Scottish Community Link Worker Network – March Peer Support Event
online Via Zoom**These events are aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland**. To support CLWs’ wellbeing and to enable CLWs to share […]
Kitchen Table discussion on equality, diversity and inclusion
VHS Office 18 York Place, EdinburghVHS is hosting a Kitchen Table discussion, in person, at our office in Edinburgh on Tuesday 22 March. We have invited selected members, challengers and critical friends to join us […]
Demonstrating impact on health inequalities for Community Link Workers- Follow up
online Via ZoomIn December VHS hosted a workshop in partnership with Evaluation Support Scotland: Demonstrating impact on health inequalities for Community Link Workers. We hope attendees found it useful and have started […]
Cross Party Group Joint Meeting: Mental Health and Health Inequalities
online Via ZoomThe Cross Party Group on Mental Health and the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will be hosting a joint meeting on the 3rd May chaired by Co-convenor of both […]
Health and social care strategy for older people consultation event
Zoom , United KingdomJoin VHS and the Scottish Government to discuss a Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People. Following the Scottish Government's Statement of Intent published in March 2021, they have […]
Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Social Justice and Social Security
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament's Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal […]
Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Local Government, Housing and Planning
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament's Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal […]
Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Economy and Employment
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament's Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal […]
Health Inequalities Inquiry Engagement Event: Equalities and Human Rights
The Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care & Sport Committee is holding an inquiry into what can be done about health inequalities. The Parliament's Community & Participation Team are hosting four informal […]
Community Link Workers – Demonstrating Impact on Health Inequalities
online Via Zoom*This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland and who would be interested in understanding how to demonstrate […]
VHS at The Gathering: Building a Healthy and Health Creating Scotland
Scottish Event Campus SEC GlasgowVoluntary Health Scotland brings together leaders from some of Scotland’s most important health charities for a timely debate on health inequalities, the right to health and the need for more […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network Knowledge Exchange
online Via ZoomThe Scottish Community Link Worker Network will be holding a knowledge exchange event on Thursday 1st September from 10am – 12pm. Book your place here. With the current cost of […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Supporting CLWs’ wellbeing and resilience
online Via ZoomAs we approach the autumn and winter, we know that it is going to be a difficult time, with many people struggling to cope with the increased cost of living. […]
Health Inequalities Cross Party Group AGM & September 2022 Meeting
online Via ZoomPOSTPONED- DATE TBC Unpaid Carers and Health Inequalities We invite you to join us on the 15th of September for the next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health […]
Arts Culture Health Wellbeing + Climate
online Via ZoomThis is an Arts Culture Health and Wellbeing Scotland Event with support from VHS. Many health crises are also environment crises. Obesity and diabetes are directly related to industrial processed […]
Parliamentary Reception: Health Inequalities Cross Party Group
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomWe are delighted to announce that VHS will host a Parliamentary Reception to promote and celebrate the work of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities, of which we are […]
VHS Members Meet Up: What price health? The Cost of Living Crisis, Health and the Third Sector
online Via ZoomAs the winter months fast approach, we would like to invite VHS members to a networking discussion to explore current preoccupations with the impact of the cost of living crisis, […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities AGM & October 2022 Meeting
online Via ZoomNEW DATE As our September meeting was postponed- this is the new AGM date. As the date changed we have had to change the meeting topic and speakers. The meeting […]
VHS Annual Conference 2022: Fair Health- Who gets it?
Radisson Blu Glasgow 301 Argyle Street, GlasgowWednesday 26th October 2022, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow Book your place here. Fair Health, Who gets it? Our first face to face conference since the pandemic, we are delighted to […]
Community Link Workers & Audit Scotland- Adult Mental Health 10 Nov
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome […]
Community Link Workers & Audit Scotland- Adult Mental Health 15th Nov
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome […]
VHS AGM and Annual Lecture 2022
Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomMark St Andrew's Day with VHS by joining us for our Annual Lecture and AGM on Wednesday 30th November 2022, and enjoy a networking lunch of miniature haggis, neeps and […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities December Meeting 2022
online Via ZoomUnpaid Carers and Health Inequalities We invite you to join us on the 14th of December for the next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. The meeting […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network: Knowledge Exchange Event
online Via Zoom***This event is aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland. Managers/Programme Leads for these Community Link Workers are also welcome […]
Member meet up- Broader Reach and Stronger Voice
online Via ZoomIn November 2022, VHS published Broader Reach and Stronger Voice: Reflecting on the inclusivity of the COVID-19 vaccine programme and collaboration with the third sector. This was a qualitative study […]
Engaging in Effective Community Advocacy
online via Teams ., ., .Public Health Scotland Event with Voluntary Health Scotland Community advocacy is a preventative and pro-active approach that supports people to be active citizens and self-advocate in relation to decisions affecting […]
Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities February Meeting 2023
Scottish Parliament Horse Wynd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThe next meeting for the Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities will take place in the Scottish Parliament, in person , on Tuesday 7th February 2023 in Committee Room 2. […]
Scottish Community Link Worker Network – February Peer Support Event 2023
online Via Zoom***These events are aimed specifically at Community Link Workers who are working directly within a Primary Care setting in Scotland*** To support Community Link Workers’ (CLWs) wellbeing and to enable […]
Community Link Worker Programme Leads Event
online Via ZoomThis event is aimed specifically for Programme Leads for Community Link Workers in Scotland. This event aims to bring together Programme Leads from Community Link Worker Programmes across Scotland to […]
VHS Members Meet Up: National Outcomes Review
online Via ZoomJoin us online on Zoom at our next VHS members meet up. The Scottish Government is reviewing its National Outcomes, which cover issues from protecting our environment, to being healthy and […]
