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 […]
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.
