities 25 January 18 \nAt this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG. \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting.  \nPlease register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-january-2018/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171207T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171207T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T082414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T082414Z
UID:16348-1512650400-1512656100@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: December 2017
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7th December 2017 at 1pm in Committee Room 2. \nMeeting Topic: “What can arts and culture do for health inequalities? Developing A Culture Strategy for Scotland”  We are delighted that Leonie Bell\, Head of Culture Strategy at the Scottish Government and Margaret O’Connor\, Chief Executive at the charity Art in Healthcare will lead us through a timely exploration of how the future Culture Strategy could and should contribute to addressing Scotland’s health inequalities. \nThis CPG meeting aims to build stronger links and engagement between the cultural and health sectors\, and will be listed as an engagement event on the Scottish Government website: The Culture Strategy for Scotland  \nCreative Health: The Arts for Health and Wellbeing  \nAt this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG. \nDraft Agenda CPG Health Inequalities 7 December 2017 \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. Please register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-december-2017-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171207T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171207T141500
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T082414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131519Z
UID:9624-1512650400-1512656100@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: December 2017
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7th December 2017 at 1pm in Committee Room 2. \nMeeting Topic: “What can arts and culture do for health inequalities? Developing A Culture Strategy for Scotland”  We are delighted that Leonie Bell\, Head of Culture Strategy at the Scottish Government and Margaret O’Connor\, Chief Executive at the charity Art in Healthcare will lead us through a timely exploration of how the future Culture Strategy could and should contribute to addressing Scotland’s health inequalities. \nThis CPG meeting aims to build stronger links and engagement between the cultural and health sectors\, and will be listed as an engagement event on the Scottish Government website: The Culture Strategy for Scotland  \nCreative Health: The Arts for Health and Wellbeing  \nAt this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG. \nDraft Agenda CPG Health Inequalities 7 December 2017 \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. Please register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-december-2017/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170125T112547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131459Z
UID:9082-1510790400-1510876799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference and AGM
DESCRIPTION:VHS will host our annual conference and AGM on the 16th November 2017 in Glasgow. \nBook your place here \nReal: something that actually exists\, is not imagined\, invented or theoretical \nRealistic: representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life \nThere may be broad consensus around the need to co-create health with people and tackle unsustainable and undesirable practices in health care but what does Realistic Medicine mean in practice for people and communities? \nWe invite you to ‘Get Real’ about health in Scotland and join us in exploring the big themes that the VHS network told us this year’s conference should focus on. \n\nLet’s reality check the progress being made in transforming Prevention\, Public Health and Health and Social Care Delivery\nHow are real people and real communities providing imaginative solutions to complex health issues? And are we paying attention?\nHow are public\, third and community sectors forging more opportunities to work together as leaders\, collaborators and innovators?\nHow can we realistically address the underlying socio-economic causes of health inequalities?\n\nCan we really get real about health in Scotland? \nVHS Conference Programme 2017 \nConfirmed Speakers: \nVHS Annual Conference 2017 Speakers Biographies \nAndrew Fraser\, Director of Public Health Science\, NHS Health Scotland\nDavid Walsh\, Public Health Programme Manager\, Glasgow Centre for Population Health\nProfessor Jamie Pearce\, Centre for Research on Environment Society and Health\, University of Edinburgh\nLorraine Gillies\, Senior Manager\, Audit Scotland\nProfessor Marion Bain\, Co-Director\, Public Health Reform\, Executive Delivery Group\nStephen Naysmith\, Social Affairs Correspondent\, The Herald\nNicola Hanssen\, General Manager\, ROAR- Connections for Life\nSusan Lowes\, Policy and Public Affairs Manager for Scotland\, Marie Curie\nCalum Irving\, Director\, See Me\nRuth Dorman\, CEO\, Deafblind Scotland\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\n\nThank you to our event sponsors\, partners and exhibitors. \n \nWe have 17 fantastic exhibitors coming along\, so all exhibition space is now fully booked. \nIf you would like to discuss any aspect of the event\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair  \nVHS Conference
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-and-agm-2/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Glasgow\, 301 Argyle Street\, Glasgow \, G2 8DL
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171117
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170125T112547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T112547Z
UID:16341-1510790400-1510876799@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:VHS Annual Conference and AGM
DESCRIPTION:VHS will host our annual conference and AGM on the 16th November 2017 in Glasgow. \nBook your place here \nReal: something that actually exists\, is not imagined\, invented or theoretical \nRealistic: representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life \nThere may be broad consensus around the need to co-create health with people and tackle unsustainable and undesirable practices in health care but what does Realistic Medicine mean in practice for people and communities? \nWe invite you to ‘Get Real’ about health in Scotland and join us in exploring the big themes that the VHS network told us this year’s conference should focus on. \n\nLet’s reality check the progress being made in transforming Prevention\, Public Health and Health and Social Care Delivery\nHow are real people and real communities providing imaginative solutions to complex health issues? And are we paying attention?\nHow are public\, third and community sectors forging more opportunities to work together as leaders\, collaborators and innovators?\nHow can we realistically address the underlying socio-economic causes of health inequalities?\n\nCan we really get real about health in Scotland? \nVHS Conference Programme 2017 \nConfirmed Speakers: \nVHS Annual Conference 2017 Speakers Biographies \nAndrew Fraser\, Director of Public Health Science\, NHS Health Scotland\nDavid Walsh\, Public Health Programme Manager\, Glasgow Centre for Population Health\nProfessor Jamie Pearce\, Centre for Research on Environment Society and Health\, University of Edinburgh\nLorraine Gillies\, Senior Manager\, Audit Scotland\nProfessor Marion Bain\, Co-Director\, Public Health Reform\, Executive Delivery Group\nStephen Naysmith\, Social Affairs Correspondent\, The Herald\nNicola Hanssen\, General Manager\, ROAR- Connections for Life\nSusan Lowes\, Policy and Public Affairs Manager for Scotland\, Marie Curie\nCalum Irving\, Director\, See Me\nRuth Dorman\, CEO\, Deafblind Scotland\nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland\n\nThank you to our event sponsors\, partners and exhibitors. \n \nWe have 17 fantastic exhibitors coming along\, so all exhibition space is now fully booked. \nIf you would like to discuss any aspect of the event\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair  \nVHS Conference
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/vhs-annual-conference-and-agm-2-2/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Glasgow\, 301 Argyle Street\, Glasgow \, G2 8DL
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T121445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T121445Z
UID:16350-1509022800-1509028200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 26 October for the AGM of the Health Inequalities Cross Party group in the Scottish Parliament. \nMona Vaghefian from Cancer Research will present on ‘Obesity and Cancer: inequalities and opportunities’ \nThe meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. \nPlease register your attendance by contacting Lauren Blair.  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-agm-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171026T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T121445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131524Z
UID:9630-1509022800-1509028200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 26 October for the AGM of the Health Inequalities Cross Party group in the Scottish Parliament. \nMona Vaghefian from Cancer Research will present on ‘Obesity and Cancer: inequalities and opportunities’ \nThe meeting will be chaired by Donald Cameron MSP. \nPlease register your attendance by contacting Lauren Blair.  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-agm/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T082022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T082022Z
UID:16347-1505844000-1505851200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Parliament Evening Reception: Celebrating the Health Inequalities CPG
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host an evening reception in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament kindly sponsored by Clare Haughey MSP. \nThe reception will celebrate the work of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group which VHS are the secretariat for. \nMore information will be announced shortly. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you would like any more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-parliament-evening-reception-celebrating-the-health-inequalities-cpg-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170704T082022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131518Z
UID:9622-1505844000-1505851200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scottish Parliament Evening Reception: Celebrating the Health Inequalities CPG
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host an evening reception in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament kindly sponsored by Clare Haughey MSP. \nThe reception will celebrate the work of the Health Inequalities Cross Party Group which VHS are the secretariat for. \nMore information will be announced shortly. \nPlease contact Lauren Blair if you would like any more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/scottish-parliament-evening-reception-celebrating-the-health-inequalities-cpg/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170206T102254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131507Z
UID:9104-1505381400-1505403000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteering: The Golden Thread in Health
DESCRIPTION:A free conference to explore how the NHS\, the third sector and other health and social care partners can collaborate to create high-quality impact volunteering that enhances service delivery and patient outcomes. \nThe conference will explore how colleagues across NHS and third sector can work together to create high-quality volunteering  in NHS settings\, focussing on volunteering that enhances safe\, effective and person centred care for patients. \nEvery day across Scotland volunteers in health settings give their time and energy to help make a difference to the lives of patients. Volunteers can help save staff time\, increase patient satisfaction\, improve patient outcomes and provide a life enhancing experience for volunteers themselves. Over many decades the NHS has developed its own volunteer roles and engaged its own volunteers directly\, and the NHS also partners with charities and other third sector organisations to deploy additional volunteers in NHS settings. \nSince 2011 the Scottish Health Council has hosted the Volunteering in NHS Scotland programme which supports boards to develop and embed the volunteer contribution to health service delivery. To complement the national programme\, in 2016 VHS set up Clear Pathway\, a short-life project to explore how the third sector and health boards can best work together and develop good practice so that third sector volunteering in health settings is always safe\, patient centred and effective. \nConference themes include: \n\nThe Lampard Report: safety and protection in volunteering\nGame changing ideas and innovation in volunteering\nDisclosure Scotland PVG scheme policy review\nRecruitment\, induction and training\nCross sectoral partnerships on volunteering\nProposed guidance to enhance third sector volunteering in health\nBeyond the NHS: volunteering in integrated care settings\n\nThis conference will be of interest and relevance to: NHS staff including volunteering strategic leads\, voluntary services managers\, procurement and commissioners; health charities; local third sector interfaces; other volunteer engaging organisations. \nContributors include: \nShona Robison MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport\, Scottish Government \nShulah Allan\, Vice Chair\,  NHS Lothian \nJullie Tran Graham\, Programme Manager\, Health Lab\, NESTA \nJane Ferguson\, Foundation Director\, Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation \nChris Burghes\, Executive Director\, Royal Free Charity \nTracey Passway\, Clinical Governance and Risk Management Team Lead\, NHS Tayside \nMarion Findlay\, Director of Services\, Volunteer Edinburgh  \nAngela Farr\, Service Manager\, Volunteer Edinburgh \nLinda Walker\, Head Occupational Therapist (Forensic Psychiatry\, Adult Mental Health & Older People Mental Health)\, NHS Lothian \nPaul Okroj\, Head of Volunteering\, Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland  and Chair of Scottish Volunteering Forum \nRob Murray\, Scotland Manager\, Changing Faces \nJacqueline Campbell – Health and social care integration\, Scottish Government \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland \nBook your place here \nVolunteering Golden Thread Agenda \nGolden Thread in Health Conference Speakers \nTwitter for Volunteering Conference \nWe have a limited number of exhibition spaces available at the event and sponsor options: Volunteering Conference Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities \nA full agenda will be available shortly. Please contact Lauren Blair to discuss this event.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/national-conference-on-volunteering-in-health/
LOCATION:Golden Jubilee  (formerly The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre)\,  Beardmore St\, Clydebank \, Glasgow\, \, G81 4SA
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170206T102254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T102254Z
UID:16342-1505381400-1505403000@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteering: The Golden Thread in Health
DESCRIPTION:A free conference to explore how the NHS\, the third sector and other health and social care partners can collaborate to create high-quality impact volunteering that enhances service delivery and patient outcomes. \nThe conference will explore how colleagues across NHS and third sector can work together to create high-quality volunteering  in NHS settings\, focussing on volunteering that enhances safe\, effective and person centred care for patients. \nEvery day across Scotland volunteers in health settings give their time and energy to help make a difference to the lives of patients. Volunteers can help save staff time\, increase patient satisfaction\, improve patient outcomes and provide a life enhancing experience for volunteers themselves. Over many decades the NHS has developed its own volunteer roles and engaged its own volunteers directly\, and the NHS also partners with charities and other third sector organisations to deploy additional volunteers in NHS settings. \nSince 2011 the Scottish Health Council has hosted the Volunteering in NHS Scotland programme which supports boards to develop and embed the volunteer contribution to health service delivery. To complement the national programme\, in 2016 VHS set up Clear Pathway\, a short-life project to explore how the third sector and health boards can best work together and develop good practice so that third sector volunteering in health settings is always safe\, patient centred and effective. \nConference themes include: \n\nThe Lampard Report: safety and protection in volunteering\nGame changing ideas and innovation in volunteering\nDisclosure Scotland PVG scheme policy review\nRecruitment\, induction and training\nCross sectoral partnerships on volunteering\nProposed guidance to enhance third sector volunteering in health\nBeyond the NHS: volunteering in integrated care settings\n\nThis conference will be of interest and relevance to: NHS staff including volunteering strategic leads\, voluntary services managers\, procurement and commissioners; health charities; local third sector interfaces; other volunteer engaging organisations. \nContributors include: \nShona Robison MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport\, Scottish Government \nShulah Allan\, Vice Chair\,  NHS Lothian \nJullie Tran Graham\, Programme Manager\, Health Lab\, NESTA \nJane Ferguson\, Foundation Director\, Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation \nChris Burghes\, Executive Director\, Royal Free Charity \nTracey Passway\, Clinical Governance and Risk Management Team Lead\, NHS Tayside \nMarion Findlay\, Director of Services\, Volunteer Edinburgh  \nAngela Farr\, Service Manager\, Volunteer Edinburgh \nLinda Walker\, Head Occupational Therapist (Forensic Psychiatry\, Adult Mental Health & Older People Mental Health)\, NHS Lothian \nPaul Okroj\, Head of Volunteering\, Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland  and Chair of Scottish Volunteering Forum \nRob Murray\, Scotland Manager\, Changing Faces \nJacqueline Campbell – Health and social care integration\, Scottish Government \nClaire Stevens\, Chief Officer\, Voluntary Health Scotland \nBook your place here \nVolunteering Golden Thread Agenda \nGolden Thread in Health Conference Speakers \nTwitter for Volunteering Conference \nWe have a limited number of exhibition spaces available at the event and sponsor options: Volunteering Conference Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities \nA full agenda will be available shortly. Please contact Lauren Blair to discuss this event.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/national-conference-on-volunteering-in-health-2/
LOCATION:Golden Jubilee  (formerly The Beardmore Hotel and Conference Centre)\,  Beardmore St\, Clydebank \, Glasgow\, \, G81 4SA
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170523T135250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131513Z
UID:9469-1498572000-1498579200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Seminar: Community Link Working in the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Health Scotland are hosting a free afternoon seminar to mark the launch of our new report: Gold Star Exemplars: Third Sector Approaches to Community Link Working Across Scotland. The report describes and analyses the findings from a study the Scottish Government asked VHS to undertake during 2016\, to help identify the number and range of Link Worker initiatives in primary care settings currently being delivered by the third sector across Scotland. 75 organisations contributed evidence via our online surveys and three organisations provided detailed case studies. \nSimon Jaquet\, the researcher and author of the report\, will present the findings and delegates will receive a hard copy of the report. This seminar is of particular interest to third sector and other organisations with an active interest in gaining an insight into the national picture in relation to our sector’s involvement in community link working and considering common themes and emerging trends. There will be an opportunity to discuss the findings and to share your own experience and learning. \nGold Stars Agenda \nBook your place here \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lauren Blair.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/seminar-community-link-working-in-the-third-sector/
LOCATION:Apex Waterloo\, Waterloo Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170523T135250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T135250Z
UID:16346-1498572000-1498579200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Seminar: Community Link Working in the Third Sector
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Health Scotland are hosting a free afternoon seminar to mark the launch of our new report: Gold Star Exemplars: Third Sector Approaches to Community Link Working Across Scotland. The report describes and analyses the findings from a study the Scottish Government asked VHS to undertake during 2016\, to help identify the number and range of Link Worker initiatives in primary care settings currently being delivered by the third sector across Scotland. 75 organisations contributed evidence via our online surveys and three organisations provided detailed case studies. \nSimon Jaquet\, the researcher and author of the report\, will present the findings and delegates will receive a hard copy of the report. This seminar is of particular interest to third sector and other organisations with an active interest in gaining an insight into the national picture in relation to our sector’s involvement in community link working and considering common themes and emerging trends. There will be an opportunity to discuss the findings and to share your own experience and learning. \nGold Stars Agenda \nBook your place here \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lauren Blair.
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/seminar-community-link-working-in-the-third-sector-2/
LOCATION:Apex Waterloo\, Waterloo Place\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170615T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170209T112733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131510Z
UID:9114-1497530400-1497535200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 15th June 2017 in Committee Room 3.  \nThe topic of this meeting is Health Inequalities and Prison. \n At this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG.  \nAgenda CPG Health Inequalities 15 June 20 \nCPG Health Inequalities Minutes (DRAFT) 15 June 2017 \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. Please register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-june-meeting/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170615T124000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170209T112733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T112733Z
UID:16343-1497530400-1497535200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Health Inequalities Cross Party Group: June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 15th June 2017 in Committee Room 3.  \nThe topic of this meeting is Health Inequalities and Prison. \n At this meeting MSPs will also consider applications from a number of organisations that have advised us they wish to join the CPG.  \nAgenda CPG Health Inequalities 15 June 20 \nCPG Health Inequalities Minutes (DRAFT) 15 June 2017 \nNB Non-MSP members should arrive in the Parliament by 12.40 pm at the latest\, to allow time to be escorted to the room. Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available for each meeting. Please register to attend the meeting by emailing Lauren Blair
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/health-inequalities-cross-party-group-june-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Parliament\, Horse Wynd\, Edinburgh\, EH99 1SP \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170601T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170411T135646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131512Z
UID:9360-1496318400-1496329200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stirling Workshop: Mental Health and Social Support
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Health Scotland\, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars and workshops that will focus on mental health and social support. \nThis workshop will take place in Stirling on the 1 June from 12-3pm. \nA buffet lunch and refreshments will be available on arrival. \nThis event is free to attend\, but places are limited. \nBook your Place Here  \nAbout the Event \nSocial support is the everyday assistance offered by family\, friends\, neighbours and colleagues\, as well as the help offered by many charities and support services. It plays a vital role in maintaining mental health and wellbeing. \n\nLack of social support is associated with feelings of loneliness and isolation\, which have been linked with poorer physical health\, reduced life expectancy and a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depression. \nSpeakers ​ \n\nFrances Simpson\, Chief Executive\, Support in Mind Scotland\nDr Jonathan Leach\, Lecturer in Health and Social Care\, The Open University\n\n1 June Stirling Mental Health and Social Support Presentation \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/stirling-workshop-mental-health-and-social-support/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170601T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170411T135646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T135646Z
UID:16345-1496318400-1496329200@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stirling Workshop: Mental Health and Social Support
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Health Scotland\, Support in Mind and The Open University Scotland will jointly host a series of seminars and workshops that will focus on mental health and social support. \nThis workshop will take place in Stirling on the 1 June from 12-3pm. \nA buffet lunch and refreshments will be available on arrival. \nThis event is free to attend\, but places are limited. \nBook your Place Here  \nAbout the Event \nSocial support is the everyday assistance offered by family\, friends\, neighbours and colleagues\, as well as the help offered by many charities and support services. It plays a vital role in maintaining mental health and wellbeing. \n\nLack of social support is associated with feelings of loneliness and isolation\, which have been linked with poorer physical health\, reduced life expectancy and a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depression. \nSpeakers ​ \n\nFrances Simpson\, Chief Executive\, Support in Mind Scotland\nDr Jonathan Leach\, Lecturer in Health and Social Care\, The Open University\n\n1 June Stirling Mental Health and Social Support Presentation \n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/stirling-workshop-mental-health-and-social-support-2/
LOCATION:Stirling Court Hotel | Stirling University\, University Road West\, Bridge Of Allan\, Stirling\, FK9 4AE \, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170228T144954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T131512Z
UID:9216-1493733600-1493740800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Public Health Round Table with ScotPHN
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the round table is to provide an opportunity for the Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) and voluntary health organisations to understand each other better and explore areas of shared interest in public health. \nThe discussion will encourage engagement and collaboration between ScotPHN and the voluntary health sector. As part of the discussion\, it will explore three forthcoming areas of ScotPHN work: gender re-assignment\, opthamology\, and chronic pain. \nParticipants will be able to discuss what would be a useful project for ScotPHN to undertake from a voluntary health perspective. \n About the Scottish Public Health Network: ScotPHN is open to everyone in Scotland who has a professional interest and significant involvement in the wider public health agenda\, including staff from the NHS\, local authorities\, academia and others. Participation in ScotPHN is centred round specific projects which will involve multiple organisations and disciplines. The work programme is generated from the public health community in Scotland. \nAims of ScotPHN: \n\nTo undertake prioritised national pieces of work where there is a clearly identified need.\nTo facilitate information exchange between public health practitioners\, link with other networks and share learning.\nTo create effective communication amongst professionals and the public to allow efficient co-ordination of public health activity.\nTo support and enhance the capabilities and functionality of the Scottish Directors of Public Health Group.\n\nWe have limited space available at this event\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair if you wish to attend. \nThe meeting will be co-chaired by Claire Stevens\, Voluntary Health Scotland and Ann Conacher\, ScotPHN. \nRound Table Agenda\n \n\nPublic health – changing landscape – setting the context\nWhat is ScotPHN\, what does it do and how does it to it?\nVoluntary health sector – what is its involvement in public health and how does it do it?\nScotPHN work programme – three new areas: Gender re-assignment\, opthamology and chronic pain\nReflections on key learning for ScotPHN and voluntary sector\nNext steps\n\n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/public-health-round-table-with-scotphn/
LOCATION:NHS Lothian\, Waverley Gate\, 2-4 Waterloo Place\, Edinburgh \, EH1 3EG
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T200441
CREATED:20170228T144954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T144954Z
UID:16344-1493733600-1493740800@vhscotland.org.uk
SUMMARY:Public Health Round Table with ScotPHN
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the round table is to provide an opportunity for the Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) and voluntary health organisations to understand each other better and explore areas of shared interest in public health. \nThe discussion will encourage engagement and collaboration between ScotPHN and the voluntary health sector. As part of the discussion\, it will explore three forthcoming areas of ScotPHN work: gender re-assignment\, opthamology\, and chronic pain. \nParticipants will be able to discuss what would be a useful project for ScotPHN to undertake from a voluntary health perspective. \n About the Scottish Public Health Network: ScotPHN is open to everyone in Scotland who has a professional interest and significant involvement in the wider public health agenda\, including staff from the NHS\, local authorities\, academia and others. Participation in ScotPHN is centred round specific projects which will involve multiple organisations and disciplines. The work programme is generated from the public health community in Scotland. \nAims of ScotPHN: \n\nTo undertake prioritised national pieces of work where there is a clearly identified need.\nTo facilitate information exchange between public health practitioners\, link with other networks and share learning.\nTo create effective communication amongst professionals and the public to allow efficient co-ordination of public health activity.\nTo support and enhance the capabilities and functionality of the Scottish Directors of Public Health Group.\n\nWe have limited space available at this event\, please get in touch with Lauren Blair if you wish to attend. \nThe meeting will be co-chaired by Claire Stevens\, Voluntary Health Scotland and Ann Conacher\, ScotPHN. \nRound Table Agenda\n \n\nPublic health – changing landscape – setting the context\nWhat is ScotPHN\, what does it do and how does it to it?\nVoluntary health sector – what is its involvement in public health and how does it do it?\nScotPHN work programme – three new areas: Gender re-assignment\, opthamology and chronic pain\nReflections on key learning for ScotPHN and voluntary sector\nNext steps\n\n 
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/public-health-round-table-with-scotphn-2/
LOCATION:NHS Lothian\, Waverley Gate\, 2-4 Waterloo Place\, Edinburgh \, EH1 3EG
CATEGORIES:VHS Event
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SUMMARY:Helensburgh Workshop: Mental Health and Social Support
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary 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. \nThe third workshop in this series will take place in Helensburgh on 27th of April 2017 from 12- 3pm. \nA light buffet and refreshments will be available on arrival. \nThis event is free to attend\, but places are limited. \nAbout the Event \nSocial support is the everyday assistance offered by family\, friends\, neighbours and colleagues\, as well as the help offered by many charities and support services. It plays a vital role in maintaining mental health and wellbeing. \n\nLack of social support is associated with and feelings of loneliness and isolation\, which have been linked with poorer physical health\, reduced life expectancy and a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depression. \nSpeakers  \n\nFrances Simpson\, Chief Executive\, Support in Mind Scotland\nDr Jonathan Leach\, Lecturer in Health and Social Care\, The Open University\n\nIf you have any questions about the seminar please email Lauren Blair  \nHelensburgh Social Support and Mental Health Workshop Presentations
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/oban-seminar-mental-health-and-social-support-2/
LOCATION:Helensburgh Parish Church\, Colquhoun Street\, Helensburgh \, G84 8UP
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170427T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170427T150000
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SUMMARY:Helensburgh Workshop: Mental Health and Social Support
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary 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. \nThe third workshop in this series will take place in Helensburgh on 27th of April 2017 from 12- 3pm. \nA light buffet and refreshments will be available on arrival. \nThis event is free to attend\, but places are limited. \nAbout the Event \nSocial support is the everyday assistance offered by family\, friends\, neighbours and colleagues\, as well as the help offered by many charities and support services. It plays a vital role in maintaining mental health and wellbeing. \n\nLack of social support is associated with and feelings of loneliness and isolation\, which have been linked with poorer physical health\, reduced life expectancy and a wide range of mental health problems including anxiety and depression. \nSpeakers  \n\nFrances Simpson\, Chief Executive\, Support in Mind Scotland\nDr Jonathan Leach\, Lecturer in Health and Social Care\, The Open University\n\nIf you have any questions about the seminar please email Lauren Blair  \nHelensburgh Social Support and Mental Health Workshop Presentations
URL:https://vhscotland.org.uk/event/oban-seminar-mental-health-and-social-support/
LOCATION:Helensburgh Parish Church\, Colquhoun Street\, Helensburgh \, G84 8UP
CATEGORIES:VHS joint event with partners
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