In partnership with the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum and Support in Mind Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and vulnerable adults. This is the third event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This […]
In partnership with the Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum and Support in Mind Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and vulnerable adults. This is the third event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This […]
Knowing Me, Knowing You: A Learning Exchange between National and Local Organisations Community Health Exchange (CHEX), Community Food and Health (Scotland), and Voluntary Health Scotland are holding an exciting learning and networking event on Tuesday 19 August 2014. The event will focus on increasing understanding and engagement between the Scottish Government staff and the community and voluntary […]
Knowing Me, Knowing You: A Learning Exchange between National and Local Organisations Community Health Exchange (CHEX), Community Food and Health (Scotland), and Voluntary Health Scotland are holding an exciting learning and networking event on Tuesday 19 August 2014. The event will focus on increasing understanding and engagement between the Scottish Government staff and the community and voluntary […]
A Waverley Care ethical conversation THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM ST JOHN’S CHURCH PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH Tickets: £5 Available from the Just Festival website: www.justjust.org Where is the line between personal responsibility and public health? NHS Tayside give incentives to encourage people with Hepatitis C to enter into treatment. Is this a good […]
A Waverley Care ethical conversation THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST 2014 6PM – 7.30PM ST JOHN’S CHURCH PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH Tickets: £5 Available from the Just Festival website: www.justjust.org Where is the line between personal responsibility and public health? NHS Tayside give incentives to encourage people with Hepatitis C to enter into treatment. Is this a good […]
Public Bodies Act The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 1 April 2014. The aim of the Act is to integrate health and social care in Scotland, to improve services for people who use them. Integration aims to ensure that health and social care provision across Scotland is joined-up and […]
Public Bodies Act The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 1 April 2014. The aim of the Act is to integrate health and social care in Scotland, to improve services for people who use them. Integration aims to ensure that health and social care provision across Scotland is joined-up and […]
It’s show time at Universal Comedy and next week their Graduates, supported by our professional comedy tutor, will be demonstrating their amazing comedic talents in our Fundraiser Showcase at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. Each Graduate has a long-term ill-health condition and has completed a Universal Comedy course to help them develop […]
It’s show time at Universal Comedy and next week their Graduates, supported by our professional comedy tutor, will be demonstrating their amazing comedic talents in our Fundraiser Showcase at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow. Each Graduate has a long-term ill-health condition and has completed a Universal Comedy course to help them develop […]
In partnership with the Scottish Transitions Forum, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and transitions from youth to adulthood. This is the second event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This event will look at […]
In partnership with the Scottish Transitions Forum, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and transitions from youth to adulthood. This is the second event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This event will look at […]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Scotland extends a warm invitation to VHS members to attend an evening reception hosted by Duncan McNeil MSP in the Burns Room of the Scottish Parliament, Tuesday 17 June 2014 at 6pm, to launch ‘Physiotherapy Works: Social Care’ . This event will give you the opportunity to find out more […]
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Scotland extends a warm invitation to VHS members to attend an evening reception hosted by Duncan McNeil MSP in the Burns Room of the Scottish Parliament, Tuesday 17 June 2014 at 6pm, to launch ‘Physiotherapy Works: Social Care’ . This event will give you the opportunity to find out more […]
Taking the Lead: Peer Led Approaches for Young People by Fast Forward and Crew Date: 6th June 2014, Full Day Location: St. Paul’s and St. George’s, Edinburgh EH1 3RH Join national charities Fast Forward and Crew for a unique conference showcasing the work carried out by young people in leading, educating, mentoring and influencing their […]
Taking the Lead: Peer Led Approaches for Young People by Fast Forward and Crew Date: 6th June 2014, Full Day Location: St. Paul’s and St. George’s, Edinburgh EH1 3RH Join national charities Fast Forward and Crew for a unique conference showcasing the work carried out by young people in leading, educating, mentoring and influencing their […]
Edinburgh, Thursday 5th June 2014 The Nursing and Midwifery Council has extended an invitation to VHS members to join the second meeting of their forum in Scotland, on Thursday 5 June 2014 from 12:00-15:00 at Nursing and Midwifery Council, 114-116 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4LH. The Council protects patients and the public by effective and […]
Edinburgh, Thursday 5th June 2014 The Nursing and Midwifery Council has extended an invitation to VHS members to join the second meeting of their forum in Scotland, on Thursday 5 June 2014 from 12:00-15:00 at Nursing and Midwifery Council, 114-116 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4LH. The Council protects patients and the public by effective and […]
Using NHS green spaces to enhance health Scottish Natural Heritage, NHS Health Scotland and Forestry Commission Scotland have sought Voluntary Health Scotland’s support to highlight how the third sector can be a key partner with the NHS in making more effective use of green spaces for health promoting activities. We have enlisted the support of […]
Using NHS green spaces to enhance health Scottish Natural Heritage, NHS Health Scotland and Forestry Commission Scotland have sought Voluntary Health Scotland’s support to highlight how the third sector can be a key partner with the NHS in making more effective use of green spaces for health promoting activities. We have enlisted the support of […]
28th May, Conference Room 3, Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline The theme of the next Youth and Tobacco Forum meeting is ‘approaches to multiple risk taking behaviours amongst young people.’ This event is open to anyone with a remit for young people’s and health and wellbeing. The agenda for the event is available here - YTF Agenda […]
28th May, Conference Room 3, Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline The theme of the next Youth and Tobacco Forum meeting is ‘approaches to multiple risk taking behaviours amongst young people.’ This event is open to anyone with a remit for young people’s and health and wellbeing. The agenda for the event is available here - YTF Agenda […]
SCVO in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA), with the support of East Dunbartonshire Council & East Dunbartonshire Community Health Partnership, would like to invite you to our next Building Healthier and Happier Communities event focussed on health inequalities. Event details This free event takes place twice on Tuesday 27th May: 9.45am - 12.00 noon […]
SCVO in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA), with the support of East Dunbartonshire Council & East Dunbartonshire Community Health Partnership, would like to invite you to our next Building Healthier and Happier Communities event focussed on health inequalities. Event details This free event takes place twice on Tuesday 27th May: 9.45am - 12.00 noon […]
Children and the early years: tackling health inequalities Voluntary Health Scotland is launching a programme of four events examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. The first of these events, focusing on Health inequalities, children and the early years, will be held in partnership with Children in […]
Children and the early years: tackling health inequalities Voluntary Health Scotland is launching a programme of four events examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. The first of these events, focusing on Health inequalities, children and the early years, will be held in partnership with Children in […]
With six months to the Referendum on Scottish Independence EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council) are planning three thinkSpace sessions in May to encourage Edinburgh's third sector organisations to participate in the debate. Thursday 01 May, 0900 to 1330 - tools, techniques and tips engaging your communities. Thursday 22 May, 1730 to 1830 - hear from […]
With six months to the Referendum on Scottish Independence EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council) are planning three thinkSpace sessions in May to encourage Edinburgh's third sector organisations to participate in the debate. Thursday 01 May, 0900 to 1330 - tools, techniques and tips engaging your communities. Thursday 22 May, 1730 to 1830 - hear from […]
VHS joins the UK People's Health Assembly Voluntary Health Scotland Chief Officer Claire Stevens is presenting at the 2nds Health Assembly on 11 April 2014. The focus of the Assembly will be on building a progressive health movement in a time of austerity and social exclusion. Claire will share the voluntary health perspective on this, […]
VHS joins the UK People's Health Assembly Voluntary Health Scotland Chief Officer Claire Stevens is presenting at the 2nds Health Assembly on 11 April 2014. The focus of the Assembly will be on building a progressive health movement in a time of austerity and social exclusion. Claire will share the voluntary health perspective on this, […]
