End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement Tuesday 10 November 2015, 9.30am – 12.30pm Glasgow Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Sign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y Over 54,000 people die in Scotland every year and over 50% of these people will die in hospital. Research from the […]
End of life care in Scottish hospitals: opportunities for wider engagement Tuesday 10 November 2015, 9.30am – 12.30pm Glasgow Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY Sign up for your place here: http://bit.ly/1Qm7S7Y Over 54,000 people die in Scotland every year and over 50% of these people will die in hospital. Research from the […]
The 4th of a series of collaborative events forming part of the continuous learning and networking process about workforce issues concerning integration of health and social care. Entitled Progress Towards Integration, the session will recognise that we are now firmly into the implementation phase of integration. Purpose: To share learning and experience both within and […]
The 4th of a series of collaborative events forming part of the continuous learning and networking process about workforce issues concerning integration of health and social care. Entitled Progress Towards Integration, the session will recognise that we are now firmly into the implementation phase of integration. Purpose: To share learning and experience both within and […]
Annual Learning Day of the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance Scottish Tobacco Control Strategy halfway point: progress and planning 10.00 to 15.30, 28 October, Golden Lion Hotel Stirling Learning points: A good overview of what’s happening around Scotland to reduce smoking prevalence Government and EU legislation and what it will mean for Scotland Ideas for partnership […]
Annual Learning Day of the Scottish Tobacco-free Alliance Scottish Tobacco Control Strategy halfway point: progress and planning 10.00 to 15.30, 28 October, Golden Lion Hotel Stirling Learning points: A good overview of what’s happening around Scotland to reduce smoking prevalence Government and EU legislation and what it will mean for Scotland Ideas for partnership […]
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Informing the Future: Developing Habilitation and Rehabilitation Services for Children and Adults with Sight Loss Tuesday, 15th September 2015, 9.30 am to 4 pm Touchbase Business Centre, Sense Scotland 43 Middlesex Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1EE This conference will highlight the importance of promoting confidence and independent living skills for people affected by sight loss across the age spectrum […]
Informing the Future: Developing Habilitation and Rehabilitation Services for Children and Adults with Sight Loss Tuesday, 15th September 2015, 9.30 am to 4 pm Touchbase Business Centre, Sense Scotland 43 Middlesex Street, Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1EE This conference will highlight the importance of promoting confidence and independent living skills for people affected by sight loss across the age spectrum […]
At its AGM on 4th June the Group appointed Voluntary Health Scotland as its new Secretariat. With Co-Convenor Malcolm Chisholm MSP’s assistance we have arranged the next meeting to take place on Thursday the 10th of September. The subject for the next meeting is Health Inequalities and Housing. There will be presentations from NHS Health Scotland on […]
At its AGM on 4th June the Group appointed Voluntary Health Scotland as its new Secretariat. With Co-Convenor Malcolm Chisholm MSP’s assistance we have arranged the next meeting to take place on Thursday the 10th of September. The subject for the next meeting is Health Inequalities and Housing. There will be presentations from NHS Health Scotland on […]
Join us for our free half day seminar ran in partnership with GCVS to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector, but […]
Join us for our free half day seminar ran in partnership with GCVS to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in Scotland’ earlier this year. The report highlighted the strength and vital work contributed by the sector, but […]
Programme 10.00 Arrive and Coffee 10.30 Welcome and introduction to the day Maureen O’Neill, Director, Faith in Older People 10.40 'Hands off! It's my risk, not yours!' Professor Charlotte Clarke, School of Health and Social Science, Edinburgh University 11.10 COFFEE 11.40 ‘Habits of Resilience’ Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris, Chaplain, Edinburgh University 12.20 Discussion and reflection 12.45 […]
Programme 10.00 Arrive and Coffee 10.30 Welcome and introduction to the day Maureen O’Neill, Director, Faith in Older People 10.40 'Hands off! It's my risk, not yours!' Professor Charlotte Clarke, School of Health and Social Science, Edinburgh University 11.10 COFFEE 11.40 ‘Habits of Resilience’ Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris, Chaplain, Edinburgh University 12.20 Discussion and reflection 12.45 […]
Free Half Day Seminar organised by Support in Mind, Scottish Mental Health Research Network and The University of Edinburgh. Service users, their family members, carers, health professionals, researchers and policy-makers are all warmly invited to attend this free event, where Amanda Larkin, University of Edinburgh, will present the results of the Scottish Schizophrenia Survey highlighting […]
Free Half Day Seminar organised by Support in Mind, Scottish Mental Health Research Network and The University of Edinburgh. Service users, their family members, carers, health professionals, researchers and policy-makers are all warmly invited to attend this free event, where Amanda Larkin, University of Edinburgh, will present the results of the Scottish Schizophrenia Survey highlighting […]
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow 23 - 24 June 2015 Voluntary Health Scotland have been chosen to present a poster on our recently launched health inequalities report: Living in the Gap. The NHSScotland Event provides individuals working in and with NHSScotland with the opportunity to consider and discuss some of the important challenges for […]
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow 23 - 24 June 2015 Voluntary Health Scotland have been chosen to present a poster on our recently launched health inequalities report: Living in the Gap. The NHSScotland Event provides individuals working in and with NHSScotland with the opportunity to consider and discuss some of the important challenges for […]
Join a unique line-up of leading names working on tobacco and health, to consider the latest news, ideas and proposals to help us reach our goal of becoming tobacco-free. The opportunity to hear speakers from Hong Kong, California, Australia, Canada, Singapore, USA, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland will not come about again soon - […]
Join a unique line-up of leading names working on tobacco and health, to consider the latest news, ideas and proposals to help us reach our goal of becoming tobacco-free. The opportunity to hear speakers from Hong Kong, California, Australia, Canada, Singapore, USA, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland will not come about again soon - […]
Faith in Older People in collaboration with the Church of Scotland Guild, Edinburgh University Chaplaincy and Good Life; Good Death; Good Grief LET’S TALK A workshop in a civic café format to allow participants to address questions and issues in relation to end of life. The event is aimed at those having a pastoral care […]
Faith in Older People in collaboration with the Church of Scotland Guild, Edinburgh University Chaplaincy and Good Life; Good Death; Good Grief LET’S TALK A workshop in a civic café format to allow participants to address questions and issues in relation to end of life. The event is aimed at those having a pastoral care […]
Living in the gap seminar: Health Inequalities in Scotland Monday 15th June, The Hanover Conference Centre, Edinburgh 9.20am- 12pm Edinburgh Seminar Agenda Join us for our free half day seminar to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in […]
Living in the gap seminar: Health Inequalities in Scotland Monday 15th June, The Hanover Conference Centre, Edinburgh 9.20am- 12pm Edinburgh Seminar Agenda Join us for our free half day seminar to discuss health inequalities in Scotland. Voluntary Health Scotland launched their report ‘Living in the Gap: a voluntary health sector perspective on health inequalities in […]
Angels and Aeroplanes proudly present their 2nd community event on the 13th June 2015: Festival of 'Common Wealth' The event will include: Food Parade Music Crafts Dance Costume Arts For more information, please visit the event page here Please contact Neighbourhood Networks with any queries: Tel: 0141 440 1005
Angels and Aeroplanes proudly present their 2nd community event on the 13th June 2015: Festival of 'Common Wealth' The event will include: Food Parade Music Crafts Dance Costume Arts For more information, please visit the event page here Please contact Neighbourhood Networks with any queries: Tel: 0141 440 1005
Monday 1st June, Edinburgh 10.30- 12.30 VHS are looking to establish a mental health and wellbeing focus group to help develop our future programme of work in this area. The first meeting of the group will take place on the 1st of June in Edinburgh and will look to discuss a range of issues around […]
Monday 1st June, Edinburgh 10.30- 12.30 VHS are looking to establish a mental health and wellbeing focus group to help develop our future programme of work in this area. The first meeting of the group will take place on the 1st of June in Edinburgh and will look to discuss a range of issues around […]
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 […]
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 […]
Health 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 […]
Health 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 […]
A 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.
A 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.
Community 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 […]
Community 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 […]
Ministerial 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 […]
Ministerial 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, 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, 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 […]
Thursday 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 […]
Thursday 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 […]
