Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities.*** Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a joint learning workshop to help Community Link […]
Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate their impact on tackling health inequalities.*** Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) and Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) are holding a joint learning workshop to help Community Link […]
ACHWS Creative Coffee Break Conversation: Health Inequalities
online Via ZoomCreative Coffee Break Conversation: A frame is not a state of mind An event by Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland. “Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between specific population groups. Health inequalities go against the principles of social justice because they are avoidable. They do […]
ACHWS Creative Coffee Break Conversation: Health Inequalitites
online Via ZoomCreative Coffee Break Conversation: A frame is not a state of mind An event by Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland. “Health inequalities are the unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health across the population and between specific population groups. Health inequalities go against the principles of social justice because they are avoidable. They do […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities December 2021 Meeting
online Via ZoomVHS are delighted that the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities has been re-registered at the Scottish Parliament. Voluntary Health Scotland have been reappointed as the Secretariat of the Group and we welcome new co-convenors: Emma Harper MSP, Paul O'Kane MSP and Brian Whittle MSP. Meeting theme: This meeting will be held online using the platform ZOOM – […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities December 2021 Meeting
online Via ZoomVHS are delighted that the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities has been re-registered at the Scottish Parliament. Voluntary Health Scotland have been reappointed as the Secretariat of the Group and we welcome new co-convenors: Emma Harper MSP, Emma Harper MSP and Brian Whittle MSP. The next meeting of the group will take place on […]
VHS Annual Lecture and AGM
online Via ZoomJoin us on Thursday 25th November for our Annual Lecture and AGM (via Zoom). This event is free to attend and open to anyone with an active interest and involvement in health related policy, research or practice. We particularly welcome and encourage staff, trustees and volunteers from our member organisations to attend, as the programme […]
VHS Annual Lecture and AGM
online Via ZoomJoin us on Thursday 25th November for our Annual Lecture and AGM (via Zoom). This event is free to attend and open to anyone with an active interest and involvement in health related policy, research or practice. We particularly welcome and encourage staff, trustees and volunteers from our member organisations to attend, as the programme […]
A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Event
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss 'A National Care Service for Scotland Consultation'. The consultation sets out Scottish Government proposals to improve the way social care is delivered in Scotland. Book your place here. The importance of social care services has never been clearer than during the pandemic. Scottish Government want to make […]
A National Care Service for Scotland: Consultation Event
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss 'A National Care Service for Scotland Consultation'. The consultation sets out Scottish Government proposals to improve the way social care is delivered in Scotland. Book your place here. The importance of social care services has never been clearer than during the pandemic. Scottish Government want to make […]
VHS Annual Conference 2021: Health at the Heart of Communities
online Via ZoomWednesday 6th October 2021 The VHS Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Hosted on Zoom it takes place over one day. As ever, this is a key event in the annual conference calendar, so expect a thought provoking and engaging programme, with excellent speakers, interactive discussions, a range of exhibitors, and our […]
VHS Annual Conference 2021: Health at the Heart of Communities
online Via ZoomWednesday 6th October 2021 The VHS Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 6th October 2021. Hosted on Zoom it takes place over one day. As ever, this is a key event in the annual conference calendar, so expect a thought provoking and engaging programme, with excellent speakers, interactive discussions, a range of exhibitors, and our […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- Initial Meeting
online Via ZoomVHS and MSP's are seeking to re-establish the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities in the Scottish Parliament. The initial meeting will be held on Monday 27th of September with Emma Harper MSP, Brian Whittle MSP and Paul O'Kane MSP. We invite the members of the group to join this meeting as support for the […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities- Initial Meeting
online Via ZoomVHS and MSP's are seeking to re-establish the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities in the Scottish Parliament. The initial meeting will be held on Monday 27th of September with Emma Harper MSP, Brian Whittle MSP and Paul O'Kane MSP. We invite the members of the group to join this meeting as support for the […]
Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time
online Via ZoomWe invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** In April 2021, VHS launched its briefing report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The report seeks to explore the key barriers and enablers to […]
Vaccine Inclusion: reducing inequalities one vaccine at a time
online Via ZoomWe invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** In April 2021, VHS launched its briefing report ‘Vaccine Inclusion – Reducing inequalities one Vaccine at a time’. The report seeks to explore the key barriers and enablers to […]
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 17 June
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 17 June
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 15 June
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 15 June
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 10 June
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
National Community Link Worker Scotland Network Event 10 June
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome to attend.*** VHS would like to invite Community Link Workers who are embedded in primary care settings across Scotland to join us at one of […]
The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People
online Via Zoom"Every child is an artist”: The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People About this Event Join Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland at the event to discuss young people, health and wellbeing. Following on from the event on Older People, this ACHWS event will discuss the role of arts and […]
The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People
online Via Zoom"Every child is an artist”: The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Young People About this Event Join Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland at the event to discuss young people, health and wellbeing. Following on from the event on Older People, this ACHWS event will discuss the role of arts and […]
Engaging with the Scottish Parliament Post Election
online Via ZoomDo you work with the Scottish Parliament or would you like to find out more about how best to engage?Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament post election. With the Scottish election results now announced we want to look at engaging with the Scottish Parliament, its members and processes all while dealing with COVID-19. […]
Engaging with the Scottish Parliament Post Election
online Via ZoomDo you work with the Scottish Parliament or would you like to find out more about how best to engage?Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament post election. With the Scottish election results now announced we want to look at engaging with the Scottish Parliament, its members and processes all while dealing with COVID-19. […]
Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh
online via Teams ., ., .Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland's Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. Originally jointly published by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and COSLA in April 2018, the strategy is being reviewed in light of the fast-moving environment […]
Digital Health & Care Strategy Refresh
online via Teams ., ., .Join us to engage with the proposed refresh of Scotland's Digital and Health Care Strategy and to hear more about Scottish Government plans in relation to digital and health care. Originally jointly published by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and COSLA in April 2018, the strategy is being reviewed in light of the fast-moving environment […]
The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Older People “With Age, Art and Life Become One”
online Via ZoomThis is a Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland event. Book your place here. With a title inspired by a quotation from Georges Braque, at this event we will explore the role arts and culture play in the health, wellbeing and care of older people whether they live independently or in residential/nursing care and for […]
The Role of Culture in the Health & Wellbeing of Older People “With Age, Art and Life Become One”
online Via ZoomThis is a Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland event. Book your place here. With a title inspired by a quotation from Georges Braque, at this event we will explore the role arts and culture play in the health, wellbeing and care of older people whether they live independently or in residential/nursing care and for […]
Evidencing the Change
online Via Zoom**** This event is now fully booked**** This is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS), Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX). This work is funded by Public Health Scotland. Our event is for any third sector organisation or commissioning body interested in exploring the type of evidence third […]
Evidencing the Change
online Via Zoom**** This event is now fully booked**** This is a joint event run by Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS), Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX). This work is funded by Public Health Scotland. Our event is for any third sector organisation or commissioning body interested in exploring the type of evidence third […]
COVID-19: Impact on communities and priorities on recovery
online Via ZoomThis informal event is a further opportunity to engage with researchers from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub. Previous sessions with the same team's input have been very informative and have been highly rated. This latest session will provide an opportunity to consider the implications of their latest research for people’s future health […]
COVID-19: Impact on communities and priorities on recovery
online Via ZoomThis informal event is a further opportunity to engage with researchers from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub. Previous sessions with the same team's input have been very informative and have been highly rated. This latest session will provide an opportunity to consider the implications of their latest research for people’s future health […]
Exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine
online Via ZoomWe invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the likely impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** During February VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health […]
Exploring enablers and barriers to uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine
online Via ZoomWe invite you to join Voluntary Health Scotland at this event exploring the likely impact of the Covid-19 vaccine programme on health inequalities. *****Book your place here***** During February VHS is carrying out important research across the third sector to help ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland doesn’t widen the health […]
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, March 2021
online Via ZoomVHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, March 2021
online Via ZoomVHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
Art in the Community: Community Link Workers
online Via ZoomVHS and Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are jointly hosting an online meeting to discuss Art in the Community and the role of Community Link Workers. We would like to bring a range of those working in the arts, health and third sector together for a discussion with Community Link Workers to engage in […]
Art in the Community: Community Link Workers
online Via ZoomVHS and Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership are jointly hosting an online meeting to discuss Art in the Community and the role of Community Link Workers. We would like to bring a range of those working in the arts, health and third sector together for a discussion with Community Link Workers to engage in […]
Falling Off a Cliff at 65: serious mental health issues in later life, Feb 2021
VHS and The Open University are hosting two, invitation only, round table meetings to continue the discussions on serious mental health issues later in life. The issue we are seeking to address is the situation some people with serious mental health conditions (other than or alongside dementia) find themselves in once they become 65. Issues […]
