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 […]
Date: 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 […]
Date: 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 […]
Knowing 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 […]
Knowing 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 […]
Are 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 […]
Are 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 […]
A 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 […]
A 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 […]
An ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
An ARTISTIC and HOLISTIC CO-OPERATIVE INQUIRY
Social Justice and tackling inequality are top of the agenda. We know that our public services need to adapt and both the Christie Commission and Smith Commission give us a framework for how. Within this context, how do we retain the best of our universal services while also supporting them to combat inequality? We have not succeeded so […]
Social Justice and tackling inequality are top of the agenda. We know that our public services need to adapt and both the Christie Commission and Smith Commission give us a framework for how. Within this context, how do we retain the best of our universal services while also supporting them to combat inequality? We have not succeeded so […]
Voluntary Health Scotland are holding an invite only event to celebrate the success of Digital Inclusion for Health and Learning to Lead in HealthVHS Celebrating Success 15:00 17:00 Thursday 11 Dec 2014 The Lighthouse 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU Digital Inclusion for Health VHS in partnership with the graphics coop developed new websites for 10 VHS member organisations. […]
Voluntary Health Scotland are holding an invite only event to celebrate the success of Digital Inclusion for Health and Learning to Lead in HealthVHS Celebrating Success 15:00 17:00 Thursday 11 Dec 2014 The Lighthouse 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU Digital Inclusion for Health VHS in partnership with the graphics coop developed new websites for 10 VHS member organisations. […]
HEALTH, WELLBEING AND YOUR BRAIN Symposium – join the debate Networking Lunch – connect with others Annual General Meeting – get involved A healthy, connected brain is key to people’s wellbeing, not least in later life. What influences the brain’s development from the moment we are conceived? What role do our genes, environments and life […]
HEALTH, WELLBEING AND YOUR BRAIN Symposium – join the debate Networking Lunch – connect with others Annual General Meeting – get involved A healthy, connected brain is key to people’s wellbeing, not least in later life. What influences the brain’s development from the moment we are conceived? What role do our genes, environments and life […]
Event for anyone interested in therapeutic and community gardening. It will offer a chance to meet people from other projects across Scotland, share ideas, good practice and support. Free to attend, lunch £6.
Event for anyone interested in therapeutic and community gardening. It will offer a chance to meet people from other projects across Scotland, share ideas, good practice and support. Free to attend, lunch £6.
Person Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People, Myth or Reality? Action for Sick Children Scotland’s conference will explore the extent to which NHS provision for children and young people meets their needs and involves them in their healthcare. Is Scotland meeting its obligations under the UNCRC to uphold their health rights? How will the […]
Person Centred Healthcare for Children and Young People, Myth or Reality? Action for Sick Children Scotland’s conference will explore the extent to which NHS provision for children and young people meets their needs and involves them in their healthcare. Is Scotland meeting its obligations under the UNCRC to uphold their health rights? How will the […]
Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being A debate, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. 13th November 2014, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU History shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of […]
Nurses: catalysts of community health and well-being A debate, chaired by Lesley Riddoch, to celebrate 125 years of the Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland. 13th November 2014, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU History shows us examples of nurses as influential social reformers; at this event we will be exploring the role of […]
Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]
Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]
Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]
Following on from the pilot project of Children Carers and Second-hand Smoke, ASH Scotland have now secured funding to continue the training workshop throughout Scotland over the next year. The training is designed to equip workers with knowledge skills and confidence to better support parents/carers to protect children from SHS and provide strategies to assist […]
In partnership with Age Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and later life. This is the final event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This free event will focus on the following themes: […]
In partnership with Age Scotland, Voluntary Health Scotland is delivering a seminar to consider health inequalities and later life. This is the final event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course. This free event will focus on the following themes: […]
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
Help us develop proposals for a ‘stronger voice’ Events for Service Users, 3rd Sector Organisations and the Public On the 4th of June 2014, the cabinet secretary called for the development of proposals that would ‘strengthen the service user and public voice’ in health and social care. We need your help in developing proposals that […]
NHS Health Scotland – Annual Review 2014 Tuesday, 30 September 2014: 10am to 3pm The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE At our Annual Review and stakeholder engagement event, we will be covering the performance of NHS Health Scotland during the 2013/14 financial year and asking our stakeholders for their views on our future plans. The […]
NHS Health Scotland – Annual Review 2014 Tuesday, 30 September 2014: 10am to 3pm The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE At our Annual Review and stakeholder engagement event, we will be covering the performance of NHS Health Scotland during the 2013/14 financial year and asking our stakeholders for their views on our future plans. The […]
Free event open to anyone who wants to know more about Self-Directed Support. Speakers from Scottish Government, Fife Council and people with lived experience of using SDS. Booking forms available at www.energi.org.uk
Free event open to anyone who wants to know more about Self-Directed Support. Speakers from Scottish Government, Fife Council and people with lived experience of using SDS. Booking forms available at www.energi.org.uk
Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women: getting the evidence for effectiveness Funded by the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research, an independent study has evaluated the impact of two antenatal group-based interventions—Mellow Bumps and Chill Out in Pregnancy—designed to improve maternal mental health and sensitivity to the Infant compared with care-as-usual (CAU). Led by Professor […]
Antenatal parenting support for vulnerable women: getting the evidence for effectiveness Funded by the Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research, an independent study has evaluated the impact of two antenatal group-based interventions—Mellow Bumps and Chill Out in Pregnancy—designed to improve maternal mental health and sensitivity to the Infant compared with care-as-usual (CAU). Led by Professor […]
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 […]
