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 […]
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 […]
Ageing Well with the Open University: A Knowledge Exchange
online Via ZoomOver the course of 2020, VHS ran a series of six talk events on ageing well with the Open University. This event will include a brief overview of topics covered over the course of the talks and will include a discussion on how the topic of ageing. Book your place here. We now know about […]
Ageing Well with the Open University: A Knowledge Exchange
online Via ZoomOver the course of 2020, VHS ran a series of six talk events on ageing well with the Open University. This event will include a brief overview of topics covered over the course of the talks and will include a discussion on how the topic of ageing. Book your place here. We now know about […]
CPG on Health Inequalities: January 2021 Meeting
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG January meeting on Tuesday 26th January at 6pm online via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Donald Cameron MSP. Topic: Deep social exclusion: dying whilst homeless in Scotland Homelessness is often an indication of severe and multiple disadvantage and complex needs. Scotland has double the […]
CPG on Health Inequalities: January 2021 Meeting
Join us for the Health Inequalities CPG January meeting on Tuesday 26th January at 6pm online via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Donald Cameron MSP. Topic: Deep social exclusion: dying whilst homeless in Scotland Homelessness is often an indication of severe and multiple disadvantage and complex needs. Scotland has double the […]
Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
online Via ZoomEarlier this year, the Scottish Government conducted some research to understand concerns, opportunities and wider experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic with various organisations across Scotland. At this event, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. This event will provide an opportunity […]
Covid-19 Research: Impact on Communities & Priorities for Recovery
online Via ZoomEarlier this year, the Scottish Government conducted some research to understand concerns, opportunities and wider experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic with various organisations across Scotland. At this event, we will hear from the Scottish Government Covid-19 Modelling and Analysis Hub researchers on the key findings of the report. This event will provide an opportunity […]
Ageing Well: 6th Talk with the Open University: Standing Tall
online Via ZoomStanding Tall – In this talk we discuss the age related changes we have seen in the previous talks to explore further age-related postural alignment changes affecting postural stability and balance, and ways to compensate for 'gravity of ageing'. The talk will be led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of […]
Ageing Well: 6th Talk with the Open University: Standing Tall
online Via ZoomStanding Tall – In this talk we discuss the age related changes we have seen in the previous talks to explore further age-related postural alignment changes affecting postural stability and balance, and ways to compensate for 'gravity of ageing'. The talk will be led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of […]
Renewing Scotland’s full potential in a digital world: a voluntary health sector response
online Via ZoomA free, online event focused on the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Renewing Scotland's Full Potential in a Digital World' which is seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland that will reflect the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. For health charities and the wider third […]
Renewing Scotland’s full potential in a digital world: a voluntary health sector response
online Via ZoomA free, online event focused on the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Renewing Scotland's Full Potential in a Digital World' which is seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland that will reflect the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. For health charities and the wider third […]
VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing View the full programme here. Our 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days, but we encourage you to book for both days to get […]
VHS Annual Conference & AGM 2020
#WeArePublicHealth: Building Forward for Health and Wellbeing View the full programme here. Our 2020 Annual Conference and AGM take place via Zoom with 4 varied sessions over 2 days to allow flexible access for joining us. You can register for one or both days, but we encourage you to book for both days to get […]
Ageing Well: 5th Talk with the Open University
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and the Open University for the fifth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around physical activity and movement in this talk titled: Move it and breathe. Led by Dr Jitka […]
Ageing Well: 5th Talk with the Open University
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and the Open University for the fifth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This part of Jitka Vseteckova’s Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around physical activity and movement in this talk titled: Move it and breathe. Led by Dr Jitka […]
CPG on Health Inequalities: October Meeting & AGM
online Via ZoomJoin us for the Health Inequalities CPG October meeting and AGM on the 13th October online meeting via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Anas Sarwar MSP. TOPIC: A Human Rights Approach to Inclusion Health Public Health Scotland has just published a report on behalf of a cross-sector, multiagency group on the […]
CPG on Health Inequalities: October Meeting & AGM
online Via ZoomJoin us for the Health Inequalities CPG October meeting and AGM on the 13th October online meeting via Zoom. The meeting will be chaired by Group Co-Convenor Anas Sarwar MSP. TOPIC: A Human Rights Approach to Inclusion Health Public Health Scotland has just published a report on behalf of a cross-sector, multiagency group on the […]
Challenge Poverty Week: Food Insecurity, Poverty and Health
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and the Poverty Alliance for a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events. We invite you to discuss and share how poverty, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. What has been the response of your organisation? How has this impacted on those […]
Challenge Poverty Week: Food Insecurity, Poverty and Health
online Via ZoomJoin VHS and the Poverty Alliance for a joint event taking place as part of challenge poverty week events. We invite you to discuss and share how poverty, access to food and the insecurity around this has impacted health in Scotland. What has been the response of your organisation? How has this impacted on those […]
VHS Members Meet Up: Recovery and Renewal
online Via ZoomWe invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore your current preoccupations about the continuing pandemic and your hopes, fears and plans for the future. VHS is contributing to a number of Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 working groups now focused on mobilisation, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland's health and […]
VHS Members Meet Up: Recovery and Renewal
online Via ZoomWe invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore your current preoccupations about the continuing pandemic and your hopes, fears and plans for the future. VHS is contributing to a number of Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland COVID-19 working groups now focused on mobilisation, recovery and renewal in relation to Scotland's health and […]
Ageing Well: 4th Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková's Ageing Well lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration, kidney & liver function, medication /polypharmacy, drug journey through the body and how to support our body […]
Ageing Well: 4th Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the fourth in a series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This fourth part of Jitka Všetečková's Ageing Well lecture series and will cover age-related changes affecting hydration, kidney & liver function, medication /polypharmacy, drug journey through the body and how to support our body […]
Ageing Well: 3rd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Zoom , United KingdomJoin VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova's Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. Led by Dr Jitka […]
Ageing Well: 3rd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Zoom , United KingdomJoin VHS and the Open University for the third in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. This third part of Jitka Vseteckova's Ageing Well lecture series and will explore what we need to consider around nutrition while ageing and how to support people to eat regularly and well. Led by Dr Jitka […]
Keeping the Conversation Going: Loneliness and Social Isolation
A free online event in collaboration with members of Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland with the spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. Join us to explore the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to play beyond it. […]
Keeping the Conversation Going: Loneliness and Social Isolation
A free online event in collaboration with members of Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland with the spotlight on creative responses to loneliness and social isolation at this time. Join us to explore the essential role arts and health organisations and practitioners have been playing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to play beyond it. […]
Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic
Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic. How has the pandemic affected the work of the Scottish Parliament, what is the role of the Committees and MSPs in relation to COVID-19 and what opportunities are there for voluntary health organisations to engage with them during this time? An online round table chaired […]
Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic
Join us to explore Engaging with the Scottish Parliament during the Pandemic. How has the pandemic affected the work of the Scottish Parliament, what is the role of the Committees and MSPs in relation to COVID-19 and what opportunities are there for voluntary health organisations to engage with them during this time? An online round table chaired […]
Ageing Well: 2nd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public […]
Ageing Well: 2nd Virtual Talk with the Open University
Join VHS and the Open University for the second in series of joint online events exploring ageing, health and wellbeing. The title of the second talk is: The Ageing Brain. Led by Dr Jitka Všetečková who currently works at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies, The Open University. Jitka undertakes research in Public […]
Digitally Healthy: Health Literacy and Health Inequalities
******Fully booked up****** NHS NES Digital Service (NDS) and VHS are partnering to run this joint event exploring health inequalities in the context of the development of digital health. The event will provide the opportunity for voluntary health organisations to engage with NDS and to explore issues and approaches regarding digital health inequalities. The event […]
Digitally Healthy: Health Literacy and Health Inequalities
******Fully booked up****** NHS NES Digital Service (NDS) and VHS are partnering to run this joint event exploring health inequalities in the context of the development of digital health. The event will provide the opportunity for voluntary health organisations to engage with NDS and to explore issues and approaches regarding digital health inequalities. The event […]
Rising Food Insecurity in times of COVID-19
Join the Public Health Scotland Food Insecurity Working Group and Voluntary Health Scotland for our partnership event. Book your place here. Food insecurity has been an issue for a significant proportion of Scotland’s population for many years and now COVID-19 has caused the issue to become further entrenched. We understand that food insecurity under COVID-19 […]
Rising Food Insecurity in times of COVID-19
Join the Public Health Scotland Food Insecurity Working Group and Voluntary Health Scotland for our partnership event. Book your place here. Food insecurity has been an issue for a significant proportion of Scotland’s population for many years and now COVID-19 has caused the issue to become further entrenched. We understand that food insecurity under COVID-19 […]
Health Leaders Check In: VHS & ACOSVO Zoom Event
Being the leader of a health charity in the current climate has never been more of a challenge. Join Animate Consulting and VHS on June 3rd for this jointly facilitated, health sector specific meeting hosted by VHS and ACOSVO, and discuss the leadership challenges you face as you steer your organisation through COVID-19. The discussion […]
Health Leaders Check In: VHS & ACOSVO Zoom Event
Being the leader of a health charity in the current climate has never been more of a challenge. Join Animate Consulting and VHS on June 3rd for this jointly facilitated, health sector specific meeting hosted by VHS and ACOSVO, and discuss the leadership challenges you face as you steer your organisation through COVID-19. The discussion […]
