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 […]
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 […]
HIV in Scotland Election Hustings
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomHIV Scotland is hosting a hustings event featuring a panel with representatives of the five main Scottish parties The evening is a chance to hear from political representatives and the policies they would adopt to ensure Scotland becomes a global leader in curbing future transmissions of HIV, as well as taking action on wider sexual […]
HIV in Scotland Election Hustings
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomHIV Scotland is hosting a hustings event featuring a panel with representatives of the five main Scottish parties The evening is a chance to hear from political representatives and the policies they would adopt to ensure Scotland becomes a global leader in curbing future transmissions of HIV, as well as taking action on wider sexual […]
Living and Learning Resource Launch Event
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomMost people know at least one person affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). The condition is more common than multiple sclerosis or parkinson’s disease, and can be equally disabling. Yet M.E. remains poorly understood. In the absence of treatment options or specialist support, people with M.E. and those who care […]
Living and Learning Resource Launch Event
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomMost people know at least one person affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). The condition is more common than multiple sclerosis or parkinson’s disease, and can be equally disabling. Yet M.E. remains poorly understood. In the absence of treatment options or specialist support, people with M.E. and those who care […]
Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomA VHS Sounding Board to explore the 2015 Review of Public Health and consider its implications for the third sector. An open invitation to any voluntary health or other third sector organisation that considers public health to be 'core business'. On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published the 2015 Review of Public Health. Commissioned by Scottish Ministers in November 2014, […]
Review of Public Health Third Sector Sounding Board
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church 25 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, United KingdomA VHS Sounding Board to explore the 2015 Review of Public Health and consider its implications for the third sector. An open invitation to any voluntary health or other third sector organisation that considers public health to be 'core business'. On 11th February 2016 the Scottish Government published the 2015 Review of Public Health. Commissioned by Scottish Ministers in November 2014, […]
Marie Curie & CHAS Joint Breakfast Hustings
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel 81 Holyrood Road , Edinburgh, United KingdomAhead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, Marie Curie and Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) are jointly holding a breakfast hustings on 23 March 2016, 8-10am at the MacDonald Holyrood Hotel. Polling shows that health is often the most important issue for voters. In this vital year of health and social care integration, we […]
