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 […]
Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomMinisterial address: Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement & Mental Health Hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP Fairfax Somerville Room, The Scottish Parliament Our evening reception will be held at the Scottish Parliament, kindly hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP on Wednesday the 18th of March. The purpose of the event is to come together […]
Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomMinisterial address: Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement & Mental Health Hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP Fairfax Somerville Room, The Scottish Parliament Our evening reception will be held at the Scottish Parliament, kindly hosted by Murdo Fraser MSP on Wednesday the 18th of March. The purpose of the event is to come together […]
Universal Comedy Presents: ‘The Clinic’ – An Afternoon of Serious Stand-up
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United KingdomUniversal Comedy, a unique Scottish Charity changing the lives of people with ill health through comedy, returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with ‘The Clinic’. Showcasing Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and compered by professional comedian and comedy tutor Viv Gee, The Clinic - An Afternoon of Serious […]
Universal Comedy Presents: ‘The Clinic’ – An Afternoon of Serious Stand-up
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United KingdomUniversal Comedy, a unique Scottish Charity changing the lives of people with ill health through comedy, returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with ‘The Clinic’. Showcasing Tuesday 17th March 2015 at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) and compered by professional comedian and comedy tutor Viv Gee, The Clinic - An Afternoon of Serious […]
Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference
Latest News & BlogsThursday 12th March 2015, 9.30am to 4pm The Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Info: The conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re running a gardening project or working at a care home or hospital, at the conference you can share ideas and make contacts, tour a therapeutic […]
Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference
Latest News & BlogsThursday 12th March 2015, 9.30am to 4pm The Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Info: The conference is for everyone interested in the benefits of gardening. Whether you’re running a gardening project or working at a care home or hospital, at the conference you can share ideas and make contacts, tour a therapeutic […]
Trellis National Conference
Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth , United KingdomDate: Tuesday 12th March 2015 Time: 9.30 to 16.00 Venue: Bield at Blackruthven, Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Cost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) The Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth, on Thursday 12th March. The […]
Trellis National Conference
Bield at Blackruthven Blackruthven House, Perth , United KingdomDate: Tuesday 12th March 2015 Time: 9.30 to 16.00 Venue: Bield at Blackruthven, Blackruthven House, Perth PH1 1PY Cost: £50 or £40 for Trellis members (including lunch and refreshments) The Trellis Therapeutic Gardening Conference will take place this year in the beautiful surroundings of the Bield at Blackruthven in Perth, on Thursday 12th March. The […]
Learning Exchange: national and local organisations involved in health
LEARNING_EXCHANGE_KNOWING_ME_KNOWING_YOU-19_AUG_2014_FINALKnowing Me Knowing You2 Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 13.00 - 16.00 IET Teacher Building, St Enoch's Square, Glasgow Free event including networking lunch Who should attend: Government and NHS decision makers and policy makers, and voluntary and community health organisations Real life stories of the impact of policies will be shared by community and voluntary […]
Learning Exchange: national and local organisations involved in health
LEARNING_EXCHANGE_KNOWING_ME_KNOWING_YOU-19_AUG_2014_FINALKnowing Me Knowing You2 Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 13.00 - 16.00 IET Teacher Building, St Enoch's Square, Glasgow Free event including networking lunch Who should attend: Government and NHS decision makers and policy makers, and voluntary and community health organisations Real life stories of the impact of policies will be shared by community and voluntary […]
Optimists Network at The Gathering
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomAre you an optimist about asset based approaches? Does all the current talk of transforming public services through an asset based approach grab your attention and excite you - or does it leave you scratching your head in puzzlement or a panic as to what it all actually means? Our introduction to the Optimists Network […]
Optimists Network at The Gathering
SECC Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, United KingdomAre you an optimist about asset based approaches? Does all the current talk of transforming public services through an asset based approach grab your attention and excite you - or does it leave you scratching your head in puzzlement or a panic as to what it all actually means? Our introduction to the Optimists Network […]
Public Health Review Third Sector Sounding Board
Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomA review of public health is currently underway in Scotland. Called for by Scottish Ministers in November last year, the review is being carried out by an expert review group, which includes Voluntary Health Scotland. The review group, chaired by Dr Hamish Wilson, met in December 2014 and will meet monthly, aiming to report to […]
Public Health Review Third Sector Sounding Board
Dovecot Studios 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh , United KingdomA review of public health is currently underway in Scotland. Called for by Scottish Ministers in November last year, the review is being carried out by an expert review group, which includes Voluntary Health Scotland. The review group, chaired by Dr Hamish Wilson, met in December 2014 and will meet monthly, aiming to report to […]
Embodied persons: drawing on wholeness and creativity in professional practice
Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, United KingdomAn ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
